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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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 Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill
Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to
change.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
OPENING
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV.
OATH OF OFFICE
V.
A.
Oneida Nation Arts Board - Harmony Hill, Claudia Skenandore
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Oneida Nation Commission on Aging - Claudia Skenandore
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
C.
Oneida Public Safety Pension Board - Ronald King Jr., Nathan Ness, Rochel Smith,
Alexis Woelfel
Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission
D.
Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Caryle Wheelock
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
MINUTES
A.
Approve the March 27, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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RESOLUTIONS
A.
VII.
Adopt resolution entitled FY 2025 Budget Guidance and Calendar
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
B.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the March 14, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
2.
Accept the March 28, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
VIII.
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
IX.
X.
Accept the March 20, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Reservation Economic Summit
(RES) - Las Vegas, NV - March 10-16, 2024
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee (DCCC) TEAM Program Palm Springs Issues Conference Rancho Mirage, CA - May2-4, 2024
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
B.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - 2024 Leading Tribal Nations
Executive Education Program - Boston, MA - June 22-29, 2024
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Accept the Elder Major Home Repair program report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
XII.
Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the Kestell petition #
2024-01
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
B.
C.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Chief Counsel report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
2.
Accept the General Manager report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
3.
Accept the Hotel to Gaming Transition Committee April 2024 report
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the January 16, 2024, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
2.
Accept the Gaming Promotions and Player Tracking Systems compliance
audit and lift the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
3.
Accept the Dental performance assurance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
4.
Accept the Gaming Marketing performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
5.
Accept the Trust Enrollment Department performance assurance audit and lift
the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Approve contract - T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services Inc. - file # 20240285
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
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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 Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or
(800) 236-2214
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Oneida Nation Arts Board - Harmony Hill, Claudia Skenandore
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
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:
Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
SDAVIS
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
DATE:
April 2, 2024
RE:
Oath of Office – Oneida Nation Arts Board
Background
On March 27, 2024, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Harmony Hill and Claudia
Skenandore to the Oneida Nation Arts Board.
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Oneida Nation Commission on Aging - Claudia Skenandore
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
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:
Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
SDAVIS
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
DATE:
April 2, 2024
RE:
Oath of Office – Oneida Nation Commission on Aging
Background
On March 27, 2024, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Claudia Skenandore to the
Oneida Nation Commission on Aging.
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Oneida Public Safety Pension Board - Ronald King Jr., Nathan Ness, Rochel Smith, Alexis Woelfel
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Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Caryle Wheelock
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
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:
Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
SDAVIS
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
DATE:
April 2, 2024
RE:
Oath of Office – Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board
Background
On March 27, 2024, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Caryle Wheelock to the
Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board.
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Approve the March 27, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
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:
CELLIS1
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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, March 26, 2024
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, March 27, 2024
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins (via Microsoft Teams1), Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen,
Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: n/a
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), RaLinda NinhamLamberies, Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Louise
Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via
Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams),
Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft
Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), William Gollnick (via Microsoft Teams), Tana Aguirre,
Barbara Webster, Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), James Petitjean (via Microsoft Teams), Rae
Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgensen (via Microsoft
Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via Microsoft Teams), Dana McLester (via Microsoft Teams),
Kristine Hill;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson;
Not Present: Secretary Lisa Liggins;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless, Louise Cornelius (via
Microsoft Teams), Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams),
Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Decorah (via
Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal
Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams),
Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft
Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie
Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgensen (via Microsoft Teams),
Cheryl Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Rauschenbach (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Hill (via
Microsoft Teams), Eliza Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Nicholas Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams),
Paul Witek (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft
Teams), Joyce King (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via
Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams), Carol
Silva (via Microsoft Teams), John Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Mark A. Powless, Sr., Ivory Kelly (via
Microsoft Teams), Linda Langen (via Microsoft Teams), Ramona Salinas (via Microsoft Teams), Joe
Halloran (via Microsoft Teams), Oscar Schuyler (via Microsoft Teams), Mark Van Norman, Karen
Powless, David Powless, Becky Skenandore, Shawn Skenandore, Christine Gartska, Clyde Skenandore,
Harlow Skenandore, Shannon Ninham, Alex Powless, Karen Lane, Raymond Elm, Cletus Ninham I,
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
sharing, and video meetings.
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Brenda Baird, Richard Baird, Mike Debraska (via Microsoft Teams), Ed Delgado, Nancy Barton, Cathy L.
Metoxen, Connor Kestell, Mary Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams);
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:32 a.m.
For the record: Secretary Lisa Liggins is out sick. Chairman Tehassi Hill will be excused at 10:30 a.m.
for a bill signing with Governor Evers regarding judicial protection in Madison, WI. Councilwoman
Jennifer Webster will be excused from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. for a conference call with Health & Human
Services.
II.
OPENING (00:00:04)
Opening provided by Councilman Marlon Skenandore.
A.
Special recognition - Harlow Skenandore (00:04:43)
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
Special recognition of Harlow Skenandore by Councilman Jonas Hill.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:12:43)
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with four (4) additions [1) under the travel request
section, add item entitled Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - TribalNet
Conference - Las Vegas, NV – September 15-19, 2024; 2) under the General Tribal Council section,
add item entitled Consider request to reschedule the special GTC meeting for the FY-2025 budget; 3)
under Executive Session, New Business add item entitled Approve a limited waiver of sovereign
immunity - State of WI Department of Children and Families - file # 2024-0106; and 4) under Executive
Session, New Business add item entitled Identify Screening-Selection Subcommittee for the upcoming
Family Court Judge Vacancy, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
IV.
OATH OF OFFICE
A.
Oneida Election Board Alternate - Linda Langen, Ramona Salinas (00:14:43)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Oaths of office administered by Councilwoman Jennifer Webster. Linda Langen and Ramona Salinas
were present via Microsoft Teams.
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V.
MINUTES
A.
Approve the February 28, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:19:15)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the February 28, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Abstained:
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
VI.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled FY 2023 Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive
Grant Program Application (00:19:58)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution entitled 03-27-24-A FY 2023 Indian Housing Block
Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program Application, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Recognition of the Service of Members Serving on the
Oneida Business Committee From 1969 to 1984 (00:20:53)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution entitled 03-27-24-B Recognition of the Service of
Members Serving on the Oneida Business Committee From 1969 to 1984 with two (2) changes [1)
noting the memo that states “2008” should be “1984”; and 2) correction of “Judy Barton” to “Julie ‘Judy’
Barton”, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
C.
Adopt resolution entitled Support the Nomination of Oscar Schuyler to the
National Indian Gaming Commission (00:30:50)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution entitled 03-27-24-C Support the Nomination of Oscar
Schuyler to the National Indian Gaming Commission, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
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D.
Adopt resolution entitled Updated Oneida Business Committee 2023-2026 Term
Assignment of Representation of the Oneida Nation on or with Tribal, State or
Federal Entities or Agencies (00:36:09)
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution entitled 03-27-24-D Updated Oneida Business
Committee 2023-2026 Term Assignment of Representation of the Oneida Nation on or with Tribal,
State or Federal Entities or Agencies, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
E.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the adopted BC resolution # 0227-24-A USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program Application (00:38:02)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the adopted BC resolution #
02-27-24-A USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program Application, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
VII.
APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board
(00:40:12)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the selected applicants, to appoint Harmony Hill and Claudia
Skenandore to the Oneida Nation Arts Board with a term ending March 31, 2027, seconded by
Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
B.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on
Aging (00:41:02)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the selected applicant and to appoint Claudia Skenandore to the
Oneida Nation Commission on Aging with a term ending July 31, 2026, seconded by Marlon
Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
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C.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs
Committee (00:41:37)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to request the Secretary to re-notice the Oneida Veterans Affairs Committee
vacancy because of ineligible, unqualified, or under qualified applicants per section 105.7-1.(c)(2),
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
D.
Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership
Institute Board (00:42:21)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board appointment to the
April 24, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
E.
Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin
Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board (00:42:56)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the selected applicant, to appoint Caryle Wheelock to the Southeastern
Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board with a term ending March 31, 2027, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
VIII.
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the February 15, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:43:42)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the February 15, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
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2.
Accept the February 29, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:44:07)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the February 29, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
B.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the February 21, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:44:28)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the February 21, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
2.
Accept the March 6, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:52:55)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the March 6, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
3.
Adopt Leasing Law rule # 6 - Homeownership by Independent Purchase (HIP)
Program (00:53:30)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt Leasing Law rule # 6 - Homeownership by Independent Purchase
(HIP) Program, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster left at 9:52 a.m.
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IX.
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Government Accountability
Office Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council (GAO TIAC) - Washington, D.C. February 27-March 1, 2024 (01:20:15)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill for the Government
Accountability Office Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council (GAO TIAC) in Washington, D.C. on
February 27-March 1, 2024, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
B.
Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - 2024 Midwest Alliance of
Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Impact Week - Washington, D.C. - March 5-8, 2024
(01:20:48)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill for the 2024
Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Impact Week in Washington, D.C. on March 5-8, 2024,
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
C.
Approve the travel report - Councilmen Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, and Jameson Wilson - State of the Tribes Address and Associated
Receptions - Madison, WI - February 21-22, 2024 (01:21:15)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel report from Councilmen Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen,
Marlon Skenandore, and Jameson Wilson for the State of the Tribes Address and Associated
Receptions in Madison, WI on February 21-22, 2024, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson,
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
D.
Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Native American
Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Gala - Mole Lake, WI - February 2-3, 2024
(01:21:50)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Native
American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Gala in Mole Lake, WI on February 2-3, 2024, seconded by
Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
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E.
Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Indian Health
Services (IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee meeting - Washington,
D.C. - February 20-23, 2024 (01:22:20)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Indian
Health Services (IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. on
February 20-23, 2024, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
X.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Councilmen Jonas Hill and Kirby Metoxen - Native
American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Annual 2024 Conference - Red Cliff, WI June 13-15, 2024 (01:22:45)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve the travel request for Councilmen Jonas Hill and
Kirby Metoxen to attend the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Annual 2024
Conference in Red Cliff, WI on June 13-15, 2024, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Abstained:
Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
B.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - State-Tribal
Consultation Meetings - Danbury, WI - April 2-3, 2024 (01:23:19)
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman
Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the travel request for Councilman Marlon Skenandore to attend
the State-Tribal Consultation Meetings in Danbury, WI on April 1-3, 2024, seconded by Jonas Hill.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
C.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - TribalNet Conference Las Vegas, NV - September 15-19, 2024 (01:2
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request for Councilman Jameson Wilson to attend the
TribalNet Conference in Las Vegas, NV on September 15-19, 2024, seconded by Lawrence Barton.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
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XI.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Accept the budget report from the On?yote?a?ka Taluhkowanhne Singing Society
as information (01:25:45)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to extend the public comment period for Nancy Barton for an additional two (2)
minutes, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Chairman Tehassi Hill left at 10:43 a.m. Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens assumes the role
of Chair.
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returned 10:49 a.m.
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to extend the public comment period for Brenda Baird for an additional two
(2) minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the budget report from the On?yote?a?ka Taluhkowanhne
Singing Society as information, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve direct the Law Office and Finance to review the process and bring
back a recommendation on the Special Projects disbursement process to the Business Committee,
seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins
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B.
Approve two (2) requested actions - CDC # 20-107 Archiquette Building
Renovation (02:21:43)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve procedural exception to forgo Phase II of the CIP process of
routing the CDC Approval Package to the various review entities; and to approve the CDC Approval
Package for CDC # 20-107 Archiquette Building Renovation, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins
Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 11:15 a.m.
Councilman Kirby Metoxen returned 11:24 a.m.
Motion by Lawrence Barton to address item XII.A.1. next., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins
Item XII.A.1. was addressed next.
C.
Authorize Chairman Tehassi Hill to sign Letter of Commitment to the Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection regarding the Tribal
Elder Food Box Program (03:13:55)
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to authorize Chairman Tehassi Hill to sign Letter of Commitment to the
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection regarding the Tribal Elder Food
Box Program, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins
D.
Review the Table Games (Chapter 4) Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls
and determine appropriate next steps (03:14:22)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless, Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the notice of the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls for Table
Games (Chapter 4) approved by the Oneida Gaming Commission (OGC) on March 1, 2024, and to
direct notice to the Oneida Gaming Commission that there are no requested revisions under § 501.614(d), seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins
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E.
Review the Surveillance (Chapter 15) Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls
and determine appropriate next steps (03:15:52)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless, Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the notice of the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls for
Surveillance (Chapter 15) approved by the Oneida Gaming Commission (OGC) on March 1, 2024, and
to direct notice to the Oneida Gaming Commission that there are no requested revisions under §
501.6-14(d), seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins
F.
Review tribal member request regarding Elder Major Home Repair program
(03:16:34)
Sponsor: Nancy Barton, Tribal Member
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the tribal member request regarding Elder Major Home Repair
program to the General Manager's Office and to bring back a report of the programs to the next
Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins
G.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recommendation
for first come, first serve distribution of the Fox Cities House & Outdoor Living
Show tickets pursuant to OBC SOP Ticket Distribution §5.3.1.2 and transfer the
tickets to Oneida Retail for distribution (03:53:30)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved
recommendation for first come, first serve distribution of the Fox Cities House & Outdoor Living Show
tickets pursuant to OBC SOP Ticket Distribution §5.3.1.2 and transfer the tickets to Oneida Retail for
distribution, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, recessed at 12:26 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens at 1:32 a.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Treasurer Lawrence Barton; Councilman Jonas Hill; Councilman Kirby Metoxen;
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster; Councilman Jameson Wilson; Vice-Chairman Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens;
Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Secretary Lisa Liggins; Councilman Marlon Skenandore;
Item XII.B.1. was addressed next.
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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
PETITIONER CONNOR KESTELL - Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan
Program # 2024-01
1.
Approve three (3) requested actions regarding petition # 2024-01 (02:52:18)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge receipt of the petition from Connor Kestell regarding
Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program; to direct the BC Direct Report Offices to
complete and submit their administrative impact statements of the petition to the TribalSecretary
mailbox by Wednesday, April 17, 2024; to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Offices
to complete, respectively, the legal review, fiscal impact statement, and statement of effect with status
updates to be submitted for the April 24, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting agenda and the
first BC meeting of the month thereafter or until the final documents are submitted, seconded by
Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins
Item XI.C. was addressed next.
B.
Schedule General Tribal Council Meetings
1.
Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address Oneida Hotel
Debt (03:54:19)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on Friday, May 10, 2024, at
6:00 p.m. to address the Oneida Hotel Debt, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
2.
Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address Capital
Improvement Projects (CIPs) (04:04:03)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on Monday, June 10, 2024,
at 6:00 p.m. to address Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs), seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
3.
Schedule the 2024 semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting (04:07:23)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to schedule the 2024 semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting on Monday,
July 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
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4.
Consider request to reschedule the special General Tribal Council meeting for
the FY-2025 budget (04:10:38)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to reschedule the special General Tribal Council meeting to address the FY-2025
budget to Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
XIII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (04:16:31)
Motion by Lawrence Barton to add item entitled Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Helix
Innovations LLC - 2024 Retail Trade Program Agreement - file # 2024-0156, under Executive Session,
New Business, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Jonas Hill to go into executive session at 1:56 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Jonas Hill to come out of executive session at 2:01 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Chief Counsel report (04:18:32)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
2.
Accept the General Manager report (04:18:47)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Jameson Wilson.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
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3.
Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
March 2024 report (04:19:02)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and SelfGovernance March 2024 report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request for Vice-Chairman Brandon YellowbirdStevens to attend a series of political fundraisers in Washington, D.C. on April 16-17, 2024, seconded
by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
4.
Accept the Treasurer's February 2024 report (04:19:55)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Treasurer's February 2024 report, seconded by Jameson Wilson.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
B.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Mind Garden Inc. - file # 20240069 (04:20:12)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Mind Garden Inc. - file
# 2024-0069, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
2.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Focus On Energy - file # 20240164 (04:20:30)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Focus On Energy - file #
2024-0164, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
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3.
Review application(s) for four (4) vacancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board
(04:20:49)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the discussion regarding the application(s) for the Oneida Nation
Arts Board vacancies as information, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
4.
Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on Aging
(04:21:07)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the discussion regarding the application(s) for the Oneida Nation
Commission on Aging
vacancy as information, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
5.
Review application(s) for one vacancy - Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs
Committee (04:21:27)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the discussion regarding the application(s) for the Oneida Nation
Veterans Affairs Committee
vacancy as information, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
6.
Review application(s) for three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership
Institute Board (04:21:43)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the discussion regarding the application(s) for the Oneida Youth
Leadership Institute Board vacancies as information, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
7.
Review application(s) for four (4) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board (04:22:12)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the discussion regarding the application(s) for the Southeastern
Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board vacancies as information, seconded by Jonas Hill.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
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8.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - State of WI Department of
Children and Families - file # 2024-0106 (04:22:32)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - State of WI
Department of Children and Families - file # 2024-0106, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
9.
Identify Screening-Selection Subcommittee for the upcoming Family Court
Judge Vacancy (04:23:11)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve Identify Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Councilman Jonas Hill, and Judge Robert J. Collins II as
the Screening/Selection Committee in accordance with section 4.1 of the Selection of the Family Court
Judge SOP, noting Treasurer Lawrence Barton and Judge Rodney Dequaine as alternates, seconded
by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
10.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Helix Innovations LLC - 2024
Retail Trade Program Agreement - file # 2024-0156 (04:23:48)
Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Helix Innovations LLC - 2024
Retail Trade Program Agreement - file # 2024-0156, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
XIV.
ADJOURN (04:24:41)
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adjourn at 2:08 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore
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Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Adopt resolution entitled FY 2025 Budget Guidance and Calendar
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Approve the budget calendar & guidelines
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
RaLinda Ninham Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Rae Skenendore, Sr. Analyst/Budet Coorfdinator
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law
☒ Correspondence
☐ Legal Review
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Minutes
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition
☒ Other: All supporting documents will be a handout
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☒ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☒ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☒ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☒ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Treasurer
Primary Requestor:
RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies
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Accept the March 14, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the FC Minutes for 3/14/24 & E-Poll
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☒ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: All areas that require FC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☒ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
approval
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
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6. 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
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Primary Requestor:
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM:
MELISSA ALVARADO, OFFICE MANAGER
SUBJECT: E-POLL RESULTS – FC MINUTES OF MARCH 14, 2024
DATE:
03/15/24
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of March 14, 2024. The E-Poll and minutes were sent out
yesterday March 14, 2024 and concluded today March 15, 2024. The results of the
completed E-Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
The r e w as a M ajo r it y of 4 F C me mb e rs vo t in g t o a p p ro ve t h e Ma r ch 1 4,
20 2 4 Fin an c e Co mmi t t ee M eet ing Min ut e s . FC M emb e rs vot ing i ncl ud ed:
RaL ind a N inh a m- L a mbe r ie s, J enn if e r W eb st e r , Ch ad F us s, and S ar ah
Wh it e .
These Finance Committee Minutes of March 14, 2024 will be placed on the next Finance
Committee agenda to acknowledge this E-Poll action. Per the FC By-Laws all Minutes of
the FC will be submitted to the Secretary’s Office once a month for BC acceptance.
Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4325
FAO@oneidanation.org
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 14, 2024 ▪ Time: 8:30 A.M.
Business Committee Conference Room
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC MEMBERS PRESENT :
RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, CFO/FC Vice-Chair
Chad Fuss, Asst. Gaming CFO
Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member
Sarah White, Purchasing Director
FC MEMBERS EXCUSED: Larry Barton, BC Treasurer/FC Chair, Lisa Liggins, BC
Secretary, and Jonas Hill, BC Council Member
OTHERS PRESENT : Christopher Danforth, Shad Webster, Josie Skenandore, Eric Boulanger,
Mary Wasurick, Nathan Maufort, Paul Witek, Trista Cornelius-Henricks, Leah Stroobants, David
Jordan, Janice Decorah, and Melissa Alvarado taking notes
I.
CALL TO ORDER : The FC Regular Meeting was called to order by the FC Vice-Chair at
8:30 A.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA : MARCH 14, 2024
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve the March 14, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
III.
FC MINUTES : February 29, 2024 (Approved via E-Poll on 02/29/24)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the FC E-Poll action taken on February 29,
2024 approving the February 29, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded
by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.
TABLED BUSINESS : None
V.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES :
1. S&L Motors – Vehicle Purchase
Redmon Danforth, DPW-Automotive
Amount: $52,964.50
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the S&L Motors – Vehicle Purchase in the amount
of $52,964.50. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
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2. S&L Motors – Vehicle Purchase
Redmon Danforth, DPW-Automotive
Amount: $52,964.50
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the S&L Motors – Vehicle Purchase in the amount
of $52,964.50. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Lynch Motor Vehicle Group Inc. – Vehicle Purchase
Redmon Danforth, DPW-Automotive
Amount: $54,790.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Lynch Motor Vehicle Group Inc. – Vehicle
Purchase in the amount of $54,790.00. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried
unanimously.
Note: There are concerns with DPW’s lack of response to the areas on vehicle purchases
and would like Shannon Stone to follow up.
4. Gandrud Chevrolet – Vehicle Purchase
Shad Webster, Conservation
Amount: $54,941.50
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Gandrud Chevrolet – Vehicle Purchase in the
amount of $54,941.50. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
5. CWD-G – Purchase of Bank Switches & Life Cycle Switches
Josie Skenandore, DTS
Amount: $139,455.50
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the CWD-G – Purchase of Bank Switches & Life Cycle
Switches in the amount of $139,455.50. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried
unanimously.
6. Baycom – Mobile Data Terminals
Eric Boulanger, OPD
Amount: $59,076.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Baycom – Mobile Data Terminals in the amount
of $59,076.00. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS :
1. Green Bay Packers Contract Year 4 of 5
Mary Wasurick, Gaming-Marketing
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Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Green Bay Packers Contract Year 4 of 5 in the
amount of $3,306,870.00. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Mission Support Services – Main Casino Ramp Repairs
Nathan Maufort, Gaming-Facilities
Amount: $295,754.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Mission Support Services – Main Casino Ramp
Repairs in the amount of $295,754.00. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Oneida Pow Wow Event Team – Supply Advance
Amount: $152,350.00
Trista Cornelius-Henricks/Leah Stroobants, Oneida Pow Wow Event Team
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Oneida Pow Wow Event Team – Supply Advance
in the amount of $152,350.00. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Mission Support Services – Groundskeeping Garage
Paul Witek, Engineering
Amount: $850,935.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Mission Support Services – Groundskeeping
Garage in the amount of $850,935.00. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried
unanimously.
VII.
ONEIDA FINANCE FUND:
Report:
1. Oneida Finance Fund Report – March 2024
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Finance Fund Report for March 2024.
Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
Requests:
1. Peloton Fitness Membership
Requester: Christopher Ness
Amount: $277.20
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Peloton Fitness Membership in the amount of $277.20. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion
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carried unanimously.
2. Golf Junior PGA WI Tournament fees
Requester: Matthew Ninham for Vivien
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for Golf
Junior PGA WI Tournament fees for the daughter of the requester in the amount of $500.
Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Beading Lessons
Requester: Sadie Wilson
Amount: $450.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Beading Lessons in the amount of $450. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. T-Ball fees
Requester: Cindy John for Malanah
Amount: $58.50
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for T-Ball fees
for the daughter of the requester in the amount of $58.50. Seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Various Sport fees
Requester: Cindy John for Mylah
Amount: $301.50
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Various Sport fees for the daughter of the requester in the amount of $301.50. Seconded
by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Planet Fitness Membership
Requester: Dannielle Webster
Amount: $314.90
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Planet Fitness Membership in the amount of $314.90. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion
carried unanimously.
7. Construct Lacrosse Summer Club fees
Requester: Keta Quiver for Jamison
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Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Construct Lacrosse Summer Club fees for the son of the requester in the amount of $500.
Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Summer Basketball League fees
Requester: Dannielle Webster for Peter
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Summer Basketball League fees for the son of the requester in the amount of $500.
Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried unanimously.
9. 50th Oneida Pow Wow June 28-30, 2024 - Refreshments
Requester: Tonya Webster
Amount: 100 Cases
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the product request
for one hundred (100) cases of Coca-Cola products for refreshments at the 50th Oneida Pow
Wow on June 28-30, 2024. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Volleyball Club fees
Requester: Tina Moore for Ella
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Volleyball Club fees for the daughter of the requester in the amount of $500. Seconded by
Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
11. Empowering Self-Care Registration
Requester: Julie Clark
Amount: $112.50
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Empowering Self-Care Registration in the amount of $112.50. Seconded by Sarah White.
Motion carried unanimously.
12. YMCA Membership
Requester: Karen Knutson
Amount: $351.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
YMCA Membership in the amount of $351. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried
unanimously.
13. YMCA Membership
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Requester: Grace Elliott
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
YMCA Membership in the amount of $351. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried
unanimously.
14. Construct Lacrosse Summer Club fees
Requester: Sarah Wunderlich for Emmit
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Construct Lacrosse Summer Club fees for the son of the requester in the amount of $500.
Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION : None
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE /INTERNAL : None
X. FOLLOW UP : None
XI. FOR INFORMATION ONLY : None
XII. ADJOURN : Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn. Seconded by Chad Fuss.
Motion carried unanimously. Time: 9:19 A.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary
Finance Committee Approval Date of Minutes via E-Poll:
March 15, 2024
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Accept the March 28, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the FC Minutes for 3/28/24 & E-Poll
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☒ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: All areas that require FC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☒ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
approval
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 04/25/2023
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6. 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
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Primary Requestor:
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
Revised: 04/25/2023
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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM:
MELISSA ALVARADO, OFFICE MANAGER
SUBJECT: E-POLL RESULTS – FC MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 2024
DATE:
03/28/24
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of March 28, 2024. The E-Poll and minutes were sent out
today and concluded today. The results of the completed E-Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
The r e w as a M ajo r it y of 5 F C me mb e rs vo t in g t o a p p ro ve t h e Ma r ch 2 8,
20 2 4 Fin an c e Co mmi t t ee M eet ing Min ut e s . FC M emb e rs vot ing i ncl ud ed:
RaL ind a N inh am- La mbe r ie s, Je nnif e r W eb st e r , Jon a s Hi ll , Ch a d F u s s ,
an d Sa r ah W h it e.
These Finance Committee Minutes of March 28, 2024 will be placed on the next Finance
Committee agenda to acknowledge this E-Poll action. Per the FC By-Laws all Minutes of
the FC will be submitted to the Secretary’s Office once a month for BC acceptance.
Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4325
FAO@oneidanation.org
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 28, 2024 ▪ Time: 8:30 A.M
Business Committee Conference Room/ Microsoft Teams
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC MEMBERS PRESENT :
Larry Barton, BC Treasurer/FC Chair
Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member
Chad Fuss, Asst. Gaming CFO
RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies CFO/FC Vice-Chair
Jonas Hill, BC Council Member
Sarah White, Purchasing Director
FC MEMBERS UNEXCUSED: Lisa Liggins, BC Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT : Paul Hockers, Shad Webster, Andrew Doxtater, Nathan Maufort,
Josephine Skenandore, Ryan Beebe, Jeanne Calhoun, David Jordan, and Melissa Alvarado taking
notes
I.
CALL TO ORDER : The FC Regular Meeting was called to order by the FC Chair at 8:30
A.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA : MARCH 28, 2024
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the March 28, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
Sarah White arrived at 8:32 a.m.
III.
MINUTES : MARCH 14, 2024 (Approved via E-Poll on 03/15/24)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the FC E-Poll action taken on March 15,
2024 approving the March 14, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded by
RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.
TABLE BUSINESS : None
V.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES :
1. Kavanaugh Restaurant – Restaurant Equipment
Paul Hockers, Gaming-Admin
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Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Kavanaugh Restaurant – Restaurant
Equipment in the amount of $83,157.61. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Agilysys PMS System – PO Increase
Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Amount: $30,000.00
Total PO: $217,834.48
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve both Agilysys PMS System – PO Increase in the
amount of $30,000.00 making the total PO $217,834.48 and Agilysys POS System – PO
Increase in the amount of $73,708.88 making the total PO $404,328.02. Seconded by
RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Agilysys POS System – PO Increase
Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Amount: $73,708.88
Total PO: $404,328.02
- See Action in Capital Expenditures #2.
4. Southern Aluminum – Purchase of Tables & Carts
Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Amount: $781,598.50
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Southern Aluminum – Purchase of Tables &
Carts in the amount of $781,598.50. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies. Motion
carried unanimously.
5. Service Motor-Seymour – Tractor Purchase
Shad Webster, Conservation
Amount: $60,482.72
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the Service Motor-Seymour – Tractor Purchase in the
amount of $60,482.72. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS :
1. Data Financial Inc. – Service/Maint. Agreement
Andrew Doxtater, Gaming-Accounting
Amount: $601,832.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Data Financial Inc. – Service/Maintenance
Agreement in the amount of $601,832.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
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2. Breakthru Beverage Wisconsin – FY24 Blanket PO
Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Amount: $100,000.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve the Breakthru Beverage Wisconsin –
FY24 Blanket PO in the amount of $100,000.00. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Data Financial Inc. – 3 Glory Banknote Recyclers
Andrew Doxtater, Gaming-Accounting
Amount: $246,370.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Data Financial Inc. – 3 Glory Banknote
Recyclers in the amount of $246,370.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Current Electrical Services – Light Poles & Installation
Nathan Maufort, Gaming-Facilities
Amount: $55,470.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Current Electrical Services – Light Poles &
Installation in the amount of $55,470.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
VIII. DONATIONS / ONEIDA FINANCE FUND:
Report:
1. FC Donation Report - March 2024
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the FC Donation Report for March 2024.
Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
Requests:
1. Mandolin Foundation Limited – Donation
Requester: Paula Jolly, Executive Director
Amount: $3,000.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve from the Finance Committee Donations
the request from Mandolin Foundation Limited in the amount of $3,000. Seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
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2. YWCA of Green Bay Inc. – Special Event Donation
Amount: $3,000.00
Requester: Andrea Huggenvik, Social Justice Program Spec.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the request
from YWCA of Green Bay Inc. in the amount of $3,000. Seconded by RaLinda NinhamLamberies. Motion carried unanimously.
VII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION : None
X.
ADMINISTRATIVE /INTERNAL : None
XI.
FOLLOW UP : None
XII.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY : None
XIII.
ADJOURN : Motion by Chad Fuss to adjourn. Seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously. Time: 9:09 A.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary
Finance Committee Approval Date of Minutes via E-Poll:
_March 28, 2024__
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Accept the March 20, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the March 20, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Programs/Services
☐ MIS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 04/25/2023
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6. 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
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Jameson Wilson, Councilmember
Primary Requestor:
Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney
Revised: 04/25/2023
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center
March 20, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Present: Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Marlon Skenandore
Excused: Kirby Metoxen
Others Present: Clorissa N. Leeman, Grace Elliott, Maureen Perkins
Others Present on Microsoft Teams: Michelle Braaten, Janice Decorah, Carolyn Salutz, David
P. Jordan, Fawn Cottrell, Michelle Tipple, Carrie Lindsey, Eric McLester, Ralinda NinhamLamberies, Peggy Helm-Quest, Eric McLester, Eric Boulanger, Todd Vanden Heuvel, Tavia
James-Charles, Kaylynn Gresham, Kristal Hill, Fawn Billie, Sidney White, Justin Nishimoto
I.
Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
Jameson Wilson called the March 20, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to
order at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster approve the agenda; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion
carried unanimously.
II.
Minutes to be Approved
1. March 6, 2024 LOC Meeting Minutes
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the March 6, 2024, LOC meeting minutes and forward to
the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
III.
Current Business
IV.
New Submissions
1. Community Support Fund Law Amendments
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Community Support Fund law amendments to the Active
Files List with Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion
carried unanimously.
V.
Additions
VI.
Administrative Items
Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2024
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VIII. Adjourn
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to adjourn at 9:04 a.m.; seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Reservation Economic Summit (RES) - Las Vegas, NV
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
2. Session:
܈Open
܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
Approve travel report - Councilmen Jonas Hill -Reservation Economic Summit – Las
Vegas, NV, March 10-16, 2024.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܈Other: 2%&
܆Programs/Services
܆DTS
܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 08/25/2023
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Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Contract Document(s)
܆Correspondence
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆E-poll results/back-up
܆Other: 5(6,QIRUPDWLRQ
܆Fiscal Impact Statement
܆Law
܆Legal Review
܆Minutes
܆MOU/MOA
܆Petition
܆Presentation
܈Report
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܆Rule (adoption packet)
܆Statement of Effect
܆Travel Documents
Budget Information:
܈Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Special Projects
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܆Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Jonas Hill, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Jonas Hill
Travel Event:
Reservation Economic Summit
Travel Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Departure Date:
03/10/2024
Return Date:
03/16/2024
Projected Cost:
2811.95
Actual Cost:
3227.42
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
11/08/2024
Narrative/Background:
The key component to my attendance at this national conference was being able to
speak with influential tribal leaders throughout Indian Country to get a better
perspective on my position and the duty to my community. This conference provided
an excellent networking opportunity as well as sessions that deepened my
understanding of my duties as councilman for the Nation. I learned a lot about
entrepreneurship, tribal leadership, financial education, and examples of successful
tribal business ventures. I attended sessions in nature-based tourism, entrepreneurial
ecosystems for the betterment of a tribal community and economy, tribal leadership
in a changing world, leadership skills and best practices, a storyteller panel, why
agree to media interviews, preparing for a new leadership, decolonizing government
to government relationships. This conference was an excellent opportunity for me to
grow and learn in my first term as councilman for the Nation.
Item(s) Requiring Attention:
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Requested Action:
Approve travel report - Councilmen Jonas Hill -Reservation Economic Summit – Las Vegas,
NV, March 10-16, 2024.
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Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
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:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
CELLIS1
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Oneida Business Committee Travel Request
1. OBC Meeting Date Requested:
04 / 05 / 24
e-poll requested
2. General Information:
Event Name:
2024 DCCC TEAM Program Palm Springs Issues Conference
Attendee(s): Tehassi Hill
Event Location:
Rancho Mirage, CA
Departure Date:
May 2, 2024
Attendee(s):
Return Date:
May 4, 2024
Attendee(s):
3. Budget Information:
Funds available in individual travel budget(s)
Unbudgeted
Cost Estimate:
$2,622.50
Grant Funded or Reimbursed
4. Justification:
Describe the justification of this Travel Request:
It is important that Oneida be at the table with the DCCC during this election cycle to represent our issues and to
ensure that the legislators are aware of any pending issues.
Requested Action: Approve Travel Request - Chairman Hill - DCCC TEAM Program Palm Springs Issues
Conference - Rancho Mirage, CA, May 2-4, 2024
5. Submission
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
Form approved by OBC on 03/25/2015
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ONEIDA NATION
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EL AUTHORIZATION REQU EST
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General Travel Information
Tehassi tasi Hill
Name of Traveler
Leaal name as it a1J1Jears on Travelers Driver's License or State ID, no nicknames
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Rancho Mirage, CA
05/02/2024
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Employee Number
Destination
Departure date
Return date
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05/04/2024
2024 DCCC TEAM Program Palm Springs Issues Conference
Purpose of travel
Charged GL Account
GSA GeneralSeivices Administration Rates are linked on SharePoint under Em lo ee Resources
$ 69.00
Per Diem rate er da
Cost Estimate Information
Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses
$.625
Total miles
Multiply by the Mileage rate
Description
Rate
Factor
Davs
Per Diem for initial travel date
0.75
$69.00
1
Per Diem full day at destination
1.00
$ 69.00
1
Per Diem for return travel date
0.75
$ 69.00
1
Subtract included meals
Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,
parkinq, fees, etc.
Sub-Total= Travel Advance
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Lodging including room, taxes, fees,
and hotel parking
Airfare
Luqqage Fees
GaF ReRtal Uber
Registration
$ 450.00
Allowable price adjustment
Total Cost Estimate
2
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$ 0.00
Total
$51.75
$ 69.00
$51.75
$ 172.50
$ 900.00
$ 900.00
$ 150.00
Sub-Total= Virtual Card
$1,950.00
$ 500.00
$2 622.50
I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.
I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,
the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.
Signatures/ Approvals
Signature
Traveler
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Send all travel related items to: CentralAccounting_Travel@oneidanation.org
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Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - 2024 Leading Tribal Nations Executive Education...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
2. Session:
☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Approve Training/Travel Request - Councilman Jonas Hill – 2024 Leading Tribal Nations
Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School. June 22-29.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: OBC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☒ Other: Flyer
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☒ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☒ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☒ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Jonas Hill, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Revised: 08/25/2023
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Oneida Business Committee Travel Request
1. OBC Meeting Date Requested:
04 / 10 / 24
e-poll requested
2. General Information:
Event Name:
2024 Leading Tribal Nations Executive Education Program
Event Location:
Boston, MA
Attendee(s): Jonas Hill
Departure Date:
Jun 22, 2024
Attendee(s):
Return Date:
Jun 29, 2024
Attendee(s):
3. Budget Information:
Funds available in individual travel budget(s)
Unbudgeted
Cost Estimate:
Grant Funded or Reimbursed
4. Justification:
Describe the justification of this Travel Request:
$2,500 (includes program cost, hotel and food)
$900 Flight
_________________
$3,400
Councilman Hill is requesting approval to travel if accepted into the program. Additionally, Councilman Hill has
applied for a scholarship which will cover $1,200 of the program cost.
Councilman Hill will utilize the remainder of his travel budget and is requesting additional funds for this training/
travel.
5. Submission
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
Form approved by OBC on 03/25/2015
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Accept the Elder Major Home Repair program report
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04/10/24
2. Session:
܈Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
܈Accept as information; OR
Enter the requested motion related to this item.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܆Other: Describe
܆Programs/Services
܆MIS
܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 11/15/2021
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6. 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
7. Budget Information:
܆Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Describe
8. Submission:
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܆Not Applicable
Digitally signed by Mark W.
Mark W. Powless Powless
Date: 2024.04.05 07:23:40 -05'00'
Authorized Sponsor:
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Primary Requestor:
Tina Jorgenson, HSD Division Director
Revised: 11/15/2021
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Human Services Division
Administration
Memo
To:
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
From:
Tina Jorgensen, Human Services Division Director
CC:
Date:
April 1, 2024
Re:
Elder Major Home Repair Programming
There are two elder home repair programs administered through Aging and
Disability Services. Below are brief summaries of each. I have attached the
policies which outline eligibility and procedures.
NOTE: The process has been worked through the Law Office to avoid any type
of liability to the Nation. The actual contracts for services are between the
vendor and the elder, not with Oneida Nation. The department can only provide
assistance to the elder and not make any contractual arrangements on behalf
of the elder. This is the case with both programs.
Elder Major Home Repair:
This program is tribally funded through the budgeting process each year. Prior
to the pandemic it was budgeted at $199,000. In June 2022, Self Governance
approached us with funding to support Major Home Repair through the Oneida
Nation American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Bureau of Indian Affairs Housing
Improvement Spending Plan and obligated $486,447 to bring back the home
repair for elders. We were planning to bring the program back at the beginning
of fiscal year 2023 with tribal funds in the amount of $250,000. With the
combination of funds, we would be able to serve at least 70 elders. We started
this new program at the beginning of FY23 as a previous program was
eliminated due to the pandemic. Each eligible elder has up to $10,000 that can
be used for major home repair where the repairs will eliminate a health and/or
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safety risk to Oneida elders or Oneida members with a documented disability
who are homeowners.
Below are the expenses for the program. These include the years leading up to
the pandemic as the expenses show the budgeted amount was sufficient to
serve the elder community. The program prior to 2023 was only for elder
homeowners living on the reservation.
Fiscal Year
Budgeted Amount
Actual Expenses
2017
$199,000
$138,841
2018
$199,000
$95,104.58
2019
$199,000
$134,567.10
2020
$199,000
$37,952.91
2021
$0
2022
BIA $486,477
$486,477
2023
$250,000
$247,245.69
2024
$250,000
$104,169
The BIA funds allowed us to repair 53 elder homes. In 2023, the tribally funded
program allowed us to repair 29 elder homes. This current fiscal year, we have
approved 10 elder home repairs and should be able to serve at least 8 more.
Since we have increased the service delivery area, there has been more
requests, and we meet our capacity soon after the budget gets approved. To
meet the needs, we are going to request an additional $250,000 to the FY2025
budget for this program and offer applications twice per fiscal year, October
and June. This will allow us to serve up to 50 elders with home repairs
throughout each fiscal year.
Lotikwana:ta Home Restoration Program:
This program is grant funded through ARPA CAPEX TRIBES from the State of
Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The state obligated $11,000,000 to
be disbursed among all tribes in Wisconsin for a one-time program offering.
Oneida Nation received $1,000,000 to provide home restoration services to
Oneida elders 55 and older who live on the reservation and are enrolled in
Family Care program OR an elder who has a qualifying diagnosis that typically
leads to functional limitations and negatively impacts the elder’s ability to live
independently. Each eligible elder has up to $15,000 that can be used for home
repairs.
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Applications for the home repairs were accepted beginning July 1, 2022. There
are 66 elders approved for home repairs and to date, 45 completed projects.
The total spending for these projects is currently, $881,994.03.
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, we received notice that an additional $500,000
has been reappropriated to Oneida Nation. Through collaboration with ONCOA,
we will process the applications that were not funded in the first round. Any
funds left after those applications are processed will be offered to new
applicants. With these additional funds, we should be able to serve at least 30
elders with functional limitations.
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TITLE: Major Home Repair Program
ORIGINATION DATE:
4/12/2010
REVISION DATE:
05/2013, 02/2015,
12/2017, 03/2022, 6-1322, 10-11-22
GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
DIVISION (GSD) STANDARD
OPERATING PROCEDURE
EFFECTIVE DATE:
immediately
DIVISION:
Governmental Services Divisional
Director
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
DEPARTMENT:
Aging & Disability Manager
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
1.
PURPOSE: To provide major home repair services to eliminate a health and/or safety risks
to Oneida elders or Oneida members w/ a documented disability who are homeowners that
live within Brown, Outagamie, & Milwaukee County.
2.
DEFINITIONS:
2.1
ADA: American Disabilities Act
2.2
AS400 System: Oneida Nation Financial System.
2.3
COGNOS: Accounts payable System
2.4
Cosmetic Repairs: pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something i.e.,
paint, floor covering, stain, landscaping, beautification vs. function
2.5
Enrolled Member: Client enrolled in the Oneida Nation.
2.6
Health & Safety: Extensive interior or exterior work performed to alleviate critical
health, life and safety issues or code violations for homeowners in need.
2.7
Homeownership: A person who owns the home she or he lives.
2.8
Major Home Repair: A repair by a licensed professional or specialist to fix the
home.
2.9
Prefabricated Home: A home built in sections in an off-site, climax-controlled
factory and assembled on-site onto a foundation.
2.10 R-Value: A measure of thermal resistance used in the building and construction
industry.
2.11 Scope of Work: A document that specifies all the criteria of a contract between the
contractor and the customer. It clearly documents the project requirements,
deliverables, end products, documents and reports that are expected to be provided
by the contractor, listing the work to be completed.
2.12 Application: A form used to obtain client information, needs and is distributed to
the proper Supervisor/Project Manager for completion of service and client
satisfaction signature.
2.13 Stick Built Home: A home constructed on-site around a stick frame.
3.
WORK STANDARDS:
3.1
Services for Major Home Repairs are dependent on available funding. Once the
funds are spent out then any new accepted applications would have to wait until
the next fiscal year.
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3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
All applications will be reviewed from Aging & Disability designated staff to
determine eligibility.
Once all eligibility requirements are met, the Home Chore Supervisor will send a
Major Home Repair Packet with instructions to the homeowner once their name
comes up on Major Home list
The homeowner is liable for any increase in property tax or homeowner’s insurance.
Homeowner is required to notify their homeowner’s insurance carrier of repair.
Home Chore Supervisor will contact client if request is denied.
3.5.1
A denial letter and reason will be sent by the Home Repair Supervisor or
designated alternate and a copy placed in customer’s file.
3.5.2
All major home repairs must meet the eligibility requirements and deemed a
health and safety concern. Elders who meet the eligibility requirements may
be eligible for a lifetime maximum of $10,000 per household address.
Eligibility Requirements:
3.6.1
Must be an enrolled Oneida Tribal Member. Applicant must present
Oneida Tribal Identification documentation.
3.6.2
Applicant must be 65 years of age or older OR 18-64 years of age & have a
documented disability.
3.6.3
Must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty level
3.6.3.1 1 person - $33,975
3.6.3.2 2 person - $45,775
3.6.4
Applicant’s home must be located within the counties of Brown,
Outagamie, or Milwaukee.
3.6.5
Must own your own home for at least five (5) years prior to services for
major home repair, and the title must be in the Oneida tribal elder member’s
name.
3.6.5.1
A copy of the deed or title of the home must be provided to
prove ownership.
3.6.5.2 If the Home Chore Supervisor or anyone else associated with the
Major Home Program has reason to believe that the applicant
resides elsewhere, the program may investigate, or proof of
primary residency may be requested from the applicant.
3.6.6
Must provide proof of homeowner’s insurance or if you cannot get
insurance coverage due to the repairs needed, provide copy of the denial
letter from the insurance company that specifically states why they cannot
insure your home.
3.6.7
If more than one home must provide proof, (utility bill, water bill as
verification of residency.) Repairs will be provided at the primary
residence only.
3.6.8
The applicant may be denied, or repairs may be canceled if there is reason
to believe that the request is not associated with the applicant’s primary
residence
3.6.9
Must get the Consent, Assumption of Risk, Indemnification, and Hold
Harmless Agreements notarized; relieving Oneida Aging and Disability
Services and/or the Oneida Nation of all liability.
3.6.10 Must exhaust all other resources first i.e. Homeowner’s insurance, WHEAP
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3.7
program, etc. Aging and Disability Resource Specialist (ADRS) can assist
with information and the Service Specialist may be able to assist with
available resource applications.
Eligible Repairs: Must be a health and safety issue of main living space.
3.7.3
Roof repair and /or replacement includes rain gutters, downspouts and
attached garage only.
3.7.4
Interior household electrical repair
3.7.5
3.7.6
3.7.7
3.7.8
3.7.9
3.7.10
3.7.11
3.7.12
3.7.13
4.
Interior household plumbing repair
Window replacement (rotting, mold on frames)
Subfloor repair or replacement
Add insulation for proper R-value
Foundational repairs
Doors, including patio doors for ADA compliance
Access to entry way to home with ramp for disabled or handicapped.
Siding; eligible only per homeowner insurance denial
Repairs or assistance on homes with medical recommendation to include
i.e.: breathing condition, severe allergies, however this is not an ALLINCLUSIVE list and requests are reviewed.
PROCEDURES:
4.1
Home Repair Supervisor will verify application and required supporting documents:
4.1.1 Verify homeowner has updated assessment on file.
4.1.2 Verify Homeownership & Title is of requesting elder.
4.2
Home Chore Supervisor will file and maintain the application for monitoring.
4.3
Home Chore Supervisor will verify available funding amount, verify if any previous
repairs done through the Major Home Program to stay within allotted lifetime
amount.
4.4
Home Chore Supervisor will mail out a Major Home Packet to the Homeowner.
Homeowner will receive the following in the packet:
4.4.1 Acceptance letter
4.4.2 Checklist of items needed for office file
4.4.3 Scope of Work
4.4.4 Consent, Assumption of Risk, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless
Agreements that will need to be notarized.
4.4.5 List of contractors to contact for BIDS for listed home repair
4.5
Bid process: Elder is recommended to obtain 3 bids & selected contractors MUST
be a vendor of the Nation.
4.5.1 Home Chore Supervisor will develop Scope or Work for BID process.
4.5.2 Homeowner must provide justification in writing for the choice of the highest
bidder.
4.5.3 Homeowner will solicit bids from vendors/contractors from the Oneida
Nation Vendor List, or vendors of their choice for up to three (3) bids and
submit bids to the Home Chore Supervisor.
4.5.4 Home Chore Supervisor verifies completed Vendor Contract, Standard
Construction Agreement contract with signed Exhibit A, (Oneida Aging and
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Disability Services Major Home Program Requirements for Vendors and
Checklist).
4.5.5 Contractor/supplier is not allowed to place a lien waiver against the home.
4.5.6 Any repair or improvement outside of the “contract for services” is between
the homeowner and the contractor and not a part of the contract.
4.5.7 All work performed will have at least one-year workmanship warranty by the
vendor. The product warranty will be the responsibility of the homeowner to
maintain. Any warranty work shall be requested by the homeowner to
the contractor for follow-up within that one year. The one-year period
starts when the final inspection is completed and signed by inspector. Copy
of Inspection report will be mailed to Client.
4.5.8 It is the vendor/contractor’s responsibility to obtain a building permit from
Oneida Zoning Department or designated department in that county.
4.5.9 Vendor/Contractor must provide Contractor’s License Credentials number to
verify status to the Major Home Program.
4.5.10 All bids must include itemized:
4.5.10.1 material costs
4.5.10.2 labor costs
4.5.10.3 Any other costs associated with the project
4.5.11 If a contractor is threatened in any way, we reserve the right to stop any work
for the Define (we) safety of the contractors. Work will be halted, and
Contractor will be paid for work performed.
4.5.12 If client is threatened by the contractor, all work will be halted, and the next
apparent bidder will be offered the contract.
4.5.13 Homeowner and vendor/contractor sign the contract. Copies are given to
both parties for their records.
4.5.14 A Requisition is completed and forwarded through the chain of authority for
approval.
Purchasing will provide Aging and Disability Services and vendor/contractor
with the Purchase Order (PO) number.
4.5.13 Upon the issuance of the Purchase Order, Aging and Disability Services will
notify vendor/contractor.
4.5.14 Vendor/Contractor may commence work under the Agreement/Contract.
4.5.15 No work may be commenced, and no materials may be ordered under the
Agreement/Contract until vendor and homeowner have signed the
Agreement/Contract, all appropriate approvals have been obtained, a
Purchase Order has been issued unless deemed an emergency repair.
4.6 Aging & Disability staff will process payment. See exhibit A on compensation and
payment.
4.7 Vendor submits final itemized invoice to Home Chore Supervisor upon completion of
contract work.
4.8 Home Chore Supervisor and/or Zoning Inspector will do a final inspection and obtain
homeowner’s signature on application or contract within 5 – 10 business days of
completion of project.
4.9 All projects require Zoning Inspector or Home Repair Supervisor Final Inspection
Report.
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4.10 Home Chore Supervisor & Administrative Assistant will process payment.
4.11 Reimbursement: If the house is sold or ownership changes within 5 years of the
completed work, Aging and Disability Services will request reimbursement. Forgiveness
will be at 20% of the total cost of the project for each year that the applicant lived in the
home after the major home repair was completed.
4.11.1 The Major Home Program may waive the amount due for reasons including
but not limited to:
4.11.1.1
Death of applicant
4.11.1.2
Applicant being placed in assisted living or nursing home
4.11.1.3
Other reasons outside the control of the applicant
4.12 If reimbursement agreement is entered and not paid, Aging and Disability Services
will attach per capita payments pursuant to the Per Capita Law to obtain
reimbursement.
5
REFERENCES:
5.1
Major Home Application
5.2
Competitive Bidding Process
6
FORMS:
6.1
Release of All Claims Form
6.2
Consent, Assumption of Risk, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement
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TITLE: Lotikwana:ta Home Restoration Program
ORIGINATION DATE:
3/31/2023
DIVISION:
Governmental Services Divisional
Director
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
DEPARTMENT:
Aging & Disability Manager
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
DIVISION (GSD) STANDARD
OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.
PURPOSE: To provide home restoration services to Oneida elders 55 & older who live on
the reservation and are enrolled in the Family Care program OR an elder who has a
qualifying diagnosis that typically leads to functional limitations and negatively impacts the
elder’s ability to live independently.
2.
DEFINITIONS:
2.1
ADA: American Disabilities Act
2.2
AS400 System: Oneida Nation Financial System.
2.3
COGNOS: Accounts payable System
2.4
Cosmetic Repairs: pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something i.e.,
paint, floor covering, stain, landscaping, beautification vs. function
2.5
Enrolled Member: Client enrolled in the Oneida Nation.
2.6
Health & Safety: Extensive interior or exterior work performed to alleviate critical
health, life and safety issues or code violations for homeowners in need.
2.7
Homeownership: A person who owns the home she or he lives.
2.8
Home Restoration Repair: A repair by a licensed professional or specialist to fix
the home.
2.9
Scope of Work: A document that specifies all the criteria of a contract between the
contractor and the customer. It clearly documents the project requirements,
deliverables, end products, documents and reports that are expected to be provided
by the contractor, listing the work to be completed.
2.10 Application: A form used to obtain client information, needs and is distributed to
the proper Supervisor/Project Manager for completion of service and client
satisfaction signature.
3.
WORK STANDARDS:
3.1
Services for Home Restoration Program are dependent on available funding.
Once the funds are spent out then the program will end.
3.2
All applications will be reviewed from Aging & Disability designated staff to
determine eligibility.
3.3
Once all eligibility requirements are met, the Home Chore Supervisor will send a
letter stating they are approved.
3.4
The homeowner is liable for any increase in property tax or homeowner’s insurance.
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3.5
3.6
3.7
Homeowner is required to notify their homeowner’s insurance carrier of repair.
Home Chore Supervisor will contact client if request is denied.
3.5.1
A denial letter and reason will be sent by the Home Repair Supervisor or
designated alternate and a copy placed in customer’s file.
3.5.2
All home repairs must have supporting documents from medical provider
stating the individual is at risk. Elders who meet the eligibility requirements
may be eligible for a one-time maximum amount of $15,000 per household
address.
Eligibility Requirements:
3.6.1
Must be an enrolled Oneida Tribal Member. Applicant must present
Oneida Tribal Identification documentation.
3.6.2
Applicant must be 55 years of age or older.
3.6.3
Applicant’s home must be located within Oneida Reservation boundaries.
3.6.3.1 A copy of the deed or title of the home must be provided to
prove ownership.
3.6.3.2 If the Home Chore Supervisor or anyone else associated with the
Home Restoration program has reason to believe that the
applicant resides elsewhere, the program may investigate, or
proof of primary residency may be requested from the applicant.
3.6.4
Must provide proof of homeowner’s insurance or if you cannot get
insurance coverage due to the repairs needed, provide copy of the denial
letter from the insurance company that specifically states why they cannot
insure your home.
3.6.5
If more than one home must provide proof, (utility bill, water bill as
verification of residency.) Repairs will be provided at the primary
residence only.
3.6.6
The applicant may be denied, or repairs may be canceled if there is reason
to believe that the request is not associated with the applicant’s primary
residence
3.6.7
Must get the Consent, Assumption of Risk, Indemnification, and Hold
Harmless Agreements notarized; relieving Oneida Aging and Disability
Services and/or the Oneida Nation of all liability.
Eligible Repairs: Must be a health and safety issue of property.
3.7.3
Roof repair and /or replacement includes rain gutters, downspouts and
garage.
3.7.4
Siding replacement/repair
3.7.5
Skirting around trailer homes
3.7.6
Porch repair/ramps
3.7.7
Driveway Accessibility
3.7.8
Raising and lowering countertop
3.7.9
Well & Septic repair
3.7.10 Mold Removal
3.7.11 Tree Removal near homes
3.7.12 Radon and lead testing and mitigation
3.7.13 Extermination Services
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3.7.14
Interior household electrical repair
3.7.15
3.7.16
3.7.17
3.7.18
3.7.19
3.7.20
3.7.21
3.7.22
4.
Interior household plumbing repair
Window replacement (rotting, mold on frames)
Subfloor repair or replacement
Add insulation for proper R-value
Foundational repairs
Doors, including patio doors for ADA compliance
Access to entry way to home with ramp for disabled or handicapped.
Repairs or assistance on homes with medical recommendation to include
i.e.: breathing condition, severe allergies, however this is not an ALLINCLUSIVE list and requests are reviewed.
PROCEDURES:
4.1
Home Repair Supervisor will verify application and required supporting documents:
4.1.1 Verify homeowner has updated assessment on file.
4.1.2 Verify Homeownership & Title is of requesting elder.
4.2
Home Chore Supervisor will file and maintain the application for monitoring.
4.3
Home Chore Supervisor will mail out an approval packet to the Homeowner.
Homeowner will receive the following in the packet:
4.3.1 Acceptance letter
4.3.2 Checklist of items needed for office file
4.3.3 Scope of Work
4.3.4 Consent, Assumption of Risk, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless
Agreements that will need to be notarized.
4.3.5 List of contractors to contact for BIDS for listed home repair
4.4
Bid process: Elder is recommended to obtain 3 bids & selected contractors MUST
be a vendor of the Nation.
4.4.1 Homeowner will solicit bids from vendors/contractors from the Oneida
Nation Vendor List, or vendors of their choice for up to three (3) bids and
submit bids to the Home Chore Supervisor.
4.4.2 Home Chore Supervisor verifies completed Vendor Contract, Standard
Construction Agreement contract with signed Exhibit A, (Oneida Aging and
Disability Services Home Restoration Program Requirements for Vendors
and Checklist).
4.4.3 Contractor/supplier is not allowed to place a lien waiver against the home.
4.4.4 Any repair or improvement outside of the “contract for services” is between
the homeowner and the contractor and not a part of the contract.
4.4.5 All work performed will have at least one-year workmanship warranty by the
vendor. The product warranty will be the responsibility of the homeowner to
maintain. Any warranty work shall be requested by the homeowner to
the contractor for follow-up within that one year. The one-year period
starts when the final inspection is completed and signed by inspector. Copy
of Inspection report will be mailed to Client.
4.4.6 It is the vendor/contractor’s responsibility to obtain a building permit from
Oneida Zoning Department or designated department in that county.
4.4.7 Vendor/Contractor must provide Contractor’s License Credentials number to
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verify status to the Home Restoration Program.
4.4.8 All bids must include itemized:
4.4.8.1 material costs
4.4.8.2 labor costs
4.4.8.3 Any other costs associated with the project
4.4.9 If a contractor is threatened in any way, we reserve the right to stop any work
for the Define (we) safety of the contractors. Work will be halted, and
Contractor will be paid for work performed.
4.4.10 If client is threatened by the contractor, all work will be halted, and the next
apparent bidder will be offered the contract.
4.5.13 Homeowner and vendor/contractor sign the contract. Copies are given to
both parties for their records.
4.5.14 A Requisition is completed and forwarded through the chain of authority for
approval.
Purchasing will provide Aging and Disability Services and vendor/contractor
with the Purchase Order (PO) number.
4.4.11 Upon the issuance of the Purchase Order, Aging and Disability Services will
notify vendor/contractor.
4.4.12 Vendor/Contractor may commence work under the Agreement/Contract.
4.4.13 No work may be commenced, and no materials may be ordered under the
Agreement/Contract until vendor and homeowner have signed the
Agreement/Contract, all appropriate approvals have been obtained, a
Purchase Order has been issued unless deemed an emergency repair.
4.5 Aging & Disability staff will process payment. See exhibit A on compensation and
payment.
4.6 Vendor submits final itemized invoice to Home Chore Supervisor upon completion of
contract work.
4.7 Home Chore Supervisor and/or Zoning Inspector will do a final inspection and obtain
homeowner’s signature on application or contract within 5 – 10 business days of
completion of project.
4.8 All projects require Zoning Inspector or Home Repair Supervisor Final Inspection
Report.
4.9
Home Repair Supervisor & Administrative Assistant will process payment.
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REFERENCES:
5.1
Home Restoration Application
5.2
Competitive Bidding Process
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FORMS:
6.1
Release of All Claims Form
6.2
Consent, Assumption of Risk, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement
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Capital Expenditures for Tribal Facilities and Housing With ARPA Funds
Grant/Contract Deliverables and Expectations
Name of Organization: 2023 DHS Tribal Contract
Contacts
Name
Phone
Division Program Contact
Al Matano
alfred2.matano@dhs.wisconsin.gov
(608) 267-7131
TAO Program Contact
Darwin Dick
Darwin.Dick@wisconsin.gov
(608) 261-6728
Background
Funds received under the federal American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) to be spent to assist tribal
nations in Wisconsin to improve and enhance tribal home and community-based services. There are
two subprojects under the heading 3.1, "Tribal Long Term Care System Enhancements": 1) Member
home improvements and 2) Service facility and infrastructure improvements.
Generalized Funding Statement
The funds may be used between now and March 31, 2025. Expenditure of the funds is contingent on
federal funding approval. The Department has submitted a spending plan to the federal Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and expenditures will be expended for the purposes outlined
in that plan.
At present, we expect to receive $11,000,000 total, to be distributed in the amount of $1,000,000 per
tribal nation. Each tribal nation is required to submit to the Department a proposal on how they will
use the funds. The Department will review the proposals only to ensure compliance with the
allowable federal criteria. The plan proposal must be approved by the Department before tribal
nations can expend funds for the related costs.
Scope of Work Summary
3.1.1- Member Home Improvements
The Department goals for Capital Expenditures for Tribal Facilities and Housing with ARPA Funds
projects include, but are not limited to, the following:
x Upgrade housing stock located in tribal nations in Wisconsin to alleviate housing that is in bad
repair and to ensure the preservation of the housing resource.
Repairs that will be covered will include the following:
¾ Roof replacement/repair. This will ensure that the house will continue to retain its
structural integrity. Failure to perform this activity could lead to the deterioration of
the house into a state of uninhabitable disrepair, displacing the owner and potentially
creating a need to relocate the owner into an institutional residence.
¾ Siding replacement/repair. Like a roof repair or reconstruction, this may be necessary
to maintain the structural integrity of the house. Absent this action, the owner might
need to vacate the house.
¾ Window replacement. This is another major part of maintaining the exterior envelope
of a building. Deteriorating windows are likely to allow water and other moisture to
enter the walls of the house, compromising the building to the point of
uninhabitability.
There are a variety of other repair activities that may be needed to keep a house in
working order. The following is an extensive, but not necessarily all-inclusive list:
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Skirting around trailer homes
Porch repair/ramps
Bathroom modifications/walk-in showers
Flooring replacement
Driveway accessibility
Electrical upgrade
Raising and lowering countertop
Well & Septic repair
Mold removal
Tree removal near homes
Foundation repair
Radon and lead testing and mitigation
Extermination services
Home repairs and renovations are necessary to maintain residency for HCBS eligible participants and
vulnerable elders at risk. Home repairs and renovations will only be made if it ensures that the
individual can remain in their home.
Eligible applicants for housing restoration, and the activities listed below, are elders who live on tribal
lands and who are enrolled in the Family Care program or elders living on tribal lands who are at risk
of entering the HCBS system. Individuals who are considered at risk are persons with a qualifying
diagnosis that typically leads to functional limitations and negatively impacts the individual's ability to
live independently. At risk is limited to individuals who are age 55 and older with such diagnosis and
at least one eligible functional need. An individual who seeks to apply for home restoration services
will be required to submit an attestation by their medical provider that states the individual is
considered at risk as herein described. Tribes are responsible for retaining the at-risk attestation for
audit purposes.
3.1.2- Service facility and infrastructure improvements
In addition to the approved use of ARPA funding for home restorations, Tribal Nations have requested
section 9817 ARP funding to fulfill the following activities that will enhance, expand, or strengthen
home and community base services within the tribal communities. All funding for activities below will
be limited to non-institutional settings and targeted to support individuals living in home and
community based settings that are compliant with the home and community-based settings rule. In
addition, any nutritional support provided will not fulfill the full nutritional regiment for any individual
receiving nutritional assistance. Administrative services and space will also be focused to only
support home and community based services and programs.
Many of these activities include capital investments that can be considered one-time or short-term
funding:
x Expand existing loan closets/durable medical equipment
x Purchase of generators, air conditioners, and refrigeration appliances
Capital investments to further enhance, expand, and strengthen HCBS
Other activities will support staffing, service delivery, and outreach:
x Community outreach events to increase awareness of the available Medicaid programs
x LTC needs assessment and feasibility study to determine potential funding streams, staffing
levels, training needs, and other that will further LTC priorities
x Conduct home safety assessments to ensure individuals can safely remain in their homes
x Increase staffing levels to support HCBS services
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Contract Period of Performance:
List 2023 program contract period here:
October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023 (federal fiscal year).
Unused funds can be rolled over into the following fiscal year.
All funds must be spent by March 31, 2025.
Reporting Requirements
Project status and detailed expenditure report for the contract period to satisfy
federal reporting requirements
Final report to CMS on project accomplishments and expenditures by budget
category
Due Date
December 31, 2023
Forty-five days
after the
liquidation of all
funds
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