# Oneida Business Committee (2016)

> Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more.

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## Record

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

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Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda

To get a copy of the agenda, go to: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

II. OPENING

A. Special Recognition of Retirement and Years of Service – Don Denny
Sponsor:

Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

III. ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV. OATHS OF OFFICE

A. Oneida Nation School Board – Margaret Ellis

V. MINUTES

A. Approve December 14, 2016, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

B. Approve December 16, 2016, special meeting minutes
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

VI. RESOLUTIONS

A. Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Schedule
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

B. Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of Community Support Fund Amendments
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

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VII. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Legislative Operating Committee
Chair: Brandon Stevens, Councilman

1. Accept Legislative Operating Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report
2. Accept December 7, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
B. Finance Committee
Chair: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

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1. Accept Finance Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report

2. Approve December 19, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes

C. Community Development Planning Committee

Chair: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

1. Accept Community Development Planning Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report

D. Quality of Life Committee

Chair: Fawn Billie, Councilwoman

1. Accept Quality of Life Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report

2. Accept November 10, 2016, Quality of Life Committee meeting minutes

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations (This item is scheduled
to be addressed 1st on the agenda)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and
to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to
be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.

B. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Approval of Option B: Distribute twenty-one (21) Garden of Lights complimentary
passes on a first come, first serve basis
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

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2. Approval of Membership Interest Assignment from Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises
(OTIE) to Oneida Engineering Science & Construction (OESC) – contract # 2016-1347;
and to authorize an Officer to sign the assignment on behalf of Oneida Nation
Requestor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

C. Direct Treasurer to provide status update on development of SOP’s for Economic

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Development and Diversification Set Aside at the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and
to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to
be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.

IX. NEW BUSINESS

A. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Approved exception to the Community Support Fund hotel rate limits to increase the
limit to $100 for the Oneida Support Group at Standing Rock
Requestor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

B. Approve revised 2017 Quarterly Reporting schedule
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

C. Approve 2017 Reporting Schedule for Oneida Business Committee Direct Reports
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

X. TRAVEL

A. UNFINISHED TRAVEL REPORTS

1. Accept travel report – Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth – Medicare, Medicaid, and
Health Reform Policy Committee (MMPC) & Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG)
meetings – Washington D.C. – November 2-3, 2016

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

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B. UNFINISHED TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

a. Failed travel request - Seven (7) DOLM employees and one (1) Law Office employee
to attend the BIA Midwest Region Real Estate Services Technical Guidance and
Training - Prior Lake, MN - December 12-15, 2016
Requestor:
Nicole Rommel, Finance and Records Area Manager/Division of Land
Management

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EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.

C. TRAVEL REQUESTS

1. Approve travel request – Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth – 2017 Tribal Technical
Advisory Group (TTAG) Face-to-Face meetings – Washington D.C. – March 1-2, July
12-13, 2017

2. Approve travel request – Secretary Lisa Summers and one (1) staff member – Tribal
Caucus and Inter-Tribal Criminal Justice Council meetings – Baraboo, WI – January 1719, 2017

3. Approve travel request – Councilwoman Fawn Billie – Tribal Actin Plan Development
Workshop: Tribal Law and Order Act Training Initiative – Columbia, SC – January 2527, 2017

XI. REPORTS (This section of the agenda is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
A. UNFINISHED REPORTS

1. Accept Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report (1:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.)
Sponsors: Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Medical Director/Medical Operations
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Land Claims
Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report to the December 14, 2016, seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried unanimously.

2. Accept Land Claims Commission FY ’16 quarter report (1:50 p.m.-2:05 p.m.)
Vice-Chair: Loretta Metoxen
Liaison:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman

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EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Land Claims
Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report to the December 14, 2016, seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried unanimously.

3. Accept Self-Governance FY ’16 4th quarter report (2:05 p.m.-2:25 p.m.)
Sponsor:

Chris Johns, Coordinator/Self-Governance

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EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

4. Accept Emergency Management FY ’16 4th quarter report (2:25 p.m.-2:45 p.m.)
Sponsor:

Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management Dept.

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

5. Accept Oneida Total Integrated Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report (2:45 p.m.-2:55 p.m.)
Chair:
Liaison:

Butch Rentmeester
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

6. Accept Oneida Engineering Science & Construction, LLC FY ’16 4th quarter report (2:55 p.m.3:05 p.m.)
Chair:
Jacquelyn Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

7. Accept Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:05 p.m.-3:15 p.m.)
President: Jeff Bowman
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa

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operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

8. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:15 p.m.-3:25 p.m.)
President: Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

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9. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:25 p.m.-3:35 p.m.)
Agent:
Liaison:

Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

10. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report
(3:35 p.m.-3:45 p.m.)
Agent:
Pete King III
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

B. OPERATIONAL REPORTS

1. Accept Retail Enterprises FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:45 p.m.-4:05 p.m.)
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

C. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS

1. Accept Personnel Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report (4:05 p.m.-4:20 p.m.)
Chair:
Liaison Alternate:

Yvonne Jourdan
David Jordan, Councilman

2. Accept Land Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report (Not Submitted)
Chair:
Liaison:

Rae Skenandore
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

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XII. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL (To obtain a copy of Members Only Materials, please visit the BC
Support Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Norbert Hill Center and present Tribal I.D. card)

A. Review Fletcher, PLLC legal analysis of June 13, 2016, General Tribal Council meeting
regarding per capita and determine next steps
Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

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EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and
to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to
be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: (1) Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to take this item from the
table, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to
adopt resolution titled Implementing Per Capita Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 to Fiscal Year 2021
Adopted by General Tribal Council on June 13, 2016, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion ruled
out of order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth. (3) Motion by David Jordan to request an external third
party attorney’s office to provide an opinion regarding the per capita actions taken by the General
Tribal Council during a special meeting on June 13, 2016, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried with three opposed. (4) Amendment to the main motion by Melinda J. Danforth to request
the Finance Office be the person to administer and request the legal opinion, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried with one opposed and one abstention. (5) Motion by Lisa Summers to
place this item on the next Business Committee work meeting agenda for further discussion on
possible ways to continue to approach the concerns that were addressed here today, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM JULY 13, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution titled
Implementing Per Capita Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 to Fiscal Year 2021 Adopted by General Tribal
Council on June 13, 2016, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion ruled out of order by
Chairwoman Tina Danforth. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to table this item to the July 27, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.

B. Schedule special General Tribal Council meeting, as directed by General Tribal Council, on
February 20, 2017; and approve draft agenda
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and
to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to
be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.

C. Schedule special General Tribal Council meeting, as directed by General Tribal Council, on
February 20, 2017; and approve meeting materials
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

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D. Petitioner Edward Delgado: Oneida panel of educators and retention of kindergarten
students

1. Accept legislative analysis progress report
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

2. Accept legal analysis progress report
Sponsor:

Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

3. Accept financial analysis progress report
Sponsor:

Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

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EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the verified
petition submitted by Edward Delgado regarding Oneida panel of educators and retention of
kindergarten students; and to request appropriate analyses, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion
carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to send the verified petition to the Law,
Finance, Legislative Reference, and Direct Report Offices for the legal, financial, legislative,
and administrative analyses to be completed, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously. (3) Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative
Reference Offices to submit their analyses within sixty (60) days; and that a progress report be
submitted within forty-five (45) days, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
(4) Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Direct Reports Offices to submit the appropriate
administrative analysis to the Tribal Secretary’s Office within thirty (30) days, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

E. Accept verified petition submitted by Sherrole Benton regarding request to change preemployment drug testing for marijuana; and request appropriate analyses
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and
to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to
be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.

F. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Approved draft agenda; and to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on
Sunday, March 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

G. Assign committee members to work on the General Tribal Council directive regarding
establishment of legal office with advocates and advising attorney for Oneida Nation
employees and enrolled Tribal Members
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

H. Accept report regarding remaining agenda items for the record
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

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XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. UNFINISHED REPORTS
1. Accept Oneida Total Integrated Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report
Chair:
Liaison:

Butch Rentmeester
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

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EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

2. Accept Oneida Engineering Science & Construction, LLC FY ’16 4th quarter report
Chair:
Liaison:

Jacquelyn Zalim
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

3. Accept Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY ’16 4th quarter report
President: Jeff Bowman
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

4. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report
President: Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

5. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report
Agent:
Liaison:

Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

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6. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report
(9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Agent:
Pete King III
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

7. Accept Chief Counsel report dated December 13, 2016 – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

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EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

B. REPORTS

1. Accept Retail Enterprises FY ’16 4th quarter report (9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

2. Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report – Nathan King, Director

3. Chief Financial Officer report – Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

4. Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

C. STANDING ITEMS

1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)

2. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf Association update
Sponsor:

Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

a. Accept update regarding requested vendor list
Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

b. Accept update regarding procedure for draw down decisions
Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: (1) Motion by David Jordan to accept the update
regarding Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf Association, seconded by
Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Jennifer Webster for the Chief
Financial Officer to provide a top 30 vendor list with low and high spend ranges for each
vendor to the Business Committee team representatives that include Secretary Lisa
Summers, Treasurer Trish King, and Danelle Wilson no later than December 9, 2016,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Motion by Lisa Summers to

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direct the Chief Financial Officer to provide a written procedure identifying how draw down
decisions are made against their approved loan agreement, including a flow chart of how
the payments are processed once the requests come in from Oneida Golf Enterprise; and
that’s to be done by December 16, 2016, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously.

D. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Chair: Councilman Tehassi Hill

1. Accept Audit Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report
2. Accept October 13, 2016, Audit Committee meeting minutes

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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Accept update regarding Departments of Public Works HVAC contracts
Sponsors: Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 12, 2016: Motion by David Jordan to defer this item to the
Legislative Operating Committee, Law Office, and Purchasing Department to develop policies
and solutions; and for an update to be brought back within sixty (60) days, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried with one abstention.

2. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

a. Approved Government Policy Solutions – contract # 2016-1287
Requestor:
Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
b. Approved Pace LLP – contract # 2016-1286
Requestor:
Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
c. Approved Cooperative Governance Agreement between Oneida Nation and Town
of Oneida – contract # 2016-1357
Requestor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

3. Approve recommendation to terminate appointment of Oneida Library Board member
Sponsor:

Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by David Jordan to defer the request back to
the Chair’s Office; and to request a recommendation be provided at the December 14, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting, in accordance with section 6-5 of the Comprehensive
Policy Governing Boards, Committees, and Commissions, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
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4. Final Monitoring Report regarding on-site performance review of Indian Housing Block
Grant and Indian Community Development Block grant programs:
a. Accept funding recommendation regarding finding # 2016-IHBG-3
Sponsors:
Dale Wheelock, Executive Director/Oneida Housing Authority; Jacque
Boyle, Director/Development Division-Operations; Larry Barton, Chief
Financial Officer
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.

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b. Accept status report from Legislative Operating Committee regarding completion of
tribal policy to address finding # 2016-IHBG-4
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/ Legislative Operating Committee Chair
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Final
Monitoring Report regarding on-site performance review of the Indian Housing Block grant
and Indian Community Development Block grant programs; and to move the report to open
session, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa
Summers to assign the Oneida Housing Authority Director, Development Division Director,
and the Chief Financial Officer to work together to identify the funds for open finding #
2016-IHGB-3; and for the recommendation to be brought back to the December 14, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting for consideration, noting the deadline of February 20,
2017, to transfer the funds, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously. (3)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to assign the Legislative Operating Committee to bring back a
status report on the completion of tribal policy that would address finding # 2016-IHBG-4
for the December 14, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining
items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that
the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee
at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those
items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Accept update regarding Duck Creek Trail strategy

Sponsors: Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the
Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Dept. and the Development Division to work with
the Law Office regarding the right-of-way and signage issues; and to bring back an update to
the December 14, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
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Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

6. Approve fifty-four (54) new enrollments
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

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7. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-08
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

8. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-09
Sponsor:

Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

9. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-10
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

10. Accept update regarding Tribal Ombudsman position
Sponsor:

Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa
operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

11. Review results of Investigative Case # 16-61 and determine next steps
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa

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operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously.

F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve first amendments for name changes to Public Safety Officer Pension Plan and
OBC 401(k) savings plan
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

XIV. ADJOURN

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Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov, at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, December 23, 2016,
pursuant to the Open Records and Open Meetings Law, section 7.17-1.
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida Nation’s official
website at: https://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) 2362214.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

12 / 28 / 16

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Announcement/Recognition

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Accept as Information only

Action - please describe:

Recognition of Don Denny's years of service as he retires from Oneida Retail. Don's last day will be on
December 30th.

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:

Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

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

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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1. Meeting Date Requested:

12 / 28 / 16

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

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Action - please describe:

Administer Oath of Office to Board Members Margaret Ellis to the Oneida School Board

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, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Kathleen M. Metoxen, executive Tribal Clerk
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:
The posting was in the October 20, 2016 issue of the Kalihwisaks for (2) vacancies on the School Board for a (3)
year term with the deadline of November 18, 2016. There were (2) applicants (one withdrew) for the (2) vacancies
on the Oneida School Board. The appointment was made by the Oneida School Board at their December 5, 2016
School Board meeting. Per the School Board By-Laws, the School Board took the following actions for the
vacancy left unfilled due to the 2016 Elections:
Resignation/Board Vacancy

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Should a vacancy occur within the School Board, the following activities shall be
undertaken to ensure the continuous operation of the Board in its charge to the School
and the community:
Should the member submit a letter of resignation, the Board shall act at its
earliest convenience to accept or decline the resignation.
Once a vacancy is documented, if the vacancy occurs within
one year or less left on their term, that term will remain intact until the next election.
If the time is more that one year left on the term, the Board shall first
contact the highest non-elected candidate from the most recent election. If
that person is willing to serve, he or she shall be appointed by the Board to
fill the remainder of the vacated term.
If the highest non-elected candidate from the most recent election declines
the position, the Board shall publish its vacancy in the Kalihwisaks and
ask for interested parents or community members. Upon deadline date,
the School Board Chairperson will appoint, with School Board
ratification, at the next regular School Board meeting.

Subsequently, the School Board has requested the Executive Tribal Clerk to repost the second vacancy.

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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1. Meeting Date Requested:

12 / 28 / 16

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Minutes

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Action - please describe:

Approve December 14, 2016, regular meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:

1. December 14, 2016, regular meeting minutes

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information

Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission

Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Heather Heuer, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

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Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2016
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes - DRAFT

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, Council members: Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill,
David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Secretary Lisa Summers;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Larry Barton, Jo Anne House, Jacque Zalim, Jeff House, Jeff Bowman, Janice
Skenandore-Hirth, Steve Ninham, Jeanne Nault, Josh Doxtator, Justin Fox;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King,
Council members: Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Secretary Lisa Summers, Councilwoman Fawn Billie, Councilman David Jordan,
Councilman Brandon Stevens;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Heather Heuer, Debra Danforth, Michele Doxtator, Mike Debraska,
Tammy Skenandore, Rick Ereck, Geraldine Danforth, Jessica Wallenfang, Mike Hill, Judi Skenandore, Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Chris Johnson, Julie Barton, Cathy Metoxen, Lora Skenandore, Danelle Wilson, Kathy
Metoxen, Vicki Cornelius, Joanie Buckley, Nancy Barton, Ed Delgado, Candice Skenandore, Tonya
Webster, Gina Buenrostro, Leyne Orosco, Kaylynn Gresham, Jamie Betters, Chris Johns, Madelyn
Genskow, Larry Barton, Jeff Metoxen, Rich Vanboxtel, Sheri Forgette, Sandra Schuyler, Mary
Cornelissen, Cathy Bachhuber, Barbara Dickson, Lisa Liggins, Kathy Metoxen, Saquoia Metoxen, Yvette
Peguro, Chris Wells, Niki Disterhaft, Jamie Kallies;

I.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 9:02 a.m.
For the record:

Secretary Lisa Summers and Councilman David Jordan are on personal
time. Councilwoman Fawn Billie is attending the Governor’s Task Force
session on opioid and heroine abuse. Councilman Brandon Stevens is
on vacation time. There will not be a quorum for the afternoon as
Chairwoman Tina Danforth has a personal appointment and Treasurer
Trish King will be taking personal time.

II. OPENING Prayer by Councilman Tehassi Hill
A. Recognition of retirement – Judi Skenandore with 42 years of service
Sponsor:

Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations

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B. Presentation of Exxon/Mobil Education Alliance & Oneida Retail $500 grants to Oneida
Nation High School, Oneida Nation Elementary, Pioneer Elementary, King Elementary,
Lannoye Elementary, and Hillcrest Elementary
Sponsor:
Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

C. Kanolukhwásla – LZ Lambeau “Welcoming Home Wisconsin’s Vietnam Veterans” –
Appreciation gift presented by Rick Ereck
Sponsor:
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

III. ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:24:05)

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Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to adopt the agenda, noting item “VII.B. Review letter regarding law
enforcement agencies and Tribal Members on tribal land” is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.; and the
Business Committee meeting will conclude at noon, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

IV. OATHS OF OFFICE (00:26:08) administered by Chairwoman Tina Danforth
A. Oneida Election Board – Gina Powless-Buenrostro, Tonya Webster
B. Oneida Pow Wow Committee – Vicki Cornelius

V. MINUTES (00:28:46)

A. Approve November 23, 2016, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the November 23, 2016, regular meeting minutes, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tehassi Hill
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

VI. STANDING COMMITTEES

A. Legislative Operating Committee

Chair: Brandon Stevens, Councilman

1. Accept November 16, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
(00:31:32)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the November 16, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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B. Finance Committee
Chair: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

1. Approve December 5, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes (00:48:39)
Motion by Trish King to approve the December 5, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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Chairwoman Tina Danforth departs at 11:30 a.m. and Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth assumes
responsibility of the Chair.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth returns at 11:46 a.m. and resumes responsibility of the chair.

A. Accept follow-up report regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs – General Assistance Grant
funds (2:27:00)
Sponsor:
Chris Johns, Coordinator/Self-Governance

EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the update; to
request a follow-up report to be completed by the GSD Division Director and Self-Governance
Coordinator; and to direct the issue to the IGAC Director for the coordination of legislative followup at the federal level, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 12, 2016: Motion by David Jordan to defer this item to the October
26, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: (1) Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the request as
information; and to request the Governmental Services Division and Self-Governance Director to
provide a report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Amendment to the
main motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item to a Business Committee Officer’s for continued
monitoring and follow-up; and to request the initial report be brought back within thirty (30) days,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the report from the Self-Governance Coordinator and Economic
Support Services Director; and to request a report from the Governmental Services Division Director to
address how they will deal with future deficits in the General Assistance Grant funds to be submitted for
the December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

B. Review letter regarding law enforcement agencies and Tribal Members on tribal land
(This item is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.) (1:11:45)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by David Jordan to defer this item to the
December 14, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried with one opposed.
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth that the Business Committee respectfully requests the Chief of Police to do
a follow-up letter to tribal members that live in Outagamie County regarding the jurisdiction of the Oneida

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Police Department and Outagamie County Sheriff’s Department, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations
Sponsor:

Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

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Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

B. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Approval of Option B: Distribute twenty-one (21) Garden of Lights complimentary
passes on a first come, first serve basis
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

2. Approval of Membership Interest Assignment from Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises
(OTIE) to Oneida Engineering Science & Construction (OESC) – contract # 2016-1347;
and to authorize an Officer to sign the assignment on behalf of Oneida Nation
Requestor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

C. Direct Treasurer to provide status update on development of SOP’s for Economic
Development and Diversification Set Aside at the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster

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Not Present:

Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

IX. TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REPORTS
1. Accept travel report – Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth – Medicare, Medicaid, and
Health Reform Policy Committee (MMPC) & Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG)
meetings – Washington D.C. – November 2-3, 2016; and approve request to attend the
February 2017 and July 2017 TTAG meetings in Washington D.C.

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Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

B. TRAVEL REQUESTS

1. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

a. Failed travel request - Seven (7) DOLM employees and one (1) Law Office employee
to attend the BIA Midwest Region Real Estate Services Technical Guidance and
Training - Prior Lake, MN - December 12-15, 2016
Requestor:
Nicole Rommel, Finance and Records Area Manager/Division of Land
Management

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

X. REPORTS (This section of the agenda is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
A. UNFINISHED REPORTS

1. Accept Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report

Sponsors: Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Medical Director/Medical Operations

EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Land Claims
Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report to the December 14, 2016, seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
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Ayes:
Not Present:

Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

2. Accept Land Claims Commission FY ’16 quarter report
Vice-Chair: Loretta Metoxen
Liaison:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Land Claims
Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report to the December 14, 2016, seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried unanimously.

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Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

B. OPERATIONAL REPORTS

1. Accept Self-Governance FY ’16 4th quarter report
Sponsor:

Chris Johns, Coordinator/Self-Governance

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

2. Accept Emergency Management FY ’16 4th quarter report
Sponsor:

Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management Dept.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

C. CORPORATE BOARD REPORTS

1. Accept Oneida Total Integrated Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report
Chair:
Liaison:

Butch Rentmeester
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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2. Accept Oneida Engineering Science & Construction, LLC FY ’16 4th quarter report
Chair:
Liaison:

Jacquelyn Zalim
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

3. Accept Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY ’16 4th quarter report

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President: Jeff Bowman
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

4. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report
President: Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

5. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report
Agent:
Liaison:

Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

6. Defer Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report to December 28,
2016, regular Business Committee meeting
Agent:
Pete King III
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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XI. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL (To obtain a copy of Members Only Materials, please visit the BC
Support Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Norbert Hill Center and present Tribal I.D. card)

A. Schedule special General Tribal Council meeting, as directed by General Tribal Council, on
February 20, 2017; and approve draft agenda
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

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Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

B. Accept verified petition submitted by Sherrole Benton regarding request to change preemployment drug testing for marijuana; and request appropriate analyses
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

C. Petitioner Edward Delgado: Oneida panel of educators and retention of kindergarten
students

1. Accept financial analysis progress report
Sponsor:

Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the verified
petition submitted by Edward Delgado regarding Oneida panel of educators and retention of
kindergarten students; and to request appropriate analyses, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion
carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to send the verified petition to the Law,
Finance, Legislative Reference, and Direct Report Offices for the legal, financial, legislative,
and administrative analyses to be completed, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously. (3) Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative
Reference Offices to submit their analyses within sixty (60) days; and that a progress report
be submitted within forty-five (45) days, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously. (4) Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Direct Reports Offices to submit the
appropriate administrative analysis to the Tribal Secretary’s Office within thirty (30) days,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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D. Review Fletcher, PLLC legal analysis of June 13, 2016, General Tribal Council meeting
regarding per capita and determine next steps
Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

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EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: (1) Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to take this item from the
table, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to
adopt resolution titled Implementing Per Capita Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 to Fiscal Year 2021
Adopted by General Tribal Council on June 13, 2016, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion
ruled out of order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth. (3) Motion by David Jordan to request an
external third party attorney’s office to provide an opinion regarding the per capita actions taken
by the General Tribal Council during a special meeting on June 13, 2016, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried with three opposed. (4) Amendment to the main motion by Melinda J.
Danforth to request the Finance Office be the person to administer and request the legal opinion,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried with one opposed and one abstention. (5) Motion by
Lisa Summers to place this item on the next Business Committee work meeting agenda for
further discussion on possible ways to continue to approach the concerns that were addressed
here today, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM JULY 13, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution titled
Implementing Per Capita Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 to Fiscal Year 2021 Adopted by General
Tribal Council on June 13, 2016, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion ruled out of order by
Chairwoman Tina Danforth. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to table this item to the July 27, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. REPORTS

1. Accept Oneida Total Integrated Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report (9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Chair:
Liaison:

Butch Rentmeester
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

2. Accept Oneida Engineering Science & Construction, LLC FY ’16 4th quarter report
(10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.)
Chair:
Jacquelyn Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

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Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

3. Accept Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY ’16 4th quarter report (10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)
President: Jeff Bowman
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

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Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

4. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report (1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.)
President: Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

5. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report (2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)
Agent:
Liaison:

Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

6. Defer Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report to December 28,
2016, regular Business Committee meeting
Agent:
Pete King III
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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7. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

8. Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications – Nathan King, Director
a. Approve Government Policy Solutions – contract # 2016-1287

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Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
b. Approve Pace LLP – contract # 2016-1286

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

B. STANDING ITEMS

1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)

2. Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf Association update
(This item is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
a. Accept update regarding requested vendor list
Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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b. Accept update regarding procedure for draw down decisions
Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: (1) Motion by David Jordan to accept the
update regarding Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf Association,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Jennifer Webster for
the Chief Financial Officer to provide a top 30 vendor list with low and high spend ranges
for each vendor to the Business Committee team representatives that include Secretary
Lisa Summers, Treasurer Trish King, and Danelle Wilson no later than December 9,
2016, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Motion by Lisa
Summers to direct the Chief Financial Officer to provide a written procedure identifying
how draw down decisions are made against their approved loan agreement, including a
flow chart of how the payments are processed once the requests come in from Oneida
Golf Enterprise; and that’s to be done by December 16, 2016, seconded by Fawn Billie.
Motion carried unanimously.

C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Approve recommendation to terminate appointment of Oneida Library Board member
Sponsor:

Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by David Jordan to defer the request back
to the Chair’s Office; and to request a recommendation be provided at the December 14,
2016, regular Business Committee meeting, in accordance with section 6-5 of the
Comprehensive Policy Governing Boards, Committees, and Commissions, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining
items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the
Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at
which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

2. Final Monitoring Report regarding on-site performance review of Indian Housing Block
Grant and Indian Community Development Block grant programs:
a. Accept funding recommendation regarding finding # 2016-IHBG-3
Sponsors:
Dale Wheelock, Executive Director/Oneida Housing Authority; Jacque
Boyle, Director/Development Division-Operations; Larry Barton, Chief
Financial Officer

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Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
b. Accept status report from Legislative Operating Committee regarding completion
of tribal policy to address finding # 2016-IHBG-4
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/ Legislative Operating Committee Chair

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EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the
Final Monitoring Report regarding on-site performance review of the Indian Housing
Block grant and Indian Community Development Block grant programs; and to move the
report to open session, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion
by Lisa Summers to assign the Oneida Housing Authority Director, Development Division
Director, and the Chief Financial Officer to work together to identify the funds for open
finding # 2016-IHGB-3; and for the recommendation to be brought back to the December
14, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting for consideration, noting the deadline of
February 20, 2017, to transfer the funds, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously. (3) Motion by Jennifer Webster to assign the Legislative Operating
Committee to bring back a status report on the completion of tribal policy that would
address finding # 2016-IHBG-4 for the December 14, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining
items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that
the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business
Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

3. Accept update regarding Duck Creek Trail strategy

Sponsors: Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications

EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the
Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Dept. and the Development Division to work
with the Law Office regarding the right-of-way and signage issues; and to bring back an
update to the December 14, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining
items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the
Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at
which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve fifty-four (54) new enrollments
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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2. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-08 (This item is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

3. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-09
Sponsor:

Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

4. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-10
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

5. Accept update regarding Tribal Ombudsman position
Sponsor:

Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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6. Review results of Investigative Case # 16-61 and determine next steps
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

7. Approve Cooperative Governance Agreement between Oneida Nation and Town of

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Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

XIII. ADJOURN

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the
December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

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1. Meeting Date Requested:

12 / 28 / 16

2. General Information:
Session:

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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, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Heather Heuer, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Special Meeting
9:00 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2016
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes – DRAFT

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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, Council members: Fawn Billie,
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Secretary Lisa Summers;
Arrived at: Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 9:05 a.m., Councilman Brandon Stevens at 9:10 a.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Loucinda Conway, Jennifer Anderson, Tamara
Vanschyndel, Louise Cornelius, Chad Fuss, Corey Topp, Keith Stoneburner, Ron Kirsch, Heather Heuer;

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 9:02 a.m.
For the record:

Secretary Lisa Summers is out of the office on personal time.

II. OPENING

III. ADOPT THE AGENDA

Motion by Tehassi Hill to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by David Jordan to go into executive session at 9:02 a.m., seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers

Chairwoman Tina Danforth arrives at 9:05 a.m. and assumes responsibility of the Chair.
Councilman Brandon Stevens arrives at 9:10 a.m.

Motion by David Jordan to come out of executive session at 9:48 a.m., seconded by Trish King. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Lisa Summers

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A. Audit Committee
Chair:

Tehassi Hill, Councilman

1. Approve RSM, US LLP presentation materials for January 16, 2017, Annual General
Tribal Council Meeting
Motion by David Jordan to approve the RSM, US LLP presentation materials for the January 16, 2017,
Annual General Tribal Council Meeting, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Lisa Summers

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auditors

Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the 2016 Year-End audited financial statements presented by
RSM, US LLP auditors, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Lisa Summers

V. ADJOURN

Motion by David Jordan to adjourn at 9:49 a.m., seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Lisa Summers

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

12 / 28 / 16

2. General Information:
Session:

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4. Budget Information

Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission

Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Lisa Liggins, Executive Assistant II
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
***BACKGROUND***
During the October 12, 2016, regular Oneida Business Committee (OBC) meeting, the OBC approved the 2017
OBC Standing Meeting Schedule with a revised start time for open and executives sessions to begin at 8:30 a.m.
instead of 9:00 a.m. OBC Resolution 11-23-16-C was adopted to reflect this new start time.

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At the December 20, 2016, BC work meeting, the BC agreed to add an additional meeting to their Regular
Meeting Schedule. This new, regular meeting is to be held on a quarterly basis in the months of January, April,
July and October. The purpose of this new, regular meeting is to address quarterly reports from the Nation's
Boards, Committees, and Commissions, from the Nation's Corporate Boards, and from the Standing Committees
of the OBC.
Attached is a resolution that establishes the new, regular meeting and would supersede all prior motion,
practices, or resolutions, in particular OBC Resolutions 12-10-08-A, 06-23-10-E and 11-23-16-C, regarding the
subject of regular meetings of the Oneida Business Committee.

***REQUESTED ACTION***
Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Schedule.

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

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # __________________
Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Schedule
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,

Article III, Section 3 of the Tribal Constitution provides that “Regular meetings of the
Business Committee may be established by resolution of the Business Committee,”; and

WHEREAS,

with the passage of BC Resolution 7-7-87-A, the Business Committee established a
regular meeting schedule to meet of each Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m., and each Friday, at
9:00 a.m.; and

WHEREAS,

with the passage of BC Resolution 3-25-88-B, the Business Committee modified the
regular meeting schedule to meet each Friday, at 9:00 a.m., and held informational
meetings the first Monday each month, at 7:00 p.m.; and

WHEREAS,

with the passage of BC Resolution 4-26-91-A, the Business Committee modified the
regular meeting schedule to meet each week on Wednesday, at 9:00 a.m.; and

WHEREAS,

with the passage of BC Resolution 2-11-04-A, the Business Committee modified the
regular meeting schedule to meet every other week on Wednesday, at 9:00 a.m.; and

WHEREAS,

with the passage of BC Resolution 12-10-08-A, the Business Committee modified the
regular meeting schedule to meet every second and fourth Wednesday each month, at
9:00 a.m.; and

WHEREAS,

with the passage of BC Resolution 06-23-10-E, the Business Committee modified the
regular meeting schedule to include executive discussion meetings every second and
fourth Tuesday of the month, at 9:00 a.m.; and

WHEREAS,

with the passage of BC Resolution 11-23-16-C, the Business Committee modified the
regular meeting schedule to meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 8:30
a.m. for executive discussion meetings, and to meeting every second and fourth
Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. for regular meetings; and

WHEREAS,

the Business Committee has determined an additional regular meeting is required on a
quarterly basis for the purpose of addressing quarterly reports from Boards, Committees
and Commissions, Corporate Boards, and Standing Committees of the Business
Committee; and

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Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Schedule
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WHEREAS,

the Business Committee has determined this change would better serve the membership
of the Oneida Nation and the Business Committee.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, executive discussion meetings of the Oneida
Business Committee shall be held every second and fourth Tuesday each month, at 8:30 a.m. starting on
January 10, 2017;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, regular meetings of the Oneida Business Committee shall be held every
second and fourth Wednesday each month, at 8:30 a.m., starting on January 11, 2017;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, for the purpose of addressing quarterly reports, regular meetings of the
Oneida Business Committee shall be held the fourth Thursday of January, April, July, and October, at
8:00 a.m., starting on January 26, 2017;

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particular BC Resolutions 12-10-08-A, 06-23-10-E, and 11-23-16-C, regarding the subject of regular
meetings of the Oneida Business Committee.

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Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect
Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Schedule

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Summary
This Resolution would require that the Oneida Business Committee hold an additional regular
meeting on a quarterly basis for the purpose of addressing quarterly reports from Boards,
Committees and Commissions, Corporate Boards, and Standing Committees of the Business
Committee. This Resolution also requires that the Oneida Business Committee hold executive
discussion meetings every second and fourth Tuesday each month, at 8:30 a.m., starting on
January 10, 2017, and that the regular meetings of the Oneida Business Committee be held every
second and fourth Wednesday each month, at 8:30 a.m., starting January 11, 2017.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Santiago, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
Article III, Section 3 of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation states, Aregular meetings of the
Business Committee may be established by resolution of the Business Committee.@ Currently,
the Business Committee holds executive discussion meetings every second and fourth Tuesday
each month, at 9:00 a.m. (BC-06-23-10-E); and regular meetings every second and fourth
Wednesday each month, at 9:00 a.m. (BC-12-10-08-A). With the passage of Oneida Business
Committee Resolution 11-23-16-C, the Oneida Business Committee modified the regular
meeting schedule to meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. for
executive discussion meetings beginning January 10, 2017, and to meet every second and fourth
Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. for regular meetings beginning January 11, 2017.
This Resolution specifies that the Oneida Business Committee shall hold an additional regular
meeting on a quarterly basis for the purpose of addressing quarterly reports from Boards,
Committees and Commissions, Corporate Boards, and Standing Committees of the Business
Committee. This additional regular meeting shall be held the fourth Thursday of January, April,
July, and October at 8:00 a.m. starting on January 26, 2017.
This Resolution also reiterates that executive discussion meetings of the Oneida Business
Committee shall be held every second and fourth Tuesday each month, at 8:30 a.m. starting on
January 10, 2017, and that the regular meetings of the Oneida Business Committee shall be held
every second and fourth Wednesday each month, at 8:30 a.m., starting on January 11, 2017.

The Oneida Business Committee has determined that this change in the regular meeting schedule
would better serve the membership of the Oneida Nation and the Oneida Business Committee.
Lastly, the Resolution specifies that it shall supersede all prior motions, practices or resolutions,
in particular BC Resolutions 12-10-08-A, 06-23-10-E, and 11-23-16-C, regarding the subject of
regular meetings of the Oneida Business Committee.
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Conclusion
Adoption of this Resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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1. Meeting Date Requested:

12 / 28 / 16

2. General Information:
Session:

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

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2. Statement of Effect

4. Fiscal Impact Statement

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information

Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission

Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Brandon Stevens, Council Member

Primary Requestor:

Jennifer Falck, Director, Legislative Reference Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:

Candice Skenandore, Legislative Analyst, Legislative Reference Office
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
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Community Support Fund Law Amendments

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Please find the following attached backup documentation for your consideration of the
Community Support Fund Law Amendments:
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Resolution: Community Support Fund Law Amendments
Statement of Effect: Community Support Fund Law Amendments
Community Support Fund Law Amendments Legislative Analysis
Community Support Fund Law (Red line)
Community Support Fund Law (Clean)
Community Support Fund Law Amendments Fiscal Impact Statement

Overview

This Resolution adopts amendments to the current Community Support Fund Policy. The
amendments:
• Clarifying that the Fund is a fund of last resort.
• Requiring applicants to submit additional documentation when requesting assistance from
the Fund.
• Removing provisions related to cost-sharing.
• Delegating administrative rulemaking authority to the Social Services Area (or designee), to
promulgate additional rules governing the administration of the Community Support Fund.
• Revising the listed categories of things that funding can and cannot be provided for.
• Adding tirnelines and additional details to the appeal process .
• Requiring case managers to provide a written follow-up for all contact with an applicant.

In accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act, the first public meeting on the proposed law
was held on October 29, 2015. On November 18, 2015, the LOC reviewed all comments
received during the public comment period; and any changes made based on those comments
have been incorporated into this draft. A second public meeting on the proposed law was held on
November 3, 2016. On December 7, 2016, the LOC reviewed all comments received during the
public comment period; and any changes made based on those comments have been incorporated
into this draft.

Requested Action
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BC Resolution __________
Adoption of Community Support Fund Amendments

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 Nation Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee originally adopted the Community Support Fund
Policy (Policy) on May 15, 1996, and made amendments on January 8, 1997 and
December 11, 2013; and

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WHEREAS, these amendments re-title the Fund as a law instead of a policy; and
WHEREAS, these amendments clarify that the Fund is a fund of last resort; and
WHEREAS, these amendments eliminate the cost sharing provisions; and

WHEREAS, these amendments require operators of the Fund to create rules to manage the Fund
including the list of categories the fund covers and funding caps; and
WHEREAS, these amendments revise the items specifically covered and not covered by the Fund;
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WHEREAS, these amendments add timelines for decisions regarding Fund applications and
strengthen the appeal process with additional timelines; and
WHEREAS, public meetings were held for these amendments on October 29, 2015 and November 3,
2016, in accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the fund operator shall create rules in accordance
with these amendments and shall have the final rule(s) prepared within 120 calendar days; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the attached amendments to the
Community Support Fund are hereby adopted and shall become effective in 120 calendar days.

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Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54115‐0365
Oneida‐nsn.gov

Statement of Effect
Adoption of Community Support Fund Amendments

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Summary
This Resolution adopts amendments to the Community Support Fund which re-title the policy as
a law, clarify various sections of the law, grant the Fund operator rulemaking authority and add
additional items to the “items covered by the fund” and “items not covered by the fund” sections.
By: Krystal L. John, Staff Attorney

Analysis
This resolution adopts amendments to the Community Support Fund which was adopted by
resolution BC-05-15-96-A and thereafter amended by resolutions BC-01-08-97-G and BC-1211-13-D.
These amendments were initially pursued to clarify the provisions related to cost sharing.
Additional revisions were also incorporated into these amendments based on requests from the
fund operators and community members. These amendments clarify that the fund is a fund of
last resort; eliminate cost sharing; grant the fund operators rulemaking authority; reassess the
items specifically covered and not covered by the fund; and provide timelines for the appeal
process.
Public meetings were held on October 29, 2015 and November 3, 2016 in accordance with the
Legislative Procedures Act.
Conclusion
Adoption of these amendments does not conflict with the Nation’s laws.

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This item was brought forward by LOC Chair Brandon Stevens, to clarify an
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also made to update/streamline the draft, including re-titling it as a law.
The Law identifies requirements for how funds may be disbursed to Oneida members
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Governmental Services Division Director, Social Services Area (or designee)
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Eligibility requirements; case manager decisions appealable to program director, then
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A public meeting was held on October 29, 2015, and any comments received during
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Overview
In December 2013, amendments were adopted to the Community Support Fund Policy.
The adopting Resolution (OBC #12-11-13-D) said that the amendments specifically stated that
persons who receive assistance from the Community Support Fund (the Fund) do not have to
cost share if they are at or below Federal Poverty Guidelines. However, the policy, as amended,
did not state this.
In order to reconcile that resolution with the Policy, the Legislative Operating Committee
added this item to the Active Files List with the intent of amending the Policy to clarify that
applicants do not have to cost share if they are at or below federal poverty guidelines.
However, instead of adding a provision which exempts applicants from cost-sharing if they
are at or below federal poverty guidelines, other changes were made instead, based on requests
from the fund administrators, and input from the community. The policy is also re-titled as a law,
as part of a broader change to re-title existing Oneida policies into laws; since they are
recognized as having the same legal effect. This new Law would become chapter 125 of the
Oneida Code of Laws.
Cost Sharing
Instead of adding that persons are not required to cost share if they are at or below
Federal Poverty Guidelines; the amendments remove nearly every provision related to cost
sharing. [Current policy, 3-1(f), 4-4(a), 5-1(b), 6-3]. Only one possibly related provision remains
– the Law still says that security deposits must be paid back to the fund before the applicant may
receive another security deposit in the future. However, even in this provision, there is no
exception for applicants who are at or under Federal Poverty Guidelines. [125.6-2(b)]
Other Changes
Rulemaking
• A definition for “Rule” is added – it means a set of requirements enacted in accordance with
the Administrative Rulemaking law. [125.3-1(n)]
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The Social Services Area is responsible for the operation of the Fund but is now authorized to
designate the operation of the fund to a department within its control. The Fund operator
must now promulgate rules for administering the fund, instead of SOPs.
o The rules are now required to include the list of categories the fund covers (which is
set out in section 125.6-1) and to set caps (per event/household/person, depending on
the category).
o Rules may also include additional things not listed in the Law which the Fund will
cover, as long as the rule does not conflict with this Law. [125.4-1]
When determining the level of assistance that may be provided to an applicant, case
managers must now consider the Fund’s “appropriate promulgated rules.” [125.5-1(d)]
The Fund Operator is now required to establish, by Rule:
o A “timeline for which an initial decision is required following the submission of a
complete application”, which must include available extensions for when an applicant
is waiting for another support/assistance resource to make a determination of an
award/coverage. [125.9-1]
o A definition for “essential appliances”. [125.6-1(m)]
Currently, the Policy prohibits applicants from reapplying for the same catastrophic event,
illness, injury or emergency event more than twice. Under the amendments, applicants are
instead prohibited from reapplying for the same reason more than the limit stated within the
Law or the Fund’s rules. [125.8-4(e)] There are three limits specifically identified in the Law,
so unless additional limits are set out in rules, only the following will apply:
o Inpatient treatment – a new limit is added: once per lifetime. [125.6-1(h)]
o Security deposits – still limited one request per household, but new language adds
that multiple, consecutive requests can be made. [125.6-2(c)]
o Assistance with paying utilities – currently, assistance can only be requested once
every three years; the amendments reduce it to once every two years. [125.6-3]

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Various changes were made to the lists of things that are specifically covered, or
specifically not covered, by the Fund:
New Items specifically covered [125.6-1]

 Inpatient Treatment
 Fire recovery/natural disaster assistance
 Home renovations for handicap
accessibility
 Family Medical Leave Act wage
replacement
 Rent and utility assistance during the
waiting period for Social Security
Disability Determination.
 Appliance repair for essential appliances
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New Items specifically
NOT covered [125.7-1]
 Homeless lodging
assistance
 Health membership
fees
 Food/personal care
items
 Stabilization rent
assistance
 Department of
Corrections re-entry
assistance

Changes to items already
covered by the Fund [125.6-1]
 Instead of covering all health
insurance payments, the Fund
only covers COBRA
Insurance Payments.”
 The Fund may cover the
purchase of medical-related
equipment, supplies, or
furniture, instead of just the
rental of medical equipment.
 Instead of generally covering
“shelter and utilities where no
other resources exist”, the
Law instead states that
“utility disconnections” are
covered.

Other Changes
New language requires appeals of case manager’s decisions to be in writing, and timelines
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for appeals are added. The Case Manager’s initial decision is now appealed to the Program
Director, instead of to the Case Manager’s supervisor. In addition to requiring the Fund
Operator to establish, by rule, a timeline for issuing an initial decision after an application is
submitted, the Law adds that:
o The Case Manager’s initial decision must be appealed to the Program Director within 10
business days after the applicant receives notice of that decision.
o The Program Director must notify the applicant of their decision within 10 business days.
o The Program Director’s decision must be appealed to the Area Manager within 10
business days after the applicant receives notice of that decision.
o The Area Manager must notify the applicant of their decision within 10 business days.
o Instead of stating that the Area Manager’s decision may be appealed as a final decision to
the Judiciary; the law states that the Area Manager’s decision may be directly appealed to
the Oneida Court of Appeals in accordance with the Rules of Appellate Procedure.
[125.9]
For applicants seeking assistance with travel expenses to attend a funeral for an immediate
family member: assistance must still be provided as reimbursement after the travel; but a new
exception is added – if the Fund operators establish a rule which allows for direct payment to
the Travel provider from the Fund operator, then those types of payments may be able to be
made in advance. However applicants can still only be reimbursed for mileage. [125.6-4]
Applicants are now all required to provide additional supporting documentation, showing
Tribal enrollment, and all household income for the 30 business days (i.e. roughly 6 weeks)
immediately before applying. [125.8-2(c) and (d)]
Funds can now benefit Tribal members only and can no longer be provided:
o For minors who are eligible for enrollment but not enrolled [125.4-2], or
o In situations where a non-Tribal member is applying on behalf of a Tribal member,
unless the funds would benefit the Tribal member only. [125.4-2] (This appears to
mean that funds could not be provided for things such as rent, utility bill assistance,
etc.; if non-Tribal members lived in the same household as the Tribal member.
However, this provision does not appear to prohibit funds being provided when a
Tribal member directly requests the funds, but the funds would benefit others,
including others who are not Tribal members.)
The Governmental Services Division Director must report quarterly to the OBC, instead of
semi-annually. [125.4-1(b)]
Currently, the only non-Oneida persons who may apply for assistance on behalf of an Oneida
member are the member’s parents and legal guardians. The amendments also allow non-Tribal
persons with “legal responsibility” for a Tribal member to apply. [125.4-2(c)]
Fund operators can limit (instead of just denying) benefits to applicants who have elected not
to be covered by employer benefits such as disability or health insurance. [125.4-6]
Applicants must now identify a preferred method of contact, which will be the primary
method used to contact that person. Case Managers are now required to follow up on every
contact with written correspondence. [125.8-1(b)]
The definition of “applicant” is changed to clarify that it means the subject of an application,
not a person applying on behalf of another person. [125.3-1(a)]
The Law lists different examples of a catastrophic illness/injury that would involve continuing
treatment due to a chronic serious health condition. [125.3-1(e)(2)]
Currently, the Fund may be used for a “catastrophic event, illness, or injury.” The amendments
add that assistance also covers an “emergency event.” [125.1 and 125.3-1(f)]

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A definition for “Reservation” is deleted as the term is not used in the law. Definitions for
“severity” and “verification” are deleted as the terms are used in their ordinary and every day
sense and do not require a definition. [Current policy, 3-1(n, o and r)]
Other
To reflect the 2015 Constitutional amendments, several references t

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A090069f70a9b5d61. Public record. Not legal advice.