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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, June 23, 2021
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the BC Support Office, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center and
present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to change.
NOTICE
In accordance with the OBC Virtual meeting standard operating procedure, due to the Public
Health State of Emergency the OBC meeting will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams and
therefore be closed to the public. Any person who has comments or questions regarding open
session items may submit them to TribalSecretary@oneidanation.org no later than the close of
business the day before the OBC meeting. Any comments or questions received shall be noticed
to the OBC and entered into the record as a handout by the Business Committee Support Office. A
recording of the virtual meeting shall be made available on the Nation’s website.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
OPENING
A.
Special recognition for Years of Service
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV.
MINUTES
A.
Approve the revised March 24, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Approve the May 26, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
C.
Approve the June 9, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Support Partnership with the Menominee Indian Tribe of
Wisconsin and Authorize Participation in the USDA Food Distribution Program on
Indian Reservations Demonstration Project for Indian Organizations
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of
Emergency Until September 9, 2021
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
C.
Adopt resolution entitled Amendment # 1 to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Investment Allocation to Direct Membership Assistance
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
D.
Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025
Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management
APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Trust Enrollment
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Determine next steps regarding ten (10) alternates - Oneida Election Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
1.
B.
Accept the May 6, 2021, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the June 1, 2021, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
2.
Accept the June 14, 2021, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
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IX.
X.
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TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request in accordance with §219.16-1 - Up to six (6) Oneida
individuals - 2021 Special Election - Milwaukee, WI - July 9-11, 2021
Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/Oneida Election Board
B.
Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens - National Indian
Gaming Tradeshow & Convention - Las Vegas, NV - July 18-23, 2021
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Accept the Cultural Heritage strategic plan as information
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
B.
CDC # 20-101 - Approve two (2) actions
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
C.
CIP # 07-009 - Activate funding for Building Demolitions
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
D.
Determine next steps in accordance with §105.9-1 regarding oaths of office for
Oneida Election Board alternates
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
E.
Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Arts Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
F.
Accept the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations update
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
G.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Headstart request to
post one (1) grant funded Emergency Temporary Bus Monitor
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
REPORTS
A.
OPERATIONAL
1.
B.
Accept the Public Works Division FY-2021 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
CORPORATE BOARDS
1.
Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2021 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: James Petitjean, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise
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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
Discuss General Tribal Council meeting safety protocols
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Approve two (2) actions to schedule a special General Council meeting
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
C.
Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting for the FY-2022 Budget
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
B.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
June 2021 report
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs
2.
Accept the Chief Financial Officer June 2021 report
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
3.
Accept the Chief Counsel report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
4.
Accept the General Manager report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
5.
Accept the May 2021 Treasurer's report (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
6.
Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2021 2nd quarter executive report
Sponsor: James Petitjean, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise
7.
Joint Marketing 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Review request regarding NG-020-036 and determine next steps
Sponsor: Marie Summers, Councilwoman
2.
Review request regarding AR-369 and determine next steps
Sponsor: Marie Summers, Councilwoman
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XIII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
File # 2021-DR09-01 - Review and determine next steps (1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
2.
Review the 2021 Annual Performance Evaluations update and determine next
steps
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
3.
Approve the communication plan for the 2020 -2023 OBC Broad Goals
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
4.
Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise Agent transition plan
Sponsor: James Petitjean, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise
5.
Review the posting requests and determine next steps - Big Bear Media
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
6.
Determine next steps regarding June 22, 2021, Gaming General Manager
presentation
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
7.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Baker Tilly US LLP
engagement letter - file # 2021-0365
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
8.
Consider a request from the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Board pursuant to §105.7-4
Sponsor: Kristin Jorgenson-Dann, Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care
Community Board
9.
Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Trust Enrollment
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
10.
Review application(s) for ten (10) alternates - Oneida Election Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
11.
Accept the June 1, 2021, regular OBC Officer meeting notes
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
ADJOURN
Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and
Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364
or (800) 236-2214
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YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS
3RD QUARTER FY'21 APRIL ‐ JUNE
NAME
DANFORTH,KATHLEEN V
CORNELIUS,CECILIA M
KING,ALBERT R
BLOEDORN,WENDY T
BARTON,KENDALL J
NINHAM,ROBERT M
NIESEN,CYNTHIA M
DANFORTH,SR,DAVID W
OTRADOVEC,MICHAEL L
FRIBERG,JILL E
NINHAM,JEANETTE L
LUCAS,ALLEN S
PELTIER,PAUL T
JORDAN,CHRISTIAN D
MENDOLLA,TODD J
EMP #
988
174
1045
6110
5987
5618
1224
970
8437
3783
2091
3802
667
3194
3877
SUPERVISOR NAME
POELS,JAMES R
HARVATH,JESSALYN M
SKENANDORE,CLYDE H
WOLTER,WENONA M
DENNY,MATTHEW J
SKENANDORE,CLYDE H
DOXTATOR,KEITH A
JOHNSON,SR,DENNIS J
HOUSE,DAKOTA K
ANDERSON,JENNIFER J
BOYLE,JACQUE L
SEWELL,BRANDY S
METOXEN,LAMBERT M
JOHNSON,SR,DENNIS J
ADOH
May 18, 1981
Jun 14, 1981
Apr 1, 1986
May 21, 1986
Jun 30, 1986
Jun 1, 1991
Jun 5, 1991
Jun 26, 1991
Apr 8, 1996
Apr 24, 1996
May 14, 1996
May 21, 1996
Jun 4, 1996
Jun 24, 1996
Jun 24, 1996
YOS
40
40
35
35
35
30
30
30
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
JULY 14TH OBC MEETING
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Approve the revised March 24, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
06/23/21
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Presentation
☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law
☐ Report
☐ Correspondence
☐ Legal Review
☐ Resolution
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☒ Minutes
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition
☐ Travel Documents
☒ Other: Please see Page 7. A motion was missed when the minutes were originally
approved.
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☐ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
CWILSON1
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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, March 24, 2021
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, Secretary
Lisa Liggins, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers;
Not Present: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams1); Debbie
Thundercloud (via Microsoft Teams), Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Candice Skenandore
(via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Nuthals (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon Wisneski (via Microsoft Teams),
Pat Pelkey (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Dr. Vir (via Microsoft Teams),
Mercie Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgenson (via Microsoft Teams), Renita Hernandez (via
Microsoft Teams), Jason Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Bristol (via Microsoft Teams), Donald
DeChamps (via Microsoft Teams), Don Miller (via Microsoft Teams), Jackie Smith (via Microsoft Teams),
Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Susan House (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft
Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Geraldine
Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft
Teams), Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), Jennifer Berg-Hargrove (via Microsoft Teams), Jessica
Vandekamp;
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:33 a.m.
For the record: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster is excused.
II.
OPENING (00:00:12)
Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:35)
Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt the agenda with three (3) additions [1) add item VII.F. Accept the
organizational chart and re-open report; 2) add item VIII.A.3. Accept the Chief Counsel report; and 3)
add item VIII.A.4. Accept the General Manager report], seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
sharing, and video meetings
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MINUTES
A.
Approve the March 2, 2021, special Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:02:11)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the March 2, 2021, special Business Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Marie Summers
Abstained:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
B.
Approve the March 10, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:02:47)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the March 10, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
V.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Approve resolution entitled Amendments to the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation
Bylaws (00:03:06)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to adopt resolution 03-24-21-A Amendments to the Oneida Airport
Hotel Corporation Bylaws, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
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STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the January 7, 2021, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes (00:07:42)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the January 7, 2021, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
2.
Accept the February 4, 2021, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes (00:08:20)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the February 4, 2021, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
B.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the March 1, 2021, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:08:45)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the March 1, 2021, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
2.
Accept the March 15, 2021, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:09:07)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the March 15, 2021, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
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NEW BUSINESS
A.
Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee (00:09:30)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to post one (1) vacancy for the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
B.
Post ten (10) vacancies for alternates for 2021 Special Election - Oneida Election
Board (00:09:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to post ten (10) vacancies Oneida Election Board alternates for the 2021
Special Election, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
C.
Determine next steps regarding the request from the Oneida Election Board for
emergency amendments to the Election law (00:10:15)
Sponsor: Candance House, Chairwoman/Election Board
Motion by Lisa Liggins to send the request from the Oneida Election Board for emergency
amendments to the Election law to the Legislative Operating Committee for consideration, seconded
by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
D.
Approve the Family Services request to post two (2) grant funded positions for
one (1) Community Advocate (Women's Domestic Abuse) and one (1) Community
Advocate (Prevention) (00:11:03)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the request from Family Services to post two (2) grant funded
positions for one (1) Community Advocate (Women's Domestic Abuse) and one (1) Community
Advocate (Prevention), seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
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E.
Review the Cage/Vault/Kiosk Chapter 10 Minimum Internal Controls and determine
appropriate next steps (00:14:00)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the notice of the OGMICs Chapter 10 Cage/Vault/Kiosk approved by
the Oneida Gaming Commission on March 15, 2021, and direct notice to the Gaming Commission
there are no requested revisions under section 501.6-14(d), seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
F.
Accept the organizational chart and re-opening plans (00:15:52)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the organizational chart update and re-opening plans and forward this
item to be a standing item on the BC Work Session agenda for any future updates and clarifications,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens
Opposed:
Kirby Metoxen
Abstained:
Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
For the record: Councilman Kirby Metoxen stated I'm just opposed because I didn't even get a chance
to look at the whole report. It was a handout.
For the record: Treasurer Tina Danforth stated I would just like to say I did support this mainly as
information because I know I've asked a couple times for an update on the restructuring and this is the
first I've seen of it in over six months. I'm appreciative of the fact we have something now. I think it's
vitally important as we're going through a transition phase. I appreciate the help that staff have done
to put this together and I'm looking forward to more detail especially around staffing. We're in the
process also of doing staffing levels, and it would have been helpful to see some staffing levels in this
report as well.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the General Manager, Project Coordinator, and Intergovernmental
Affairs Director to work together to get this information posted on the Nation's website, seconded by
David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:39:44)
Motion by David P. Jordan to go into executive session at 9:13 a.m., seconded by Marie Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, recessed at 11:55 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 1:34 p.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman David P. Jordan;
Secretary Lisa Liggins; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Council
Member Marie Summers;
Not Present: Treasurer Tina Danforth; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Treasurer Tina Danforth left at 3:00 p.m.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to come out of executive session at 5:15 p.m., seconded by Marie Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
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A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
March 2021 report (00:40:18)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
March 2021 report, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Liggins to assign Secretary Lisa Liggins, with Councilman Daniel Guzman King as
alternate, to attend the State Budget Virtual Hearing on April 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., seconded by
Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the bilateral amendment, authorize the Chairman to sign the bilateral
amendment, and direct Self-Governance to submit the signed bilateral amendment to Indian Health
Service, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to authorize the Chairman to sign the Purchase & Referred Care
Investigation and corrective action letter, and direct Self-Governance to submit the letter to Indian
Health Service, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve Councilman Daniel Guzman King to serve on the negotiation
team for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) demonstration project,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Liggins to support Gaming's employee appreciation plan; direct all BC Direct Reports,
except for the Gaming General Manager, to implement employee recognition for the week of April 5,
2021, noting that Gaming's employee appreciation plan is already in place and noting that
Intergovernmental Affairs and Communications and Secretary will coordinate this directive; and send
the discussion regarding organization-wide employee recognition/incentives to the April 20, 2021, BC
Work Session for further discussion, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
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2.
Accept the February 2021 Treasurer's report (00:42:46)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the February 2021 Treasurer's report, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
3.
Accept the Chief Counsel report (00:43:00)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Motion by David P. Jordan to direct a contract with attorney Locklear be brought to the April 14, 2021,
regular Business Committee for legal services related to land claims legislative options, seconded by
Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Liggins to waive any conflict that may exist with Attorney Locklear as identified in
today's Chief Counsel executive session report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
4.
Accept the General Manager report (00:43:48)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
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NEW BUSINESS
1.
Accept the March 1, 2021, regular OBC Officer meeting notes (00:44:06)
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the March 1, 2021, regular OBC Officer meeting notes, seconded
by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
2.
Approve one (1) relinquishment (00:44:23)
Sponsor: Debbie Danforth, Chairwoman/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve one (1) relinquishment, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
3.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Green Bay Packers
Sponsorship Agreement - file # 2021-0030 (00:44:35)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Green Bay Packers
Sponsorship Agreement - file # 2021-0030, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
4.
Approve two (2) actions regarding the Family Court Judge resignation - file #
2016-1106 (00:45:00)
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the resignation of Marcus Zelenski with an end date of June 9,
2021- file # 2016-1106, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Liggins to assign Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Councilman
David P. Jordan, and Councilwoman Marie Summers to a sub-team to hire a new Family Court Judge
in accordance with SOP, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
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5.
Determine next steps regarding the transition for BC DR08 (00:45:45)
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
Motion by Lisa Liggins to forward the transition for BC DR08 to special Business Committee meeting to
be scheduled the week of April 5, 2021, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
6.
Review request and determine next steps - Human Resources Department
(00:46:07)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the request to recall one (1) Community Support Case Worker
as a Limited Term Employee and one (1) Accounts Payable Specialist, noting the positions are 100%
grant funded, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
7.
File # 2021-DR05-01 - Accept the written report and consider the recommended
action(s) (00:46:27)
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve recommendations #1 & #2 from the sub-team and to close out
file # 2021-DR05-01, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Liggins to forward the recommendation regarding directive tracking to the April 5, 2021,
BC Officers meeting, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
8.
Review the request to create two (2) new position and determine next steps Family Services (00:47:11)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by David P. Jordan to defer the request back to the General Manager for additional follow up,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
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9.
Review complaint/concern and determine appropriate next steps (00:47:28)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan that the complaint has merit, that the complainant has been interviewed,
and that follow-up actions regarding correspondence and/or resolutions to be presented at the April 14,
2021, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
IX.
ADJOURN (00:47:53)
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adjourn at 5:22 p.m., seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Secretary.
Minutes approved as presented revised on April 28, 2021___________.
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
06/23/21
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
LLIGGINS
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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, May 26, 2021
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, Secretary
Lisa Liggins, Council members: David P. Jordan, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Council members: Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Mark W. Powless, Chad Wilson, Danelle Wilson (via
Microsoft Teams1), Renita Hernandez (via Microsoft Teams), Marlene Garvey (via Microsoft Teams),
Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Jeanne Calhoun, (via
Microsoft Teams), Vern Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal
Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl-Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft
Teams), Julie King (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Pat Pelky (via Microsoft
Teams), Jessica Vandekamp (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Lynn Schmidt
(via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Braaten (via Microsoft Teams), Jonas Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Debra J.
Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Jacqueline Smith (via Microsoft Teams), Jason Doxtator (via Microsoft
Teams), Donald Dechamps (via Microsoft Teams), Ravinder Vir (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgensen
(via Microsoft Teams), Reynold Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Jolene Hensberger (via Microsoft
Teams), Sharon Mousseau (via Microsoft Teams), Artley Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Melinda J.
Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss (via Microsoft
Teams), Candice Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Geraldine Danforth (via Microsoft Teams);
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Daniel Guzman-King is out on personal time. Councilman Kirby Metoxen
is on vacation.
II.
OPENING (00:00:06)
Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
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III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:03:46)
Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt the agenda with five (5) changes [1) under the Resolutions section,
add item entitled "Adopt resolution entitled 2021 InterTribal Buffalo Council, Buffalo Herd Development
Grant Application"; 2) under the New Business section, delete item entitled "Review request from the
Oneida Nation Arts Program regarding installation of a commemorative plaque at the Duck Creek
overpass"; 3) under Executive/New Business section, add item entitled "Approve two (2) actions
regarding HR restructure"; 4) under Executive/New Business section, add item entitled "Complaint #
2021-GMDR05-01 - Review and determine next steps"; and 5) under Executive/New Business
section, add item entitled "Complaint # 2021-BCDR16-01 - Review and determine next steps"],
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
IV.
OATH OF OFFICE
Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Vern Doxtator, Marlene Garvey, Patricia
Lassila, Aliskwet Ellis and Julie King were present via Microsoft Teams.
V.
A.
Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation - Vern Doxtator, Marlene Garvey, and Patricia
Lassila (00:05:22)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board - Aliskwet Ellis (00:05:22)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
C.
Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee - Julie King (00:05:22)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
MINUTES
A.
Approve the April 28, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:08:57)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the April 28, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
B.
Approve the May 12, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:09:26)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the May 12, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
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VI.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Approve three (3) actions regarding the Nation's Tribal Transportation
Improvement Plan - file # 2021-0081 (00:09:13)
Sponsor: Jacque Boyle, Division Director/Public Works
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the 2021-2024 Tribal Transportation Improvement Project
(TTIP) list, to approve and execute the U.S. Dept of Interior-BIA Tribal Transportation Program
Agreement FY 2021 Retained Services Addendum - file # 2021-0081, and to adopt resolution 05-2621-A FY2021-2024 Oneida Nation Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP), seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development,
Diversification and Community Development Fund for Transfer of $2.4 Million to
the Oneida Land Commission (00:10:36)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by David P. Jordan to defer resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development,
Diversification and Community Development Fund for Transfer of $2.4 Million to the Oneida Land
Commission back to the Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental, Health, Safety, Land, and
Agriculture, and Jacque Boyle, Division Director/Public Works, to bring back a list of the how the $2.4
Million will be spent, outlining Tribal Housing Reacquisition of Individual Fee and Trust Title
(THRIFTT), demolition or Homeownership by Independent Purchase (HIP) Program, either later today
or to the June 9, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting agenda, seconded by Marie Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
C.
Adopt resolution entitled Process for Authorization and Use of the American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Federal Relief Funds (00:38:41)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer resolution entitled Process for Authorization and Use of the American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Federal Relief Funds to the June 9, 2021, regular Business Committee
meeting agenda, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
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D.
Adopt resolution entitled Economic Development, Diversification and Community
Development Fund – Updating Review and Recommendation Responsibilities
(00:59:52)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 05-26-21-B Economic Development, Diversification and
Community Development Fund – Updating Review and Recommendation Responsibilities, seconded
by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Analyst, Business Analyst, and
Strategic Planner to bring back the updated SOPs [associated with the Economic Development,
Diversification and Community Development Fund to the July 14, 2021, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
E.
Adopt resolution entitled 2021 InterTribal Buffalo Council, Buffalo Herd
Development Grant Application (01:03:53)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 05-26-21-C 2021 InterTribal Buffalo Council, Buffalo Herd
Development Grant Application, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
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VII.
APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) elder 55+ vacancy - Pardon and
Forgiveness Screening Committee (01:04:27); (01:59:14)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer item A. Determine next steps regarding one (1) elder 55+ vacancy Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee until after executive session, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
Item VIII.A.1. was addressed next.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicant and appoint Sandra Skenadore to the Pardon
and Forgiveness Screening Committee with a term ending August 31, 2023, seconded by Marie
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Item X.A.1. was addressed next.
VIII.
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the May 3, 2021, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes (01:04:52)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the May 3, 2021, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
2.
Accept the May 17, 2021, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes (01:05:16)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the May 17, 2021 regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
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B.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the May 5, 2021, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (01:05:36)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the May 5, 2021, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
IX.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Approve the Oneida Nation School System request to post one (1) grant funded
Co-Teacher (01:06:01)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the Oneida Nation School System request to post one (1) grant
funded Co-Teacher, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
B.
Approve the Oneida Nation School System request to post two (2) grant funded
Elementary Teachers (01:06:30)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the Oneida Nation School System request to post two (2) grant
funded Elementary Teachers, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
C.
Approve 2020 -2023 OBC Group Agreements and OBC Broad Goals (01:06:48)
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the 2020 -2023 OBC Group Agreements and OBC Broad Goals,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens left at 9:39 a.m.
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X.
REPORTS
A.
OPERATIONAL
1.
Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2021 2nd quarter report
(01:08:40)
Sponsor: Debra Danforth & Dr. Ravinder Vir, Division Directors/Comprehensive
Health-Operations & Medical
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2021 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens
2.
Accept the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land and Agriculture Division FY2021 2nd quarter report (01:09:12)
Sponsor: Pat Pelky, Division Director/Environmental, Health, Safety, Land and
Agriculture
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land and Agriculture Division
FY-2021 2nd quarter report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens
3.
Accept the Governmental Services Division FY-2021 2nd quarter report
(01:09:46)
Sponsor: Tina Jorgenson, Division Director/Governmental Services
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Governmental Services Division FY-2021 2nd quarter report and
direct the Governmental Services Division Director to follow-up with Chief Counsel regarding the
format of future Town Hall meetings, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens
4.
Accept the Public Works Division FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:12:18)
Sponsor: Jacque Boyle, Division Director/Public Works
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens returned at 9:44 a.m.
Motion by Tina Danforth to defer the Public Works Division FY-2021 2nd quarter report to the June 9,
2021, regular Business Committee meeting agenda, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
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5.
Accept the Management Information Systems FY-2021 2nd quarter report
(01:13:09)
Sponsor: Eric Bristol, Manager/Application Services; Don Dechamps, Manager/MIS
Gaming; and Jason Doxtator, Manager/Network Services
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Management Information Systems FY-2021 2nd quarter
report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
6.
Accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:14:31)
Sponsor: Renita Hernandez, Manager/Tribal Action Plan
Motion by Tina Danforth to accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2021 2nd quarter report, seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
7.
Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:14:55)
Sponsor: Michelle Danforth-Anderson, Director/Marketing and Tourism
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Big Bear Media FY-2021 2nd quarter report, seconded by
Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
8.
Accept the Education and Training FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:15:52)
Sponsor: Jacqueline Smith, Area Manager/Education and Training
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Education and Training FY-2021 2nd quarter report,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
9.
Accept the Grants Office FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:16:16)
Sponsor: Mark Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Grants Office FY-2021 2nd quarter report, seconded by Marie
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
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B.
APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.
Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2021 2nd
quarter report (01:16:40)
Sponsor: Joshua Hicks, Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Board
Motion by Marie Summers to accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY2021 2nd quarter report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
2.
Accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:17:28)
Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission
Motion by Marie Summers to accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2021 2nd quarter report,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
C.
ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.
Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:17:52)
Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/Oneida Election Board
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2021 2nd quarter report, seconded
by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
2.
Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:18:22)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2021 2nd quarter report,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
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3.
Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:18:43)
Sponsor: Becky Webster, Chair/Oneida Land Commission
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2021 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
Item X.C.5. was addressed next.
4.
Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:34:47)
Sponsor: Aaron Manders, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens left at 10:35 a.m.
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens returned at 10:41 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2021 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
Item XII. was addressed next.
5.
Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2021 2nd quarter report
(01:19:09)
Sponsor: Debra Danforth, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2021 2nd quarter
report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
D.
STANDING COMMITTEES
1.
Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2021 2nd quarter report
(01:19:32)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Marie Summers to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2021 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
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2.
Accept the Finance Committee FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:19:57)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Finance Committee FY-2021 2nd quarter report, seconded by
Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
3.
Accept the Quality of Life Committee FY-2021 2nd quarter report (01:20:16)
Sponsor: Marie Summers, Councilwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Quality of Life Committee FY-2021 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
4.
Accept the Community Development Planning Committee FY-2021 2nd quarter
report (01:20:37)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Community Development Planning Committee FY-2021 2nd
quarter report, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
E.
OTHER
1.
Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board FY-2021 2nd quarter report
(01:21:00)
Sponsor: Cheryl Stevens, Executive Manager
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board FY-2021 2nd
quarter report, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
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XI.
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
Review COVID-19 Update V for Oneida Tribal Members outline and determine next
steps (01:22:34)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the COVID-19 Update V for Oneida Tribal Members outline and
approve the assignments included in the outline, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
Chairman Tehassi Hill recessed the meeting at 10:05 p.m. for 10 minutes.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 10:17 a.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Treasurer Tina Danforth; Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman David P. Jordan; Secretary
Lisa Liggins; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Council Member Marie Summers; Councilwoman
Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Councilman Kirby Metoxen;
Item X.C.4. was addressed next.
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XII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:58:29)
Motion by David P. Jordan to go into executive session at 10:41 a.m., seconded by Marie Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, recessed at 12:10 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 1:40 p.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Treasurer Tina Danforth; Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman David P. Jordan; Council
Member Marie Summers; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Secretary Lisa Liggins; Councilman Kirby
Metoxen; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens;
Secretary Lisa Liggins returned at 1:41 p.m.
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens returned at 1:46 p.m.
Chairman Tehassi Hill left at 3:24 p.m.; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens assumed the responsibilities
of the Chair.
Motion by David P. Jordan to come out of executive session at 5:53 p.m., seconded by Marie
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Item VII.A. was re-addressed next.
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A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Chief Counsel report (02:00:30)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve engaging Jenner & Block regarding the appeal of the Brackeen
v. Haaland case, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Jennifer Webster to authorize Attorney Krystal John, under section 4.2 of the employment
contract, to provide legal services independent of her employment with the Oneida Nation regarding
housing codes and related housing issues, provided that the authorization does not include litigation or
litigation related services, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
Tina Danforth
Abstained:
Marie Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
For the record: Treasurer Tina Danforth stated I oppose because it sets a precedent for contracted
employees. I oppose because the individual is telecommuting.
2.
Accept the General Manager report (02:02:08)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Marie Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the General Manager to bring back a "General Welfare
Assistance/Direct Membership Assistance Payments Office" identifying the staffing needs for these
payments and to direct the General Manager develop a work group to streamline and automate the
GWE and Direct Membership Assistance Payments programs to integrate existing systems and reduce
manual input, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
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3.
Accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2021 2nd quarter report (02:02:54)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2021 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
4.
Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
May 2021 report (02:03:06)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
May 2021 report, to accept IGAC’s recommendation regarding the Outagamie County Drainage Board
Agreement, to approve the letter of congratulations to Secretary Becerra and Deputy Secretary Palm
(HHS leadership), to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter and to direct Self Governance to submit
the letter, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
B.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Review recommendations regarding NG-020-036 and determine next steps
(02:03:46)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the General Manager, Gaming General Manager, Retail General
Manager, and Chief Financial Officer to develop a standard SOP which includes processes for
purchase, inventory, disbursement and reconciliation and that gift cards shall be used as the last
choice, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Jennifer Webster to direct the Law Office and the General Manager to reconcile the gift
cards at BayBank and make recommendations to account for and either return the card to cash, return
to the grant, or disburse in some other approved manner, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Jennifer Webster to direct the Audit Committee to add gift cards to the annual audit
schedule, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
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2.
Accept the Audit Committee FY-2021 2nd quarter report (02:04:57)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Audit Committee FY-2021 2nd quarter report, seconded by
Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
C.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Accept the May 11, 2021, regular OBC Officer meeting notes (02:05:12)
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the May 11, 2021, regular OBC Officer meeting notes, seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
2.
Review BC Officer recommendations regarding NG-021-079 and determine next
steps (02:05:27)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the HR Area Manager to send out a reminder to all employees about
the applicable law (Code of Ethics) and that attending events which are hosted by outside vendors is a
possible ethics violation in the next 30 days, to direct the Chief Financial Officer to send out a reminder
to all outside vendors about the applicable law (Code of Ethics) and that hosting events for our
employees is a possible ethics violation in the next 30 days, and to direct the Chief Financial Officer to
update the licensing procedures to include notice to outside vendors advising against hosting events
for employees in the next 30 days, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
3.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - DocuSign Inc. Master Services
agreement - file # 2021-0105 (02:06:23)
Sponsor: Debra Danforth & Dr. Ravinder Vir, Division Directors/Comprehensive
Health-Operations & Medical
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - DocuSign Inc. Master
Services agreement - file # 2021-0105, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
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4.
Discuss impact of BC resolution # 05-12-21-B on area under BCDR 07 and
determine next steps (02:06:43)
Sponsor: Marie Summers, Councilwoman
Motion by Marie Summers to defer the discussion regarding the impact of BC resolution # 05-12-21-B
on area under BCDR 07 to the June 9, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting agenda, seconded
by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
5.
Review applications for one (1) elder 55+ vacancy - Pardon and Forgiveness
Screening Committee (02:07:07)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the discussion regarding the application for one (1) Elder 55+
member vacancy on the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee as information, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
6.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the amicus curia brief
referenced in the memorandum dated May 5, 2021 (02:07:22)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the amicus curia brief
referenced in the memorandum dated May 5, 2021, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
7.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding complaint # 2021-GMRDR-01
(02:07:41)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding complaint # 2021GMRDR-01, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
8.
Approve two (2) actions regarding HR restructure (02:07:57)
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the Executive HR Director job description with the noted changes
and approve the request to post nationwide, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
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9.
Complaint # 2021-GMDR05-01 - Review and determine next steps (02:08:17)
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept complaint #2021-GMDR05-01 as having merit and assign ViceChairman Brandon Stevens, Secretary Lisa Liggins, and Councilwoman Marie Summers to the
investigation sub-team, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
10.
Complaint # 2021-BCDR16-01 - Review and determine next steps (02:08:45)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept complaint #2021-BCDR16-01 as having merit and assign
Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Tina Danforth, Councilwoman Marie Summers and Councilman Kirby
Metoxen to the investigation sub-team, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
XIII.
ADJOURN (02:09:08)
Motion by David P. Jordan to adjourn at 5:43 p.m., seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Secretary.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
06/23/21
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
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BC Resolution # __________
Support Partnership with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and Authorize Participation in
the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Demonstration Project for Indian
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WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is committed to supporting the health of the Oneida community through
increased access to nutritious foods; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is committed to increasing the Nation’s sovereignty through increased
control of the Nation’s food supply; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is committed to the economic development of the Oneida community;
and
WHEREAS,
the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is administered by the Food
and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA); and
WHEREAS,
the FDPIR provides a food package of 100 percent domestically grown foods to incomeeligible households living on Indian reservations and to American Indian households
residing in approved areas near reservations; and
WHEREAS,
each month, participating FDPIR households receive a defined food package that is filled
with foods ordered from the USDA; and
WHEREAS,
the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 authorized a demonstration project that allows
one or more Tribal Organization(s) within FDPIR to enter into self-determination contracts
for them to purchase foods for their Indian Tribe, instead of USDA, for inclusion in the
FDPIR food package; and
WHEREAS,
the self-determination contract will provide Tribal Organizations more control over the
governmental affairs of their Organizations, fostering further self-governance; and
WHEREAS,
the 2018 Farm Bill provision under Section 4003(b) supports Tribal Organization selfgovernance by specifically allowing Tribal Organizations to procure FDPIR food instead of
USDA and allows FNS to familiarize itself with these types of contracts and to assess how
FDPIR could operate under such a food distribution program model; and
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BC Resolution # _______
Support Partnership with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and Authorize Participation in
the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Demonstration Project for Indian
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WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation and Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin each administers their own
FDPIR and are eligible to participate in the demonstration project; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation and Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin have formed a partnership
and submitted a joint application to the USDA to participate in the demonstration project
on March 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS,
on June 10, 2021, the Oneida Nation and Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin received
a letter from the USDA stating that our joint proposal has been tentatively selected and that
in accordance with Section III. A. 2. of the Federal Notice, a signed Tribal Resolution
authorizing Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and Oneida Nation to participate in this
demonstration project is required within 30 days after receiving notification of potential
selection; and
WHEREAS,
the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has adopted a resolution that supports the
partnership with the Oneida Nation and to participate in the demonstration project; and
WHEREAS,
the grant requires that the Oneida Nation also pass a resolution in support of the project to
participate in the demonstration project; and
WHEREAS,
this demonstration project strengthens the Nation’s sovereignty by granting the Nation the
authority to procure FDPIR food, instead of the USDA; and
WHEREAS,
this demonstration project will better protect the health of those that participate in the
Menominee and Oneida FDPIR as the food will be supplied with nutritional tribally sourced
foods including fish, rice, beef, buffalo, and apples; and
WHEREAS,
this demonstration project will provide economic benefits to the Oneida Nation as the
Nation will be providing apples, beef, and buffalo to the FDPIR.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation supports the partnership with the
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and authorizes joint participation in the Food Distribution Program
on Indian Reservations 2018 Farm Bill Demonstration Project for Tribal Organizations.
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Adopt resolution entitled Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency Until September 9,
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BC Resolution # ___________
Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency Until September 9, 2021
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the federal government has proclaimed a public health emergency related to the spread of
the COVID-19 virus and has identified that the spread of the virus has resulted in large
numbers of individuals becoming ill and high mortality rates, impacts to the stock markets,
and businesses; and
WHEREAS,
state governors, including the State of Wisconsin, have declared public health emergencies
and state public health officers have issued orders, for example, closing public schools,
limiting public gatherings, and closing restaurants and bars except for take-out orders; and
WHEREAS,
on March 12, 2020 the Chairman declared a Public Health State of Emergency, the Oneida
Business Committee took actions to take steps to protect the health and welfare of the
members, employees and the community, including instituting expenditure restrictions to
preserve resources for the provision of governmental services to members most at risk,
closure of the Nation’s gaming operations, and insuring that employees will continue to be
paid during the Public Health State of Emergency as long as the Nation’s resources will
allow; and
WHEREAS,
the Public Health State of Emergency was extended by resolutions # BC-03-26-20-A, #
BC-05-06-20-A, # BC-06-10-20-A, # BC-07-08-20-A, # BC-08-06-20-A, # BC-09-09-20-A,
# BC-10-08-20-A, # BC-11-10-20-A, # BC-12-09-20-D, # BC-1-07-21-A, # BC-2-10-21-A,
# BC-3-10-21-D, and # BC 05-12-21-A; and
WHEREAS,
the status of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change daily with identification of
hotspots occurring within certain industries and areas which are more clearly identified in
the Public Health Officer Report which supports this resolution; and
WHEREAS,
a positive test does not identify the total number of individuals who have the virus, including
those who are not showing symptoms or who have isolated themselves at home because
not every person is tested; and
WHEREAS,
the COVID-19 Core Decision Making Team issued several declarations intended to protect
the public health within the Oneida Reservation and updated those declarations from time
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to time as the U.S. Center of Disease Control, the Medical community and the Scientific
community were able to update and identify the impacts and transmission of the COVID19 virus; and
WHEREAS,
the Emergency Management Director and the Public Health Officer have advised extension
of the Public Health State of Emergency declaration supported by information from the
Centers for Disease Control and the level of spread of COVID-19 throughout the State of
Wisconsin, surrounding states, and the United States; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has determined that continuing the Public Health State of
Emergency continues to be necessary and that its declaration should be longer given the
ongoing pandemic impact and the inability to identify mechanisms to control for infection
or protect the public;
Extension of Public Health State of Emergency Declaration
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with section 302.8-2 of the Emergency
Management Law, the Oneida Business Committee extends the Public Health State of Emergency
declaration ending at 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2021.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
Statement of Effect
Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency Until September 9, 2021
Summary
This resolution extends the Nation’s declaration of the Public Health State of Emergency until
September 9, 2021.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Santiago, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: June 16, 2021
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Oneida Business Committee adopted the Emergency Management law for the purpose of
providing for the development and execution of plans for the protection of residents, property, and
the environment in an emergency or disaster; providing for the direction of emergency
management, response, and recovery on the Reservation, as well as coordinating with other
agencies, victims, businesses, and organizations; establishing the use of the National Incident
Management System (NIMS); and designating authority and responsibilities for public health
preparedness. [3 O.C. 302.1-1].
Under the Emergency Management law, the Oneida Business Committee is delegated the
responsibility to proclaim or ratify the existence of a public health emergency. [3 O.C. 302.8-1].
A public health emergency means the occurrence or imminent threat of an illness or health
condition which is a quarantinable disease and poses a high probability of a large number of deaths
or serious or long-term disability among humans. [3 O.C. 302.3-1(p)]. No proclamation of an
emergency by the Oneida Business Committee may last for longer than sixty (60) days, unless
renewed by the Oneida Business Committee. [3 O.C. 302.8-2].
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with the authority granted to the Oneida
Business Committee through the Emergency Management law, on March 12, 2020, Chairman
Tehassi Hill signed a “Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency” which set into place the
necessary authority should action need to be taken, and allows the Oneida Nation to seek
reimbursement of emergency management actions that may result in unexpected expenses. [3 O.C.
302.8-1]. The Oneida Business Committee has extended this Public Health State of Emergency
until July 11, 2021, through the adoption of the following resolutions: BC-03-26-20-A, BC-05-0620-A, BC-06-10-20-A, BC-07-08-20-A, BC-08-06-20-A, BC-09-09-20-A, BC-10-08-20-A, BC11-10-20-A, BC-12-09-20-D, BC-01-07-21-A, BC-02-10-21-A, BC-03-10-21-D, and BC-05-1221-A. [3 O.C. 302.8-2].
The Emergency Management Director and the Community/Public Health Officer have advised
extension of the Public Health State of Emergency declaration supported by information from the
Centers for Disease Control and the level of spread of COVID-19 throughout the State of
Wisconsin, surrounding states, and the United States. This resolution provides that the Oneida
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Business Committee has determined that continuing the Public Health State of Emergency
continues to be necessary.
Through the adoption of this resolution, in accordance with section 302.8-2 of the Emergency
Management and Homeland Security law, the Oneida Business Committee extends the Public
Health State of Emergency declaration until 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2021.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.
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Adopt resolution entitled Amendment # 1 to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Investment Allocation.
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Amendment # 1 to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Investment Allocation to Direct
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WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution # BC-06-09-21-B, Setting Goals for
Application of Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to Direct Support to
Individuals, Families, Community and the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee identified that the primary applications for the use of
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was to aid members and create tangible
benefits related to housing, food sovereignty and education and culture; and
WHEREAS,
the allocation of the ARPA funds were spread across a three-year period in eight specific
categories to guide expenditures to meet the primary applications in an informed and
transparent manner through the approval of projects by resolution; and
WHEREAS,
upon adoption of the resolution additional comments and information was received from
the membership through direct contact, e-mails, social media and phone calls that
identified an immediate need to address membership needs as a result of the 12-15 month
impact of the pandemic on jobs, education, health access, and housing needs; and
WHEREAS,
the economic reports from the Chief Financial Officer have identified that ongoing inflation
worries will continue to affect individuals for some time; and
WHEREAS,
employment opportunities for those returning to work after long-term layoffs during the
pandemic has become even more difficult to identify positions with living wages and
opportunities for advancement; and
WHEREAS,
members who were participating in education opportunities have been negatively impacted
by remote learning, interruptions in financial assistance, and inability to attend classes
which were held in person have had education progress delayed or otherwise interrupted;
and
WHEREAS,
members have been negatively impacted by delayed health care, dental care and inability
to receive physical therapy as a result of pandemic related restrictions or inability to receive
health and dental care because of closure of facilities or reduction in services;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, resolution # # BC-06-09-21-B, Setting Goals for Application of
Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to Direct Support to Individuals, Families, Community
and the Oneida Nation, is amended by deleting the work sheet and replacing it with the work sheet, titled
American Recovery Plan Act – FRF; Lost Revenue; ARPA FRF LR Investments – Updated June 23, 2021,
attached to this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the following guidance is included regarding use of ARPA FRF LR
Investments funds:
1. The Direct Membership Assistance allocation shall be utilized by making one $3000 general welfare
exclusion payment as a result of ongoing financial difficulties arising out of the pandemic to all
members who are age 18 or older before midnight on December 31, 2021 and file an application
on or before midnight on January 1, 2022.
2. Remaining funds from the Direct Membership Allocation, approximately $10 million, shall be
allocated to membership assistance projects in Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023.
3. Funds obligated to an approved project shall be fully obligated until expended, the project is
completed, or project is terminated.
4. Percentage allocations shall become available in the fiscal year allocated and remain allocated for
that purpose in future fiscal years until fully obligated or reallocated by resolution of the Oneida
Business Committee.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee shall review the allocations at the beginning
of each fiscal year to determine if amendments are necessary to meet the changing needs and may review
more often if deemed necessary.
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American Recovery Plan Act - FRF; Lost Revenue; ARPA FRF LR Investments - Updated June 23, 2021
Total Allocations
Proposed ARPA FRF LR Funds Use
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% Allocation - FY2021
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Allocation
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% Allocation - FY2022
Fiscal Year 2022
Allocation
Fiscal Year 2023
% Allocation - FY2023
Fiscal Year 2023
Allocation
Direct Membership Assistance* - Paid in one
lump sum of $3000 each adult member as
GWE, or 45% of total funds. Remaining $10.3
million allocated in FY22/23 programming.
45.00% $
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Housing - focus year one on apartments,
decide on use for years 2 and 3; with an
overall focus on middle income housing
16.84% $
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20.00% $
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36.50% $
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19.00% $
4,140,129.38 Middle income levels and family sizes affordable housing; multifamily
housing; meeting all housing needs by fully funding existing and future
programs
Food and Agriculture - focus year one on
food sovereignty infrastructure; years 2 and 3
on potential processing centers/operations
11.71% $
13,915,985.11
20.00% $
7,923,692.59
9.50% $
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18.00% $
3,922,227.83 Food and resources that include cash cropping, providing medicines, and
creating a sustainable food system; improving existing structures; and
continuing to explore hemp
Education - focus on increasing post highschool education opportunities.
6.60% $
7,844,455.66
0.00% $
Culture & Language - focus on creating
programming and infrastructure
9.57% $
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10.00% $
Revenue Generation - focus on improving
parks and gathering areas, pow wow grounds
2.02% $
2,396,917.01
0.00% $
Government Roles and Responsibilities focus in improving GTC resources through
technology
3.30% $
3,922,227.83
0.00% $
Overall Priority - Land, Infrastructure,
Sovereignty
4.97% $
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Total Uses
100% $
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Description - Examples of activities within ARPA FRF Guidelines
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3,922,227.83 Duplicate degrees, certifications, licenses, and nonconventional education
opportunities.
16.00% $
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3,922,227.83 Increased educational opportunities across the organization, in school
systems, offices, the community and in homes; and support our language
immersion program
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entertainment, pow wow, Applefest; managing employee wages to meet
economic and market changes
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9.00% $
1,961,113.92 Improving GTC meeting space; enhance the government structure to
increase effectiveness and efficiency; create opportunities through
technology to improve interaction with membership and incorporation of
membership voice in governmental actions
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9.00% $
1,961,113.92
9.00% $
1,961,113.92 Land, infrastructure
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100% $
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100% $
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American Recovery Plan Act - FRF; Lost Revenue; ARPA FRF LR Investments - Adopted June 9, 2021
Total Allocations
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$ based on % in Total
Categories Based on Broad Goals - Focus Allocation Funding Received
Fiscal Year 2021
% Allocation - FY2021
Fiscal Year 2021
Allocation
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% Allocation - FY2022
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Allocation
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% Allocation - FY2023
Fiscal Year 2023
Allocation
Description - Examples of activities within ARPA FRF Guidelines
Direct Membership Assistance*
45.00% $
53,484,924.97
45.00% $
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45.00% $
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45.00% $
17,828,308.32 Economic relief payments, home repairs, food and health assistance,
home/rental assistance, vaccine Incentive $500/member + children
Housing - focus year one on apartments,
decide on use for years 2 and 3; with an
overall focus on middle income housing
16.67% $
19,809,231.47
20.00% $
7,923,692.59
20.00% $
7,923,692.59
10.00% $
3,961,846.29 All income levels and family sizes affordable housing; multifamily
housing; meeting all housing needs by fully funding existing and future
programs
Food and Agriculture - focus year one on
food sovereignty infrastructure; years 2 and 3
on potential processing centers/operations
11.67% $
13,866,462.03
20.00% $
7,923,692.59
5.00% $
1,980,923.15
10.00% $
3,961,846.29 Food and resources that include cash cropping, providing medicines, and
creating a sustainable food system; improving existing structures; and
continuing to explore hemp
Education - focus on increasing post highschool education opportunities.
6.67% $
7,923,692.59
0.00% $
Culture & Language - focus on creating
programming and infrastructure
9.67% $
11,489,354.25
10.00% $
Revenue Generation - focus on improving
parks and gathering areas, pow wow grounds
2.00% $
2,377,107.78
0.00% $
Government Roles and Responsibilties focus in improving GTC resources through
technology
3.33% $
3,961,846.29
0.00% $
Overall Priority - Land, Infrastructure,
Sovereignty
5.00% $
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5.00% $
Total Uses
100% $
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100% $
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10.00% $
3,961,846.29 Duplicate degrees, certifications, licenses, and through nonconventional
ways.
9.00% $
3,565,661.66
10.00% $
3,961,846.29 Increased educational opportunities across the organization, in school
systems, offices, the community and in homes; and support our language
immersion program
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1.00% $
396,184.63
5.00% $
1,980,923.15 Improve tourism revenue opportunities through agriculture, golf,
entertainment, pow wow, Applefest; managing employee wages to meet
economic and market changes
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5.00% $
1,980,923.15
5.00% $
1,980,923.15 Improving GTC meeting space; enhance the government structure to
increase effectiveness and efficiency; create opportunities through
technology to improve interaction with membership and incorporation of
membership voice in governmental actions
1,980,923.15
5.00% $
1,980,923.15
5.00% $
1,980,923.15 Land, infrastructure
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100% $
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100% $
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Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
Statement of Effect
Amendment # 1 to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Investment Allocation to Direct
Membership Assistance
Summary
The resolution amends resolution BC-06-09-21-B titled, Setting Goals for Application of Funding
from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to Direct Support to Individuals, Families, Community
and the Oneida Nation, to reflect the June 15, 2021 decision of the Oneida Business Committee to
now apply the 45% Direct Membership Assistance payment of $3,000 in the current fiscal year,
with any remaining funds after the payment to be allocated in Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023.
Submitted by: Kristen M. Hooker, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: June 17, 2021
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
Like many other tribes, the Oneida Nation and its members have been severely impacted by the
negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the U.S. government has developed and
adopted the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) which provides direct financial assistance
to tribal nations to use towards their recovery from the adverse health, financial and social impacts
caused by the pandemic. Under the ARPA, the Nation will receive three (3) tranches of Federal
Relief Funds (ARPA FRF) to be obligated for such recovery activities by December 31, 2024.
To provide guidance to the organization, as well as awareness to the membership, on how the
Nation intends to apply the ARPA FRF to its recovery efforts once received, the Oneida Business
Committee adopted resolution BC-06-09-21-B titled, Setting Goals for Application of Funding
from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to Direct Support to Individuals, Families, Community
and the Oneida Nation. In resolution BC-06-09-21-B, the Oneida Business Committee identified
that the primary applications for the use of ARPA FRF would be to aid members and create
tangible benefits related to housing, food sovereignty, education and culture. In addition, the
Oneida Business Committee directed the ARPA FRF to be spread across a three (3) year period in
eight (8) specific categories to guide expenditures to meet such primary applications in an
informed and transparent manner through the approval of projects by resolution.
After the adoption of resolution BC-06-09-21-B, the Oneida Business Committee received the
following information, which indicated that there was a more immediate need to address the
pandemic’s 12-15 month negative impact on the membership’s access to jobs, education, healthcare and housing:
• That, the Chief Financial Officer has reported ongoing concerns that inflation will continue
to affect individuals for some time;
• That, employment opportunities for those returning to work after long-term layoffs during
the pandemic have become even more difficult to identify positions with living wages and
opportunities for advancement;
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That, members who were participating in educational opportunities have had their progress
delayed by remote learning, interruptions in financial assistance and an inability to attend
classes in person; and
That, there has been delayed health care, dental care and an inability to receive physical
therapy as a result of pandemic related restrictions or inability to receive health and dental
care because of closure of facilities or reductions in services.
In response to the above information, the Oneida Business Committee has decided that providing
direct assistance at the beginning of the ARPA funding period, as opposed to spreading the amount
over a three (3) year period, would be of greater assistance to the membership. As a result, the
Oneida Business Committee requested that resolution BC-06-09-21-B be amended, through
adoption of this resolution, to reflect its decision, which, more specifically, is to apply the 45%
Direct Membership Assistance payment of three thousand dollars ($3,000) in the current fiscal
year, with any remaining funds after the payment to be allocated in Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023.
Additionally, this resolution provides clarification on the eligibility for membership assistance
general welfare exclusion payments, application period, obligation and ability to approve projects
across fiscal years; and directs that the allocations be reviewed at least each fiscal year to determine
whether modifications should be made. The work sheet that was attached to resolution BC-06-0921-B has also been deleted by this resolution and replaced with the work sheet attached thereto,
entitled, American Recovery Plan Act – FRF; Lost Revenue; ARPA FRF LR Investments – Updated
June 23, 2021.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.
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BC Resolution #
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WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation strives to be a disaster resilient community by undertaking hazard
mitigation planning and activities in an effort to reduce the costs and minimize the impact
of disasters on its members and community; and
WHEREAS,
the Nation’s Emergency Management Department (“Department”) is the lead department
focusing on the needs of the Nation and the community in preparation for, mitigation from,
response to and recovery from emergencies or disasters that can affect the Reservation;
and
WHEREAS,
the Department conducts hazard mitigation planning according to the Federal Disaster
Mitigation Act of 2000 (“Act”), which attempts to stem the losses from disasters, reduce
future public/private expenditures, and speed up disaster response, as well as recovery;
and
WHEREAS,
per section 322 of the Act, tribes are required to have an approved hazard mitigation plan
that meets the requirements set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”)
under federal regulation, 44 CFR 201.7, entitled, Tribal Mitigation Plans, to be eligible to
receive federal disaster assistance; and
WHEREAS,
the tribal hazard mitigation plan must be updated and re-approved by FEMA every five (5)
years to maintain eligibility for the maximum federal disaster assistance available; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan (“Plan”), originally approved in 2009 and
updated in 2014, focused primarily on the mitigation of natural hazards; and
WHEREAS,
the 2020-2025 updates to the Plan address the Nation’s potential for exposure to humancaused hazards and identify mitigation strategies for reducing their impact by adding
human-caused hazards, such as cyber-security threats, hazard spills and manure spills, to
the risk assessment; building upon the Plan’s risk assessment and mitigation strategy
sections; and incorporating new information about hazards that impact the Nation, such as
internal changes to divisions and departments that respond thereto; and
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the Department submitted the 2020-2025 Plan to FEMA for review and, on May 3, 2021,
FEMA’s Acting Regional Administrator sent a letter in response, confirming that the Plan
met the criteria under 44 CFR 201.7 and stating that formal approval was contingent upon
the Plan’s adoption by the Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee now has to adopt the Plan to complete the approval
process and maintain the Nation’s eligibility to receive federal disaster assistance if and
when necessary.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby adopts the Oneida Nation
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025.
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ONEIDA NA
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ONEIDA NATION
PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN 2020-2025
ADOPTED
(INSERT DATE)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONTACT
Kaylynn Gresham
Emergency Management Director
2783 Freedom Road, Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 869-6650
kgresham@oneidanation.org
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Name
Division/Department
Dana McLester
Comprehensive Housing
Deborah Thundercloud
General Manager
Debra Danforth
Comprehensive Health
Eric Boulanger
Police
Jacque Boyle
Public Works
Joel Maxam
Police
Justine Hill
Comprehensive Housing
Kaylynn Gresham
Emergency Management
Michelle Myers
Public Health
Patrick Pelky
Environmental Health, Safety, Land and Agriculture
Richard Figueroa
Emergency Management
Robert Keck
Risk Management
Tina Jorgensen
Governmental Services
Troy Parr
Planning, Zoning and Engineering
Victoria Flowers
Environmental Health, Safety, Land and Agriculture
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RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION
(Reserved for Resolution of Adoption)
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FEMA APPROVAL LETTER
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PLAN CONTENTS
FOREWORD
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PLAN UPDATE SUMMARY
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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
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REGULATIONS
ASSURANCES
PLAN DEVELOPMENT TIMEFRAME
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
PARTICIPATION BY OVERLAPPING JURISDICTIONS
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CHAPTER 2 - ONEIDA NATION BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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HISTORICAL SUMMARY
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
ENROLLMENT
HOUSING
LAND AREA AND USE
CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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CHAPTER 3 - RISK ASSESSMENT
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HAZARD PRIORITIZATON
HISTORY OF HAZARD OCCURRENCES
DISASTER DECLARATION HISTORY
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL LOSSES
NATURAL HAZARD PROFILES
WINTER STORM
TORNADO AND STRONG WIND
FLOODING
EXTREME COLD
EXCESSIVE HEAT
HAIL
DENSE FOG
DROUGHT
WILDLAND FIRE
HUMAN-CAUSED HAZARD PROFILES
CYBERSECURITY THREATS
HAZARDOUS SPILLS
MANURE SPILLS
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CHAPTER 4 - MITIGATION STRATEGY
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MITIGATION RESOURCES
OPTIONS FOR FUNDING MITIGATION
HAZARD MITIGATION STRATEGIES
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TABLES, FIGURES, AND MAPS
Table A: Mitigation Strategy Updates from Previous Plan --------------------------------------------------------------------------vi
Table 1.1: Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-3
Table 2.1: Land Use, 2019 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-5
Table 2.2: Oneida Nation Essential Facilities/Infrastructure --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-7
Table 2.3: Oneida Nation Lifeline Facilities/Infrastructure ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-7
Table 2.4: Oneida Nation Vulnerable Facilities/Infrastructure ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-7
Table 2.5: Oneida Nation Transportation Facilities/Infrastructure ------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8
Table 2.6: Oneida Nation Hazardous Materials Facilities/Infrastructure ----------------------------------------------------- 2-8
Table 2.7: Oneida Nation Tribal Services Facilities --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-9
Table 2.8: Oneida Nation Tribal Housing Sites-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-10
Table 2.9: Oneida Nation Tribal-Owned Facilities --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-11
Table 3.1: Hazard Risk Ranking---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1
Table 3.2: Natural Hazard Occurrences Data, Oneida Nation 2000-2019 ---------------------------------------------------- 3-2
Table 3.3: Human-caused Hazard Occurrences Data, Oneida Nation 2010-2020 ------------------------------------------ 3-3
Table 4.1: All Hazards Mitigation Strategies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-3
Table 4.2: Winter Storm Mitigation Strategies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5
Table 4.3: Tornado and Strong Wind Mitigation Strategies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5
Table 4.4: Flood Mitigation Strategies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-6
Table 4.5: Extreme Cold Mitigation Strategies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-7
Table 4.6: Excessive Heat Mitigation Strategies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-8
Table 4.7: Hail Mitigation Strategies--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-8
Table 4.8: Dense Fog Mitigation Strategies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-8
Table 4.9: Drought Mitigation Strategies --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-9
Table 4.10: Wildland Fire Mitigation Strategies------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-9
Table 4.11: Cybersecurity Threats Mitigation Strategies------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-10
Table 4.12: Hazardous Spills Mitigation Strategies-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-10
Table 4.13: Manure Spills Mitigation Strategies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-10
Figure 2.1: Total Enrollment by Location, 2020 ........................................................................................................ 2-3
Figure 2.2: Total Enrollment by Year, 1999-2020 ..................................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2.3: Oneida Nation Demographic Infographic, 2018 ..................................................................................... 2-4
Figure 3.1: Tornado Magnitude Measurement, EF Scale ......................................................................................... 3-8
Figure 3.2: Wisconsin Tornado Events, 1844-2019 ................................................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3.3: Wisconsin Flood Events, 1844-2019 ..................................................................................................... 3-13
Map 2.1: Oneida Nation, Wisconsin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-12
Map 2.2: Land Use------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-13
Map 3.1: 100-Year Floodplains --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-26
Map 3.2: Properties Potentially in the Base Floodplains ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-27
Map 3.3: Critical Facilities --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-28
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FOREWORD
The Oneida Nation strives to be a disaster resilient Tribal community by undertaking hazard mitigation
planning and activities in an effort to reduce the costs and minimize the impact of disasters on its Tribal
members and community.
Oneida Emergency Management is the lead department focusing on the needs of the Oneida Nation and
the Oneida community in preparation for, mitigation from, response to, and recovery from emergencies
or disaster that can affect the reservation. The Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan is an
important component in the preparation and mitigation of disaster impacts. The original Pre-Disaster
Mitigation Plan was developed to identify Oneida’s major hazards, assess the risk and vulnerability of
the Oneida Nation to those hazards, and recommend actions to reduce vulnerabilities. In this five-year
plan update, all sections of the plan were reviewed and revised, as needed, and where applicable
include updated data and demographics, risk assessments, mitigation goals, strategies, and action items.
The Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan is organized following the planning requirements found
in 44 CFR Part 201.7 (Tribal Mitigation Plans).
Chapter 1 serves as an introduction to the Plan. It includes the purpose of the plan and identifies the
regulations and assurances. It documents the planning process used to develop the plan, including how
it was prepared, who was involved in the process, and how the public was involved.
Chapter 2 describes and details background information on the Oneida Nation, including a historical
summary, demographic information, land area and use, and critical facilities and infrastructure.
Chapter 3, the Risk Assessment, provides an identification of the type, location, and extent of hazards
that can impact the Oneida Nation, and an assessment of the Oneida Nation’s vulnerability to each
hazard. The hazards were revised in this 2020 plan update to include human-caused hazards.
Chapter 4, the Mitigation Strategy, identifies the Oneida Nation’s prioritized strategy for reducing the
losses identified in the risk assessment. The chapter identifies the Oneida Nation’s mitigation goals to
guide the selection of activities to mitigate and reduce losses. These goals were reviewed and revised in
this 2020 plan update to account for the addition of human-caused hazards to the risk assessment. This
chapter also describes the Oneida Nation’s capabilities, resources, and available funding to implement
the identified mitigation strategies.
Chapter 5 describes the process for plan adoption and maintenance, and includes the method and
schedule for monitoring, evaluating, and updating the plan. This chapter also describes the coordination
efforts of the plan.
PLAN UPDATE SUMMARY
The Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan is primarily a natural hazard mitigation plan that has
evolved since the first version was developed in 2009. However, this update now adds human-caused
hazards in the risk assessment, including cybersecurity threats, hazard spills, and manure spills. This
update builds upon the Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategy sections that were developed in 2009
and updated in 2014. In addition, other plan elements were updated, as needed, to incorporate new
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information about hazards that impact the Oneida Nation as well as internal changes to Tribal divisions
and departments that address hazards or elements of hazards.
The following is a summary of the changes made to each chapter of the previous version of the Oneida
Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction: Updated information on regulations, assurances, the plan development
timeframe, planning process participants, and public review information.
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Chapter 2 - Oneida Nation Background Information: Updated demographic information regarding
enrollments and member households, land area and use data, and critical facilities and
infrastructure data.
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Chapter 3 - Risk Assessment: Hazard occurrences were updated and hazard risk rankings were
reassessed by the steering committee based on previous hazard occurrences and consensus.
Disaster declaration information was updated. Critical facilities and infrastructure were reevaluated
and updated. All hazard profiles, occurrences, and probabilities were updated. Hazard occurrences
were updated to include all from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2019. Hazard probabilities were
updated based on updated occurrences. Three human-caused hazards – cybersecurity threats,
hazardous spills, and manure spills – were added to the hazard profiles. The vulnerability
assessment and assessment of potential losses were updated.
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Chapter 4 - Mitigation Strategy: The plan goals were updated to reflect the addition of humancaused hazards. The mitigation strategies were updated to account for completed projects, updated
timetables, new project additions, and some revisions. Table A (below) lists the updates made to the
identified mitigation strategies.
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Chapter 5 - Plan Adoption, Maintenance, and Coordination: Updated the plan maintenance process,
the plan update schedule, and coordination information.
It would be remiss to not address the fact that this plan was updated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent events from COVID-19 have significantly challenged and altered day-to-day lives and Tribal
operations for the Oneida Nation. Necessary changes to Tribal departments and staff have impacted
normal operations and will make hazard response and mitigation implementation more challenging. It
may take many years or decades for the Oneida Nation to return to the same level of capacity. With that
in mind, a number of mitigation strategies have been updated to reflect the current state of affairs.
Table A: Mitigation Strategy Updates from Previous Plan
Hazard
All Hazards
Provide resources for pet care during natural hazard events.
Continue to maintain and test sirens.
Add a siren near Oneida Lake area for campers.
Increase Emergency Management staff (including LTE, early-to-work and
interns) to assist with community outreach.
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Removed, no longer applicable
Removed, no longer applicable
Revised date from 2016-2017
to 2020-2022. Added DPW to
Responsible Entities.
Removed, no longer relevent.
Coordinate with other depts.
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Table A (cont’d): Mitigation Strategy Updates from Previous Plan
Hazard
All Hazards (cont'd)
Develop mass evacuation plan.
Develop pandemic/infectious disease plan.
Assess capability to provide food during sheltering.
Develop Continuity of Operations Plan.
Improve GIS data accessibility, quality, and interoperability.
Develop real-time dashboard of employed resources, response time, and
emergency status.
Acquire stand-alone digital system for communications.
Evaluate communication tools and methods to improve interoperability
efficiency and effectiveness.
Coordinate with support agencies through the implementation of the
Oneida Nation Emergency Response Plan.
Maintain power lines through proper maintenance and efficient response
to fallen power lines.
Increase Emergency Management staff (including LTE, early-to-work and
interns) to assist with community outreach.
Winter Storm
Ensure plowing and salting equipment is operational and available to
handle potential emergencies.
Utilization of snow fences or "living snow fences" (row of trees or other
vegetation) to limit blowing and drifing of snow of critical roadway
segments.
Tornado and Strong Wind
Description of Updates
Addition
Addition
Addition
Addition
Addition
Addition
Addition
Addition
Revised priority from High to
Medium
Added ATC to Responsible
Entities.
Revised priority from High to
Low
Added Aging and Disability
Services to Responsible
Entities.
Added WisDOT to Responsible
Entities.
Improve access to shelter in Green Earth mobile home park (increase size
and provide more reliable access).
Changed Priority from Medium
to High. Updated timeline from
2016-2021 to 2020-2025.
Changed Responsible Entities
from Land Management to
DPW and Environmental.
Establish procedures for dealing with the collection and disposal of large
volumes of after-storm solid waste debris.
Updated timeline from 20162021 to 2020-2023. Changed
Priority from High to Medium.
Inventory Oneida-owned homes that do not have basements.
Changed Priority from Medium
to Low. Updated timeline from
2016-2021 to 2020-2025.
Added Division of Public Works
Maintain a process to check for downed trees and other necessary clean-up
and Neighboring Fire Depts to
after a storm.
Responsible Entities.
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Table A (cont’d): Mitigation Strategy Updates from Previous Plan
Hazard
Description of Updates
Flood
Routinely monitor and record the conditions of dams/impoundments and No longer relevent since one
their water levels to ensure impoundments are maintained and functioning dam has been removed and the
properly.
other has been remediated.
Ensure the residents located within a flood zone have information on
emergency procedures if the dam/impoundment is compromised.
No longer relevent since one
dam has been removed and the
other has been remediated.
Revised priority from High to
Medium, updated the timeline
from 2016-2021 to Ongoing,
Continue reviewing physical engineering inspection and verification of Fort
and revised Responsible
Howard Sludge Facility impoundment.
Entities to remove DATCP and
add Environmental Safety,
Land, and Agriculture.
Develop a storm drain maintenance program.
Updated timeline from 20162021 to 2020-2025
Inventory floodfighting equipment supplies (sandbags, pumps, etc.).
Added Division of Public Works;
and Environmental Safety,
Land, and Agriculture Division
to Responsible Entities.
Maintain a process to check for downed trees and other necessary clean-up
Addition.
after a storm.
Excessive Heat
Maintain programs to check on the elders and functional needs residents
Changed priority from Low to
during excessive heat events.
Medium.
Hail
Maintain a process to check for downed trees and other necessary clean-up Added Division of Public Works
after a storm.
to Responsible Entities.
Dense Fog
Revised Responsible Entities to
Provide information to area news media in order to broadcast emergency add NWS and media, and
information that addresses safety precautions, including the need to avoid remove Emergency
certain corridors or to slow down while traveling during a fog event.
Management; and
Communications Dept.
Drought
No longer relevent - has been
Review code of ordinance to determine the emergency water conservation
replaced with better defined
provisions in place for each water utility.
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Table A (cont’d): Mitigation Strategy Updates from Previous Plan
Hazard
Description of Updates
Wildland Fires
Review water sample results in private wells and recommend filtration as
needed.
Enact water restrictions and monitor water quality, when needed.
Addition.
Addition.
Responsible Entities updated to
add Emergency Management,
Ensure mutual aid fire protection agreements are in place and they include
and remove Environmental
provisions for wildfires.
Safety, Land, and Agriculture
Division.
Continue outreach efforts regarding open burning and fireworks laws.
Cybersecurity Threats
Develop a plan to address cybersecurity threats.
Conduct periodic audits of system security by third-party specialist
contractor to address vulnerabilities and take steps to mitigate risk.
Hazardous Spills
Maintain staff capacity, certification, training to address issues.
Updated Responsible Entities
to add Emergency
Management; Green Bay Fire;
Ashwaubenon Fire; and TriCounty Fire.
Added as a Human-caused
Hazard.
Addition.
Addition.
Added as a Human-caused
Hazard.
Addition.
Continue to respond to and manage spills coming through the notification
system.
Addition.
Manure Spills
Added as a Human-caused
Hazard.
Continue to respond to and manage spills coming through the notification
system.
Continue water quality monitoring (including pre- and post-monitoring).
Maintain staff capacity, certification, training to address issues.
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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
Disaster occurrences are increasing steadily over time, and the last decade has seen the most disasters
on record. These events have a significant economic and operational impact on Tribal governments,
businesses, and individuals. To reduce vulnerabilities from hazard impacts and decrease the financial
burden from recovery response, the Oneida Nation is working to minimize disaster losses through the
implementation of mitigation projects and activities. Hazard mitigation activities are sustained actions
taken to eliminate or reduce the long-term risk to human life and property from natural and humancaused hazards.
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN UPDATE
The Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025 was developed to update the Oneida
Nation’s potential for exposure to natural and human-caused hazards and to identify mitigation
strategies aimed at reducing the impact of hazards. The plan conforms to Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) requirements for hazards mitigation planning consistent with the Code of
Federal Regulations (44 CFR Part 201.7) and provides information on risk areas, risk magnitude, and
strategies to reduce hazard impacts. In this plan, the Oneida Nation addressed issues related to the
protection of lives and property from hazards, the protection of critical facilities, and to reduce costs
associated with disaster relief and rescue efforts. Completion and approval of this plan maintains the
Oneida Nation’s eligibility for certain FEMA assistance, such as Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation
Assistance (HMA) grants. Tribal hazard mitigation plans are approved for 5-year periods and must be
updated to maintain grant eligibility. Furthermore, having a hazard mitigation plan better prepares the
Oneida Nation before a disaster, and positions them for a quicker recovery after a disaster, because the
hazards, capabilities, and mitigation actions are documented and ready to be acted on.
REGULATIONS
Hazard mitigation planning is conducted in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
(DMA2K). DMA2K was signed into law in October 2000 to attempt to stem the losses from disasters,
reduce future public and private expenditures, and speed up response and recovery from disasters.
DMA2K encourages mitigation planning to address hazards proactively to avoid and reduce negative
impacts. DMA2K requires a Tribal nation to have an approved hazard mitigation plan in order to be
eligible to apply for grant funding through the federal hazard mitigation grants programs.
Section 322 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires the development and submittal for approval
of a Tribal hazard mitigation plan in order for a Tribe to be eligible for federal mitigation funds and
certain other disaster assistance.
This Plan meets the requirements for a Tribal Plan under 44 CFR Part 201.7. Meeting the planning
requirements of these regulations maintains the Oneida Nation’s eligibility for obtaining the maximum
federal disaster assistance available including the hazard mitigation grants available through the Stafford
Act.
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On January 29, 2013, President Obama signed the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013, which
amended the Stafford Act. The 2013 Act included a provision to provide federally-recognized American
Indian and Alaskan Tribal Governments the option to request a Presidential emergency or major disaster
declaration independent of a state. Tribal governments may still choose to seek assistance under a state
declaration request.
ASSURANCES
The Oneida Nation will comply with all applicable Federal statutes and regulations in effect with respect
to the periods in which it receives grant funding, including 2 CFR Parts 200 and 3002. The Oneida Nation
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025 will be amended according to the process described in Chapter
5: Plan Adoption and Maintenance whenever necessary to reflect changes in Tribal or Federal laws and
statutes.
PLAN DEVELOPMENT TIMEFRAME
The Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025 was developed over an 18-month time
period beginning in December 2019. Plan development concluded with the adoption of the plan by the
Oneida Nation Business Committee on (reserved for date).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Oneida Emergency Management would like to acknowledge and thank the members of the Oneida
Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee for their commitment to the development of
the Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025. The process was a multi-department effort
with Oneida Emergency Management serving as the lead agency for the planning process and
Community Assistance Planning LLC providing facilitation, and plan development assistance.
PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE
The Oneida Nation established a steering committee to guide the development of the hazard mitigation
plan (Table 1.1). The steering committee, comprised of Oneida Nation department representatives,
provided valuable input to the plan throughout the planning process.
The steering committee held nine meetings from February 2020 to February 2021. Additional plan
review occurred outside of these meetings via e-mail.
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Table 1.1: Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee
Name
Division/Department
Dana McLester
Comprehensive Housing
Deborah Thundercloud
General Manager
Debra Danforth
Comprehensive Health
Eric Boulanger
Police
Jacque Boyle
Public Works
Joel Maxam
Police
Justine Hill
Comprehensive Housing
Kaylynn Gresham
Emergency Management
Michelle Myers
Public Health
Patrick Pelky
Environmental Health, Safety, Land and Agriculture
Richard Figueroa
Emergency Management
Robert Keck
Risk Management
Tina Jorgensen
Governmental Services
Troy Parr
Planning, Zoning and Engineering
Victoria Flowers
Environmental Health, Safety, Land and Agriculture
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public, represented as the General Tribal Council (GTC), is the governing body of the Oneida Nation
and consists of all enrolled Oneida Tribal members who are 18 years of age or older who are present at
a duly called GTC meeting. The GTC meets in January and July of each year, and may meet when the
Oneida Business Committee Chairperson calls a special GTC meeting as needed or as requested through
a GTC petition signed by at least 50 qualified GTC members. Since the adoption of the Oneida
Constitution in 1936, the GTC has delegated much of its authority to the Oneida Business Committee.
Due to precautions taken to avoid public gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic, the plan was not
presented at the GTC, but information about the Oneida Nation 2020-2025 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
was provided during virtual meetings for the employees and the public, and the plan was posted on the
Oneida Nation website.
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PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
Information about the Oneida Nation 2020-2025 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan was provided to the public
at a virtual Facebook Live meeting held on February 26, 2021. The same information was provided to
employees during two virtual Microsoft Teams meetings held on March 4th and 5th, 2021. During these
meetings, an overview of pre-disaster mitigation planning was provided, along with a description of the
Oneida Nation critical facilities and the mitigation strategy. The plan and an online comment form were
available on the Oneida Nation website for public review and comment. There were 96 attendees at the
first employee meeting and 28 attendees at the second. Eighteen positive comments were received via
the chat feature on Microsoft Teams, plus numerous positive emails.
PARTICIPATION BY OVERLAPPING JURISDICTIONS
A draft of the Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025 was provided to Brown and
Outagamie counties for their review and comment. The Brown County Emergency Management
Coordinator commented that the plan, “Looks good.”
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CHAPTER 2 - ONEIDA NATION BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Oneida Nation Reservation is located in northeast Wisconsin (Map 2.1), overlapping the boundaries
of eastern Outagamie County and western Brown County. The Oneida Nation has a land area of 65,442
acres (Table 2.1).
The Town of Oneida in Outagamie County and the Village of Hobart in Brown County are entirely within
the federal boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation. Three other Brown County communities lie
partially within the boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation including the Village of Ashwaubenon,
the City of Green Bay, and a small corner of the Town of Pittsfield in Brown County (Map 2.2).
The following provides information about Oneida’s history, demographics, land use, and critical
facilities.
HISTORICAL SUMMARY
The Oneida Nation is a sovereign Tribe with a long and proud history of self-government. With
homelands in central New York State, it was one of the five original nations of the Haudenosaunee
(People of the Longhouse, a.k.a. Iroquois Confederacy). These nations, the Mohawk, Oneida, Seneca,
Cayuga, and Onondaga, were joined by the Tuscarora Tribe early in the 1700s to form the Six Nations of
the Haudenosaunee (Oneida Nation Brochure, Purple Book, 1991).
Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee
In 1821, the Oneidas, along with a delegation
of the Six Nations, met with representatives from
the Menominee and Winnebago Nations to negotiate
for fertile and open lands along the western Great
Lakes. In an early 1822 Treaty, the Oneidas purchased
joint use of five million acres of land with the
Menominees and Winnebagos for a total sum of
$5,000. The purchase was sanctioned by President
Monroe in 1823. The area included lands along both
sides of the Fox River, within a territory that would
eventually become the state of Wisconsin in 1848.
Not long after Oneidas began arriving in Wisconsin,
land started to be taken unfairly and unwillingly from them. Four years after President Monroe
sanctioned the Oneidas’ purchase of joint use of over five million acres, the Oneidas were defrauded
much of this land when the United States and the Menominees signed the Treaty at Butt des Morts,
without Oneida participation. Oneida lands were further reduced to an area of approximately 65,000
acres by the 1838 Treaty with the Oneidas. The boundaries designated by this treaty established what
today is still recognized as the original Oneida Reservation.
At the close of the 19th century, Oneida lands once again fell prey to United States expansion. In 1887,
Congress passed the Indian Allotment Act (also known as the Dawes Act), which allocated land to
individuals. Through the next several years, reservation lands continued to dwindle. Since the concept of
taxation was so new and not understood by the Oneida people, many Oneidas lost their lands by failing
to pay their taxes. Many also lost their lands due to fraudulent methods of ruthless land companies and
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the invasion of non-natives who desired their fertile lands. By 1924, all but a few hundred acres
remained.
Reorganization of the government and stopping the loss of land came with the Indian Reorganization
Act (IRA) of 1934. It provided the foundation for drafting and adopting the Oneida Constitution. In 1936,
the Oneida Constitution transformed the Tribal government to an elected system with four members
serving on a Tribal council known as the Executive Committee, later amendments to the Constitution
expanded and renamed the Executive Committee to the Oneida Business Committee.
When Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988, Congress provided a statutory
framework for Tribes to conduct various classes of gaming on their reservations. In 1991, the Oneida
Nation became the first Tribal government in Wisconsin history to enter into a gaming compact with the
state. Within this Gaming Compact, and subsequent amendments, the Oneida Nation and the State of
Wisconsin have attained major accomplishments for both parties, regarding economic impacts and
stability, employment, and programs and services.
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
In order to plan for potential hazards, it is important to gain an understanding of the population and
housing characteristics for the community. The Enrollments Office of the Oneida Nation is responsible
for keeping Oneida enrollment information up-to-date and is the best source for demographic
information related to Oneida members both within and outside the Reservation boundaries. Other
demographic sources, such as U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, provide data on the
Reservation population; however, the data is not specific to Oneida members and includes nonmembers
residing within the Tribal boundaries. The demographic information in this section of the plan was
developed by the Oneida Nation Planning Department with data from the Enrollments Office.
ENROLLMENT
As of December 22, 2020, there were 17,308 Oneida enrolled members. Of these enrolled members,
4,471 (26%) live on the Oneida Reservation in Wisconsin, and 3,385 (20%) live in Brown and Outagamie
Counties in Wisconsin but not within the Oneida Reservation boundaries. The rest of Oneida enrolled
members (55%) live elsewhere (Figure 2.1).
Of the Oneida members who live in Brown and Outagamie Counties, 1,691 (22%) are under 18 years old;
4,220 (54%) are aged 18-54; and 1,945 (25%) are 55 and older. Just over half of the Oneida members
who live in Brown and Outagamie Counties (51%) are female. Figure 2.2 displays the growth of Oneida
membership in Brown and Outagamie Counties since 1999.
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Figure 2.1: Total Enrollment by Location, 2020
Source: Oneida Nation Enrollments Office, Oneida Nation Planning Department, 12/22/2020.
Figure 2.2: Total Enrollment by Year, 1999-2020
Source: Oneida Nation Enrollments Office, Oneida Nation Planning Department, 2020.
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HOUSING
According to Oneida Enrollment records as of August 17, 2020, there were 2,944 enrolled Oneida
households in Brown and Outagamie Counties.
Figure 2.3 details the demographics of Oneida members and their households (includes both onreservation and Brown and Outagamie County off-reservation members).
Figure 2.3: Oneida Nation Demographic Infographic, 2018
Source: Oneida Nation Enrollments Office, Oneida Nation 2018 Quality of Life Survey.
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LAND AREA AND USE
The Oneida Reservation has a land area of 65,442 acres (Table 2.1). The predominate land use type is
agriculture (57%), followed by residential (14%) and forestry (14%).
Of the total acres, almost 60% is in the Town of Oneida (Outagamie County); about 33% is in the Village
of Hobart (Brown County); 6% is in the City of Green Bay (Brown County); and <1% each in the Village of
Ashwaubenon (Brown County) and the Town of Pittsfield (Brown County).
Table 2.1: Land Use, 2019
Land Use Type
Acres
% of Total
Agricultural
37,366.34
57%
Residential
9,456.67
14%
Forestry
9,319.67
14%
Grassland
2,399.59
4%
Transportation/Communications/Utilities
1,481.00
2%
Wetlands
1,442.70
2%
Commercial
1,129.56
2%
Industrial
1,058.16
2%
Recreational Acres
744.01
1%
Hydrology
645.46
1%
Quarry & Gravel Pit
398.76
1%
65,441.92
100%
Total
Source: Oneida GIS Department, 2019.
CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Critical facilities and infrastructure are buildings, structures, or systems that are relied upon during a
hazard event, and if destroyed would present an immediate threat to life, public health, and/or safety.
The Oneida Nation determined the criticality of their facilities and infrastructure based on the relative
importance of its various assets for the delivery of vital services, the protection of special populations,
and other important functions.
The Oneida Nation’s critical facilities and infrastructure have been categorized to further define their
functions, risk, and vulnerability. The designations include: essential facilities, hazardous materials
facilities, lifeline utility systems, transportation systems, vulnerable facilities, Tribal services facilities,
Tribal housing sites, and Tribal owned facilities. The critical facilities list is not exhaustive and a facility
will only appear under one category even though some could be listed under more than one category.
The definition of each critical facility designation was developed by the steering committee with
guidance from the FEMA Hazards U.S. Database (HAZUS) and is as follows.
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Essential Facilities (Table 2.2): Facilities that are critical to the health and welfare of the entire
population and are essential following hazard events, including emergency response facilities
(police, fire, and emergency government), medical care facility, schools, and shelters.
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Lifeline Utility Systems (Table 2.3): Facilities/infrastructure that provide essential lifelines
including potable water, wastewater, electric, and communications systems.
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Vulnerable Facilities (Table 2.4): Facilities that house vulnerable populations and require
special attention before, during, and after hazard events.
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Transportation Systems (Table 2.5): Facilities/infrastructure that if compromised could impact
movement through the reservation or evacuations. Includes highways, bridges, transit, and a
small dam.
•
Hazardous Materials Facilities (Table 2.6): Facilities that may present or intensify a threat if
impacted by hazards. Includes underground and aboveground storage tanks with flammable or
combustible materials.
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Tribal Services Facilities (Table 2.7): Facilities where direct services are provided to Tribal
members.
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Tribal Housing Sites (Table 2.8): Housing sites owned by the Oneida Nation.
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Tribal Owned Facilities (Table 2.9): Facilities owned by the Oneida Nation.
ONEIDA NATION CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Oneida Nation and the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee identified structures,
significant sites, and infrastructure owned by the Oneida Nation as critical. Because the Oneida Nation
provides most of its own services to the people of the Oneida Nation, it was determined that all facilities
and infrastructure are vital to that mission. Identified critical facilities and infrastructure for the Oneida
Nation includes:
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Child care services
facilities
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Cultural heritage
sites/museums
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Wastewater treatment
facilities
•
Schools
•
Police department
•
Food processing sites
•
Senior service facilities
•
Manufacturing facilities
•
Commercial sites
•
Food production sites
•
Health care centers
•
Dams
•
Banks
•
Community services
•
Water supply facilities
•
Warehouses
•
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Shelters
•
Tribal service facilities
Religious service
facilities
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Table 2.2: Oneida Nation Essential Facilities/Infrastructure
Facility Name
Civic Center (Assembly Area/Shelter)
County H Recreation (Assembly Area/Shelter)
DPW and Groundskeeping (incl. warehouse units and storage)
Law Enforcement Center
Library at Green Earth Manufactured Housing Site (Tornado Shelter)
Lift Station #1
MIS Radio Building – Water Tower
Norbert Hill Center/High School/BC
Oneida Community Health Center
Oneida Food Distribution/Oneida Pantry Building
Skenandoah Complex - Oneida Administration Building
Social Services & 4 Cottages (incl. garage) (Assembly Area/Shelter)
Oneida Nation Elementary School (Assembly Area/Shelter)
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Source: Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee; 2020.
Table 2.3: Oneida Nation Lifeline Facilities/Infrastructure
Facility/Infrastructure Name
Pump Houses (4)
Cell Towers (3)
Oneida Utilities and Storage
Water Towers (2)
Natural Gas Line
Technology infrastructure
Source: Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee; 2020.
Table 2.4: Oneida Nation Vulnerable Facilities/Infrastructure
Facility Name
Airport Road Child Care Center
Lee McLester Complex (Anna John Residential Health, Elder Apts)
Main Casino/Radisson
Mason Street Casino
Three Sisters Head Start
Source: Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee; 2020.
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Table 2.5: Oneida Nation Transportation Facilities/Infrastructure
Facility Name
Dam (Finger Lake)
Ridgeview Plaza/Oneida Transit
Source: Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee; 2020.
Table 2.6: Oneida Nation Hazardous Materials Facilities/Infrastructure
Facility Name
Four Paths Gas Station
Highway 54 One Stop
One-Stop EE
One-Stop Westwind
Oneida Market & One-Stop
Oneida Nation Farm
Oneida Travel Center
Packerland One Stop
Thornberry Creek at Oneida Golf Course (incl. clubhouse)
Tsyunhehkwa (incl. barns, shed, and warehouse)
Source: Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee; 2020.
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Table 2.7: Oneida Nation Tribal Services Facilities
Facility Name
Apple Orchard
Archiquette Building (incl. Library, Trust/Enrollments)
Barbershop on Packerland
Casino Warehouse
Centralized Accounting
Community Education Center
Comprehensive Housing Office
Conservation (Field Office) (incl. storage, garage, barn)
Cultural Heritage (incl. in SSB Cottage and former Language House)
Cultural Heritage Barn and Storage Warehouse
Elder Services (incl. garage and storage)
Employee Health Nursing
Employee Services
Former Woodland Church
Four Paths Tenant Building & Carwash
Gaming (incl. Training Center and Radisson parking structure)
Judicial
Land Management (incl. garages and maintenance building)
Little Bear Development/GIS
Norbert Hill Garages
Oneida Housing Warehouse
Oneida Lake Beach house
Oneida Police Department Evidence Storage
Oneida Printing
Post Office
Recreation Centers (incl. Site II and Three Sisters)
SEOTS Community Center
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Building
Veterans Services Building/Office
West Mason 4-Office Suite
West Mason Mall
Yukwatsistaya
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Source: Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee; 2020.
Table 2.8: Oneida Nation Tribal Housing Sites
Housing Site
Aliskwet Court
Cora House Housing
Cornelius Circle
Daniel Court
Elder Village
Flying Leaf Subdivision (Site II)
Green Earth Manufactured Housing Community
Green Valley
Hillside Housing
Joshua Heights
Legacy Lane
Manders Court
Ridgeland Housing
Rolling Hills Housing
Sand Hill Circle Housing
Site I
Standing Stone
Tall Feather Way
Three Sisters
Turtle Where It Ends
Uskah Village
Source: Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee; 2020.
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Table 2.9: Oneida Nation Tribal-Owned Facilities
Facility Name
Bay Bank – Mason St.
Bay Bank – Packerland Dr.
Former ONE Building – Schneider-leased
Irene Moore Activity Center
Log Homes 1-5
Macco’s Floor Covering Building (Larsen Road)
Mini Mall
Oneida Car Wash
Oneida Mall
Oneida Nation Museum
Parish Hall (aka Episcopal Parish Hall)
Wingate
Source: Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee; 2020.
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CHAPTER 3 -RISK ASSESSMENT
To provide a means to effectively evaluate potential hazard mitigation measures, a risk assessment has
been developed for the Oneida Nation. The risk assessment helps in developing strategies to mitigate
the identified hazards. The risk assessment identifies the hazards that impact the Oneida Nation, profiles
the extent and severity of past hazard occurrences, and assesses the Oneida Nation’s vulnerability to
each hazard.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
The natural hazards addressed in this plan were based on the hazards addressed in the previous hazard
mitigation plan as the natural hazards that impact the Oneida Nation. The steering committee also
included a risk assessment for three human-caused hazards of greatest concern for the Oneida Nation,
including cybersecurity, hazardous spills, and manure spills.
HAZARD PRIORITIZATON
Using a consensus-based prioritization exercise, the steering committee ranked the risk of each
identified hazard. The steering committee made their determination on the ranking based on the
number and frequency of hazard occurrences, the number of recorded injuries and deaths, the
estimated reported damage costs, and the perceived impacts to the Oneida Nation based on the
experiences of the steering committee members. Table 3.1 shows the hazard risk assessment ranking
for the natural and human-caused hazards addressed in this plan. Hazard rankings are listed from
highest perceived risk (#1) to lowest.
Although earthquakes were identified and addressed in the State of Wisconsin hazard mitigation plan,
they have a minimal likelihood of occurring within the Oneida Nation Reservation. Therefore, a full risk
assessment for earthquakes has not been included.
Table 3.1: Hazard Risk Ranking
Natural Hazards
Ranking
Winter storm
1
Tornado/Strong wind
2
Flood
3
Extreme cold
4
Excessive heat
5
Hail
6
Dense fog
7
Drought
8
Wildland fire
9
Human-caused Hazards
Cybersecurity
Hazardous Spills
Manure Spills
Ranking
1
2
3
Source: Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Steering Committee, 2020.
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HISTORY OF HAZARD OCCURRENCES
Natural Hazards
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)
maintains an online database of occurrences of past hazardous weather and the resulting deaths,
injuries, and damages associated with each of these events. Event occurrence data can be queried for a
local, county, or regional level, depending on the area covered by the hazard event. Data gathering for
the Oneida Nation involved a compilation of occurrences for Brown and Outagamie counties, which
required a manual removal of duplicate occurrences in the cases where single events impacted both
counties. A query of historical natural hazard events from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2019
resulted in 246 events (Table 3.2).
The data from the NCDC shows that of the 246 natural hazard events, the hazards occurring most
frequently within the Oneida Nation Reservation from 2000 to 2020 include: winter storm (99 events),
tornado/strong wind (77 events), flood (20 events), and extreme cold (18 events).
Some of the recorded hazard events may not have been specific to the Oneida Nation, as they may have
been recorded for a larger regional area, or statewide. Additionally, some of the common hazard events,
such as dense fog or hail may only get reported to the NCDC if it was an extreme event that caused
injury, death, or significant property damage.
There have been five deaths and 16 injuries in the last 20 years as a result of natural hazards within the
Oneida Nation Reservation. Four deaths resulted from extreme cold events, and one death resulted
from a winter storm event. Eleven injuries occurred from winter storms, three from excessive heat, and
two from tornado/strong wind. The costliest hazard events for the Oneida Nation in terms of property
damage (not including crop or private damages) since 2000 has been winter storms ($669,700), flooding
($557,000), and tornado/strong wind ($419,100).
Table 3.2: Natural Hazard Occurrences Data, Oneida Nation 2000-2019
Natural Hazard (Listed in
2020 Rank
Ranked Order)
# of
Events
1
Average
#/Year
Deaths
Injuries
Reported
Property
2
Risk
3
Damage
Winter storm
1
99
5
1
11
$669,700
High
Tornado/Strong wind
2
77
4
0
2
$419,100
High
Flood
3
20
1
0
0
$557,000
Moderate
Extreme cold
4
18
1
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0
$158,000
Moderate
Excessive heat
5
10
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3
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Moderate
Hail
6
17
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Moderate
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4
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8
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5
16
$1,803,800
Drought
Wildland fire
Total Events
4
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1. January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2019 (20 years).
2. Does not include crop damages or private losses as no data was available.
3. Risk based on occurrences: High = >3 events/yr; Moderate = 1-3 events/yr; Low = <1 event/yr.
4. No data available (ND) since the area has a low wildfire risk according to WDNR.
Source: NOAA NCDC Storms Database, 2000-2020.
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Human-caused Hazards
The steering committee identified the need to address cybersecurity threats, hazardous spills, and
manure spills for the Oneida Nation. These human-caused hazards were determined to have the biggest
impact on the Oneida Nation. The event occurrence information displayed in Table 3.3 was provided
from local data sources. The cybersecurity information was provided by Oneida Nation Risk
Management, and the information on spills, both hazardous and manure spills, was provided by the
Oneida Nation Environmental, Health, Safety, Land and Agriculture Division using
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