# Oneida Business Committee (2019)

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2019
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the BC Support Office, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center and
present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to change.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

V.

A.

Oneida Police Commission - Kim Nishimoto
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

B.

Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee - Loretta V. Metoxen
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

MINUTES
A.

Approve the August 28, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

B.

Approve the August 29, 2019, quarterly reports Buisness Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

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RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant Program
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

B.

Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing the Transfer of General Self-Governance
Funds to Head Start to Purchase Playground Equipment
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

C.

Enter e-poll results into the record regarding the adopted BC resolution # 09-04-19-A
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

APPOINTMENTS
A.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Oneida Community Library
Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

B.

Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Environmental
Resource Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

B.

Approve the September 3, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the August 7, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

2.

Adopt Family Court law rule # 1 – Family Court Rules
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.

Accept the storm and power outage impact reports from the Direct Reports to the
Business Committee
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 14, 2019: Motion by Brandon Stevens to direct the General
Manager to submit storm and power outage impact reports regarding July 19-20, 2019,
from the Divisions by September 3, 2019 and direct the Direct Reports to Business
Committee to submit storm and power outage impact reports regarding July 1920, 2019, by September 3, 2019, to be placed on the September 11, 2019, regular
Business Committee meeting, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried.

B.

Accept the storm and power outage impact reports from the Direct Reports to the
General Manager
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 14, 2019: Motion by Brandon Stevens to direct the General
Manager to submit storm and power outage impact reports regarding July 19-20, 2019,
from the Divisions by September 3, 2019 and direct the Direct Reports to Business
Committee to submit storm and power outage impact reports regarding July 1920, 2019, by September 3, 2019, to be placed on the September 11, 2019, regular
Business Committee meeting, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried.

X.

XI.

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens - Haskell Indian Nations
University Presidential Interviews - Lawrence, KS - May 28-30th, 2019
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

B.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Daniel Guzman King - 2019 Tribal Lands &
Environmental Forum - Palm Springs, CA - August 19-22, 2019
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Retro-approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens - Two (2) events
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

B.

Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill and Vice-Chairman Brandon
Stevens - 2019 NIGA Mid-Year conference - Uncasville, CT - September 17-19, 2019
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

C.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Ernie Stevens III - AISES National
Conference - Milwaukee, WI - October 9-13, 2019
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

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NEW BUSINESS
A.

Set the date for the 2020 Special Election
Sponsor: Vicki Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Election Board

B.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Motorola Solutions Inc. Shared
Agency agreement - file # 2019-0585
Sponsor: Sandra Reveles, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

C.

Support the transfer of ownership and maintenance costs of the Water Circle Place
outdoor warning siren to the Oneida Nation from Outagamie County
Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management

D.

Re-post four (4) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board of Directors
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

E.

Re-post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Arts Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

F.

Re-post two (2) vacancies - Oneida Land Claims Commission
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

B.

Accept the Chief Counsel report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the July 25, 2019, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

2.

Accept the Drop and Count compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

3.

Accept the EZ Baccarat rules of play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

4.

Accept the Player Tracking compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

5.

Accept the Slots compliance assurance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

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C.

6.

Accept the Final Central Purchasing performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

7.

Accept the Final Gaming Support Administration performance assurance
audit and lift the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

8.

Accept the Final Oneida Pharmacy performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

9.

Accept the Final Printing/Mail Center performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

10.

Accept the Final Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board
performance assurance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

11.

Accept the Final Oneida Nation Arts Board performance assurance audit and
lift the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

12.

Accept the Final Oneida Nation School Board performance assurance audit
and lift the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve the attorney contract - Stenzel Law Office - file # 2019-0927
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

2.

Adopt resolution entitled Naming Individuals as Authorized Persons for
SagePoint Accounts
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

3.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - LexisNexis-Time Matters
Annual Maintenance agreement - file # 2019-0967
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

4.

Review applications for two (2) vacancies - Oneida Community Library Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

5.

Review applications for three (3) vacancies- Oneida Environmental Resouce
Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

6.

Enter e-poll results into the record regarding the approved first amendment to
the Emergency Medical Services Agreement between the Oneida Nation and
the Village of Ashwaubenon
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

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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 Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364
or (800) 236-2214

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Oneida Police Commission - Kim Nishimoto
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09 / 11 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Kim Nishimoto for the Oneida Police Commission.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
On August 28, 2019 the Oneida Business Committee appointed Kim Nishimoto to the Oneida Police Commission.

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
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee - Loretta V. Metoxen
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09 / 11 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Loretta V. Metoxen for the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
On August 14, 2019 the Oneida Business Committee accepted the 2019 Special Election final report and declared
the official results.
Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee - Loretta V. Metoxen
On August 28, 2019 Oaths of Office were administered to other elected officials, however, Loretta was unable to
attend this meeting.

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Approve the August 28, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/11/19

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Legal Review
☐ Correspondence
☒ Minutes
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Report
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Resolution
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

TSCHUMAN

☐ Unbudgeted

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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, August 28, 2019
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Trish King, Councilmembers: Daniel Guzman King, David P.
Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III;
Not Present: Secretary Lisa Summers;
Arrived at: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens at 8:38 a.m., Councilwoman Jennifer Webster at 9:34 a.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Debbie Thundercloud, Eric McLester, Lisa Liggins, Laura
Laitinen-Warren, James Bittorf, Arlinda Locklear (via phone), Jeff Bowman, Jeff House, Pete King III,
Steve Ninham, Mary Shaw, Lisa Tillman, Jeanne Calhoun, Jon Paul Genet, Susan House, Tsyoshaaht
Delgado, Jennifer Berg-Hargrove, Melinda J. Danforth, Candace Skenandore;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Trish King, Council members: Daniel Guzman
King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Secretary Lisa Summers;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Tommy Danforth, Patricia Cornelius, Bridget John, Chris Cornelius, Carol Elm, Norbert
Hill, Bonnie Pigman, Becky Webster, Paula Ninham, Donald White, Carole Liggins, Chris Johnson,
Sharon Mousseau, Tonya Lopez-Martin, Jackie Summers, Eric McLester, Brooke Doxtator;

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Vice- Chairman Brandon Stevens at 8:32 a.m.
For the record: Chairman Tehassi Hill is attending the Fox River Natural Resource Trustee Council
tour. Secretary Lisa Summers is on medical leave.

II.

OPENING (00:00:15)

Opening provided by Mirac Ellis, ONSS Teacher, and Kaylee Schuyler, ONSS Student.
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens welcomed the ONSS students back to school.

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III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:04:25)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE (00:04:48)

Oaths of office administered by Councilwoman Jennifer Webster. Jonas Hill, Rebecca "Becky"
Webster, Patricia "Pat" Cornelius, Carol L. Elm, Don White, Carole Liggins, Sacheen Lawrence,
Norbert S. Hill Jr., and Pamela F. Ninham were present. Loretta V. Metoxen was not present.

V.

A.

Oneida Gaming Commission - Jonas Hill
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

B.

Oneida Land Commission - Rebecca "Becky" Webster and Patricia "Pat" Cornelius
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

C.

Oneida Nation Commission on Aging - Carol L. Elm, Don White, and Carole
Liggins
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

D.

Oneida Nation School Board - Sacheen Lawrence
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

E.

Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee - Loretta V. Metoxen, Norbert S. Hill Jr., and
Pamela F. Ninham
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

MINUTES
A.

Approve the August 14, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting (00:08:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the August 14, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

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VI.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development,
Diversification and Community Development Fund for Project ED19-015, Oneida
Homeless – Day Warming Shelter (00:09:21)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution 08-28-19-A Approval of Use of Economic Development,
Diversification and Community Development Fund for Project ED19-015, Oneida Homeless – Day
Warming Shelter, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Daniel Guzman King, Ernie Stevens III
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

VII.

APPOINTMENTS
A.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Police Commission term ending July 31, 2023 (00:10:02)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to appoint Kim Nishimoto to the Oneida Police Commission with a term
ending July 31, 2023, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

VIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Approve the August 19, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:10:41)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the August 19, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
B.

QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the July 11, 2019, regular Quailty of Life Committee meeting minutes
(00:11:03)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the July 11, 2019, regular Quailty of Life Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
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TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Daniel Guzman King - 2019 HHS and MAST
Tribal Consultation - Milwaukee, WI - August 7-8, 2019 (00:11:26)
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Councilman Daniel Guzman King for the
2019 HHS and MAST Tribal Consultation in Milwaukee, WI - August 7-8, 2019, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Daniel Guzman King
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

X.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Daniel Guzman King - 2019 AISES
National Conference - Milwaukee, WI - October 9-12, 2019 (00:12:00)
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel request for up to three (3) Business Committee
members to attend the 2019 AISES National Conference in Milwaukee, WI - October 9-12, 2019,
seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Daniel Guzman King
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
B.

Approve the travel request in accordance with §219.6-1 - Five (5) Oneida Nation
School System staff - FACE Regional Technical Assistance Days - Bloomington,
MN - September 24-27, 2019 (00:13:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve travel request in accordance with §219.6-1 for five (5) Oneida
Nation School System staff to attend the FACE Regional Technical Assistance Days in Bloomington,
MN - September 24-27, 2019, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

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XI.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Milwaukee Area Technical
College - Student Internship Placement Agreement - file # 2019-0525 (00:15:44)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Milwaukee Area
Technical College Student Internship Placement Agreement - file # 2019-0525, seconded by Ernie
Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
B.

Review the Gaming Machines (Chapter 5) Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal
Controls and determine appropriate next steps (00:16:05)
Sponsor: Matthew W. Denny, Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the notice of the OGMICR Section for Gaming Machines Chapter
5 approved by the Gaming Commission on August 12, 2019, and directs notice to the Gaming
Commission there are no requested revisions under section 501.6-14(d), seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
C.

Accept the update regarding the NCAI Youth Commission trip, noting FY-2020
Special Project Budget funds will be activated (00:19:04)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the update regarding the NCAI Youth Commission trip, noting FY2020 Special Project Budget funds will be activated, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
D.

Post three (3) vacancies - Oneida Election Board (00:20:05)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to post three (3) vacancies - Oneida Election Board, seconded by Ernie
Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

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XII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Determine next steps regarding the request for a special General Tribal Council
meeting regarding Sustain Oneida (00:20:41)
Sponsor: Barbara Webster, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by Trish King to approve the request to add Sustain Oneida to an upcoming General Tribal
Council meeting agenda and direct the Secretary to bring back tentative dates for a special General
Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
Ernie Stevens III
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to that only Sustain Oneida or relavent topics be on the special General
Tribal Council meeting agenda [where Sustain Oneida is on the agenda], seconded by Trish King.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

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XIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Chief Counsel report (00:53:20)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Trish King to accept the Chief Counsel report date August 21, 2019, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the two (2) recommendations in the memorandum dated
August 21, 2019, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the opinion dated August 23, 2019, as information, seconded by
Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Motion by David P. Jordan to terminate the appointment of Nancy Skenandore on the Oneida
Personnel Commission pursuant to §105.7-4 and post the vacancy, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the three (3) requested actions in the memorandum dated
August 21, 2019 regarding the holding company concept and subsidiary structure concept, seconded
by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
2.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc FY-2019 3rd quarter executive report
(00:55:30)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

Motion by Trish King to accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc FY-2019 3rd quarter executive report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

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3.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group LLC FY-2019 3rd quarter executive report
(00:56:00)
Sponsor: Jacquelyn Zalim, Chair/OESC

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida ESC Group LLC FY-2019 3rd quarter executive
report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to support Oneida ESC Group LLC entering into a line of credit using the
Oneida Nation as guarantor, noting a final approval will be brought when ready, seconded by Daniel
Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
4.

Accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY-2019 3rd quarter
executive report (00:56:57)
Sponsor: Pete King III, Agent/OSGC

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY-2019 3rd quarter
executive report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
5.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2019 3rd quarter executive
report (00:57:20)
Sponsor: Robert Barton, President/OAHC

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2019 3rd quarter
executive report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
6.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2019 3rd quarter executive report
(00:57:39)
Sponsor: Eric McLester, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2019 3rd quarter executive report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

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7.

Accept the Chief Financial Officer August 2019 report (00:58:00)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Financial Officer August 2019 report, seconded by
David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
8.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
August 2019 report (00:58:22)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Motion by Trish King to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
August 2019 report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Homewood Suites
group overnight agreement – file # 2019-0905, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Ernie Stevens III
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the Pace LLP contract – file # 2019-0630, seconded by Trish
King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Ernie Stevens III
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Government Policy Solutions contract – file # 2019-0759,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Ernie Stevens III
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Motion by Trish King to authorize the Chairman to sign a response letter regarding the 638 contract
and authorize the Chairman to sign the IHS document dated June 13, 2019, regarding the Oneida
Nation’s wish to pursue a 638 contract for the Comprehensive Health building improvements,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Ernie Stevens III
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

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B.

STANDING ITEMS
1.

ONEIDA GOLF ENTERPRISE CORPORATION - LADIES PROFESSIONAL GOLF
ASSOCIATION
a.

Accept the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic August 2019 report
(01:00:40)

Motion by Trish King to accept the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic August 2019 report, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David P. Jordan
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
C.

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the Audit Committee FY-2019 3rd quarter executive report (01:01:06)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Audit Committee FY-2019 3rd quarter executive report,
seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David P. Jordan
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
D.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.

Accept the Children's Code August 2019 follow-up report (01:01:28)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Children's Code August 2019 follow-up report, noting future
updates will be routed to the General Manager, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David P. Jordan
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
E.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Accept the fiscal impact statement regarding Self-Funded Insurance Plan
Changes – Payor of Last Resort as information (01:01:55)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the fiscal impact statement regarding Self-Funded Insurance Plan
Changes – Payor of Last Resort as information, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

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2.

Determine next steps regarding maintenance and renovation requests
(01:02:18)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the discussion regarding maintenance and renovation requests
as information, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
3.

Approve 113 new enrollments and one (1) relinquishment (01:02:35)
Sponsor: Barbara Webster, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve 113 new enrollments and one (1) relinquishment, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
4.

Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy
(01:02:54)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

- Oneida Police Commission

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the discussion regarding the Oneida Police Commission
applications as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
5.

Deliberations regarding pardon application - Angel Jordan (01:03:13)
Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee's
recommendation regarding a pardon application submitted by Angel Jordan and move the resolution
entitled Regarding Pardon of Angel Jordan to open session, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 08-28-19-B Regarding Pardon of Angel Jordan,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David P. Jordan
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

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ADJOURN (01:04:02)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adjourn at 9:36 a.m., seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers

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Minutes approved as presented on
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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/11/19

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Legal Review
☐ Correspondence
☒ Minutes
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Report
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Resolution
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
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☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

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Primary Requestor:
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Oneida Business Committee
Quarterly Reports Meeting
8:00 AM Thursday, August 29, 2019
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
QUARTERLY REPORTS MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Secretary Lisa Summers
Arrived at:
Others present: Marlene (Minnie) Garvey, Gene Schubert, Valerie Groleau, Bridget John, Michele
Doxtator, Jeanette Ninham, Tonya Webster, Eric Mc Lester, Sandra Reveles

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:02 a.m.
For the record: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens is out on a personal day. Secretary Lisa Summers is
on medical leave.

II.

OPENING (00:00:12)

Opening provided by Councilman Daniel Guzman King.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:02:05)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

IV.

REPORTS
A.

APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS

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Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2019 3rd
quarter report (00:05:57)
Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/AJRCCC Board

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY2019 3rd quarter report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
2.

Accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Desirae Hill, Chair/ONAB (00:12:49)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2019 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
3.

Accept the Environmental Resource Board FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Marlene Garvey, Chair/Environmental Resource Board (00:16:25)

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Environmental Resource Board FY-2019 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
4.

Accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2019 3rd quarter
Sponsor: Dylan Benton, Chair OCLB (00:20:25)

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2019 3rd quarter,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
5.

Accept the Police Commission FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Sandra Reveles, Chair/OPC (00:34:05)

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Police Commission FY-2019 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
6.

Accept the Oneida Pow Wow Committee FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman (00:42:49)

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Pow Wow Committee FY-2019 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
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Accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2019 3rd quarter
report (00:49:54)
Sponsor: Gerald Cornelius, Chair/ONVAC

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2019 3rd
quarter report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
8.

Accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY2019 3rd quarter report (00:55:25)
Sponsor: Kathryn LaRoque, Chair/SEOTS

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory
Board FY-2019 3rd quarter report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
9.

Accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2019 3rd quarter
report (00:57:07)
Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair PFSC

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2019 3rd
quarter report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Item IV.B.4. is addressed next.
B.

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Patricia Lassila, Chair/ONCOA

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2019 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
2.

Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Councilman David P. Jordan;
Treasurer Trish King; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilman Ernie
Stevens III; Secretary Lisa Summers;

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Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2019 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Council member David P Jordan exited
Counclilman Earnie Stevens exited, also Councilman Kirby Metoxen exited
Councilman David Jordan Returned at 9:46am
3.

Accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Loretta V Metoxen, Chair/OLCC

Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Councilman David P. Jordan;
Treasurer Trish King; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilman Ernie Stevens III; Secretary Lisa
Summers;
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2019 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Councilmember Kirby Metoxen returned
4.

Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Chair/ONSB (01:06:22)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2019 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Item IV.B.1 is addressed next.
5.

Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Vicki Cornelius, Chair/OEB (01:51:07)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2019 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
6.

Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Rae Skenandore, Chair. OLC (01:53:23)

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Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2019 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
CouncilMember Daniel Guzman Returned at 9:55am
Item IV.C.2. is addressed next.
7.

Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY -2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Barbara Webster, Chair/OTEC (02:11:38)

Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Councilman David P. Jordan;
Treasurer Trish King; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilman Ernie Stevens III; Secretary Lisa
Summers;
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY -2019 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
C.

CORPORATE BOARDS
1.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank (02:26:04)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2019 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Item IV.E.1 will be addressed next.
2.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC. FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Jacquelyn Zalim, Chair/OESC Board of Managers (01:57:50)

Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Treasurer Trish King;
Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Councilman Ernie Stevens III; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilman David P. Jordan; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Secretary Lisa
Summers;
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC. FY-2019 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Councilmember David Jordan exited
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Councilman Earnie Stevens III Returned at 9:55 am
3.

Accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Pete King III, Agent/OSGC (01:58:42)

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY-2019 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
4.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman (02:01:05)

Motion by Daniel Guzman King to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2019 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster exited 10:02am
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returned at 10:04 am
5.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Eric McLester, Agent/OGE (02:03:18)

Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Treasurer Trish King;
Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Councilman Ernie Stevens III; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilman David P. Jordan; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Secretary Lisa
Summers;
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2019 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Item IV.B.7. is addressed next.
D.

STANDING COMMITTEES
1.

Accept the Community Development Planning Committee FY-2019 3rd quarter
report (02:46:56)
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Community Development Planning Committee FY-2019 3rd
quarter report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
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Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman (02:56:39)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2019 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
3.

Accept the Quality of Life FY 2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman (03:05:04)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Quality of Life FY 2019 3rd quarter report, seconded by Trish
King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
4.

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer (03:11:51)

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Finance Committee FY-2019 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Item V will be addressed next.
E.

OTHER
Sponsor:
1.

Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Fy - 2019 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Richard Elm-Hill, President/OYLI Board of Directors (02:32:30)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Fy - 2019 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
This item was moved up on agenda, right after Bay Bank
Item IV.D.1 will be addressed next.

V.

ADJOURN (03:12:40)

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Motion by Trish King to adjourn at 11:14am, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Not Present:

Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
David P. Jordan
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

11:14
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4. Budget Information

D Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

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5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

S lvia Cornelius, Eco Services Mana er

Additional Requestor:

Pat Pelky, Division Director/EHS&L

Additional Requestor:

Your Name, Title/ Dept. or Tribal Member

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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920) 869-2214

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BC Resolution # __________
Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant Program
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has determined that the overall goal of the Oneida Nation is to protect,
maintain and improve the standard of living and the environment in which the Oneida
people live; and

WHEREAS,

the Environmental, Health, Safety & Land Division is the provider of services that preserve,
restore and enhance our environmental, and protect and educate its people consistent with
the culture, vision and priorities of the Oneida Nation; their mission is to strengthen and
protect our people, reclaim our land, and enhance the environment by exercising our
sovereignty; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation understands there is a need to continue protecting, preserving, restoring
and enhancing the environment in which the Oneida people live; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation hereby requests financial assistance under s.20.370, Wis. Stats.,
Chapter NR 47, Wis. Admin. Code, for the purpose of funding urban and community
forestry projects or urban forestry catastrophic storm projects specified in
s.20.370(5)(bw)and (1)(mv), Wis. Stats.;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation hereby authorizes the Tribal Chairman, an
official or employee, to act on its behalf to:
 submit an application to the Department of Natural Resources for financial assistance under s.
20.370, Wis. Stats., Chapter NR 47, Wis. Admin. Code;
 sign necessary documents; and
 submit a final report.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing the Transfer of General Self-Governance Funds to Head Start to...
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09 / 11 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Resolutions

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Adopt the resolution entitled Authorizing the Transfer of General Self-Governance Funds to Head
Start to Purchase Playground Equipment

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Statement of Effect

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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Jennifer Webster, Council Member

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Candice E. Skenandore, Self Governance Coordinator/IGAC
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
This resolution allows for the transfer of general Self-Governance funds to Head Start to purchase playground
equipment.
on July 24, 2019, the Self-Governance Office received notice from Head Start stating that sinkholes have formed
near the Norbert Hill Center Playground. The Department of Public Works grounds keeping and maintenance
personnel sectioned off the portion of the playground where the sinkholes developed. Head Start planned to
relocate the playground but discovered that the playground equipment has reached the end if its lifespan;
therefore, Head Start is requesting $34,464.00 in Self-Governance funds to purchase new playground equipment.

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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920) 869-2214

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BC Resolution # _____________
Authorizing the Transfer of General Self-Governance Funds to Head Start to Purchase Playground
Equipment
WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

it is the mission of the Oneida Nation to govern and protect the people, land, and resources
of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has a compact and funding agreement with the Department of Interior’s
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) pursuant to Title IV of the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638); and

WHEREAS,

Article III, Section 5 of the compact with the Department of Interior states that reallocation
of funds from one program, activity, function, or service to another within a General Budget
Category, or from one General Budget Category to another does not require Secretarial
consent; and

WHEREAS,

in accordance with Section 2 of the funding agreement between the Oneida Nation and the
Department of Interior, the Oneida Nation has broad authority to reallocate funding
between programs; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has assumed the responsibility providing a Head Start program pursuant
to Section 2 of the funding agreement; and

WHEREAS,

on July 24, 2019, the Self-Governance Office received notice from Head Start stating that
sinkholes have formed near the Nobert Hill Center Playground; and

WHEREAS,

the Department of Public Works groundskeeping and maintenance personnel sectioned off
the portion of the playground where the sinkholes developed; and

WHEREAS,

Head Start planned to relocate the playground but discovered that the playground
equipment has reached the end if its lifespan; and

WHEREAS;

Head Start requested $34,464.00 in Self-Governance funds to purchase new playground
equipment to be located in a safe place.

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BC Resolution # _______
Authorizing the Transfer of General Self-Governance Funds to Head Start to Purchase Playground Equipment
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee authorizes that general SelfGovernance carryover funds in the amount of $34,464.00 be made available to Head Start to purchase new
playground equipment.

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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect
Authorizing the Transfer of General Self-Governance Funds to Oneida Head Start for the
Purchase of Playground Equipment
Summary
This resolution authorizes general Self-Governance carryover funds in the amount of thirty-four
thousand four hundred sixty-four dollars ($34,464) be made available to Oneida’s Head Start
program to purchase new playground equipment for the Norbert Hill Center Playground.
Submitted by: Kristen M. Hooker, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: September 4, 2019
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
Pursuant to a compact and funding agreement (“Agreement”) with the Department of Interior’s
Bureau of Indian Affairs (“BIA”), the Oneida Nation receives Self-Governance funding to provide
certain governmental programs and services. One of the programs that the Nation has assumed the
responsibility for providing under Section 2 of the Agreement is a Head Start program.
According to Section 2 of the Agreement, the Nation has broad authority to reallocate funding
between programs. If that reallocation of funding is from one program, activity, function or service
to another within a General Budget Category, or from one General Budget Category to another,
Section 5 of the Agreement states that Secretarial consent is not required.
On July 24, 2019, the Self-Governance Office received written notice from the Program Manager
for Oneida Head Start/Early Head Start program (“Head Start”), stating that sinkholes had formed
near the Norbert Hill Center Playground. The notice further stated that Oneida’s Department of
Public Works had sectioned off the portion of the Playground where the sinkholes developed and
that Head Start had initially planned on relocating the original playground equipment to a safer
area. However, the consultant who was asked to provide Head Start with a relocation estimate
concluded that the playground equipment had reached the end of its lifespan, and thus, was not
worth what it would cost to move.
Based on the above, Head Start has made a request for thirty-four thousand four hundred sixtyfour dollars ($34,464) in Self-Governance funds to purchase new playground equipment for the
Norbert Hill Center Playground that is safe and age appropriate.
This resolution would make general Self-Governance carryover funds in the amount of thirty-four
thousand four hundred sixty-four dollars ($34,464) available to Head Start to purchase new
playground equipment for the Norbert Hill Center Playground.

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Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Enter e-poll results into the record regarding the adopted BC resolution # 09-04-19-A

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/11/19

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Legal Review
☐ Correspondence
☐ Minutes
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Report
☒ Other: E-poll results and request

☐ Resolution
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

LLIGGINS

☐ Unbudgeted

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From:
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Attachments:

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TribalSecretary
Wednesday, September 04, 2019 8:35 PM
TribalSecretary; Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Daniel P. Guzman; David P. Jordan;
Ernest L. Stevens; Jennifer A. Webster; Kirby W. Metoxen; Lisa M. Summers; Patricia
M. King; Tehassi Tasi Hill
BC_Agenda_Requests; Brian A. Doxtator; Chris J. Cornelius; Danelle A. Wilson; Fawn J.
Billie; Jessica L. Wallenfang; Laura E. Laitinen-Warren; Leyne C. Orosco; Rhiannon R.
Metoxen; Rosa J. Laster
E-POLL RESULTS: Adopt resolution entitled Reaffirming the Oneida Nation’s
declaration it does not have access to Classified Information maintained by Oneida
ESC Group, LLC, and Sustainment & Restoration Services, LLC, as well as its
subsidiaries
BCAR Reaffirming the Oneida Nation’s declaration it does not have access to
Classified Information maintained by OESCG and SRS et al.pdf

E‐POLL RESULTS
The e‐poll to adopt the resolution entitled Reaffirming the Oneida Nation’s declaration it does
not have access to Classified Information maintained by Oneida ESC Group, LLC, and
Sustainment & Restoration Services, LLC, as well as its subsidiaries, has been approved. As of
the deadline, below are the results:
Support:David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster
Abstain: Lisa Summers
Lisa Liggins
Information Management Specialist
Business Committee Support Office (BCSO)

From: TribalSecretary
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 11:45 AM
To: Brandon L. Yellowbird‐Stevens ; Daniel P. Guzman
; David P. Jordan ; Ernest L. Stevens
; Jennifer A. Webster ; Kirby W. Metoxen
; Lisa M. Summers ; Patricia M. King
; Tehassi Tasi Hill
Cc: TribalSecretary ; Brian A. Doxtator
; Jameson J. Wilson ; Chris J. Cornelius
; Danelle A. Wilson ; Fawn J. Billie
; Jessica L. Wallenfang ; Laura E. Laitinen‐
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Warren ; Leyne C. Orosco ; Rhiannon R.
Metoxen ; Rosa J. Laster
Subject: E‐POLL REQUEST: Adopt resolution entitled Reaffirming the Oneida Nation’s declaration it does
not have access to Classified Information maintained by Oneida ESC Group, LLC, and Sustainment &
Restoration Services, LLC, as well as its subsidiaries
E‐POLL REQUEST
Summary:
In executive session on August 27, 2019, Jeff House presented a draft of the attached resolution for
review and provided a presentation on the need for the resolution. In short, the federal government is
requesting additional assurance/documentation that classified information will not be shared owner
(the Oneida Nation) of the companies with which they are entering into contracts.
The statement of effect was requested on short notice and was not ready for the regular meeting on
August 28, 2019, or the quarterly reports meeting on August 29, 2019. The BC agreed that an e‐poll
could be conducted to ensure timely response to OESC’s and SRS’s business needs.
Requested Action:
Adopt resolution entitled Reaffirming the Oneida Nation’s declaration it does not have access to
Classified Information maintained by Oneida ESC Group, LLC, and Sustainment & Restoration Services,
LLC, as well as its subsidiaries
Deadline for response:
Responses are due no later than 4:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, September 4, 2019.
Voting:
1. Use the voting button above, if available; OR
2. Reply with “Support” or “Oppose”.
Lisa Liggins
Information Management Specialist
Business Committee Support Office (BCSO)

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
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1. Meeting Date Requested:

/

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Resolutions

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Adopt resolution entitled Reaffirming the Oneida Nation’s declaration it does not have access to Classified
Information maintained by Oneida ESC Group, LLC, and Sustainment & Restoration Services, LLC, as well as
its subsidiaries

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Statement of Effect

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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Jacquelyn Zalim, Chair/OESC

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Jeff House, Managing Principal/OESC
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
***BACKGROUND***
In executive session on August 27, 2019, Jeff House presented a draft of the attached resolution for review and
provided a presentation on the need for the resolution. In short, the federal government is requesting additional
assurance/documentation that classified information will not be shared owner (the Oneida Nation) of the
companies with which they are entering into contracts.
The statement of effect was requested on short notice and was not ready for the regular meeting on August 28,
2019, or the quarterly reports meeting on August 29, 2019. The BC agreed that an e-poll could be conducted to
ensure timely response to OESC’s and SRS’s business needs.

***REQUESTED ACTION***
Adopt resolution entitled Reaffirming the Oneida Nation’s declaration it does not have access to Classified
Information maintained by Oneida ESC Group, LLC, and Sustainment & Restoration Services, LLC, as well as its
subsidiaries

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BC Resolution # __________
Reaffirming the Oneida Nation’s declaration it does not have access to Classified Information
maintained by Oneida ESC Group, LLC, and Sustainment & Restoration Services, LLC, as well as
its subsidiaries
WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

Oneida ESC Group, LLC (OESCG), is a company wholly owned by the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

OESCG, and its subsidiary Sustainment & Restoration Services, LLC (SRS), are
independent companies from the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the operating agreement of OESCG requires certain business and financial reporting to
the Oneida Nation, the Oneida Business Committee has always directed that confidential
business information is not subject to this reporting requirement and this reporting
requirement shall not be used to obtain confidential business information from OESCG and
its subsidiaries; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee is aware of the business areas of OESCG and its
subsidiaries and the need to maintain confidential information, which includes classified
information related to those business activities; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee desires to reaffirm and recommit its agreement with the
inaccessibility to business information and activities that are considered classified; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee declares its reaffirmation that
officials of the Oneida Nation, N7210 Seminary Road, Oneida, WI 54155, the parent organization of Oneida
ESC Group, LLC, 1033 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53226, shall not require and shall not
have access to classified information in the custody of Sustainment & Restoration Services, LLC, a
subsidiary organization of Oneida ESC Group, LLC.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, classified information is material that the United States of America deems to
be sensitive information that must be protected. Access to classified information is restricted by law or
regulation to particular groups of people with the necessary security clearance and need to know, and
intentional mishandling of the material can incur criminal penalties.

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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect
Reaffirming the Oneida Nation’s declaration it does not have access to Classified Information
maintained by Oneida ESC Group, LLC, and Sustainment & Restoration Services, LLC, as well
as its subsidiaries
Summary
This resolution declares that the Oneida Nation shall not require or have access to classified
information in the custody of the Sustainment and Restoration Services, LLC, a subsidiary
organization of Oneida ESC Group, LLC.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Santiago, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: August 30, 2019
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee declares that officials of the Oneida
Nation, the parent organization of Oneida ESC Group, LLC, shall not require and shall not
have access to classified information in the custody of Sustainment and Restoration Services,
LLC, a subsidiary organization of Oneida ESC Group, LLC.
The resolution defines classified information as material that the United States of America deems
to be sensitive information that must be protected. The resolution further states that access to
classified information is restricted by law or regulation to particular groups of people with the
necessary security clearance and need to know, and intentional mishandling of the material can
incur criminal penalties.
Currently, the Nation does not have any laws in place that its address corporate entities. Through
the adoption of resolution BC-11-28-18-C the Oneida Business Committee did previously
recognize the independence of the corporate entity, Oneida ESC Group, LLC and all of
its subsidiaries, and acknowledge and assert that any use of the Nation’s assets would be through
the use of contracts with the appropriate compensation.
The resolution mentions the operating agreement of Oneida ESC Group which was entered into
by the Oneida Nation and Oneida ESC Group, pursuant to the Nevada Limited Liability Act. In
this agreement the parties agree to certain reporting requirements between Oneida ESC Group
and the Oneida Business Committee and Oneida General Tribal Council. This resolution
provides that the Oneida Business Committee has always directed that confidential information
not be subject to the reporting requirements of the operating agreement.
This statement of effect did not include a review of Oneida ESC Group’s operating agreement to
determine if any conflicts exist between this resolution and the operating agreement.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Oneida Community Library Board
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09 / 11 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Appointments

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Oneida Community Library Board

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Two (2) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Community Library Board to complete terms ending February 28,
2022.
The application deadline was August 23, 2019 and one (1) application was received for the following applicant:
Waehiahoweh Maracle
Select one of actions provided below:
(1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint Waehiahoweh Maracle to term ending February 28, 2022; OR
(a) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
(2) repost the vacancy(ies) in accordance with § 105.5-5. due to an insufficient number of applicants; OR
(3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies) in accordance with §105.7-1.(c)(2) due to ineligible,
unqualified, or under qualified applicants

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Environmental Resource Board
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09 / 11 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Appointments

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Environmental Resource Board

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Three (3) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Environmental Resource Board to complete terms ending
September 30, 2022.
The application deadline was August 23, 2019 and three (3) applications were received for the following
applicants:
Gerald "Gerry" Jordan
Weldon "Ted" Hawk
Angela Parks
Select action(s) provided below:
(1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint Gerald Jordan, Weldon Hawk, Angela Parks to terms ending
September 30, 2022; OR
(a) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
(2) repost the vacancy(ies) in accordance with § 105.5-5. due to an insufficient number of applicants; OR
(3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies) in accordance with §105.7-1.(c)(2) due to ineligible,
unqualified, or under qualified applicants

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Accept the August 7, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
1. Meeting Date Requested:

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2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Standing Committees

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Accept the August 7, 2019 Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 8/7/19 LOC meeting minutes

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2.

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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

David P. Jordan, LOC Chairman

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Jennifer Falck, LRO Director
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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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
August 07, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Present: David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III
Excused: Jennifer Webster, Daniel Guzman King
Others Present: Maureen Perkins, Brandon Wisneski, Clorissa Santiago, Leyne Orosco, Rae
Skenandore, Lee Cornelius, Michelle Gordon, Trina Schuyler, Brent Truttmann, Jameson Wilson
I.

Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
David P. Jordan called the August 07, 2019 Legislative Operating Committee meeting to
order at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Ernest Stevens III to adopt the agenda; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried unanimously.

II.

Minutes to be Approved
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the July 17, 2019 Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes and forward to the Business Committee for consideration; seconded by
Ernest Stevens III. Motion carried unanimously.

III.

Current Business
1. Curfew Law (1:06-3:40)
Motion by Ernest Stevens III to accept the public comments and public comments
review memorandum and defer this item to a work meeting for further consideration;
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Child Support Law Amendments (3:41-45:21)
Motion by Ernest Stevens III to have one more work session between the Legislative
Operating Committee, Legislative Reference Office and the Child Support Agency;
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.

IV.

New Submissions
1. Children’s Burial Fund Policy Amendments (45:25-51:17)
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to add the Children’s Burial Fund Policy Amendments to
the Active Files List with Kirby Metoxen as the sponsor; seconded by Ernest Stevens
III. Motion carried unanimously.

V.

Additions

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Administrative Items
1. LOC FY19 Third Quarter Report (51:22-57:18)
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the FY19 Third Quarter Report with noted change
and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Ernest Stevens III.
Motion carried unanimously.

VII.

Executive Session

VIII. Adjourn
Motion by Ernest Stevens III to adjourn the August 07, 2019 Legislative Operating
Committee meeting at 9:57 a.m.; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried
unanimously.

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Adopt Family Court law rule # 1 – Family Court Rules
1. Meeting Date Requested:

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2. General Information:
Session:

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Agenda Header:

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Standing Committees

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Consider approval of the Family Court Law Rule No. 1- Family Court Rules

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Rule Certification Packet

3.

2.

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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

David P. Jordan, LOC Chairman

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Jennifer Falck, LRO Director
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Accept the storm and power outage impact reports from the Direct Reports to the Business Committee
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09 / 11 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Unfinished Business

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:

Accept Storm and Power Outage Impact Reports from the July 19-20 storms, as FYI

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Danelle Wilson, Chairman's Assistant
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
The OBC took the below action on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. P
C. Approve two (2) actions regarding storm and power outage impact reports
(00:35:46)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Brandon Stevens to direct the General Manager to submit storm and power outage impact
reports regarding July 19-20, 2019, from the Divisions by September 3, 2019 and direct the Direct
Reports to Business Committee to submit storm and power outage impact reports regarding July 1920, 2019, by September 3, 2019, to be placed on the September 11, 2019, regular Business
Committee meeting.
Attached are the reports from the OBC Direct Reports.
Suggested motion:
Accept reports as FYI.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019 the following motion was made: “…direct the Direct
Reports to Business Committee to submit storm and power outage impact reports regarding
July 19‐20, 2019, by September 3, 2019, to be placed on the September 11, 2019, regular
Business Committee meeting”.
August 19, Jessica Wallenfang sent a follow up of the directive to the OBC Direct Reports. Below
are the Direct Reports who responded, that there was no impact from the storm and power
outages to their areas.
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Geraldine Danforth
Lawrence Barton
Loucinda Conway
Jo Anne House
Jennifer Falck

Louise Cornelius, Michele Doxtator, Kaylynn Gresham, Melinda Danforth, and Eric McLester
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Oneida Nation
Office of Emergency Management
2783 Freedom Road, Oneida WI 54155
o-920-869-6650, c-920-366-0411
kgresham@oneindanation.org
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FM:

Emergency Management

REF:

July 19 – July 21, 2019 Storm Impacts

Date:

August 29, 2019

The Emergency Management Department collaborates the coordination and cooperation
of numerous divisions and departments within the Tribal organization. Emergency Management
works to provide a coordinated timely response to emergencies and/or disasters that threaten
the life safety of community members, the environment and/or assets of the Oneida Nation.
The impact on the Emergency Management Department for the storms that occurred
from July 19 thru July 21, 2019 were two-fold. The impacts of the severe weather that impacted
the Oneida Community, on the Emergency Management Department were from the Response
and Communication aspects.
RESPONSE:
The Emergency Management Department was notified at approximately 11:30 am on
Saturday July 20, 2019, by the Oneida Police Department, that calls were being received for
downed powerlines and tree debris on roadways on the Oneida Reservation. I called DPW and
Environmental Health, Safety and Land to coordinate response to the areas that were affected.
In speaking with DPW Director Jacque Boyle, I was informed that she was contacting
Conservation and Forestry Departments and that they were in-route to address the tree debris
that was blocking road ways. In speaking with OPD, DPW and Environmental Health Safety
and Land, I notified all three areas that I was out of town and would return if they felt the
response being provided was beyond what their respective areas could handle. It was decided
that the EOC would not be opened. The level of damage that occurred as a result of the storms
was not significant enough to warrant opening the EOC. To my knowledge at that time there
were several areas on the reservation without power, the power outage was sporadic and there
were several areas that retained power after the storm. I received not further requests for
assistance from OPD, DPW or Environmental Health, Safety and Land after approximately 2 pm
on Saturday July 20, 2019.
Emergency Management was informed by DPW that Utilities was responding in the field
and moving their portable generators between lift stations to ensure power was provided to
these critical pieces of infrastructure during the power outage. Utilities stated that the opening
of the EOC would have negatively impacted their ability to respond in the field and provide the
much need generators to the impacted lift stations.
Emergency Management did reach out at approximately 11 am on Saturday June 20,
2019 to both Brown and Outagamie Counties to inquire whether they were opening their EOC’s.
I was informed that Brown County was not activating their EOC they were at monitor level only;
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EOC was also in monitor mode, I was made aware at 6:47 pm Saturday evening, via email, that
Outagamie County Activated their EOC. Outagamie County activated their EOC due to the
amount of damage several of the municipalities in the county sustained due to tornados that
touched down near the Fox Valley.
Emergency Management received a phone call from Comprehensive Housing Director
Dana McLester at approximately 9:30 pm on Saturday July 20, 2019 that there were elders that
lived in the Red Stone complex that were without power and were requesting hotel rooms. I
informed the Comprehensive Housing Director the Emergency Management does not have
funds in their budget to provide for the expense of hotel rooms. The Director informed me that
they provide the funding but were having a difficult time finding available hotel rooms anywhere
due to several local events that were occurring in the area. EAA, Rock Fest and Tall Ships were
all going on during this weekend when the severe weather occurred. I inquired as to whether
any of the individuals in the Red Stone Complex had any Life Safety issues that needed to be
addressed. The Director informed me that one individual was on CPAP, CPAP is not a life
safety concern, so I suggested to the Director that she call the Red Cross and provided the
Director with the number. The Director called me back stating she could not reach anyone at
the number provided, I then suggested that the individual with the CPAP machine call the oncall nurse at the Oneida Health Center to see if there was any assistance that could be provided
from the health perspective.
At the time the I received the initial notifications received from OPD on Saturday July 20,
2019; I had not been made aware that several individuals had been without power due to a
storm that impacted the Reservation on the evening of Friday July 19, 2019. Emergency
Management has an agreement with Wisconsin Public Service and WE Energies pertaining to
notification when numerous individuals within the Reservation are affected by Power Outages.
Emergency Management did not receive any notifications from WPS or WE Energies about the
extent of the Power Outage that occurred as a result of the storm on Friday July 19, 2019. The
WPS and WE Energy website crashed during the weekend of July 20 thru July 21, 2019 making
it difficult to determine how many individuals were without power, and the extent of Power
Outage at that time. Other than the departments Emergency Management coordinated
response efforts with on July 20, 2019; Emergency Management did not receive any calls from
community members, Managers, Directors or Members of the Business Committee in reference
to the extent of the Power Outage on July 19th or July 20th, 2019.
Emergency Management received a call from David Jordan at approximately 10 am on
Sunday, July 21st, 2019. David informed me he was receiving calls from individuals that had
been without power since the storm on July 20th, 2019. I informed him that it was less that 24
hours since the power outage had occurred and that I was attempting contact with WPS and
WE Energies for a perspective time of power restoration. I followed up with the Comprehensive
Housing Director and was notified that she was able to find lodging for the elders that were
without power in the Red Stone Complex. Emergency Management received an email Sunday
evening July 21st, from Vice Chairman Brandon Stevens inquiring about the activities of
Emergency Management in response to the storm. I did inform the Vice Chairman that I had
been in constant contact with several of the Division Directors all weekend about efforts related
to storm response. I also informed him that I was attempting to contact the VFW and Veterans
Services to use their buildings as Cooling Centers and Charging Stations. Melinda Danforth also
emailed me Sunday evening requesting information about cooling centers and charging
stations. I provided Melinda with the information I received from Outagamie County about their
Cooling Centers and Charging Stations and informed her I did not have any information for
Brown County. Debbie Thundercloud also contacted me via email Sunday evening, suggesting
that we call an emergency meeting for the Division Directors at 8 am Monday morning.
Communications emailed me at 6:54 am Monday July 22nd asking for information about
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Emergency Management contacted Veterans Affairs and VFW by 7:30 am Monday July
22nd and arranged to have both sites listed as cooling stations and charging centers as of 8 am.
An emergency meeting was held with several of the Division Directors to discuss
continued efforts to address the ongoing power outage. The discussion points from the meeting
were shared with Communications and notification was sent out Tribal Wide and posted on the
Nations website. The Cooling Centers/Charging Stations and the use of the Fitness Center for
taking showers was provided through COB Wednesday July 24th. Water was provided from the
Community Fund to the Cooling Centers and Charging Stations for patrons use. Follow up with
the VFW, I was informed that on one stopped to use the VFW as a Cooling Station or Charging
Center, 1 person asked if there was any available freezer space at the facility. The VFW
provided some freezer space for the individual that made the request. Follow up with Veterans
Affairs, 2 people stopped into the facility but not for use as a Cooling Center or Charging
Station. Follow up with the Fitness center, 2 people used the Fitness Center for showers.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Emergency Management sent out several notifications to the OBC, Communications,
OPD, DPW, and Comprehensive Health pertaining to the heat and potential weather that was
predicted to impact the community the entire week preceding the storms. The Emergency
Management Director was out of town when the storms occurred, I stayed in constant contact
and coordinated the necessary responses to the impacts that were reported. Emergency
Management did not reach out to Communications or the Business Committee in relation to the
efforts that were being made to address any impacted areas. Emergency Management received
no calls from community members requesting assistance for unmet needs. All Life Safety issues
were addressed and responded to by OPD, DPW, Conservation, Forestry and Environmental
Health Safety and Land.
Most reports received by Emergency Management were in reference to tree debris and
initial power outages, due to the straight-line winds that impacted the community.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION AND SUGGESTIONS:
Based on subsequent discussions that have occurred since the July 19 – July 21 storms,
I believe it is important that ICS and NIMS training be provided for Management level
employees that have not taken the training. To ensure that an understanding exists for the
levels and threshold that constitute the activation of the EOC and proclamation of an
Emergency Declaration, I suggest this training be completed within 6 months. It is also my
suggestion that another Tabletop Exercise be conducted, stressing Communication and
Response Time Expectations for weather events impacting the community.
Emergency Management is researching the option to enter an MOU/MOA with a
refrigerated trucking company for the use of space during a long-term power outage.
Emergency Management continues to review Project Transam’s website to obtain additional
portable generators for use by departments within the organization that will benefit from the
availability of the generators. Emergency Management provided a survey at the Elder Expo
seeking information and input from the Elders about how they were impacted by the storms.
Emergency Management will continue to work with Communications to develop prescript
messaging that can be disseminated as needed for severe weather events. Emergency
Management will work with all departments to update the current Communications Plan SOP.
Emergency Management is working with the Red Cross to provide Volunteer
opportunities to community members. The intent of obtaining volunteers is to establish a group
of individuals that are interested in receiving training to learn how to set up and run a shelter.
This group would be instrumental in assisting with the establishment of a shelter should the
need ever arise in our community to set up a shelter. Emergency Management is also looking to
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with Functional Needs during an emergency or disaster that impacts the Oneida Community.
Emergency Management continues review and is in the process of obtaining additional Shelter
Agreements with several buildings located across the reservation.
I have spoken to several of the Divisions Directors and all agree that the ONEPC
(Oneida Nation Emergency Planning Committee) should resume regular meetings. It has been
several years since the committee met, I believe it is of the utmost importance to bring this
group back together. The ONEPC will be able to address the impacts listed in the reports
provided by the Divisions, conduct a gap analysis, and work together to find ways to address
any gaps identified. I have spoken to Steve Webster, he has agreed to be the Community
Member at Large for the committee. I do believe that his placement on the ONEPC as the
Community Member at Large requires an OBC appointment. It is my belief that the reestablishment of the ONEPC will provide all areas of the organization the opportunity to provide
comprehensive coordinated efforts in mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery to the
Oneida Community.
----------------------- End of Report --------------------------------------------------------------Kaylynn Gresham
Director Emergency Management
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FROM:
RE:

AUGUST 27, 2019

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CASINO

ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE

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LOUISE CORNELIUS, GAMING GENERAL MANAGE\-·

ONEIDA CASINO: JULY 19 AND 20, 2019, STORM AN POWER OUTAGE
IMPACT REPORT

Gaming is respectfully submitting this Storm and Power Outage Impact rep01t as requested by
the Business Committee on Monday, August 19, 2019 and based on their action taken on
Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

This repo1t is being submitted to Danelle Wilson dwilson l@oneidanation.org on or before the
required deadline date of by Friday, August 30, 2019 in order to compile one report that will be
submitted to the September 11 agenda.

On July 19 and 20, 2019, the Green Bay and Oneida areas experienced severe thunderstorms.
The server weather occurred during the evening hours on July 19, 2019 and again in our area
during the late morning and early afternoon hours on July 20, 2019. Local news stations reported
that the storms caused widespread tree and power line damage impacting homes and businesses.

The Oneida Casino patrons and employees were impacted due to the severe weather on July 19,
2019. During the tornado warning for Outagamie county, those at the Oneida Travel Center went
to the designated safe area from approximately 9:30 p.m. with the all clear provided at 9:50 p.m.

On July 20, 2019, at approximately 11:26 a.m., a Code Grey was issued at all Oneida Casino
gaming locations. Security at each location directed employees and patrons to the designated
tornado shelter areas. Gaming followed the procedures established for severe weather warnings
as well as taking care of customers whose play was inte1Tupted. An all clear was provided at 12:
10 p.m.

No property damage reports were warranted for any of our gaming locations. However, on July
20, 2019, at approximately 11:45 a.m. the Oneida Travel Center experienced a power outage and
the alarm paneled was activated and read "No Power No Water." One of the backup generators
stopped working. At approximately 12:50 p.m. Casino Shift Manager, Tina Summers, made the
decision to close the Oneida Travel Center. Gaming, Retail and Restaurant employees and
patrons were infonned of the closure. At approximately 8:07 p.m. all power and rnnning water
began to work again and at approximately 9:50 p.m. the doors at the Oneida Travel Center
opened to the public.

Security's report is attached which also contains the July 20, 2019, head counts at 11 :00 a.m. and
12:00 p.m. for the IMAC, Main, OMSC, Packerland and Travel Center.

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IGAC
To:

Tehassi Hill, Chairman

From:

Melinda Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Director

Date:

September 6, 2019

Re:

July 19-20, 2019 Storm and Power Outage Impact Report

Intergovernmental Affairs and Communications were impacted by the storms in following ways:
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Loss of internet for about 8 hours
Cell phone signal was weak
Phone calls not coming through
Power outage

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Danelle A. Wilson
To:
Subject:

Justin Fox
RE: BC Follow up request - Impact Reports from July 19-20 storm

While we do think we had a strong surge come through the property, especially the Practice Tee area, we did not realize
any major damage. There were some trees that came down in result of the storm surge with 5 of them being in the
practice tee vicinity. It took us approximately 4 days and $1,800 in labor to clean up the down trees when its all said and
done. Otherwise there was no damage to the building or any other part of the property.
Please let me know if you need any more information.
Thank you

____________________
Justin Fox, PGA
General Manager
Thornberry Creek at Oneida
(O) 920.434.7501 x 117
(F) 920.434.8845
(E) jfox@golfthornberry.com
4470 N Pine Tree Road
Oneida, WI 54155
www.golfthornberry.com
www.thornberrycreeklpgaclassic.com

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Oneida Retail Enterprise
July 2019 Storm Damage

Michele Doxtator
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The Oneida Business has directed that a power outage impact report from July 19 – 20, 2019 to be submitted for
the September 11, 2019 Business Committee agenda.
Total losses due to the power outages are estimated at $51,580. The breakdown by location is as follows. The
losses were calculated by comparing the average sales from the previous year. The product that needed to be
disposed of came from the stores shrink files. The repair at E&EE came from a US Petroleum invoice.
When reviewing the information, it appears that there was an influx in customers at 54, however the numbers of
customers who normally would visit E&EE did not move to 54.
TRAVEL CENTER
On Friday July 19th, at approximately 9:30 PM, severe storms were near the Oneida Casino Travel Center. The
Internal Security Officers directed all customers and employees in the building to the designated area. The store
was closed for 20 minutes. There was no loss of power and the store re-opened, however the fuel system went
down until Sunday
On Saturday July 20th, at approximately 11:40 AM a severe storm moved through the area and the Internal
Security Officers directed all customers and employees in the building to the designated area. When the storm
moved through the building lost power at 11:45 AM. One of the back-up generators also failed. The building
closed.
Four Associates were scheduled to work on July 20th, two were sent home early and the other two were notified
that the store was closed.
At 9:50 power was restored to the building and the Casino re-opened.
The store portion of the building re-opened on Sunday July 21st at 5:00 AM as usual.
There was $3,929 in product ($2,742 cost) that needed to be disposed from the cooler and freezers because of
the power outage.
Lost sales during the power outages are estimated at $4,854 in merchandise and $4,065 in fuel sales.
ONEIDA ONE STOP E&EE
On Friday July 19th, at approximately 9:30 PM severe storms moved through the area the store closed early.
One Saturday July 20th Oneida One Stop E&EE did lose power and the power was not restored until Monday
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On Saturday July 20th, two employees were sent home early, and the two (2) night people were notified that the
store was closed due to a power outage. On Sunday, July 21st two (2) of the employees worked at 54, and one of
the employees used personal time to cover the lost hours. On Monday, three (3) of the employees worked at
other locations, and the night crew worked at E&EE.
There was $3,273 in product ($2,851 cost) that needed to be disposed from the cooler and freezers because of
the power outage.
Lost sales during the power outages are estimated as follows

Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Total

Merchandise

Fuel

$8,976
$7,968
$5,236
$22,180

$4,768
$3,376
$2,768
$10,912

Us Petroleum was dispatched to the store to bring the pumps and POS system back online once power was
restored at a cost of $337.
WESTWIND
I have Westwind lost power on Friday the 19th for about one hour from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM and again on
Saturday the 20th for about an hour and half from 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM
The employees stayed on site during the power outages.
There was $357 in product ($262 cost) that needed to be disposed from the cooler and freezers because of the
power outage. The ice cream and pizzas are in small floor model freezers that do no hold temperature very well
without power.
Lost sales during the power outages are estimated at $1,250 in merchandise and $423 in fuel sales.
The storms in July came through while I was on vacation and out of the area, the information was gathered by
Oneida Retail Enterprise staff with assistance from Internal Security.
Should you need any additional information please contact me at 920.496.7301 or at
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Accept the storm and power outage impact reports from the Direct Reports to the General Manager
1. Meeting Date Requested:

9

/ 11 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Unfinished Business

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Attached

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Deborah Thundercloud, General Manager/Administration

Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Purpose: To follow-up with the below Action of the OBC.
Background/History:
The OBC took the below action on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
C. Approve two (2) actions regarding storm and power outage impact reports
(00:35:46)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Brandon Stevens to direct the General Manager to submit storm and power outage impact
reports regarding July 19-20, 2019, from the Divisions by September 3, 2019 and direct the Direct
Reports to Business Committee to submit storm and power outage impact reports regarding July 1920, 2019, by September 3, 2019, to be placed on the September 11, 2019, regular Business
Committee meeting.
Please accept as informaiton

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Storm and Power Outage Impact Report
Oneida Nation General Manager
9-11-19
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In the future it will be important for all of our areas to work with Emergency Management
to determine if it would be beneficial to set up a full or partial command center for the
community and to put out regular communication bulletins on the website, facebook or
other social media. Considerations will need to be given for heating/cooling stations,
charging stations, meal sites if applicable and alternative housing arrangements. Mock
drills and various scenarios will need to be thought through so that proper
vendors/partners can be engaged and alternative solutions can be thought through. It is
reassuring that Utilities was well equipped an able to keep our system up and running
through proactive electrical and generator back-up systems.
Governmental Services Division
Economic Support
There was a small increase of requests for services resulting from the recent power
outage. The State Food Share program had an increase for supplement requests for
reported food loss. The State extended the deadline for requests to 8/19/2019. A formal
report cannot be requested until after 9/06/2019. There were approximately 20
households that requested food share supplements.
There were no additional requests for program services because of the power outage.
Customers did however call regarding, leaking roofs and flooded basements. However,
our programs do not offer direct assistance for these types of requests.
Elder Services
There wasn’t much of an impact within Elder Services. However, there were five (5)
calls over that weekend because of sump pumps and Plumbing was not able to do
anything because there was no power. Water, however, was delivered to elders in
need. Home Chore workers started delivering water on Monday morning after the
storm. There were six (6) elders who needed the water. This was the only impact
outside of existing services.
Food Distribution
No noted impact.
Community & Economic Development Division
After conferring with our staff, the storm had zero effect on our division. No construction
site issues, no extra inspection, no calls, no concerns.
Comprehensive Housing Division
3759 W. Mason Street • Oneida, WI 54155
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The July 19th – 20th, 2019 storm had a major impact on the residents of the Redstone
Elderly Complex located on County Road EE. Although some residents were able to
stay with family others remained at the elder complex. Of these residents one required a
cpap machine that did not have a backup battery. The tenants were periodically
checked on by various CHD staff in case an emergency would arise. Much to our
dismay the Nation was not equipped to handle this situation and unfortunately neither
was the Red Cross. Due to events in the area hotels were booked for as far away as
Shawano. After one night without power, CHD was able to find rooms at Hotel J in
Green Bay. There was a total cost for one night’s stay of $474.00 for 5 rooms. In
addition, there was a tree that had come down in the storm, no one was harmed. The
cost of the tree removal was $231.00. The total financial impact of the storm by CHD to
include labor would be about $1,000.00.
Division of Public Works
Administration: Shortly after the storm, on July 20th the Division Director reported to
DPW and made phone contact with Emergency Management, OPD, Groundskeeping,
Utilities, and Conservation to determine if any emergency response was needed from
DPW.
OPD reported one tree/tree limb that was down on County E and was being removed by
Hobart. Utilities was handling the power outages at the various pumphouses and lift
stations with their own personnel.
Automotive: No Impact
Custodial: No Impact
Facilities: No Impact
Plumbing: No Impact
Groundskeeping: Groundskeeping did not receive any calls related to the storm of
July 19th-20th. On July 22nd, Groundskeeping staff went to all sites/roads to assess
storm damage. Tree related damage was reported to Tribal Forester and Conservation
Department. Groundskeeping staff assisted during the work week in cutting and
removing damaged tree branches and hauling some debris to Conservation with tipper
truck.
Utilities: Utilities had lost power at 3 pumphouses and 2 lift stations over the course of
the storm. Several of these sites have had electrical upgrades and permanent
generators installed over the past several years and continued to be fully operational.
For the other smaller sites, portable generators were used to keep them operational.
The Utilities Manager and 3 staff worked throughout the weekend to ensure that
customers’ service was not disrupted.
Internal Services Division
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No outages were reported. Any outages were beyond our
control, i.e. WPS, WeEnergies, powerlines, and poles were
down, which effected 1940 Mason St. and Larson Road.
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As an emergency food service to the nation we must always be
ready in case of circumstances or emergencies that affect our
community members. The storms from the weekend of July 19th
and July 20th, 2019 effected many power outages in the
community. These power outages caused many families to lose
the food they had in the refrigerator and Freezer. The Nations
leadership asked us to open on that following Monday July 21 st,
2019 to serve unforeseen circumstances caused by the storms.
There were only a few operational changes we had to make.
Number one concern was do we have enough fresh produce to
handle a Monday rush. Our Monday’s are usually setting up for
distribution on Tuesday. We received a large amount of
donations to secure enough food to serve the community on
Monday, but we only seen 7 families. Tuesday 7/23 we served
38 families, Wednesday 7/24 we served 15 families, and
Thursday 7/25 we served 29 families. Many of these families
had never visited the pantry before this event. The Following
Tuesday 7/30/19 we had extremely high amount of families then
normal and we served 53 families. It was much busier than it
usually is, and we didn’t turn anybody away because it wasn’t
normal distribution hours. We also made sure someone was
always at the pantry in case families unfamiliar with our hours of
distribution were served. The Pantry will stay ready for future
emergencies if our assistance is needed.
Our ability to serve the people a nutritious package of food to
feed their families in this time of crisis has a profound effect on
their wellbeing, one less thing to stress about how they can feed
their families in the short term. I’m sure many families had other
things to deal with. It gave them the ability to not go hungry and
help other family members out with water, storm damage, or
even some of the food they had received. It helps the community
feel more at ease that in these situations we are here to help
them get through tough times

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Forester spent about three weeks working on storm damage assessments for
elders and tribal buildings/property. Estimated cost: $4,137.60. Work requests
were created due to the storm damage.
$2,173.75 was spent on contracted tree services for storm damage removal for
elders.
Forester is still working on pulling together the info for the Urban Forestry
Catastrophic Storm Grant Program application. GIS is creating a map of the all
the storm damaged locations that we responded to.

Forestry & Trails Impact Report:
• Team has completed forty-two (42) work order requests for damaged/hazardous
trees.
• This workload totaled eighty-nine and a quarter (89.25) hours for the Crew of four
(4) Natural Resource Techs. Estimated Costs: $11,973.78.
• There are still twenty-three (23) work orders remaining, to be completed as
efficiently and safe as possible.
Tsyunhehkwa Farm Impact Report:
• Tsyunhehkwa experienced the loss of three (3) Short-horn Calves due to
lightning strikes during the storm on Saturday 7/20/19. One was lost initially on
Saturday with the other two later due to their injuries sustained from the strikes.
This was verified by Valley Veterinarian Service.
• Replacement costs for the calves will be $4,800. Tsyunhehkwa is working with
Risk Management for recouping some of these costs.
• Valley Veterinarian Service’s charge for the autopsy and report was $205.
Conclusion:
It will be a few weeks before we will fully realize the full costs associated with this storm
damage impacts because we are still addressing the remaining uncompleted work
requests due to the storm. So far, the Total Costs for EHS&LD.
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Tribal Forester Impact Cost = $6,311.35
Forestry & Trails Impact Cost = $ 11,973.78
Tsyunhehkwa Farm Impact Cost = $ 5,005
Total Costs = $
$23,290.13

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