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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, August 12, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, August 13, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill
Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to
change.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
OPENING
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV.
OATH OF OFFICE
V.
A.
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board - Brenda VandenLangenberg
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Audit Committee - James R. Skenandore Jr.
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
C.
Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors - Joshua Cottrell, Todd Vanden Heuvel
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
D.
Oneida ESC Group LLC Board of Managers - Jacqueline Zalim
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
E.
Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Gail Niedziejko
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
MINUTES
A.
Approve the July 23, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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B.
VI.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
VII.
Approve the August 5, 2025, special Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Approve resolution entitled 2025 ITBC Buffalo Surplus Grant Program
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
B.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the July 10, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
2.
Accept the July 24, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
VIII.
Accept the July 2, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - D.C. Testimony - Washington,
D.C. - February 26-27, 2025
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
B.
Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Midwest Alliance of Sovereign
Tribes (MAST) Impact Week - Washington, D.C. - March 22-26, 2025
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
C.
Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - 2025 Self Governance
Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 6-11, 2025
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
D.
Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - National Indian Child Care
Association (NICCA) - Herndon, VA - March 10-14, 2025
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
E.
Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - ACF Tribal Advisory
Committee Tri-Annual Meeting - Anadarko, OK - June 2-6, 2025
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
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X.
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TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee (DCCC) and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
(DSCC) events - Washington, D.C. - September 2-4, 2025
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
B.
Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - National Indian
Health Board Conference - Phoenix, AZ - September 8-11, 2025
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
C.
Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Administration for
Children & Families (ACF) Consultation - August 24-25, 2025
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
D.
Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 20th Annual Violence
Against Woman Tribal Consultation - Prior Lake, MN - October 27-30, 2025
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Review the OGMIC Chapter 3 Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls and
determine appropriate next steps
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr. Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
B.
Review the OGMIC Chapter 8 Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls and
determine next steps
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
C.
Accept the 2025 Special Election final report and declare the official results
Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/Oneida Election Board
D.
Appoint Councilman Jonas Hill to fill in for the vacant Vice-Chairperson position
regarding the OBC SOP entitled Community Complaints and/or Concerns
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
REPORTS
A.
APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS (8:30 a.m.)
1.
Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2025 3rd
quarter report
Sponsor: Lynn Metoxen, Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Board
2.
Accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Stephanie Metoxen, Chair/Oneida Community Library Board
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B.
C.
3.
Accept the Oneida Environmental Resource Board FY-2025 3rd quarter
memorandum
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
4.
Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Sidney White, Chair/Oneida Land Commission
5.
Accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Harmony Hill, Chair/Oneida Nation Arts Board
6.
Accept the Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter
report
Sponsor: Gerald Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee
7.
Accept the Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter memorandum
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
8.
Accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission
9.
Accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2025 3rd
quarter report
Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee
10.
Accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board
FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Diane Hill, Chair/Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services
Advisory Board
ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS (8:30 a.m.)
1.
Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/Oneida Election Board
2.
Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
3.
Accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Chris Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Land Claims Commission
4.
Accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging
5.
Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Vice Chair/Oneida Nation School Board
6.
Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
OPERATIONAL (8:30 a.m.)
1.
Accept the Emergency Management FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Emergency Management Director
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D.
XII.
STANDING COMMITTEES
1.
Accept the Finance Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
2.
Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
3.
Accept the On^yote?a•ka ni i Standing Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Taryn Webster, Chair/On^yote?a•ka ni i Standing Committee
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
B.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance July report
(8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
2.
Accept the CEO-Nation Services report (9:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
3.
Accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2025 3rd quarter report (10:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
4.
Accept the Retail General Manager FY-2025 3rd quarter report (10:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager
5.
Accept the Executive HR Director FY-2025 3rd quarter report (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director
6.
Accept the Security Director FY-2025 3rd quarter report (11:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Katsitsiyo Danforth, Security Director
7.
Accept the Treasurer's June 2025 report (11:45 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
8.
Accept the Chief Counsel report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
C.
Accept the Audit Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Accept the New York properties analysis report
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator
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2.
Review the updated Oneida Business Committee Compensation & Education
Credentials draft proposal
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director
3.
Provide guidance on budget recommendation(s) regarding Oneida Business
Committee & Intergovernmental Affairs strategy implementation
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration
4.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Infor (US), LLC-Infinium
Software Amendment - file # 2006-1701
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
ADJOURN
Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and
Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or
(800) 236-2214
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Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board - Brenda VandenLangenberg
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
AVANKIRK
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
DATE:
August 5, 2025
RE:
Oath of Office – Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board
Background
On August 23, 2025, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Brenda
VandenLangenberg to the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board.
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Audit Committee - James R. Skenandore Jr.
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
AVANKIRK
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
DATE:
August 5, 2025
RE:
Oath of Office – Audit Committee
Background
On August 23, 2025, the Oneida Business Committee appointed James Skenandore Jr. to
the Audit Committee.
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors - Joshua Cottrell, Todd Vanden Heuvel
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
AVANKIRK
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
DATE:
August 5, 2025
RE:
Oath of Office – Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors
Background
On July 23, 2025, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Joshua Cottrell and
Todd Vanden Heuvel to the Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors.
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Oneida ESC Group LLC Board of Managers - Jacqueline Zalim
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
AVANKIRK
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
DATE:
August 5, 2025
RE:
Oath of Office – Oneida ESC Group, LLC Board of Managers
Background
On July 23, 2025, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Jacquelyn Zalim to the Oneida
ESC Group, LLC Board of Managers.
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Gail Niedziejko
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
AVANKIRK
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
DATE:
July 30, 2025
RE:
Oath of Office – Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board
Background
On July 23, 2025, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Gail Niedziejko to the
Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board.
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Approve the July 23, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☐ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
BPIGMAN
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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, July 23, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Council members: Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present: n/a;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless, Laura Laitinen-Warren
(via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams1),
Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway
(via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Danforth (via Microsoft Teams),
Sidney White (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via
Microsoft Teams), Janice Deborah (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), David
Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft
Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Ashley Blaker (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia JamesCharles (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams),
Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl-Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Mark A. Powless Sr (via
Microsoft Teams), Brandon Wisneski (via Microsoft Teams), Tana Aguirre (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie
Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Tonya Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Arlouine Bain (via Microsoft
Teams), Carol Mitchell (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Metoxen (via
Microsoft Teams), Lisa Duff (via Microsoft Teams), Taryn Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Paul Witek (via
Microsoft Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via Microsoft Teams), Kala Kimberly Cornelius (via
Microsoft Teams), Shannon Stone (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgenson (via Microsoft Teams), Connor
Kestell (via Microsoft Teams), Carey Gleason (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Rauschenbach (via Microsoft
Teams), Nicole Rommel (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Jason Doxtator (via
Microsoft Teams), Kurt Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Wyman (via Microsoft Teams), Jeremy King
(via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams),
Jordan Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Martinez (via
Microsoft Teams), Nicolas A. Reynolds (via Microsoft Teams), Sarah Capelle (via Microsoft Teams), Mark
Powless, Scott LaLonde, Kelly Walenski, Emma White, Laura Laitinen-Warren, Dan Metoxen, Cheryl Ban
Den Berg, Jodie Skenandore, Linda Taylor, Cindy Couture, Shelly Stevens, Jur Jordan , Nina Vane,
Warrant Stevens, Chris Winkel, Carmen Collier, Heidi Blanks, Connie Van Den Berg, Chad Fuss, Nicole
Rommel, Mari Kriescher, Kyle Skenandore, Teresa Schuman, Alyssa Verdo, Katerina Wheelock, Charles
John, Troy Parr, Michelle Tipple, Katsitsiyo Danforth, Tawny Danforth, Mercie Danforth, Debra Danforth,
Sidney White, Blake Whitney, Nate Wisneski, Stephanie Skenandore, Sheila Huntington, Jesse Stevens,
John Krogg, Leah Dodge, Lisa Metoxen, Nancy Barton, Jessica Vandekamp, Jerry Cornelius, Cathy
Metoxen, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
sharing, and video meetings.
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DRAFT
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.
For the record: Secretary Lisa Liggins and Councilman Jonas Hill are on approved travel attending the
Assembly Democratic Campaign Fundraiser in Wisconsin Dells on July 22-24, 2025. Councilwoman
Jennifer Webster is on approved travel attending the Self Governance Meeting (IHS-TSGAC) in
Washington D.C. on July 22-25, 2025. Councilman Jameson Wilson is on approved travel attending
the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) in Welch, MN. on July 21-23, 2025.
II.
OPENING (00:00:03)
Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.
A.
Special recognition for years of service
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director
Special recognition for years of service by Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director, of the
following individuals: [40] years of service - Tony D. Smith, Connie Vandenberg; [35] years of service Cheryl R. Stevens, Arlen R. Parkhurst, Erwin R. Danforth, Charles E. John, Jennifer J. Schabow, [30]
years of service - Cynthia E. Couture, Jessalyn M. Harvath, Elizabeth Schwantes, Paul D. Niec, Paula
M. Fish, Maria E. Danforth, Kurt G. Jordan, Kent S. Brunette, Paul W. Hoffmann; [25] years of service Thomas J. Dessart Jr., Matt R. Pensis, Suzanna E. Jordan, Lambert M. Metoxen, Lisa A. Liggins, Vicki
L. Cornelius, Kelly A. Walenski, Chantel L. Metoxen, Autumn R. White, Rhonda A. Hochrein, Anthony
J. Schultz, Timothy J. Skenandore, Christopher W. Winkel, Bradley J. Skenandore, Scott D. LaLonde,
Debra L. Johnson
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:42:18)
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with three (3) changes [1) under the Travel Requests
section, add item entitled Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - 2025 DCCC Leader's
Weekend - LaJolla, CA - July 31 - August 3, 2025; 2) under the New Business section, add item
entitled Determine next steps - Resignation - Oneida Business Committee; and 3) under the Executive
Session section, Reports, add item entitled Approve the Chief Counsel report], seconded by Marlon
Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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DRAFT
IV.
MINUTES
A.
Approve the July 9, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes (00:43:30)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the July 9, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
V.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida Bingo & Casino (00:43:52)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-A Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage
License for the Oneida Bingo & Casino, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida Casino Travel Center (00:44:20)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-B Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage
License for the Oneida Casino Travel Center, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
C.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida Golf Enterprises (00:44:38)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-C Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage
License for the Oneida Golf Enterprises, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
D.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida Hotel (0044:59)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-D Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol
Beverage License for the Oneida Hotel, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida Nation Four Paths (00:45:19)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-E Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage
License for the Oneida Nation Four Paths, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
F.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida One Stop – Larsen (00:45:39)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-F Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage
License for the Oneida One Stop - Larsen, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
G.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida One Stop – Packerland (00:45:59)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-G Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol
Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - Packerland, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
H.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida One Stop - E & EE (00:46:20)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-H Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage
License for the Oneida One Stop - E & EE, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
I.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida One Stop – Westwind (00:46:45)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-I Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol
Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - Westwind, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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J.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida West Mason Casino (00:47:06)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-J Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage
License for the Oneida West Mason Casino, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
K.
Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Use of $24,802,000 Carry Over Funds to fund
construction of CIP 16-011 Recreation Complex (00:47:31)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-K Authorizing Use of
$24,802,000 Carry Over Funds to fund construction of CIP 16-011 Recreation Complex with two (2)
corrections [1) change dollar amount in the page 2 header from “$25,673,000” to “$24,802.000”; 2) in
line 45, change “Option 5” to “Option 4”], seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
For the record: Councilman Marlon Skenandore stated I think this is a monumental decision we have
done for our youth here. I want to congratulate Mark for pushing this forward and everybody involved
that provided input. I’m glad we were able to make something happen during this term, but they
haven’t, I believe this is their second option. They were trying to get the thirty million to get the best
facility possible. I would like to say, for Recreation the CEO-Nation Services area, to push other
funding to get to that final stretch. I mean there was Clifford and Tammy Webster who were willing to
donate some funds in the past, but also maybe a capital campaign doing something a little different to
get to the final stretch. We were able to put up twenty-four almost twenty-five million dollars, I think
fund raising five million dollars to finish off this Recreation and get the absolute option that you wanted
I think is a viable option.
For the record: Councilman Marlon Skenandore stated Councilman Jonas Hill, Secretary Lisa Liggins,
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster and Councilman Jameson Wilson intended to register unanimous
support of the entire Oneida Business Committee for the resolution of the approving funding for the
capital improvement project CIP # 16-011, Oneida Recreation Complex. At the July 3, 2025, OBC work
session, the OBC came to consensus to approve the use of Carry Over funds in the amount of $24,
802,000 for the CIP # 16-011, Oneida Recreation Complex. It was also noted that Councilman Jonas
Hill, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Councilwoman Jennifer Webster and Councilman Jameson Wilson would
not be in attendance at the July 23, 2025, Oneida Business Committee meeting due to approved
business travel. This statement serves as their support to this resolution in their absence and they
would like the record to be noticed as such.
L.
Adopt resolution entitled Participation in Kunhi-Yo (I am healthy) Annual
Conferences (01:06:27)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-L Participation in Kunhi-Yo (I am healthy)
Annual Conferences, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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Adopt resolution entitled Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant Funds
(01:06:50)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-M Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance
Grant Funds, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
N.
Adopt resolution entitled Submission of Oneida Nation P.L. 102-477 Plan to the
U.S. Department of the Interior (01:09:04)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to extend the public comment period for Nancy Barton for an
additional two (2) minutes, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-N Submission of Oneida Nation P.L. 102-477
Plan to the U.S. Department of the Interior, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
O.
Adopt resolution entitled Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Budget Considerations and
Calendar (01:33:12)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 07-23-25-O Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Budget
Considerations and Calendar, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
P.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the adopted BC Resolution # 0701-25-A Support the Nomination of Jonas G. Hill to the National Indian Gaming
Commission (01:49:31)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lawrence Barton to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the adopted BC
Resolution # 07-01-25-A Support the Nomination of Jonas G. Hill to the National Indian Gaming
Commission, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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APPOINTMENTS (01:49:46)
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to defer the Appointments section to be addressed after
Executive Session discussion, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Item VII.A. was addressed next.
A.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Anna John Resident Centered
Care Community Board (03:55:36)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the selected applicant and to appoint Brenda
VandenLangenberg to the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board with a term ending
July 31, 2029, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
B.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Audit Committee (03:56:13)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the selected applicant and to appoint James R. Skenandore Jr.
to the Audit Committee with a term ending March 31, 2028, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
C.
Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Bay Bancorporation Board of
Directors (03:56:42)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the selected applicants and to appoint Joshua Cottrell and Todd
Vanden Heuvel to the Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors with terms ending June 30, 2028,
seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
D.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida ESC Group LLC
(03:57:21)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the selected applicant and to appoint Jacqueline Zalim to the
Oneida ESC Group LLC with a term ending June 30, 2028, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin
Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board (03:57:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the selected applicant and to appoint Gail Niedziejko to the
Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board with term ending March 31, 2028,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Lawrence Barton to request the Secretary to re-post the remaining Southeastern Wisconsin
Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board vacancy, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Item XII.A. was addressed next.
VII.
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
Accept the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Self Governance
Tribal Advisory Committee (SGTAC) - Washington, D.C. - December 15-17, 2024
(01:50:17)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster for the Self Governance Tribal Advisory Committee (SGTAC) in Washington, D.C. on
December 15-17, 2024, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
B.
Accept the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Self Governance
Tribal Advisory Committee (SGTAC) - Washington, D.C. - March 18-20, 2025
(01:50:43)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Self
Governance Tribal Advisory Committee (SGTAC) in Washington, D.C. on March 18-20, 2025,
seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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Accept the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Federal Budget Impact Lobbying
Efforts - Washington D.C. - June 2-5, 2025 (01:51:05)
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill and Councilman
Jonas Hill for the Federal Budget Impact Lobbying Efforts in Washington D.C. on June 2-5, 2025,
seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
D.
Accept the travel report - Councilmen Kirby Metoxen and Jonas Hill - Native
American Tourism of Wisconsin 2025 Conference - Lac du Flambeau, WI - June 1618, 2025 (01:52:01)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman and Jonas Hill, Councilman
Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel report from Councilmen Kirby Metoxen and Jonas Hill
for the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin 2025 Conference in Lac du Flambeau, WI on June 1618, 2025, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
VIII.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens - National Republican Senatorial
Committee Events - Washington, D.C. - July 20-22, 2025 (01:53:26)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel
request for Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to attend the National Republican Senatorial
Committee Events in Washington, D.C. on July 20-22, 2025, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
B.
Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - 2025 DCCC Leader's Weekend
- LaJolla, CA - July 31 - August 3, 2025 (01:53:54)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to approve the travel request for Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the
2025 DCCC Leader's Weekend in LaJolla, CA on July 31 - August 3, 2025, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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NEW BUSINESS
A.
Approve the approval package - CDC # 23-115 Material Staging Area (01:54:29)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve the approval package for CDC # 23-115 Material
Staging Area, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
B.
Review and accept the close-out Research Project: Oneida Family Caregiving
Research Study, and approval for publication of separate manuscripts (01:56:34)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve the close-out Research Project: Oneida Family
Caregiving Research Study, and to approve the publication of separate manuscripts, seconded by
Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
C.
Research Request: University Wisconsin Madison - Defining a Treatable
Mechanism of Premature Vascular Aging and Atherosclerotic Stroke (01:58:03)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to approve the Research Request: University Wisconsin Madison Defining a Treatable Mechanism of Premature Vascular Aging and Atherosclerotic Stroke, seconded
by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
D.
Research Request: University Wisconsin Madison - Community Placed
Engagement Site (COPES) Project (02:13:55)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the Research Request: University Wisconsin Madison Community Placed Engagement Site (COPES) Project, and to stipulate that all information collected
within the boundaries of the Oneida Nation will be the property of the Oneida Nation and may not be
released for any form to individuals, agencies or organizations without prior approval, seconded by
Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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Research Request: University Wisconsin -Madison - Transforming Stroke Risk
Factors in a High-Risk Native American Population Through a Culturally
Competent Nutritional Program (02:15:19)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to approve the Research Request: University Wisconsin -Madison Transforming Stroke Risk Factors in a High-Risk Native American Population Through a Culturally
Competent Nutritional Program, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
F.
Defer the Financial Contingency Plan to the September 24, 2025, regular Business
Committee meeting (02:24:10)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lawrence Barton to defer the Financial Contingency Plan to the September 24, 2025,
regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Item XII. was addressed next.
X.
REPORTS
A.
OPERATIONAL
1.
Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2025 3rd quarter report (02:26:06)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Big Bear Media FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
2.
Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2025 3rd quarter report
(02:26:52)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2025 3rd quarter report
(02:43:24)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
4.
Accept the Division of Public Works FY-2025 3rd quarter report (02:58:49)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Division of Public Works FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
5.
Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2025 3rd quarter report (03:00:34)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2025 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
6.
Accept the Education and Training FY-2025 3rd quarter report (03:01:14)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Education and Training FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
7.
Accept the Environmental, Land & Agriculture Division FY-2025 3rd quarter
report (03:09:18)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Environmental, Land & Agriculture Division FY-2025 3rd
quarter report, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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Accept the Grants FY-2025 3rd quarter report (03:30:13)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Grants FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
9.
Accept the Human Services Division FY-2025 3rd quarter report (03:33:09)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Human Services Division FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
10.
Accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2025 3rd quarter report (03:34:57)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
XI.
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
Re-schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the FY-2026
Budget (03:35:47)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lawrence Barton to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on November 10,
2025, to address the FY-2026 Budget, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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B.
Determine next steps – Resignation – Oneida Business Committee (03:36:42)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the resignation letter and to direct the Chairman to call a
special Oneida Business Committee meeting to review the meeting dates and, if available, the meeting
materials for approval by the Oneida Business Committee, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to direct the Secretary to identify available General Tribal Council meeting
times, and to work with Chief Counsel to draft the necessary materials for this General Tribal Council
meeting, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Item XII. was re-addressed next.
XII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (02:24:23); (03:53:23)
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to go into executive session at 10:56 a.m., seconded by Lawrence Barton.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Lawrence Barton to come out of executive session at 1:33 p.m., seconded by Marlon
Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Item X.A.1. was addressed next.
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to go into executive session at 3:00 p.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to come out of executive session at 3:45 p.m., seconded by Lawrence
Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Item VI.A. was addressed next.
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A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the CEO-Nation Services report (03:59:01)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the CEO-Nation Services report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
2.
Accept the Chief Counsel report (03:59:18)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Brandon YellowbirdStevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to approve participation in the opiod settlements; to authorize a tribal
representative to sign and submit the Tribal Settlement Letter; to authorize the tribal representative to
double sign the Tribal Settlement Letter; to authorize the National Consortium Attorney to fill out and
submit the Tribal Participation Form on behalf of the Nation; to approve filing the fiscal year 2018 IHS
contract service Cost Appeal upon review by the Oneida Law Office; and to approve the execution of
the settlement agreement upon review and approval by the Oneida Law Office, seconded by Lawrence
Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept GTC Legal Resource Center request as information, seconded by
Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
B.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the June 17, 2025, Audit Committee meeting minutes (04:00:43)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the June 17, 2025, Audit Committee meeting minutes, seconded by
Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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2.
Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Activities
Operational Review audit and lift the confidentiality requirement (04:00:58)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Activities
Operational Review audit and lift the confidentiality requirement, seconded by Marlon Skenandore.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
3.
Accept the Government Cultural Arts Operational Review audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (04:01:15)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Government Cultural Arts Operational Review audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
4.
Accept the Audit Request # 371 forensic audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (04:01:33)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Audit Request # 371 forensic audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
5.
Accept the Audit Request # 373 investigative audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (04:01:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Audit Request # 373 investigative audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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6.
Review additional recommendations from the Audit Committee regarding Audit
# 371 and Audit # 373 and determine next steps (04:02:11)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to direct the Treasurer to evaluate and update existing Fixed Assets
process to ensure appropriate accountability/controls, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to direct the Secretary to follow up with the Oneida Police Commission and
the Chief of Police to ensure that concerns related to inventory control be investigated appropriately,
seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to direct the CEO-Nations Services and other CEO’s and Business
Committee Direct Reports to ensure new programs services be implemented with more oversight and
reporting to ensure appropriate accountability including developing a checklist or other document to
ensure this has been reviewed with new program development, seconded by Marlon Skenandore.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to direct the Business Committee liaison to the Oneida Nation School Board
and the Secretary to identify a joint meeting with the Oneida Nation School Board to review audits #
371 and # 373, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to direct BC resolution # 07-27-22-O, Obligation for Oneida Language
Department (OLD) and Tehatiw^nakhwa Language Nest (TLN) Expansion Project Utilizing Tribal
Contribution Savings, funding is placed on hold and remain on hold until such time as all programming
and action plans related to the funds have been developed by the school, reviewed and approved by
the Oneida Nation School Board and accepted by the Oneida Business Committee, seconded by
Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to direct the CEO-Nations Services to obtain a report from Digital Technology
Services on the recommended length of time to hold video footage, the digital space, and the costs of
those recommendations for the August 27, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by
Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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7.
Accept the Three Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (04:04:56)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Three Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
C.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Accept the July 2, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes (04:05:15)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the July 2, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes as
information, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
2.
Review application for one (1) vacancy - Anna John Resident Centered Care
Community Board (04:05:32)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the discussion regarding the application for the Anna John
Resident Centered Care Community Board vacancy as information, seconded by Lawrence Barton.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
3.
Review application for one (1) vacancy - Audit Committee (04:05:51)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the discussion regarding the application for the Audit
Committee vacancy as information, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
4.
Review applications for two (2) vacancies - Bay Bancorporation Board of
Directors (04:06:07)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the discussion regarding the applications for the Bay
Bancorporation Board of Directors vacancies as information, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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5.
Review application for one (1) vacancy - Oneida ESC Group LLC (04:06:30)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the discussion regarding the application for the Oneida ESC Group
LLC vacancy as information, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
6.
Review applications for two (2) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board (04:06:48)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the discussion regarding the application for the Southeastern
Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board vacancies as information, seconded by Lawrence
Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
7.
Approve attorney contract - Oneida Law Office - file # 2013-0873 (04:07:09)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the 4th amendment to the attorney contract - Deputy Chief
Counsel McAndrews - file # 2013-0873, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
XIII.
ADJOURN (04:07:32)
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adjourn at 3:58 p.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Approve the August 5, 2025, special Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
BPIGMAN
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Oneida Business Committee
Special Meeting
8:30 AM Tuesday, August 05, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
SPECIAL MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: n/a;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams1), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft
Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), James Petitjean (via Microsoft Teams), Melinda J
Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Jessalyn Harvath (via Microsoft
Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice
Deborah (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams),
David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft
Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Ashley Blaker
(via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams),
Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams),
Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Garth Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Barbara Webster (via Microsoft
Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams),
Steven Ninham (via Microsoft Teams), Lorna Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss (via
Microsoft Teams), Kathleen Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams),
Jordan Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Martinez (via
Microsoft Teams), Linda Dallas, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.
II.
OPENING (00:00:05)
Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:28)
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
sharing, and video meetings.
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IV.
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address filling the Oneida
Business Committee vacancy (00:00:47)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on Sunday, September 14,
2025, at 10:00 a.m. to address filling the Oneida Business Committee vacancy, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
B.
Approve the notice and materials for the special General Tribal Council meeting to
address filling the Oneida Business Committee vacancy (00:10:28)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the notice and materials for the special General Tribal Council
meeting to address filling the Oneida Business Committee vacancy, noting updates will be made to the
timelines and power point, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
C.
Determine next steps regarding the tentatively scheduled November 10, 2025,
special General Tribal Council meeting to address the FY-2026 budget (00:25:46)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to re-schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on Monday, December
8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to address the FY-2026 budget2, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
V.
ADJOURN (00:30:09)
Motion by Jonas Hill to adjourn at 9:01 a.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
2 This action cancels the previously identified date of November 10, 2025, which the OBC approved on July 23, 2025.
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Approve resolution entitled 2025 ITBC Buffalo Surplus Grant Program
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. Session:
܈Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
Enter the requested motion related to this item.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܈Other: Oneida Farm
܈Programs/Services
܆DTS
܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 08/25/2023
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6. Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Contract Document(s)
܆Correspondence
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆E-poll results/back-up
܈Other: Memo
܆Fiscal Impact Statement
܆Law
܆Legal Review
܆Minutes
܆MOU/MOA
܆Petition
܆Presentation
܆Report
܈Resolution
܆Rule (adoption packet)
܆Statement of Effect
܆Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
܆Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Describe
8. Submission:
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܈Not Applicable
signed by Mark W. Powless
Mark W. Powless Digitally
Date: 2025.08.01 11:17:49 -05'00'
Authorized Sponsor:
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Primary Requestor:
Thomas J. Swiecichowski /Oneida Nation Farm
Revised: 08/25/2023
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Date: July 28, 2025
To:
BC Agenda Request
From: Anna M. Mendoza, Grants Office
Re:
Resolution - “FY 2025 Buffalo Surplus Grant” ITBC
______________________________________________________________________________
Good day,
The Oneida Farm is given the opportunity to obtain additional buffalo stock at no charge to the
nation. The buffalo are young and most at or near breeding age. Most of the buffalo are from
the original herd located at or originating in Yellowstone National Park. The animals are tested
to make sure that they do not have any communicable disease and that they are otherwise
healthy. The only restriction on the use of the animals is they cannot be killed or sold during the
first year in our possession. After that there are no restrictions on our use of them. The farm is
interested in requesting 25 to 35 head of buffalo, preferably females for breeding purposes.
As part of their granting process the ITBC requires that each applicant provide a resolution from
their governing body to demonstrate their Tribe’s support for the ITBC and the herd
development program.
Please see the attached resolution.
If there are further questions, please contact:
Anna M. Mendoza
920-496-7326
amendoza@oneidanation.org
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Oneida Nation
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BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
2025 ITBC Buffalo Surplus Grant Program
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee recognizes the importance of Buffalo both as a symbol
of our culture and as a nutritious food source; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Farm is striving to meet the increasing community demand for fresh buffalo
meat and this program would make it possible for them to do so more effectively; and
WHEREAS,
this opportunity to increase the size of our herd can be accomplished at no cost to the
Nation; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee authorizes the Oneida
Farm to request and accept the delivery of additional buffalo stock to be used to increase our herd size.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee and the Oneida Farm agree not to kill
or sell any buffalo received as a result of this offer for 12 months.
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Accept the July 10, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the FC Minutes for 07/10/25 & E-Poll
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☒ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: All areas that require FC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☒ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
approval
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☒ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Treasurer
Primary Requestor:
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
Revised: 01/07/2025
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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM:
ASHLEY BLAKER, OFFICE MANAGER
SUBJECT: E-POLL RESULTS – FC MINUTES OF JULY 10, 2025
DATE:
07/10/25
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of July 10, 2025. The E-Poll and minutes were sent out
today and concluded today. The results of the completed E-Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
The r e w a s a M ajo r it y of 4 F C m em be r s vot ing t o app ro v e t h e Ju l y 1 0,
20 2 5, F in an ce C om mi t t e e M eet ing Mi nut es . FC M emb e rs vot ing i ncl ud ed:
Jon a s H il l, R aL in d a Ni n h a m- L am be r ie s, Lou is e Co rn el iu s, an d S a r ah
Wh it e .
These Finance Committee Minutes of July 10, 2025, will be placed on the next Finance
Committee agenda to acknowledge this E-Poll action. Per the FC By-Laws all Minutes of
the FC will be submitted to the Secretary’s Office once a month for BC acceptance.
Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4491
FAO@oneidanation.org
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
FC REGULAR MEETING
JULY 10, 2025 ▪ Time: 8:30 A.M
Business Committee Conference Room / Microsoft Teams
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC MEMBERS PRESENT :
Larry Barton, BC Treasurer/FC Chair
Sarah White, Purchasing Director
Louise Cornelius, GGM
RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies CFO/FC Vice-Chair
Jonas Hill, BC Council Member
FC MEMBERS EXCUSED: Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member and Lisa Liggins, BC
Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT : Lloyd Ninham, Garrett Miller, Carla Witkowski, Josephine Skenandore,
Frank “Briggs” Noble, Kevin House, Joel Mikulsky, Ernest Oberst, Mari Kriescher, Joel Maxam,
Deborah Gerondale, David Jordan, Sarah Miller, and Ashley Blaker.
I.
CALL TO ORDER:
The FC Regular Meeting was called to order by the FC Chair at 8:30 A.M.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: JULY 10, 2025
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve the July 10, 2025, Finance Committee
Meeting Agenda noting the one add-on. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
III.
FC MINUTES: June 26, 2025 (Approved via E-Poll on 6/26/25)
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to acknowledge the FC E-Poll action taken on June
26, 2025, approving the June 26, 2025, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded
by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.
SPECIAL FC E-POLL: None
V.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
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1. Aring Equipment Company – 2025 Trail King Trailer
Lloyd Ninham, DPW – Groundskeeping
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Amount: $93,500.00
Motion by Sarah White to defer the request back to the requester to work with the Buyer
in Purchasing to obtain two additional quotes for equipment with the same
specifications as the Aring Equipment Company – 2025 Trail King Trailer in the amount
of $93,500.00. Once updated an E-Poll Request can be submitted. Seconded by RaLinda
Ninham-Lamberies. Motion carried unanimously.
2. ADD-ON: Milbach Const. Services – CHD Reception Remodel
Kevin House, Engineering
Amount: $119,260.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve Milbach Construction Services – CHD
Reception Remodel in the amount of $119,260.00. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion
carried unanimously.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. FY26 Blkt PO – C.E.S.A. 7
Carla Witkowski, Early Intervention
Amount: $62,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve FY26 Blanket PO – C.E.S.A. 7 in the amount of
$62,000.00. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies. Motion carried unanimously.
2. FY25 Blkt PO Increase – Agilysys Subscription – Versa Saas Solution Amount: $6,283.39
Josie Skenandore, Gaming – DTS
Total PO: $56,550.51
Motion by Sarah White to approve FY25 Blanket PO Increase – Agilysys Subscription –
Versa Saas Solution in the amount of $6,283.39. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. FY25 Blkt PO – Everi Payments – Title 31
Josie Skenandore, Gaming – DTS
Amount: $51,782.16
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve FY25 Blanket PO – Everi Payments –
Title 31 in the amount of $51,782.16. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Faith Technologies – Network/Security Materials
Briggs Noble, Engineering – Cannery
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Amount: $109,690.00
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Motion by Jonas Hill to approve Faith Technologies – Network/Security Materials in the
amount of $109,690.00. Seconded by Louise Cornelius. Motion carried unanimously.
5. TSI – Surveillance Materials
Briggs Noble, Engineering – Cannery
Amount: $82,788.22
Motion by Jonas Hill to accept as information only TSI – Surveillance Materials in the
amount of $82,788.22 For Information Only because this vendor went through the RFP
process and technically doesn’t need FC approval. Seconded by Louise Cornelius.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Oneida Construction Services – Windows
Briggs Noble, Engineering – SSB Phase V
Amount: $1,012,119.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to defer the request back to the requester for
Oneida Construction Services - Windows in the amount of $1,012,119.00 to get 3-bids
due to the Social Services Building having a section 105-L Lease agreement which may
require 3-bids. Once confirmed with Self-Governance or Department of Interior we can
move forward with an E-Poll Request. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. FY25 Blkt PO – Rogers Memorial Hospital Treatment Center
Mari Kriescher, Comp. Health
Amount: $68,700.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve FY25 Blanket PO – Rogers Memorial
Hospital Treatment Center in the amount of $68,700.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried unanimously.
8. FY25 Blkt PO Increase – GSA Government Vehicle Lease Program Amount: $50,000.00
Joel Maxam, OPD
Total PO: $267,800.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve FY25 Blanket PO Increase – GSA Government Vehicle
Lease Program in the amount of $50,000.00. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies.
Motion carried unanimously.
9. FY26 Blkt PO – VVC Holding LLC – Service Contract
Deborah Gerondale, Comp. Health
Amount: $610,991.64
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve FY26 Blanket PO – VCC Holding LLC –
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Service Contract in the amount of $610,991.64. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion
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carried unanimously.
10. FY25 Blkt PO – Plexis Healthcare Systems Inc.
Deborah Gerondale, Comp. Health
Amount: $201,152.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve FY25 Blanket PO – Plexis Healthcare Systems Inc. in the
amount of $201,152.00. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies. Motion carried
unanimously.
11. FY25 Blkt PO Increase – SCC Soft Computer
Deborah Gerondale, Comp. Health
Amount: $4,448.78
Total PO: $54,061.58
Motion by Louise Cornelius to approve FY25 Blanket PO Increase – SCC Soft Computer in
the amount of $4,448.78. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies. Motion carried
unanimously.
VII.
ONEIDA FINANCE FUND:
REPORT:
1. Oneida Finance Fund Report – July 2025
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to accept the Oneida Finance Fund Report for
July 2025. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Jonas Hill to go into Executive Session. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies.
Motion carried unanimously. Time: 8:58 A.M.
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to come out of Executive Session. Seconded by Louise
Cornelius. Motion carried unanimously. Time: 9:03 A.M.
1. FY25 Blkt PO Increase – Consultant Contract #2022-1052 – Rabbit Communications
Joel Mikulsky, DTS
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve FY25 Blanket PO Increase – Consultant
Contract #2022-1052 – Rabbit Communications in the amount requested. Seconded by
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Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
2. FY25 Blkt PO Increase – Consultant Contract #2024-0969 – ProEval, LLC
Ernest Oberst, Vocational Rehab Services
Motion by Louise Cornelius to approve FY25 Blanket PO Increase – Consultant Contract
#2024-0969 in the amount requested. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies. Motion
carried unanimously.
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE /INTERNAL: None
X. FOLLOW UP: None
XI. FOR INFORMATION ONLY: None
XII. ADJOURN: Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to adjourn. Seconded by Louise
Cornelius. Motion carried unanimously. Time: 9:06 A.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary
Finance Committee Approval Date of Minutes via E-Poll:
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Accept the July 24, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the FC Minutes for 07/24/25 & E-Poll
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☒ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: All areas that require FC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☒ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
approval
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☒ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Treasurer
Primary Requestor:
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
Revised: 01/07/2025
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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM:
ASHLEY BLAKER, OFFICE MANAGER
SUBJECT: E‐POLL RESULTS – FC MINUTES OF JULY 10, 2025
DATE:
07/24/25
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
An E‐Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of July 24, 2025. The E‐Poll and minutes were sent out
today and concluded today. The results of the completed E‐Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
T he re wa s a Ma jority o f 4 FC mem bers v ot in g to a pp ro ve th e Ju ly 24 ,
2 025 , F inan ce Committ ee Me et in g M in utes . FC M emb ers vot ing in c lu ded:
R a L in d a N i n h a m - L a m b e r i e s , C h a d F u s s , S a r a h W h it e , a n d J o n a s H i l l .
These Finance Committee Minutes of July 24, 2025, will be placed on the next Finance
Committee agenda to acknowledge this E‐Poll action. Per the FC By‐Laws all Minutes of
the FC will be submitted to the Secretary’s Office once a month for BC acceptance.
Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920‐ 869‐4491
FAO@oneidanation.org
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
FC REGULAR MEETING
JULY 24, 2025 ▪ Time: 8:30 A.M
Business Committee Conference Room
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC MEMBERS PRESENT :
Larry Barton, BC Treasurer/FC Chair
Jonas Hill, BC Council Member
Sarah White, Purchasing Director
RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies CFO/FC Vice‐Chair
Chad Fuss, Asst. GGM‐Finance Casino Hotel
FC MEMBERS EXCUSED: Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member and Lisa Liggins, BC
Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT : Paul Witek, Tim Skenandore, Ryan Beebe, Danny Venturelli, Josie
Skenandore, Artley Skenandore, Linda Jenkins, Connie Danforth, Tim Zellner, Emily Burgess,
Cindy Meulemans, Louise Cornelius, Kathy Rechner, Kelsey O’Donnell Mauthe, David Jordan,
Sarah Miller, and Ashley Blaker.
I.
CALL TO ORDER: The FC Regular Meeting was called to order by the FC
Chair at 8:25 A.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: JULY 24, 2025
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the July 24, 2025, Finance Committee Meeting Agenda with
one deletion under New Business #3. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies. Motion
carried unanimously.
III.
FC MINUTES: JULY 10, 2025 (Approved via E‐Poll on 07/10/25)
Motion by Chad Fuss to acknowledge the FC E‐Poll action taken on July 10, 2025,
approving the July 10, 2025, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded by RaLinda
Ninham‐Lamberies. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.
SPECIAL FC E‐POLL:
1. Oneida Construction Services – Windows
Amount: $1,012,119.00
Requester: Briggs Noble, Engineering – SSB Phase V (Approved via E‐Poll on 07/11/25)
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to acknowledge the special FC E‐Poll action taken
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on July 11, 2025, approving the Oneida Construction Services – Windows for SSB Phase
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V in the amount of $1,012,119.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
V.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
1. Oneida Construction Services – Task Order #12 Renovate LBDC Amount: $135,855.00
Paul Witek, Engineering
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve Oneida Construction Services – Task
Order #12 Renovate LBDC in the amount of $135,855.00. Seconded by Chad Fuss.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Creative Sign – Two Exterior Signs Installed
Tim Skenandore, Gaming – Facilities
Amount: $50,475.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve Creative Sign – Two Exterior Signs
Installed in the amount of $50,475.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Tweet & Garot – Dishwasher for Three Clans Kitchen
Ryan Beebe, Gaming – Oneida Hotel
Amount: $232,150.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve Tweet & Garot – Dishwasher for
Three Clans Kitchen in the amount of $232,150.00. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion
carried unanimously.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Everi Payments – Annual Maintenance
Josie Skenandore, Gaming – DTS
Amount: $50,250.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve Everi Payments – Annual
Maintenance in the amount of $50,250.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. KLM Engineering, Inc. – Construction Inspection Services
Paul Witek, Engineering
Amount: $103,751.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve KLM Engineering, Inc. –
Construction Inspection Services in the amount of $103,751.00. Seconded by Chad
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Fuss. Abstained by Sarah White. Motion carried.
3. FY26 Blkt PO – Lamers Bus Lines Inc.
Jason Martinez, Head Start
Amount: $212,000.00
Deleted from the Agenda.
4. FY26 Blkt PO – Performance Foods
Artley Skenandore, ONSS
Amount: $400,000.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve FY26 Blanket PO – Performance
Foods in the amount of $400,000.00 with an understanding that next school year’s
contract will need to work with their Buyer in Purchasing for RFP purposes. Seconded
by Sarah White. Motion carried unanimously.
For items under New Business #4‐10: Please note the school year runs July 1, 2025 –
June 30, 2026, and purchase orders will be effective during this timeframe.
5. FY26 Blkt PO – CESA 7 School Psychologist Services
Artley Skenandore, ONSS
Amount: $60,097.00
Motion by Sarah White to approve FY26 Blanket PO – CESA 7 School Psychologist
Services in the amount of $60,097.00. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried
unanimously.
See action in New Business #4.
6. FY26 Blkt PO – WE Energies
Artley Skenandore, ONSS
Amount: $300,000.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve FY26 Blanket PO – WE Energies in
the amount of $300,000.00. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried unanimously.
See action in New Business #4.
7. FY26 Blkt PO – Lamers Bus Lines Inc.
Artley Skenandore, ONSS
Amount: $450,000.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve FY26 Blanket PO – Lamers Bus Lines
Inc. in the amount of $450,000.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
See action in New Business #4.
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8. FY26 Blkt PO – New Directions Solutions – Special Ed Teachers
Artley Skenandore, ONSS
Amount: $494,109.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve FY26 Blanket PO – New Directions
Solutions – Special Ed Teachers in the amount of $494,109.00. Seconded by Sarah
White. Motion carried unanimously.
See action in New Business #4.
9. FY26 Blkt PO – New Directions Solutions‐ Special Ed Co‐Teachers Amount: $247,724.00
Artley Skenandore, ONSS
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve FY26 Blanket PO – New Directions
Solutions – Special Ed Co‐Teacher in the amount of $247,724.00. Seconded by Chad
Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
See action in New Business #4.
10. FY26 Blkt PO – Country Kids Inc.
Artley Skenandore, ONSS
Amount: $60,000.00
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve FY26 Blanket PO – Country Kids Inc. in the amount of
$60,000.00. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies. Motion carried unanimously.
See action in New Business #4.
11. FY25 Blkt PO Increase – STAT Temporary Services
Connie Danforth, Comp. Health
Amount: $350,000.00
Total PO: $1,200,000.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve FY25 Blanket PO Increase – STAT
Temporary Services in the amount of $350,000.00. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion
carried unanimously.
VII. DONATION:
REPORT:
1. FC Donation Report – July 2025
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to accept the FC Donation Report for July 2025.
Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
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REQUEST(S):
1. Big Brothers Big Sisters The Big Night Out 10/17/25 – Donation Amount: $3,000.00
Requester: Emily Burgess, Director of Philanthropy & Big Sister
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the request from
Big Brothers Big Sisters The Big Night Out 10/17/25 – Donation in the amount of $3,000.
Seconded by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Apricity – Donation
Requester: Kathy Rechner, Development Manager
Amount: $3,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the request from
Apricity – Donation in the amount of $3,000. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. The Salvation Army – Donation
Requester: Cindy Meulemans, Director
Amount: $3,000.00
Motion by RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies to approve from the Finance Committee Donations
the request from The Salvation Army – Donation in the amount of $3,000. Seconded by
Sarah White. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Brain Center of Green Bay – Donation
Requester: Kelsey O’Donnell Mauthe, Marketing Manager
Amount: $2,500.00
$3,000.00
Motion by Sarah White to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the request
from Brain Center of Green Bay – Donation in the adjusted amount of $3,000. Seconded by
RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE /INTERNAL:
1. Finance Committee – FY25 3rd Quarter Report to the BC
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve the Finance Committee – FY25 3rd Quarter Report to
the BC. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
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X. FOLLOW UP: None
XI. FOR INFORMATION ONLY: None
XII. ADJOURN: Motion by Chad Fuss to adjourn. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham‐
Lamberies. Motion carried unanimously. Time: 9:01 A.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary
Finance Committee Approval Date of Minutes via E‐Poll:
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Accept the July 2, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Personnel Related
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the July 2, 2025, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney
Revised: 01/07/2025
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155‐0365
Oneida‐nsn.gov
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center
July 2, 2025
9:00 a.m.
Present: Jameson Wilson, Jennifer Webster, Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Others Present: Clorissa N. Leeman, Grace Elliott, Carolyn Salutz
Others Present on Microsoft Teams: Debra Powless, Fawn Cottrell, Jessalyn Harvath, Melissa
Alvarado, Rae Skenandore, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, Shannon Stone, Arlouine Bain, Eric
Boulanger, Fawn Billie, Jason Martinez, Kristal Hill, Taryn Webster, Barbara Webster, Kaylynn
Gresham, Tina Jorgensen
I.
Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
Jameson Wilson called the July 2, 2025, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to order
at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to adopt the agenda; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.
II.
Minutes to be Approved
1. June 18, 2025 LOC Meeting Minutes
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the June 18, 2025 LOC meeting minutes and forward
to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
III.
Current Business
1. Sanctions and Penalties Law
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the public comment review memorandum, draft,
and legislative analysis; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the fiscal impact statement request memorandum
and forward to the Finance Department directing that a fiscal impact statement be prepared
and submitted to the LOC by July 30, 2025; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion
carried unanimously.
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IV.
New Submissions
1. Budget and Finances Law Amendments
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the request for amendments to the Budget and
Finances law as information, noting the Budget and Finances law is already on the Active
Files List for amendments; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried unanimously.
V.
Additions
VI.
Administrative Updates
1. E-Poll Results: Rescheduled Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law Public Meeting
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter into the record the results of the June 18, 2025 e-poll
entitled, Rescheduled Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law Public Meeting; seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
VII.
Executive Session
VIII. Adjourn
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 9:16 a.m.; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - D.C. Testimony - Washington, D.C. - February 26-27,..
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. Session:
☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Approve Travel Report – Chairman Tehassi Hill – Testimony – Washington, DC –
January 26-27, 2025
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☒ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Primary Requestor:
Danelle Wilson, Executive Assistant
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Tehassi Hill
Travel Event:
Testimony
Travel Location:
Washington, DC
Departure Date:
02/26/2025
Return Date:
02/27/2025
Projected Cost:
$1,738
Actual Cost:
$1,427.34
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
02/18/2025
Narrative/Background:
Attached are the talking points provided for this trip.
Item(s) Requiring Attention:
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Oneida Nation DC Visit
February 26, 27, 2024
Wednesday, February 26
1:10 PM
Senator Tammy Baldwin
141 Hart Senate Office
2:30 PM
Sean Gard, Caroline Frauman
Office of Congresswoman Gwen Moore
2252 Rayburn
3:00 PM
Testimony: House Appropriations Committee
2008 Rayburn House Office
6:15 PM
Tentative: Dinner at Matchbox Eastern Market
521 8th St. SE
Thursday, February 27
8:30 AM
Coffee with Congressman Mark Pocan, Chief of Staff Glenn Wavrunek
National Democratic Club
30 Ivy St SE
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Oneida Nation
Intergovernmental Affairs and Communications
Chairman Tehassi Hill
Talking Points & Information
February 2025 – Washington DC
1. Government Shutdown Impacts
Summary
The Nation was made aware of the possibility of a government shutdown occurring in mid‐
March. Below is the email that was sent to the Business Committee. Currently, we are
collecting information about the impacts of a potential shutdown.
On March 14, 2025, federal appropriations expire unless Congress enacts new legislation. At this time,
our lobbyists have been talking with folks in Congress and believes there is a high likelihood that the
government will shut down.
Given that Republicans have majorities in the House and Senate, Republican leadership will be
primarily responsible for crafting the contours of new funding legislation. But, given the explosion of
executive actions by President Trump that are anathema to Democratic leadership, Democrats are not
inclined to support any legislation that is crafted by republicans unless or until they have significant
input into the content of that bill.
Their prediction that a shutdown is likely is based on these facts:
There are at least half a dozen Republicans that are unlikely to vote for a moderate
government funding bill in the House.
There are at maybe five or more Republicans in the House that are unlikely to vote for an
extremely conservative funding bill.
The Senate will require at least seven Democratic 'yes' votes to pass a bill.
Previous Shutdown (2018‐2019) Impacts:
The previous government shutdown (2018‐2019) had a significant impact on Indian Country,
especially the Tribes living in rural areas where transportation was interrupted, and many could
not get to the necessary health care services including dialysis. This unfortunately did result in
deaths.
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155‐0365
oneida‐nsn.gov
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The shutdown lasted 34 days and like the $5 billion impact to the United States, the Oneida
Nation also experienced a tremendous financial impact that took us years to recover from.
What we learned from the shutdown:
Tribes have been running in a crisis mode even before the shutdown due in part to
inadequate federal funding. For example, the Oneida Nation receives less than 20% of
the funding needed to operate its BIA programs. The other 80% comes from Tribal
resources and other grant funds.
The Government Accountability Office came out with a report that identifies several key
differences in terms of design and structure, funding, and populations served, between
Indian Health Service (IHS) and three other federal health programs‐‐the Veterans Health
Administration (VHA), Medicaid, and Medicare. Medicare and Medicaid are entitlement
programs and have no annual spending caps, while IHS and VHA have funding that is
largely determined through the annual appropriations process and have specific spending
limits.
The US Commission on Civil Rights published their 2018 Report titled Broken Promises:
Continuing Federal Funding Shortfall for Native Americans. This Report is a follow up to
a 2003 report, A Quiet Crisis: Federal Funding and Unmet Needs in Indian Country, which
evaluated budgets and spending of federal agencies that sponsor Native American
programs, including the Departments of Health and Human Services, Interior, Housing
and Urban Development, Justice, and Education. The report found that despite some
progress, the crisis the Commission found in 2003 remains, and the federal government
continues to fail to support adequately the social and economic well‐being of Native
Americans. Due at least in part to the failure of the federal government adequately
addressing the well‐being of Native Americans over the last two centuries, Native
Americans continue to rank near the bottom of all Americans in health, education, and
employment outcomes.
The potential impact on the health and welfare of our Community can be avoided entirely
if Congress were to provide advance appropriations, the same authority afforded to the
Veteran’s Administration. Another solution is if the funding received for the operation of
programs and services for tribal governments was transferred from discretionary to
mandatory funding categories, the same as funding for Medicaid programs.
The Oneida Nation is integrated into both Brown and Outagamie Counties, located in
Northeast Wisconsin. We are one of the largest employers in the area, our families are
blended with others in the surrounding communities, we bring economic development
into the area. This shutdown not only impacted the Oneida Nation but because we are
imbedded in the community, the surrounding areas are also affected.
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The Interior Department and BIA need to do a better job at communicating with tribes
during the shutdown. Key leadership of the IHS held a conference call just after the
shutdown started and continued to hold weekly conference calls updating tribes on the
shutdown and answered any questions, provided alternative solutions to help alleviate
issues, etc. This continued until Congress approved the budget on February 15, 2019. The
Oneida Nation did not hear from the BIA Headquarters at all during the shutdown and
only had one call from the Midwest Regional Office which was held on February 14, 2019.
It took the Oneida Nation over two (2) years to recover from the shutdown of 2013 and
that shutdown lasted 16 days. The Oneida Nation had to use cash flow, general fund
savings, and program set asides to get through the 2013 shutdown. Although better
prepared since the 2013 shutdown, the Oneida Nation expects to feel the effects of this
shutdown years down the road as this shutdown lasted 34 full days.
2. Funding Freeze
Summary
Presidential executive orders to the Office of Management Budget, froze funding to determine
if the programs aligned with the President’s priorities and excluded language such as DEIA or
Environmental Justice or were discriminatory in nature. States filed litigation, and a judge
halted the funding freeze.
The funding freeze was just for a few days.
Funding was frozen temporarily. Once litigation occurred, the systems were back up
quickly except Headstart. National Headstart office reported that they system was
overwhelmed with requests, and was failing.
There are no impacts at the moment.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs – Request for Impacts
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs requested Tribes to submit the impacts of the funding
freeze. Below is the information submitted to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on
February 5, 2025.
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Headstart – Inability to drawn down. Last attempted draw down was 1/28/25
IMLS Library Enhancement Project ‐ "Notice listed on IMLS Website: Notice to
Grantees: Please be aware that, due to Executive Orders and OMB guidance regarding
potentially unallowable grant payments, IMLS is taking additional measures to process
payments. Reviews of applicable programs and payments may result in delays or other
actions.
Payment Management System (for Dept of Labor, Dept of Health & Human Services &
Dept of Agriculture (Ag Marketing Services) – Draw down attempts on 1/27 and 1/28
the system was down, user receiving proxy error message and was not able to enter the
system. Afternoon of 1/28, draw down attempt and message read “System
Maintenance in progress, Interactive Access has been shut down.” Accounting staff was
able to access the system on 2/3/25.
ASAP System (for Dept of Ag, Dept of Justice, EPA, National Park Service, NTIA, BIA Self
Governance), draw down attempted on 1/28/25. The only agency could not draw down
on was the National Park Service, for the Historic Preservation grant, due to the system
being locked and showing “Error 839: No accounts found matching criteria.” Draw
down attempt for National Park Service on 2/4/25 and was able to access.
Paused Funding Known:
o Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG): Planning and
Implementation, we don’t have this one, but the planning award
supports WI and MTERA, Implementation supports MTERA
Solar for All Program: Supports MTERA.
Clean School Bus Program: We wouldn’t be eligible for this one.
o Department Energy (DOE)
GRIP Program
Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants: Allocated $2.5 billion to
support projects that modernize the electric grid, aiming to reduce the
impacts of extreme weather and natural disasters.
Smart Grid Grants: With a budget of $3 billion, this component focuses
on increasing the flexibility, efficiency, and reliability of the electric power
system. It emphasizes enhancing transmission capacity, integrating
renewable energy, and facilitating the adoption of electric vehicles and
other grid‐edge devices.
Grid Innovation Program: This program provides $5 billion to support
projects that employ innovative approaches to transmission, storage, and
distribution infrastructure, thereby enhancing grid resilience and
reliability.
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Tribal Information/Databases on Federal Agency Websites are gone.
Examples:
o EJScreen Used to have Cessation boundaries, now gone
o https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fe311f69cb1d4355
8227d73bc34f3a32 This is USFW Tribal Connections, used to be able to see
cessions and view treaties, no longer available.
Other Information :
ECHO system for U.S. Department of Transportation, draw down on 1/27/25, no issues.
LOCCS for U.S. Department of Housing Development, draw down on 1/27/25, no issues
G5 for U.S. Department of education, draw down on 1/28/25, no issues.
NTIA Grant for Broadband is unknown at this time.
3. Self Governance Expansion
Expansion of Tribal Self‐Governance into HHS
- Oneida Nation supports the expansion of Tribal Self‐Governance into other agencies
within the HHS, including ACF and SAMHSA. IHS is currently the only HHS agency with
Self‐Governance through the ISDEAA.
- The expansion of Tribal Self‐Governance to HHS programs in agencies outside of the IHS
is a long‐standing priority for tribes. We encourage Congress to support Self‐Governance
expansion opportunities and to consider and pass legislation authorizing a Self‐
Governance Demonstration Project for HHS programs.
- Tribes have already demonstrated the success of self‐governance within IHS, successfully
establishing and operating their own healthcare programs that address the unique needs
of their local communities.
4. FDPIR Demonstration Project
About the USDA FDPIR Self‐Determination Demonstration Project:
- Oneida Nation was selected for Round 1 of the Food Distribution (FDPIR) Self‐
Determination Demonstration Project through USDA. This project was authorized by
the 2018 Farm Bill.
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Oneida Nation and Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin partnered together to
replace USDA products in our food packages with local, indigenous products from
our own communities.
Thanks to this project, we are providing our clients with Oneida Nation‐produced
bison, beef, and apples from Oneida Nation Farms, as well as fish from Red Cliff Band
of Lake Superior Chippewa in northern Wisconsin and wild rice from Red Lake Nation
in Minnesota.
We are proud to be part of this demonstration project and have received
overwhelmingly positive feedback from our clients and vendors.
Supports Tribal Vendors & Tribal Economies:
- The FDPIR Demonstration Project allows local, indigenous vendors to build capacity while
providing healthy foods to our community.
- Tribal producers have historically faced barriers to accessing markets given their small
size, remote locations and lack of infrastructure.
- Having reliable orders & revenue allows producers like our Oneida Nation Farms to plan
ahead and invest in equipment and staff to expand capacity.
- This project demonstrates how federal nutrition funding can be channeled to support
local and regional producers, expanding economic opportunity for tribes.
Supports Food Security
- By sourcing locally, this project has helped Oneida reduce the impacts of USDA food
supply disruptions to federal nutrition programs.
- The project has allowed us to strengthen our regional tribal food systems to feed our
own people. We are meeting our clients’ needs while providing fresh, local products
that are higher quality.
- Making this project permanent would give tribes like Oneida Nation the flexibility we
need to respond maintain food security in our communities.
Ask: Make FPDIR Demonstration Project Permanent:
- The current demonstration project is temporary and limited in scope. It only allows tribes
enter into short‐term contracts to replace USDA food with locally‐grown, traditional
foods.
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Making this project permanent and expanding Self‐Governance authority would give
tribes even more flexibility to quickly adapt and respond to:
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disruptions to food supply; and
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the unique needs of our clients and community.
Expanding the program also recognizes tribal sovereignty, reduces federal bureaucracy,
and increases local control.
We strongly support making the FDPIR Self‐Determination Demonstration Project permanent in
the next Farm Bill, available to all tribes, and expanded to include full Self Governance authority.
5. Other Issues:
Mandatory Funding for the IHS
- Oneida Nation strongly supports Mandatory Funding for the IHS. IHS funding is currently
discretionary and subject to the annual appropriations process.
- Tribal Nations like Oneida rely on annual IHS funding to operate our health clinic and
provide essential healthcare services to our service population of over 15,000.
- We appreciate Congress approving Advanced Appropriations for the IHS as a first step,
but Mandatory Funding is the long‐term goal. Advanced Appropriations does not include
all of our IHS funding ‐ such as Contract Support Costs (CSC) and 105(l) Lease facility
funding – meaning we must still wait until later in the Fiscal Year to receive all of our
critical IHS funds.
- Mandatory funding for IHS would protect tribal healthcare programs from the disruptive
impacts caused by of government shutdowns or short‐term CRs.
- Mandatory funding fulfills the federal government’s trust and treaty obligations to tribal
nations and the health and welfare of tribal citizens.
BIA Underfunding of Tribal Law Enforcement & Social Service Programs
- Mandatory Funding for BIA:
o Spending for Indian Affairs programs should be provided as mandatory
spending. This reduces the burden put on tribes when funding is not stable and
reliable. Annual adjustments should also be applied to account for inflation and
changes in jurisdiction or eligibility as identified by datasets mutually agreed to by
tribal governments and the federal government.
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o Advance appropriations for the entire Indian Affairs budget should be put in place
until its spending is made mandatory. This would eliminate the uncertainty Tribal
Nations face due to continuing resolutions and shutdowns.
Social Service Programs for Children and Families:
o Indian Child Welfare Programs are severely underfunded by the BIA and Title IV‐
B. The BIA Indian Child Welfare funding Oneida receives covers less than 5% of
the annual cost of the Oneida Indian Child Welfare Program. Investments in ICW
are needed to ensure the health and welfare of Indian children.
o Welfare Assistance: Oneida’s Welfare Assistance Program often has to put a
pause on serving new applicants before the year is over due to the limited funding
received from BIA. Additional funding is needed to meet the true need for welfare
assistance. In addition, funding for the administration of these funds should be
included in the budget.
o Social Services: Oneida offers various social service programs including family
services (foster care, domestic abuse, kinship care, etc.) and economic support
services (TANF, Childcare, Income Maintenance, emergency services, etc.). The
BIA Social Services funding Oneida receives covers less than 9% of just our Center
for Self Sufficiency Program and less than 1% of our comprehensive social service
programs. 22.9% of American Indians on the Oneida Reservation live in
poverty. 22.1% of participate in the SNAP program. 7.6% are unemployed. These
rates are about three times the rate of all residents living on the Oneida
Reservation. More social services funding is needed to address these socio‐
economic disparities.
Road Maintenance:
o The BIA Road Maintenance funding Oneida receives covers less than 25% of the
annual cost of road salt. The need varies every year, but the limited funding
doesn’t allow us to address times of higher need.
BIE Underfunding of Tribal Education
- Mandatory Funding for BIE:
o Provide mandatory funding for the entire Bureau of Indian Education and Native
education related Department of Education Accounts including Johnson
O’Malley. Mandatory funding will protect tribal schools from cuts and measures
in all future budgets.
- Johnson O’Malley:
o The BIA Johnson O’Malley funding Oneida receives covers less than 8% of the
annual cost of our Youth Enrichment Services program, which provides culturally
relevant educational support to increase graduation rates of Native American
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students in local public schools. There are 16 public school districts in the Oneida
Nation service area with over 130 individual schools. Public schools have asked us
to expand our services, but we don’t have the staff needed to deliver services to
all of these schools. Additional Johnson O’Malley funding would allow us to
provide services to more eligible students in our service area, improving
graduation rates and outcomes for Native students.
BIE Funding:
o Support educational improvement and reform for Native students in Title VI, Part
A (Indian Education Formula grants). This includes direct assistance to local school
districts and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools and demonstrations and
training for Indian individuals and educators; and
o Provide funding and resources for Native Language Immersion Programs. Funding
in addition to the 20% set‐aside to support the federal commitment to Native
Languages is needed to improve the educational outcomes of American Indian,
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students.
o Increase funding for the Indian Student Equalization Program which provides the
core budget for BIE elementary and secondary schools. Tribal schools do not have
a tax base like off‐reservation public schools to off‐set these costs. Tribal schools
also do not have access to Impact Aid funding, as they are entirely federally run
therefore there is not a tax‐based census‐tract off which to calculate tax revenue‐
loss. This makes is especially critical to adequately fund all of the accounts that
tribal schools do receive funds from, to ensure there is parity in the education
standards and teacher pay for these schools.
o Increase funding for Student Transportation and increase funding for BIE Facilities
Operations and Maintenance. As ISEP funds are often forced to be reallocated to
cover the shortfalls in other areas such as operations, maintenance, and
transportation, one of the best ways to ensure Tribal schools have appropriate
funding comparative to the resources available state‐wide is to ensure the
budgets for Transportation, Operations, and Maintenance are adequately funded.
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Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Impact..
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08/13/25
2. Session:
☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Approve Travel Report – Chairman Tehassi Hill to MAST Impact Week – Washington,
DC – March 22-26, 2025
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☒ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
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Authorized Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Primary Requestor:
Danelle Wilson, Executive Assistant
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Travel Event:
Tehassi Hill
Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Impact Week
Travel Location:
Washington, DC
Departure Date:
03/22/2025
Return Date:
03/26/2025
Projected Cost:
$3,100
Actual Cost:
$3,008.44
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
01/22/2025
Narrative/Background:
The Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes, (MAST) represents the 35 sovereign tribal nations of
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan. Altogether, MAST represents nearly 134,000 American
Indian people. Chairman Hill currently sits on the MAST Board of Directors as Vice President.
Agenda and talking points covered over the course of MAST by Chairman Hill are attached.
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MAST IMPACT WEEK MEETING AGENDA
March 23-26, 2025
Residence Inn
333 E. E St. SW
Washington D.C. 20024
Sunday March 23th 2025
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
MAST Lobbying Class 101-for all new Leaders/staff/attendee’s
Room – Mr. Tom Brierton Franklin Creek Consulting
Sponsored by:
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Early Registration Lobby of Hotel
Monday March 24th, 2025 Capitol Ballroom
MAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY – 1st Floor
Coffee for the day Sponsored by – Woodstoneinc.com - tollman@woodstoneinc.com
Room for the day Sponsored by –
Mics for the day Sponsored by -
6:45 am /8:00 am Breakfast–Provided by
Capitol Meeting Room Foyer
7:00 am
Registration-
8:30 am
Call to order – President Virgil Wind –
Capitol Meeting Room
Opening Prayer: Vice President T. Hill
Opening Remarks & Introductions of all Leadership/Elders/Veterans/Guests
Roll Call – Secretary Nicole Boyd
9:00 am
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Capitol Meeting Room Foyer
Issues & Speakers:
National Native Update – Mr. Scott Dacey Managing Partner Dacey, LLP
Mr. Tom Brierton – Franklin Creek Consulting
What is the strategy to address this chaotic and unstable political environment?
10:00 am
Tribal Leaders Roundtable Discussion –
❖ Although Indian Country was mildly impacted under the Continuing Resolution,
we continue to be mindful that the upcoming budget will no doubt have a
significant impact on Indian Country. Indian Health Service and the BIE were
asked to cut upwards of 50% of their budgets, and with the President rescinding
Executive Order 14112 “Reforming Federal Funding & Support for Tribal Nations
to better Embrace our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the next Era of Tribal
Self Determination” we do not what is in store. The reports from the IHS and BIE
were due on 3/13/25 and we are trying to obtain information about what is being
proposed.
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❖ Termination of BIA leases – our Ashland office wasn’t processing our requests
timely as it was, but we are absolutely concerned about how they will ensure that
their responsibilities are fulfilled to the Tribes. Oneida is working with Morongo to
assess whether we could 638 compact to take over some of the responsibilities
and fulfill them for the Tribes in the region.
❖ Mandatory funding for IHS and Tribal programs is needed even more in this
political climate.
❖ Expansion of SG Authority in to HHS – legislation is complete, and is circulating
for a Republican sponsor.
10:45 am
Break Sponsored by -
11:00 am
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Staff
❖ See Talking Points that has information about the impacts of the funding freeze.
11:30 am
Noon
Keynote Address & Luncheon –
Sponsored by: The Huntington National Bank ryan.bilsky@huntington.com
5:00 pm
Flag Ceremony – U.S. Senator Tina Smith, MN
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing Room
Tentative Dinner with Congresswoman Gwen Moore (Devin)
MIDWEST ALLIANCE OF SOVEREIGN TRIBES
IMPACT WEEK 2025
Tuesday-March 25th, 2025 - Capitol Ballroom
Meeting in: Capitol Ballroom:
Room for the day sponsored by:
Coffee for the day:
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast - Sponsored by:
8:30 am
Tribal Leaders Round Table and Direction –
9:00 am
National Indian Health Board, A.C. Locklear CEO
Health Care Issues in Indian Country & Partnering
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How is TTAG and NIHB tackling the potential cuts to Medicaid?
Are there any indications of advancing legislation for advanced appropriations for IHS?
Do you know the status of nomination for Dr. Beverly Cotton for IHS Director?
9:45 am
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10:00 am
Congresswoman Betty McCollum MN 04
10:30 am
Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan MinnesotaTribal Leaders direction for Hill visits/Resolutions Approved/One Pagers Finalized
Teams assigned - Lead by
11:30 am
Congresswoman Haley Stevens MI 7th
NOON
Chairman Hill:
Luncheon event: Congressman Jeff Hurd (Committee on Natural Resources, Committee on
Transportation & Infrastructure and Committee on Science, Space & Technology) @ Paraiso
Taqueria 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington DC
Noon
Kitcki Carroll Executive Director USET, Keynote Address & Luncheon –
Sponsored by: Oneida Nation
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Hill Office Visits
5:30/6:30 pm Tribal Leaders Meet & Greet Reception at the
Sponsored by: Cottingham & Butler – jzack@cottinghambutler.com
jlink@cottinghambutler.com
Microphone and equipment for the day sponsored by
Wednesdays -March 26th, 2025
Coffee for the day sponsored by:
Room for the day sponsored by:
Microphone and equipment for the day sponsored by:
6:45 am /8:00 am Breakfast-Sponsored by:
Capitol Ballroom
8:00 am
Tribal Leaders Discussion and Directions
8:30 am
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Confirmed
9:00 am
Congresswoman Gwen Moore WI 4th
11:30 am
Hill Visit Resolutions/Packet preparations/Packet material
Noon
Keynote Address & Luncheon –
Sponsored by: Leech Lake Band
Capitol Ballroom
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Hill Office Visits
5:30 pm – 7:00pm
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Reception
Sponsored by: Cottingham & Butler – jzack@cottinghambutler.com
jlink@cottinghambutler.com
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Thursday-March 27th 2025
Breakfast & Meeting in:
Room for the day sponsored by:
Coffee for the day:
7:30 am – 8:30 am
8:30 am
Breakfast - Sponsored by:
Tribal Leaders Round Table and Direction –
Open board appointment(s). Next meeting in Minnesota in June 2025
Executive Board comments, directions, plans,
Closing prayer - (Meeting ends)
Thank you to all our sponsors! Please support them as they support us!!!!
Telephone Contact - Scott R. Vele Executive Director - 715-853-4001
Next MAST meeting to be hosted by a Minnesota Tribe; June 2025
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Oneida Nation
Intergovernmental Affairs and Communications
Chairman Hill
Talking Points & Information
MAST Impact Week
March 2025 – Washington DC
1. Funding Freeze
Summary
Presidential executive orders to the Office of Management Budget, froze funding to determine
if the programs aligned with the President’s priorities and excluded language such as DEIA or
Environmental Justice or were discriminatory in nature. States filed litigation, and a judge
halted the funding freeze.
The funding freeze was just for a few days.
❖ Funding was frozen temporarily. Once litigation occurred, the systems were back up
quickly except Headstart. National Headstart office reported that they system was
overwhelmed with requests, and was failing.
❖ There are no impacts at the moment.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs – Request for Impacts
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs requested Tribes to submit the impacts of the funding
freeze. Below is the information submitted to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on
February 5, 2025.
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Headstart – Inability to drawn down. Last attempted draw down was 1/28/25
IMLS Library Enhancement Project - "Notice listed on IMLS Website: Notice to
Grantees: Please be aware that, due to Executive Orders and OMB guidance regarding
potentially unallowable grant payments, IMLS is taking additional measures to process
payments. Reviews of applicable programs and payments may result in delays or other
actions.
Payment Management System (for Dept of Labor, Dept of Health & Human Services &
Dept of Agriculture (Ag Marketing Services) – Draw down attempts on 1/27 and 1/28
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
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the system was down, user receiving proxy error message and was not able to enter the
system. Afternoon of 1/28, draw down attempt and message read “System
Maintenance in progress, Interactive Access has been shut down.” Accounting staff was
able to access the system on 2/3/25.
ASAP System (for Dept of Ag, Dept of Justice, EPA, National Park Service, NTIA, BIA Self
Governance), draw down attempted on 1/28/25. The only agency could not draw down
on was the National Park Service, for the Historic Preservation grant, due to the system
being locked and showing “Error 839: No accounts found matching criteria.” Draw
down attempt for National Park Service on 2/4/25 and was able to access.
Paused Funding Known:
o Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
▪ Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG): Planning and
Implementation, we don’t have this one, but the planning award
supports WI and MTERA, Implementation supports MTERA
▪ Solar for All Program: Supports MTERA.
▪ Clean School Bus Program: We wouldn’t be eligible for this one.
o Department Energy (DOE)
▪ GRIP Program
▪ Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants: Allocated $2.5 billion to
support projects that modernize the electric grid, aiming to reduce the
impacts of extreme weather and natural disasters.
▪ Smart Grid Grants: With a budget of $3 billion, this component focuses
on increasing the flexibility, efficiency, and reliability of the electric power
system. It emphasizes enhancing transmission capacity, integrating
renewable energy, and facilitating the adoption of electric vehicles and
other grid-edge devices.
▪ Grid Innovation Program: This program provides $5 billion to support
projects that employ innovative approaches to transmission, storage, and
distribution infrastructure, thereby enhancing grid resilience and
reliability.
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Tribal Information/Databases on Federal Agency Websites are gone.
Examples:
o EJScreen Used to have Cessation boundaries, now gone
o https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fe311f69cb1d4355
8227d73bc34f3a32 This is USFW Tribal Connections, used to be able to see
cessions and view treaties, no longer available.
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ECHO system for U.S. Department of Transportation, draw down on 1/27/25, no issues.
LOCCS for U.S. Department of Housing Development, draw down on 1/27/25, no issues
G5 for U.S. Department of education, draw down on 1/28/25, no issues.
NTIA Grant for Broadband is unknown at this time.
2. Self Governance Expansion
Expansion of Tribal Self-Governance into HHS
- Oneida Nation supports the expansion of Tribal Self-Governance into other agencies
within the HHS, including ACF and SAMHSA. IHS is currently the only HHS agency with
Self-Governance through the ISDEAA.
- The expansion of Tribal Self-Governance to HHS programs in agencies outside of the IHS
is a long-standing priority for tribes. We encourage Congress to support Self-Governance
expansion opportunities and to consider and pass legislation authorizing a SelfGovernance Demonstration Project for HHS programs.
- Tribes have already demonstrated the success of self-governance within IHS, successfully
establishing and operating their own healthcare programs that address the unique needs
of their local communities.
3. FDPIR Demonstration Project
About the USDA FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project:
- Oneida Nation was selected for Round 1 of the Food Distribution (FDPIR) SelfDetermination Demonstration Project through USDA. This project was authorized by
the 2018 Farm Bill.
- Oneida Nation and Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin partnered together to
replace USDA products in our food packages with local, indigenous products from
our own communities.
- Thanks to this project, we are providing our clients with Oneida Nation-produced
bison, beef, and apples from Oneida Nation Farms, as well as fish from Red Cliff Band
of Lake Superior Chippewa in northern Wisconsin and wild rice from Red Lake Nation
in Minnesota.
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We are proud to be part of this demonstration project and have received
overwhelmingly positive feedback from our clients and vendors.
Supports Tribal Vendors & Tribal Economies:
- The FDPIR Demonstration Project allows local, indigenous vendors to build capacity while
providing healthy foods to our community.
- Tribal producers have historically faced barriers to accessing markets given their small
size, remote locations and lack of infrastructure.
- Having reliable orders & revenue allows producers like our Oneida Nation Farms to plan
ahead and invest in equipment and staff to expand capacity.
- This project demonstrates how federal nutrition funding can be channeled to support
local and regional producers, expanding economic opportunity for tribes.
Supports Food Security
- By sourcing locally, this project has helped Oneida reduce the impacts of USDA food
supply disruptions to federal nutrition programs.
- The project has allowed us to strengthen our regional tribal food systems to feed our
own people. We are meeting our clients’ needs while providing fresh, local products
that are higher quality.
- Making this project permanent would give tribes like Oneida Nation the flexibility we
need to respond maintain food security in our communities.
Ask: Make FPDIR Demonstration Project Permanent:
- The current demonstration project is temporary and limited in scope. It only allows tribes
enter into short-term contracts to replace USDA food with locally-grown, traditional
foods.
- Making this project permanent and expanding Self-Governance authority would give
tribes even more flexibility to quickly adapt and respond to:
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disruptions to food supply; and
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the unique needs of our clients and community.
- Expanding the program also recognizes tribal sovereignty, reduces federal bureaucracy,
and increases local control.
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We strongly support making the FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project permanent in
the next Farm Bill, available to all tribes, and expanded to include full Self Governance authority.
4. Other Issues:
Mandatory Funding for the IHS
- Oneida Nation strongly supports Mandatory Funding for the IHS. IHS funding is currently
discretionary and subject to the annual appropriations process.
- Tribal Nations like Oneida rely on annual IHS funding to operate our health clinic and
provide essential healthcare services to our service population of over 15,000.
- We appreciate Congress approving Advanced Appropriations for the IHS as a first step,
but Mandatory Funding is the long-term goal. Advanced Appropriations does not include
all of our IHS funding - such as Contract Support Costs (CSC) and 105(l) Lease facility
funding – meaning we must still wait until later in the Fiscal Year to receive all of our
critical IHS funds.
- Mandatory funding for IHS would protect tribal healthcare programs from the disruptive
impacts caused by of government shutdowns or short-term CRs.
- Mandatory funding fulfills the federal government’s trust and treaty obligations to tribal
nations and the health and welfare of tribal citizens.
BIA Underfunding of Tribal Law Enforcement & Social Service Programs
- Mandatory Funding for BIA:
o Spending for Indian Affairs programs should be provided as mandatory
spending. This reduces the burden put on tribes when funding is not stable and
reliable. Annual adjustments should also be applied to account for inflation and
changes in jurisdiction or eligibility as identified by datasets mutually agreed to by
tribal governments and the federal government.
o Advance appropriations for the entire Indian Affairs budget should be put in place
until its spending is made mandatory. This would eliminate the uncertainty Tribal
Nations face due to continuing resolutions and shutdowns.
- Social Service Programs for Children and Families:
o Indian Child Welfare Programs are severely underfunded by the BIA and Title IVB. The BIA Indian Child Welfare funding Oneida receives covers less than 5% of
the annual cost of the Oneida Indian Child Welfare Program. Investments in ICW
are needed to ensure the health and welfare of Indian children.
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o Welfare Assistance: Oneida’s Welfare Assistance Program often has to put a
pause on serving new applicants before the year is over due to the limited funding
received from BIA. Additional funding is needed to meet the true need for welfare
assistance. In addition, funding for the administration of these funds should be
included in the budget.
o Social Services: Oneida offers various social service programs including family
services (foster care, domestic abuse, kinship care, etc.) and economic support
services (TANF, Childcare, Income Maintenance, emergency services, etc.). The
BIA Social Services funding Oneida receives covers less than 9% of just our Center
for Self Sufficiency Program and less than 1% of our comprehensive social service
programs. 22.9% of American Indians on the Oneida Reservation live in
poverty. 22.1% of participate in the SNAP program. 7.6% are unemployed. These
rates are about three times the rate of all residents living on the Oneida
Reservation. More social services funding is needed to address these socioeconomic disparities.
Road Maintenance:
o The BIA Road Maintenance funding Oneida receives covers less than 25% of the
annual cost of road salt. The need varies every year, but the limited funding
doesn’t allow us to address times of higher need.
BIE Underfunding of Tribal Education
- Mandatory Funding for BIE:
o Provide mandatory funding for the entire Bureau of Indian Education and Native
education related Department of Education Accounts including Johnson
O’Malley. Mandatory funding will protect tribal schools from cuts and measures
in all future budgets.
- Johnson O’Malley:
o The BIA Johnson O’Malley funding Oneida receives covers less than 8% of the
annual cost of our Youth Enrichment Services program, which provides culturally
relevant educational support to increase graduation rates of Native American
students in local public schools. There are 16 public school districts in the Oneida
Nation service area with over 130 individual schools. Public schools have asked us
to expand our services, but we don’t have the staff needed to deliver services to
all of these schools. Additional Johnson O’Malley funding would allow us to
provide services to more eligible students in our service area, improving
graduation rates and outcomes for Native students.
- BIE Funding:
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o Support educational improvement and reform for Native students in Title VI, Part
A (Indian Education Formula grants). This includes direct assistance to local school
districts and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools and demonstrations and
training for Indian individuals and educators; and
o Provide funding and resources for Native Language Immersion Programs. Funding
in addition to the 20% set-aside to support the federal commitment to Native
Languages is needed to improve the educational outcomes of American Indian,
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students.
o Increase funding for the Indian Student Equalization Program which provides the
core budget for BIE elementary and secondary schools. Tribal schools do not have
a tax base like off-reservation public schools to off-set these costs. Tribal schools
also do not have access to Impact Aid funding, as they are entirely federally run
therefore there is not a tax-based census-tract off which to calculate tax revenueloss. This makes is especially critical to adequately fund all of the accounts that
tribal schools do receive funds from, to ensure there is parity in the education
standards and teacher pay for these schools.
o Increase funding for Student Transportation and increase funding for BIE Facilities
Operations and Maintenance. As ISEP funds are often forced to be reallocated to
cover the shortfalls in other areas such as operations, maintenance, and
transportation, one of the best ways to ensure Tribal schools have appropriate
funding comparative to the resources available state-wide is to ensure the
budgets for Transportation, Operations, and Maintenance are adequately funded.
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Tehassi Hill
Travel Event:
2025 Tribal Self Governance Conference
Travel Location:
Chandler, AZ
Departure Date:
04/06/2025
Return Date:
04/11/2025
Projected Cost:
$3,352.37
Actual Cost:
$3,061.23
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
08/28/2024
Narrative/Background:
This year the 2025 Tribal Self-Governance Conference celebrated the 50th anniversary
of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The ISDEAA seeks to
strengthen tribal governments by emphasizing tribal administration of federal Indian
programs and associated funds. It accomplishes its objectives by allowing tribal
governments to step into the shoes of federal agencies, take over existing federal
funding, and deliver programs and services based on tribal priorities. The federal
policy of self-determination and self-governance in general, and the ISDEAA in
has played a critical role in strengthening tribal governments and
communities over the past 50 years. The role of the ISDEAA and related statutes can
be expected to grow as tribes continue to expand their exercise of sovereignty and
self-governance.
Highlights:
• Provided testimony at the USDA FDPIR Tribal Leader Consultation in support of permanent
expansion of the Food Distribution Self-Determination Demonstration Project.
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The Tribal Delegation Meeting with the Indian Health Service. Oneida Nation
held a tribal delegation meeting with Indian Health Service (IHS) Acting
Director Ben Smith and IHS senior leadership. Along with myself, Treasurer Larry Barton,
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster and Councilman Jameson Wilson, along with the Oneida
Comprehensive Health Division Executive Team, discussed the Nation’s healthcare priorities,
including protecting tribal healthcare programs and resources, increasing access to care, and
support for preventative and long-term care.
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Oneida Nation Tribal Delegation Mtg with IHS Acting Director Ben Smith
• Monday, April 7th from 9:30 am– 10:00 am AZ time
• Location: Willow Room at Wild Horse Pass Conference Center (see map)
Invited from Oneida Nation: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Councilman Jameson Wilson, Debra
Danforth, Sid White, Danielle White, Brandon Wisneski, Melissa Nuthals.
Optional: Molly Delwiche, Peggy Helm-Quest, and Layukwilakéhteʔ Nicholas
Metoxen.
Oneida Nation Talking Points:
- Chairman Opening Remarks
o [Introduce Yourself]
o I’m joined today by Councilwoman Jennifer Webster, who serves on
the IHS Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee and is an
alternate on the HHS STAC, elected members of the Oneida Nation
Business Committee, our Comprehensive Health team and SelfGovernance team.
o The health of our people is of highest priority to the Oneida Nation.
We have created a health system that promotes tsi?niyukwalihot^
(Our Ways), and our mission is to provide the highest quality, holistic
health care to ensure the wellness of our Oneida community.
o The IHS plays a critical role in fulfilling the federal government’s trust
and treaty obligations to tribal nations. Our government-togovernment relationship is built on the principles of tribal
consultation and our inherent right to self-governance.
o We appreciate our partnership with the IHS, and we’d like to
acknowledge the IHS Bemidji Area Office team – we appreciate their
responsiveness and the positive working relationship we have in our
region.
o We have many items to discuss, so let’s get started.
- IHS Implementation of Executive Orders and Administrative Actions
o Over the past few months, there have been many executive orders
and administration actions that have caused anxiety for tribes as we
work to identify impacts to our programs.
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o We were encouraged that the Office of General Counsel released an
Advisory Opinion stating that recent Executive Orders do not impact
the Department’s legal obligation to provide healthcare for Indian
Tribes and their citizens, the government-to-government
relationship, and underlying Trust and Treaty obligations.
o However, last week, HHS announced a sweeping reorganization of
the Dept of Health and Human Services and a reduction of 10,000
staff.
o In recognition of the unique legal obligation between the federal
government and tribes, we believe that the IHS and all programs that
serve tribes must be excluded from funding cuts and staffing cuts.
o QUESTION: What impact has the reorganization or other executive
actions had on the IHS and tribal healthcare programs? What future
impacts do you anticipate? Will IHS Regional Offices be impacted?
o QUESTION: How will tribes be included in these decisions?
o REQUEST: Tribes must be consulted regarding any changes to the IHS
and to programs that serve tribes. No decisions should be made
about us without us.
o REQUEST: Tribes have long advocated that other tribal grant
programs within HHS be moved into Self-Governance. As HHS works
through this reorganization, we encourage HHS and IHS to
incorporate tribal grants from SAMHSA, HRSA, and CDC into our IHS
Self-Gov Agreements wherever possible. One example is the
SAMHSA Tribal Opioid Response Grant. This would greatly increase
our flexibility and reduce administrative burden.
- Federal Budget - Potential Impacts to IHS Funding and Tribal Healthcare
Programs:
o As Congress works through the budget reconciliation process, Oneida
Nation reiterates that the IHS and programs that serve tribes should
be excluded from all potential funding cuts in recognition of the
federal government’s trust and treaty obligations.
o QUESTION: What updates, if any, has the IHS received regarding
federal budget proposals and the potential impact to IHS funding?
- Potential Impacts of Medicaid Reform
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o As you know, Medicaid resources are important to supporting the
chronically underfunded Indian Health System.
o Medicaid is one of the primary ways the United States upholds its
federal trust obligations to provide health care to Tribal
governments.
o Tribal health systems, like Oneida, rely on third-party billing to fill the
gap and fund the operations of our health clinic. This includes billing
for those patients who are Medicaid beneficiaries.
o Approximately 28% of our medical patients are on Medicaid.
o All of our third-party revenue is reinvested back into our healthcare
system to hire providers and provide services to our patients.
o Impact of Potential Reforms:
▪ Any cuts to Medicaid would harm our patients who are
Medicaid beneficiaries and harm our clinic operations by
reducing revenue we need to operate our facility.
▪ Reforms, such as “cost caps,” would shift costs to states for
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Medicaid
beneficiaries.
▪ Capping Medicaid services for AI/ANs for any reason is
fundamentally inconsistent with the federal trust and treaty
responsibilities and Congress' intent in authorizing the Indian
health system to access Medicaid resources.
▪ Further, conditioning access to Medicaid with work
requirements fails to honor trust and treaty obligations and
are not reflective of on-the-ground realities in Indian Country.
Create greater hurdles for our patients.
▪ [Debbie/Comp Health to share any additional impacts impacts]
o REQUEST: AI/AN people and the Indian Health System should be
made exempt from any Medicaid cuts or reforms, and we are
communicating this to Congress.
o QUESTION: What impacts does the IHS anticipate to the IHS and
tribal healthcare system as a result of Medicaid Reform proposals?
Has the IHS been consulted in the development of these proposals?
- Priorities for the IHS under New Administration
o This week, we expect to hear from HHS Secretary Kennedy, and we
appreciate his presence at this conference.
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o At the recent STAC meeting, the Secretary identified that his
priorities for the IHS include preventing chronic disease and
enhancing tribal food sovereignty.
o Prevention:
▪ The Special Diabetes Program for Indians is a gold standard
when it comes to prevention. Tribes have demonstrated the
effectiveness of our Diabetes Programs for over 2 decades.
SDPI is a proven and essential part of our services, and
diabetes care improves outcomes for our patients including
decreasing diabetic complications.
▪ Our diabetes programs should have the same flexibility and
reliability as all other IHS services offered at tribal clinics and
hospitals.
▪ REQUEST: We strongly support the permanent reauthorization
of SPDI and moving SDPI to Self-Governance.
▪ REQUEST: We welcome greater investments in resources for
prevention and wellness. We already participate in many
partnerships with state and local health agencies and
universities on this subject, including the stroke prevention
study.
o Food Sovereignty: Oneida is also a leader in enhancing our food
sovereignty. Tribes understand better than anyone that food is
medicine.
▪ We incorporate our food sovereignty and healthy, indigenous
foods throughout the Nation’s programs, including within our
schools, our skilled nursing facility, WIC/Nutrition, SDPI
Diabetes Program, Diabetes Prevention Program, our monthly
Just Move It Oneida Community Walks, and more.
▪ We are also work through other federal agencies, including
USDA FDPIR Demonstration Project, to deliver healthy foods to
our members. While programs like this are outside of IHS, we
know that access to healthy, indigenous foods improves health
outcomes for our community members.
▪ One thing to keep in mind is that eligibility between IHS
programs and USDA Nutrition programs are often different –
which limits how closely we can collaborate.
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• For example, USDA FDPIR programs establish income
limits, which means that not all of our IHS patients can
access USDA programming.
• We also have our own tribally funded food and
agriculture programs, including food classes in our
Cannery, that are open to all community members. This
limits how IHS funds could be used, since some
participants may not be IHS-eligible.
o REQUEST: Tribes are prepared to lead the way on food sovereignty
and preventing chronic disease, and we would welcome additional
resources from the IHS and HHS in these areas. We would also
welcome increased collaboration between the IHS, USDA, and other
programs on these issues.
o QUESTION: What are the Administration’s other priorities for the IHS
and tribal programs during this new administration? How does the
IHS plan to implement these priorities?
- Long-Term Care
o Another priority for the Nation is the lack of funding for Long-Term
Care. Continues to be unfunded mandate since ACA IHCIA in 2006.
o Language for long-term care is included in our IHS funding agreement
but remains unfunded.
o Oneida Nation is fortunate to operate our own long-term care
facility.
o Tribes like us have to rely on state funds, Medicaid, and what we can
get from Medicare for 3rd party reimbursement.
o We still end up short – state is not timely in getting us rate of pay.
Other tribes have to provide long-term care out of their own pockets.
o IHS Purchased Referred Care (PRC) only covers short-term rehab –
not long-term needs.
o Between all HHS agencies, whether IHS, ACL or CMS, there is a gap in
funding for long-term care and elders.
o REQUEST: We urge the IHS to work with tribes and your fellow
agencies at HHS to address growing need for resources for long-term
care. More resources are needed to support our tribal elders.
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