# Oneida Business Committee (2025) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A19911d11b8728d3d ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Public Packet 1 of 357 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 6 August 13, 2025 Public Packet 2 of 357 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 6 August 13, 2025 Public Packet IX. X. XI. 3 of 357 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 6 August 13, 2025 Public Packet 4 of 357 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 6 August 13, 2025 Public Packet 5 of 357 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 6 August 13, 2025 Public Packet XIII. 6 of 357 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 6 August 13, 2025 Public Packet 7 of 357 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 Public Packet 8 of 357 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. Public Packet 9 of 357 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 Public Packet 10 of 357 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. Public Packet 11 of 357 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 Public Packet 12 of 357 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. Public Packet 13 of 357 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 Public Packet 14 of 357 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. Public Packet 15 of 357 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 Public Packet 16 of 357 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. Public Packet 17 of 357 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 Public Packet 18 of 357 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. Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 19 of 357 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 20 of 357 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 21 of 357 DRAFT E. 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 22 of 357 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 23 of 357 DRAFT M. 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 24 of 357 DRAFT VI. 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 25 of 357 DRAFT E. 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 26 of 357 DRAFT C. 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 27 of 357 DRAFT IX. 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 28 of 357 DRAFT E. 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 29 of 357 DRAFT 3. 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 30 of 357 DRAFT 8. 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 31 of 357 DRAFT 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. Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 32 of 357 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 33 of 357 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 16 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 34 of 357 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 17 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 35 of 357 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 18 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 36 of 357 DRAFT 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 . Lisa Liggins, Secretary ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 19 of 19 July 23, 2025 Public Packet 37 of 357 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 Public Packet 38 of 357 DRAFT 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. Oneida Business Committee Special Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 August 05, 2025 Public Packet 39 of 357 DRAFT 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 . 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. Oneida Business Committee Special Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 August 05, 2025 Public Packet 40 of 357 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 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 41 of 357 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 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 42 of 357 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 Public Packet 43 of 357 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Oneida, WI 54155 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. Public Packet 44 of 357 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 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 45 of 357 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 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 46 of 357 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 Public Packet 47 of 357 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: Page 1 of 5 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2025 Public Packet 1. Aring Equipment Company – 2025 Trail King Trailer Lloyd Ninham, DPW – Groundskeeping 48 of 357 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 Page 2 of 5 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2025 Amount: $109,690.00 Public Packet 49 of 357 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 – Page 3 of 5 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2025 Public Packet Service Contract in the amount of $610,991.64. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion 50 of 357 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 Page 4 of 5 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2025 Public Packet 51 of 357 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: Page 5 of 5 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2025 July 10, 2025 Public Packet 52 of 357 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 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 53 of 357 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 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 54 of 357 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 Public Packet 55 of 357 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 Page 1 of 6 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2025 Public Packet on July 11, 2025, approving the Oneida Construction Services – Windows for SSB Phase 56 of 357 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 Page 2 of 6 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2025 Public Packet 57 of 357 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. Page 3 of 6 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2025 Public Packet 58 of 357 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. Page 4 of 6 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2025 Public Packet 59 of 357 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. Page 5 of 6 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2025 Public Packet 60 of 357 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: Page 6 of 6 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2025 July 24, 2025 Public Packet 61 of 357 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 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 62 of 357 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 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 63 of 357 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. Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2025 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 64 of 357 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. Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2025 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 65 of 357 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 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 66 of 357 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 Revised: 01/07/2025 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 67 of 357 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: Click here to enter text. Requested Action: Approve travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill Testimony - Washington, DC - January 26-27, 2025 Page 1 of 1 OBC Approved 03-25-2015 Public Packet 68 of 357 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 Public Packet 69 of 357 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 Public Packet 70 of 357 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. Public Packet   71 of 357 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. Public Packet      72 of 357 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. Public Packet 73 of 357 o  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. Public Packet - - - 74 of 357 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. Public Packet - - 75 of 357 Making this project permanent and expanding Self‐Governance authority would give tribes even more flexibility to quickly adapt and respond to: • disruptions to food supply; and • unpredictable growing seasons; and • 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. Public Packet - - 76 of 357 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 Pr [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A19911d11b8728d3d. Public record. Not legal advice.