# Oneida Business Committee (2019)

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, January 08, 2019
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, January 09, 2019
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the BC Support Office, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center and
present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to change.

I.

CALL TO ORDER
A.

Special Recognition of Oneida Comprehensive Health Public Health Staff for
achieving Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation for five (5) years
Sponsor: Debra Danforth & Dr. Ravinder Vir, Divison Directors/Comprehensive HealthOperations & Medical

B.

Special recognition of retirement - Rich VanBoxtel, Chief of Police
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee - Gerald Cornelius
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

B.

Oneida Pow-wow Committee - Brian Moreno
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

C.

Oneida Nation School Board - Aaron Manders
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

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MINUTES
A.

Approve the November 29, 2018, quarterly reports Business Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

B.

Approve the December 12, 2018, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

C.

Approve the December 14, 2018, special Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Higher Education Department’s Application to the
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Sponsor: George Skenandore, Division Director/Governmental Services

B.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation, Recognizing Climate Change as a longterm threat to our Core Values
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

C.

Adopt resolution entitled Yukwatsistayʌ’s Application to the Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Sponsor: Debra Valentino, Tribal member

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
1.

B.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
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C.

Accept the November 8, 2018, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

Approve the January 2, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the December 19, 2018, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

2.

Approve the Oneida Personnel Commission bylaw amendments
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

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D.

QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
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TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

IX.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Standing up for Rural
Wisconsin award ceremony - Wisconsin Dells, WI - October 29-30, 2018
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

X.

Accept the November 15, 2018, regular Quality of Life Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

Approve travel request in accordance with § 219.16-1 – Four (4) employees GrassWorks Inc. Grazing Conference 2019 - Wisconsin Dells, WI - January 31Febuary 2, 2019
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental, Health, Safety & Land

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Microsoft-Master Services
Agreement No. U6642559 - file # 2018-1502
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

B.

Approve the Capital Improvement Process (CIP) concept paper - Oneida Community
Wellness Initiative - CIP # 18-011
Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Community & Economic Development

C.

Accept the update regarding the 120-Day Bridge Loan to Oneida Airport Hotel
Corporation as information
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

D.

Approve an exception to resolution # BC-09-27-17-D and start Executive Session
Discussion on January 22, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

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REPORTS
A.

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2018 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Rae Skenandore, Chair/Oneida Land Commission
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 12, 2018: Motion by Brandon Stevens that the
Oneida Land Commission stipends are withheld until the FY-2018
4th quarter report is submitted, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 29, 2018: Motion by Ernie Stevens III to defer the
Oneida Land Commission FY-2018 4th quarter report to the December 12, 2018,
regular Business Committee meeting and direct that the deferral request be
submitted for the record, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried.

XII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

PETITIONER SCOTT KOSBAB - CREATING A TERM LIMITS LAW
1.

B.

PETITIONER GINA D. POWLESS - RESCINDING THE REMOVAL LAW
1.

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Accept the statement of effect
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Accept the statement of effect
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

B.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Annual Target #4 update
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services

2.

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

3.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
December 2018 report
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

NEW BUSINESS
1.

File # ED18-001 - Request to share document
Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Community & Economic Development

2.

Approve the Fletcher Law, PLLC legal services agreement amendment - file #
2018-0697
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

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3.

Discuss amendments to resolution # BC 06-13-18-A
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

4.

Determine next steps regarding Transition/Communication plan for DR-19
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

5.

Adopt resolution entitled Regarding Pardon of Sonia Luna
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

6.

Adopt resolution entitled Regarding Pardon of Lee Skenandore
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and
Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364
or (800) 236-2214

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Business
Committee
Agenda
Special RecognitionOneida
of Oneida
Comprehensive
Health
PublicRequest
Health Staff for achieving Public Health A
1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. General Information:
Session:

� Open

Agenda Header:

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

!Announcement/Recognition

D Accept as Information only
� Action - please describe:

Recognition of Oneida Comprehensive Health Public Health Staff for achieving Public Health Accreditation
Board (PHAB) accreditation for 5 years.

3. Supporting Materials

D Report
� Other:

D Contract

D Resolution

1.jNotification of award

3.

2.

4.

D Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information

D Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

D Budgeted - Grant Funded

D Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

jJennifer Webster, Council Member

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Debra Danforth RN BSN Comprehensive Health Division Director

Additional Requestor:

Ravinder Vir MD Comprehensive Health Division Director

Additional Requestor:

Your Name, Title/ Dept. or Tribal Member

Name, Title/ Dept.

Name, Title/ Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee - Gerald Cornelius
1. Meeting Date Requested:

01 / 09 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Gerald Cornelius for the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
On December 12, 2018 the Oneida Business Committee appointed Gerald Cornelius to the Oneida Nation
Veterans Affairs Committee.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Oneida Pow-wow Committee - Brian Moreno
1. Meeting Date Requested:

01 / 09 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Brian Moreno for the Oneida Pow-wow Committee.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
On December 12, 2018 the Oneida Business Committee appointed Brian Moreno to the Oneida Pow-wow
Committee.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Oneida Nation School Board - Aaron Manders
1. Meeting Date Requested:

01 / 09 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Aaron Manders for the Oneida Nation School Board.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
On December 12, 2018 the Oneida Business Committee appointed Aaron Manders to the Oneida Nation School
Board.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Approve the November 29, 2018, quarterly reports Business Committee meeting minutes
1. Meeting Date Requested:

01 / 09 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Minutes

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve the November 29, 2018, quarterly reports Business Committee meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 11/29/18 qtrly rept BC meeting minutes DRAFT

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Submitted by: Lisa Liggins, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Approve the December 12, 2018, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
1. Meeting Date Requested:

01 / 09 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Minutes

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve the December 12, 2018, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 12/12/18 regular BC meeting minutes DRAFT

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Submitted by: Lisa Liggins, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Approve the December 14, 2018, special Business Committee meeting minutes
1. Meeting Date Requested:

01 / 09 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Minutes

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve the December 14, 2018, special Business Committee meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 12/14/18 special BC meeting minutes DRAFT

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Submitted by: Lisa Liggins, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Adopt resolution entitled Higher Education Department’s Application to the Shakopee Mdewakanton S
1. Meeting Date Requested:

01 / 09 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Resolutions

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Requesting a resolution from the Business Committee

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Grant Authorization Form

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

George Skenandore, Division Director/GSD

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Donald Miller/Grants
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:

Sherry L. King/Higher Education
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
The costs associated with the annual college fair have been increasing each year, to support the costs of the
annual college fair the Higher Education Department has prepared an application to the Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux Community. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community have long supported projects
determined to be of value to other Indian nations. An application requires a resolution of support from the
applying Tribes government.

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

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BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Higher Education Department’s Application to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is committed to the educational success of it’s youth; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation recognizes the value of the informational programming organized by the
Oneida Higher Education Department including the annual College fair; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation supports the application of the Higher
Education Department to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for support of the 2019 College
Fair.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation, Recognizing Climate Change as a long-term threat to our Cor
1. Meeting Date Requested:

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2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

New Business

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Motion to adopt the resolution titled: Oneida Nation, Recognizing Climate Change as a Long-Term Threat to
our Core Values

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Resolution

3.

2. SOE

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Ernest L. Stevens III, Councilmember

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Cathy Bachhuber, Executive Assistant
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:

Michael Troge, Project Manager / Energy Team
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Resolution would support a Nation-wide position on climate change by:
-Adopting the terms of the Paris Climate Agreement
-Creating an Oneida Climate Change Team to develop a strategic climate plan
-Having the BC work with the Energy Team to finalize and empower the Nation's strategic energy plan
-Adopting necessary policies to achieve the strategic energy and climate plans.

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

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BC Resolution # _________________
ONEIDA NATION, RECOGNIZING CLIMATE CHANGE AS A LONG-TERM THREAT
TO OUR CORE VALUES
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 Creation Story acknowledges the Sky World, yohwkehlo=l&, is a sacred place; and

WHEREAS,

climate change is a global threat to society and the natural world; and

WHEREAS,

the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) forecasts that by 2050 the
average annual temperature will have increased by 6°F, peak temperatures will reach 110112°F, Wisconsin will experience 20 additional days above 90°F, average annual
precipitation will increase by 2 inches, rainfall frequency and intensity will increase,
snowfalls will be heavier, and flooding more persistent (https://www.wicci.wisc.edu/); and

WHEREAS,

climate change poses a serious threat to the health and inherent existence of Indigenous
Peoples and their Treaty rights as affirmed by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights
of Indigenous Peoples; and

WHEREAS,

on October 8, 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a
special report on the impacts of global warming that exceeds 1.5°C (2.7°F), calling for
urgent large-scale changes by governments, businesses, and individuals
(https://report.ipcc.ch/sr15/); and

WHEREAS,

adequate response to the threat of climate change requires action by all governments,
including Tribal, national, state, and local governments; and

WHEREAS,

184 of 197 Parties to the Convention of the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC) have demonstrated their commitment to the Paris Climate
Agreement, to keep global temperatures below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to
encourage nations to develop strategies to manage the impacts of climate change
(https://unfccc.int/process/the-paris-agreement/status-of-ratification); and

WHEREAS,

the United States government and current presidential administration have discounted the
causes and consequences of climate change;

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BC Resolution # _______
ONEIDA NATION, RECOGNIZING CLIMATE CHANGE
AS A LONG-TERM THREAT TO OUR CORE VALUES
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, as a member of the international community, the Oneida Nation
shall endorse the essential elements of the Paris Climate Agreement with the intention to limit long-term
temperature changes, decrease its share of carbon emissions, communicate its mitigation strategy, protect
known carbon sinks, pursue creative approaches to limit emissions, be transparent in its reporting, stay
informed on the best available technologies, and periodically assess its progress.
(https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement).
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, the Energy Team shall define and integrate climate adaptation and mitigation
solutions into the Energy Strategy Plan.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, the Business Committee shall work with the Energy Team to finalize and
empower the Nation’s Strategic Energy Plan.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Business Committee shall work with the Energy Team to adopt the
policies necessary to achieve the goals established in the Strategic Energy Plan.

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

Statement of Effect
Oneida Nation, Recognizing Climate Change as a Long-Term Threat to our Core Values
Summary
This resolution seeks to endorse the essential elements of the Paris Agreement, an agreement
reached between various parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(“Convention”) to combat climate change by limiting long-term temperature changes, decreasing
shares of carbon emissions, sharing mitigation strategies, protecting known carbon sinks, pursuing
creative approaches to limit emissions, reporting with transparency, staying informed on the best
available technologies and assessing global progress. This resolution further seeks a directive that
the Nation’s Energy Team work with the Oneida Business Committee to finalize a Strategic
Energy Plan that integrates the essential elements of the Paris Agreement and adopt policies
necessary to achieve the goals established therein.
Submitted by: Kristen M. Hooker, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: January 2, 2019
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
Climate change poses a serious threat to the health and inherent existence of Indigenous Peoples
and their Treaty rights as affirmed by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples. The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts forecasts that by 2050:
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The average annual temperature will have increased by six (6) degrees Fahrenheit;
Peak temperatures will reach 110-112 degrees Fahrenheit;
Wisconsin will experience twenty (20) additional days above ninety (90) degrees
Fahrenheit;
Average annual precipitation will increase by two (2) inches;
Rainfall frequency and intensity will increase;
Snowfalls will be heavier; and
Flooding will be more persistent.

On December 12, 2015 parties to the Convention reached a landmark agreement to combat climate
change and to accelerate and intensify the actions and investments needed for a sustainable low
carbon future. This landmark agreement, entitled the Paris Agreement, which went into effective
on November 4, 2016, brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to
combat climate change and adapt to its effects, with enhanced support to assist developing
countries to do so. Its central aim is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate
change by keeping a global temperature rise this century well below two (2) degrees Celsius above
pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5
degrees Celsius. Additionally, the agreement aims to increase the ability of countries to deal with
the impacts of climate change, and at making finance flows consistent with a low GHG emissions
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and climate-resilient pathway. To date, 184 of 197 Parties to the Convention have signed the Paris
Agreement.
On October 8, 2018 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a special report on the
impacts of global warming, calling for urgent large-scale changes by governments, businesses and
individuals. Yet, the U.S. Government and its current presidential administration continue to
discount the causes and consequences of climate change.
The Creation Story acknowledges that the Sky World – Yohutsya>kehlo=l& - is a sacred place. The
Oneida Nation recognizes that adequate response to the threat of climate change requires action
by all governments, including Tribal, national, state and local governments. This resolution seeks
to endorse the essential elements of the Paris Agreement, which are to limit long-term temperature
changes, decrease carbon emissions, communicate mitigation strategies, protect known carbon
sinks, pursue creative approaches to limit emissions, have transparency in reporting, stay informed
on the best available technologies and periodically assess progress. In addition, this resolution
directs that:
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The Energy Team define and integrate climate adaptation and mitigation solutions into the
Nation’s Strategic Energy Plan;
The Business Committee work with the Energy Team to finalize and empower the Nation’s
Strategic Energy Plan; and
The Business Committee work with the Energy Team to adopt the polices necessary to
achieve the goals established in the Strategic Energy Plan.

This analysis does not include a review of the Paris Agreement. In addition, this analysis assumes
that the resolution is not asking permission to enter into the Paris Agreement, but is seeking an
endorsement of the Agreement’s essential elements and a directive to develop strategies in
accordance therewith.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Adopt resolution entitled Yukwatsistay?’s Application to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
1. Meeting Date Requested:

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/ 09 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Resolutions

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Gain support by the Business Committee for the application to Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Nation to
purchase a van for client services. Yukwatsistay^ is considered a 501(c)3 non-profit organization under the u
Adopt resolution entitled Yukwatsistay^'s Application to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Draft Proposal to SMSC

3.

2.

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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Debra Valentino, Tribal member of the Oneida Nation

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Kermit Valentino-Board President and Oneida Nation enrolled member
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:

Frank Vandehei-Board Vice-President and Oneida Nation enrolled member
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
On November 6, 2018, we met with a student from the Menominee College who wanted to do a project with
Yukwatsistay^. A discussion on programming and setting goals.
One of the goals was to write a proposal to obtain a van for our office. The research and application process from
Shakopee Mdewakanton Nation requires that we obtain a resolution support letter from the Oneida Nation.
This is why we are requesting the Business Committee at this time to support Yukwatsistay^ with a resolution
written letter of support to attach to the application for our request to Shakopee.
Shakopee has grant request guidelines, one of the guidelines state and require; Organizations located on
reservations: include a tribal council resolution.
We have also submitted the proposal that will be going to Shakopee at this time.
We appreciate your time on this matter, thank you for helping us acquire the needed documentation for
Shakopee's application process.

1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Yukwatsistay^ Donation Request for 15 passenger van
Who we are
Yukwatsistay^ is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit group of volunteers under the umbrella of Dar June
comprised of Oneida community members concerned with the increasing numbers of opiate
related deaths and overdoses in the area. It was formed to start preliminary action by getting
people talking about it. Our volunteer staff provides their own transportation to helping those
affected by opiate abuse and other drug and alcohol related addictions. The intent of our service
is to provide support acting as liaisons between the addicted and those providing addiction and
recovery services. Often this is done by advising those affected by addiction towards the proper
channels needed for beginning or continuing recovery. The activity we participate in is providing
transportation for an individual by removing them from an addiction related circumstance and
bringing them to a safe environment at our base of operations. From there we can assist with
guidance towards the next steps they choose for self-improvement and recovery. A secondary
activity we contribute is community outreach by way of continuous public notice and planned
informative events. These organized events are to keep the community aware of our addiction
epidemic and the service we can offer to those affected. The staff consists entirely of recovering
addicts of various afflictions not limited to alcohol, opiates and stimulants.
Organizational History
Started October 15, 2017. Began with a sacred fire and the erection of a Tee Pee at the corner of
Hwy 54 and County Highway U in downtown Oneida.
Grand Opening October 27, 2018 located 431 Hillcrest Drive, Green Bay WI. 54313
Began when a community member overdosed and passed away. That’s when Yukwatsistay^
decided enough is enough and that we were going to try to do something about bringing
awareness to the epidemic.
Mission Statement
Yukwatsistay^ supports Oneida Community members affected by addictions in their desire to
bring hope, create awareness and promote healing and belonging by means of reconnecting with
culturally based traditional values and teachings.
Vision Statement
A sustainable, culturally, healthier & stronger reconnected community.
Values
Respect, love compassion, integrity, confidentiality, pride in tradition/cultural healing, strength,
optimism, commitment, loyalty.

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Board Members/Staff
Kermit Valentino – Board President. 33 years in sobriety. Kermit worked as a technician with
People’s Gas in Chicago for 27 years and helped start several nonprofit organizations in
Chicago. In 2016 Kermit moved back home to Oneida where he worked with others to
established a safe and supportive place for addicts to seek help. Kermit stated “Love my
community and am always willing to help”. Kermit is an enrolled Oneida Nation member.
Frank Vandehei – Board Vice-President. 15 years in recovery. Dar June Board member.
Certified Recovery Coach through Connecticut Community for Addition Recovery (CCAR).
Training in Mending Broken Hearts through White Bison. Frank is an enrolled Oneida Nation
member.
Debra Valentino – Board Treasurer. 33 years in sobriety. Debra has 30-years of experience in
management positions and helped start several nonprofit organizations in Chicago. Debra moved
back to Oneida in 2016 where she worked at Kohls part-time until she became a fully invested
volunteer for Yukwatsistay^ and help community members battle addiction. Debra is also a
certified Recovery Coach, (CCAR) and Trained in Mending Broken Hearts through White Bison.
Debra is Menominee and Oneida enrolled with the Oneida Nation
Francine Valentino – Board Secretary. 6 years in recovery. Francine is a 10-year Oneida Nation
employee, currently working in the Gaming Accounting department. Previous to 2007 Francine
lived in Chicago. Francine is described as a giver by nature and true believer that doing what
you love gives you the ability to do it with a certain amount of love, compassion and conviction.
She believes giving back to her community in this way is just that for her. Francine is Oneida
and Menominee enrolled in the Oneida Nation
Dana Issac – Board Sergeant-At-Arms. Dana has been on the Red Road of sobriety for 18 years
and counting. Experienced in residential and commercial construction and remodeling. 20 years
of experience as a lacrosse coach and youth mentor. He is committed to helping the next
generation with the development of life skills and positive encouragement. His target age group
is 16-18 or young men struggling with the hard times. Dana has artistic skills of all kinds. Dana
is an enrolled Oneida Nation member.
Gina Larson – Board member. Gina’s fiancé and father are in recovery. She moved to the
Oneida community 9 years ago. Gina is a registered nurse focusing on hospice care.
James Sherrod – Board member. In recovery for the past few years. James is a professional
painter. Moved to the Oneida community 1 year ago.
Cassandra Valentino – Board member. Parents and family members in recovery, Cassandra is
an licensed cosmetologist. Cassandra has experience creating fundraisers for the Oneida
Veterans. Casandra is an enrolled member in the Oneida Nation.

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Reason for Donation Request
To provide transport services to the Oneida community that are affected by addiction. Currently
Board members provide transport services with their own vehicles. A reliable vehicle is needed
to continue to provide transportation to individuals and their families facing addiction. Our
program is rapidly expanding, and a van is needed to continue to provide services on a broader
range to the rapidly growing clientele. By offering assistance to those affected by drug and
alcohol addiction, we can create awareness and encourage recovery.
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Inputs - Van
o Our organization attends ceremonies, transports individuals participating in
AODA services and programs, and travels to events within and around the upper
Midwest area. A large van is needed to continue to provide services on a larger
scale, and to continue to transport individuals and their families suffering from
addiction to find the help and support they need.
o We are currently collaborating with many other organizations to help connect the
individuals in need with the proper support and resources available. Some groups
we are currently working with: Dar June Group, AIDS Resource Center of
Wisconsin, The Brown County Task Force, Oneida Tribal Action Plan (TAP), and
independent individuals within the Oneida and surrounding communities.

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Outputs - Services provided
o While the members are happy to provide transport services, they are in need of a
reliable vehicle. Currently the all-volunteer staff are using personal vehicles as
the only method of transportation for providing immediate assistance to
individuals seeking support.
o Each week we serve and transport 20-30 individuals and their families suffering
from addiction.
o We are not the treatment providers, we are the liaison for the individuals suffering
from addiction and the treatment providers.
o We will be able to transport individuals suffering from addiction to whichever
treatment facilities of their choice.

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Outcomes - Result of having van
o Initial - Continuation of current level of service which is providing immediate and
compassionate assistance to those affected by addiction who are seeking to
extricate themselves from a situation that leads to continued self-destructive
behavior.
o Intermediate - Increased staff participation by reducing personal expenses due to
personal vehicle maintenance costs. Increased client participation by having a
dependable option for those affected by addiction when seeking help towards
recovery.
o Long-term - Overall reduction of overdose incidents in the local Oneida
community. Overall reduction of addiction related behavior through proactive
awareness. Establishing a credible option that provides direct assistance for
recovery seekers in despair and persisting to be economically viable for the
volunteers.

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Evaluation - Tracking
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We currently accommodate 20-30 contacts per week and expect to increase this
level of service up to 35-45 with this van as a supporting resource. This projection
improves the success rate by 75% and most importantly the van will enable the
program to be sustainable. Our clients are given complete privacy and anonymity
within the program therefore the accounting numbers are limited to dates, times
and gender.

Budget
Certified Pre-Owned late model passenger van

$25,000

Associated costs of purchase (title/license fee/etc.)

$1,000
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Total Budget Request

$26,000

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

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BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Yukwatsistayʌ’s Application to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
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the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is has prioritized alcoholism and substance abuse prevention and
treatment as a primary issue to deal with adoption of resolution # BC 05-10-17-C; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation recognizes the value of the support services provided by Yukwatsistayʌ
including transport services to the Oneida community; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation supports the application of Yukwatshistayʌ
to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for support for a vehicle for their transport services.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Accept the November 8, 2018, regular Community Development Planning Committee meeting minutes
1. Meeting Date Requested:

01 / 09 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Standing Committees

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Motion to accept the November 8, 2018 Community Development Planning Committee (CDPC) meeting
minutes.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 11/8/18 CDPC meeting minutes

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Ernest L. Stevens III, Councilmember

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Cathy Bachhuber, Executive Assistant
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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CDPC Regular Meeting
9:00am – 12:00pm Thursday, November 8, 2018
Business Committee Conference Room

Minutes
Present: Ernest Stevens III, Daniel Guzman-King, Trish King, Jennifer Webster, Brandon
Stevens, Kirby Metoxen
I.

Call to Order and Roll Call

Meeting called to order by Ernie Stevens III at 9:01 a.m. with Daniel Guzman-King, Trish King,
Jennifer Webster, Brandon Stevens, and Kirby Metoxen present.
II.

Adopt the Agenda

Motion by Daniel Guzman-King to approve the agenda and to add Hemp Update under the
Standing Updates section, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously.
III.

Meeting Minutes
a. Meeting Minutes from October 4, 2018

Motion by Brandon Stevens to approve the October 4, 2018 CDPC minutes, seconded by
Daniel Guzman-King. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.

Unfinished Business
a. Oneida Wellness/Recreational Initiative – Oneida Planning, Ernest Stevens III

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the concept paper and to send to the CDPC work session,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
b. Block Chain Technology Presentation – Ernest Stevens III
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer to the next CDPC meeting in December, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.
V.

Standing Updates
a. Energy Team Monthly Update – Ernest Stevens III, Michael Troge

Motion by Daniel Guzman-King to send the resolution to the next BC work session on
November 20, 2018, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Daniel Guzman-King to have the Energy Team present the Oneida Nation strategic
energy plan at the next CDPC meeting in December, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried

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unanimously.
b. Small Housing Monthly Update – Daniel Guzman–King
Motion by Daniel Guzman-King to approve the verbal update and to request a housing task
force update at the next CDPC meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried
unanimously.
Note: Written report be sent in for the record.
c. Housing Tax Credits Monthly Update – Dana McLester
Motion by Daniel Guzman-King to approve the verbal and written information about new market
tax credits update, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously.
d. Upper Oneida Monthly Update – Oneida Planning Department
Motion by Brandon Stevens to approve the verbal update, seconded by Daniel Guzman-King.
Motion carried unanimously.
e. Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds
Bi-Monthly Update – Troy Parr
Motion by Daniel Guzman-King to approve the verbal update as FYI, seconded by Trish King.
Motion carried unanimously.
Note: Written report be sent in for the record.
f.

Hemp Update – Daniel Guzman-King

Motion by Daniel Guzman-King to accept the verbal update, Trish King. Motion carried
unanimously.
VI.

New Business
a. Annual Report -FYI
i. Accomplishments of 2018
ii. Goals for 2019
iii. Picture

VII.

Adjourn

Motion by Daniel Guzman-King to adjourn at 11:50 a.m., seconded by Trish King. Motion
carried unanimously.

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MEMORANDUM
TO:
CC:
FR:
DT:
RE:

Finance Committee

Business Committee

Denise Vigue, Executive Assistant
Jan. 3, 2019

E-Poll Results of: FC Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2019

An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the 1/2/19
Finance Committee meeting minutes. The results of the completed E-Poll are as
follows:

E-POLL RESULTS:
There was a Majority 4 YES votes from Chad Fuss, Jennifer Webster, Patrick
Stensloff, and Shirley Barber to approve the January 2, 2019 Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes.

The minutes will be placed on the next Business Committee agenda of 1/9/19 for

approval and placed on the next Finance Committee agenda of 1/14/19 to ratify
this E-Poll action.

Per the Finance Committee By-Laws Article III-Meetings; Sect: 3-4 Quorum. Four (4) members of the Finance
Committee shall constitute a quorum. & Sect: 3-6 Voting. (d) The Finance Committee shall act by a majority of vote
of the quorum present at any meeting.

Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4325
FAO@oneidanation.org

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FINANCE COMMITTEE
FC REGULAR MEETING (Reschedul ed)
January 2, 2019 ▪ Time: 1:30 P.M.
BC Executive Conference Room

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC REGULAR MEETING:
Larry Barton, CFO/FC Vice-Chair
Daniel Guzman King, BC Council Member
Patrick Stensloff, Purchasing Director

Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member
Chad Fuss, AGGM-Finance (Gam. Alt.)
Shirley Barber, FC Elder Member

EXCUSED: Patricia King, Treasurer/FC Chair
OTHERS PRESENT: Carrie Lindsey, Catherine Hirth, Andrew Doxtater, David Emerson, Ron Wurth,
Jessica King, Lisa Liggins and Denise J. Vigue taking minutes
I.

CALL TO ORDER: The Regular FC Meeting was called to order by the FC Vice Chair at 1:30 P.M.

II.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: JANUARY 2, 2019
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Finance Committee Meeting Agenda of Jan. 2, 2019
with one ADD On under the Community Fund, #13. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried
unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 3, 2018 (Approved via E-Poll on 12/4/18)

III.

Motion by Chad Fuss to ratify the FC E-Poll action taken on Dec. 4, 2018 approving the Dec. 3,
2018 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Shirley Barber. Motion carried
unanimously.

SPECIAL FC E-POLL: DECEMBER 11, 2018 (Approved via Special E-Poll on 12/11/18)

IV.
1.

Amerind Risk Insurance
Dana McLester, Comprehensive Housing Division

Amount: $194,195.

No one from area present. The Vice-Chair noted that this is the second year this annual payment
request has been sent in late causing the Finance area to do extra work on a special e-poll and
ensuring this gets on the BC meeting to approve by years end; this is unacceptable and BC
liaison from area should address this with Housing or perhaps the Treasurer.
Motion by Chad Fuss to ratify the FC E-Poll action taken on Dec. 11, 2018 approving the Amerind
Risk Insurance payment in the amount of $194,195.00. Seconded by Daniel Guzman King.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to ask the Treasurer to send a memo to the Comprehensive
Housing Division asking them to address this issue so this does not happen again. Seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
V.

TABLED BUSINESS: None
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
Data Financial -New Currency Counters
Andrew Doxtator, Gaming – Accounting

Amount: $497,500.

Andrew was present to explain this purchase: the current counters are obsolete, this is a planned
purchase, new currency counters is from same vendor, but needs to be ordered and then it is
build, which takes several months; this is a budgeted expense.
Motion by Patrick Stensloff to approve the Gaming Capital Expenditure of new currency counters
from Data Financial in the amount of $497,500.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.

COMMUNITY FUND:

VII.

REPORT:
1.

Community Fund Report for January 2019
Denise J. Vigue, Finance

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the January 2019 Community Fund Report. Seconded by
Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
REQUESTS:
1.

Enspire 365 Blaze AAU Basketball Team Fees
Requestor: Sacheen Lawrence for daughter, M’Kenzey

Amount: $500.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Community Fund the Enspire 365 Blaze AAU
Basketball Team fees for the daughter of the requestor in the amount of $500.00. Seconded by
Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
2.

One Wisconsin Volleyball Club Fees
Requestor: Jeff Mears for daughter, Saffron

Amount: $500.

Motion by Chad Fuss to approve from the Community Fund the One Wisconsin Volleyball Club
fees for the daughter of the requestor in the amount of $500.00. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff.
Motion carried unanimously.
3.

Heat Volleyball Club Fees
Requestor: Ann Stingle for daughter, Abigail

Amount: $500.

Motion by Shirley Barber to approve from the Community Fund the Heat Volleyball Club fees for
the daughter of the requestor in the amount of $500.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.
4.

Harmony Dance Registration & Class Fees
Requestor: Yen^stakwas Danforth for daughter, Alianna

Amount: $495.94

Motion by Patrick Stensloff to approve from the Community Fund the Dance registration and class
fees for the daughter of the requestor in the amount of $495.94. Seconded by Daniel Guzman
King. Motion carried unanimously.
5.

Marble Falls Youth Baseball /Softball Association Fees
Requestor: Yen^stakwas Danforth for son, Richard

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Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Community Fund the Marble Falls Youth Baseball
/Softball Association fees for the son of the requestor in the amount of $225.00. Seconded by
Shirley Barber. Motion carried unanimously.
6.

Guitar Lessons
Nicole Brunner for daughter, Daysan

Amount: $500.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Community Fund the guitar lesson fees for the
daughter of the requestor in the amount of $500.00. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried
unanimously.
7.

Barb Centere for Dance – Class Fees
Nicole Brunner for daughter, Adrienne

Amount: $500.

There was some discussion about this vendor and information they need to provide to register
them as a vendor. Finance will send a new vendor form to them in the hopes they will find it more
acceptable than the W-9.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Community Fund the Barb Centere dance class
fees for the daughter of the requestor in the amount of $500.00. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.

Y.M.C.A. Tennis Class Fees
Andrew Doxtater for son, Tristan

Amount: 147.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Community Fund the Y.M.C.A. Tennis Class fees
for the two sons of the requestor in the amount of $147.00 each. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff.
Chad Fuss abstained. Motion carried.
9.

Y.M.C.A. Tennis Class Fees
Andrew Doxtater for son, Amos

Amount: 147.

- SEE Motion in CF Request #8.
10. Boy Scouts Summer Camp
Jason Widi for son, Dylan

Amount: $500.

Motion by Chad Fuss to approve from the Community Fund the Summer Camp fees for the two
sons of the requestor in the amount of $500.00 each. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion
carried unanimously.
11. Cub Scouts Summer Camp & Youth Soccer
Jason Widi for son, Ronald

Amount: $500.

- SEE Motion in CF Request #10.
12. Homeschool Art Program Registration
Eliza Skenandore for son, Hawi (Anthony)

Amount: $264.

Motion by Chad Fuss to approve from the Community Fund the NWTC Homeschool Art Program
registration fee for the son of the requestor in the amount of $142.00. Seconded by Daniel
Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously.
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13.

ADD On: H.S. Music Class Trip Fees
Lisa Liggins for daughter, Bailey

Amount: $500.

Motion by Chad Fuss to approve the High School Music class trip fees for registration and classes
in the amount of $500.00. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

VIII.
1.

Virgen Inc.
Mary Wasurick, Gaming – Marketing

Amount: $113,400.

The department did go through the bidding process for various marketing services for promotions
and player club information; Gaming MIS also part of the review process; this is a three-year
contract; amount being requested is for first year and they will come back each year to the FC.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the contract request with Virgen Inc for Marketing
Services in the amount of $113,400.00. Seconded by Shirley Barber. Motion carried unanimously.
2.

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd.
Carrie Lindsey, Consolidated Health Services – OHC

Amount: $120,000.

This is an amended contract for family care and nursing home care, all funds will be refunded from
the State of Wisconsin.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the new contract agreement with Good Shepherd
Services, Ltd. in the amount of $120,000.00. Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried
unanimously.
3.

Regroup Therapy Telehealth Services – Addendum
Mari Kriescher, Consolidated Health Services – OHC

Amount: $332,480.

This addendum is for expansion of Telehealth Services for minors; MIS was also part of the process
to ensure this would be a secure working platform.
Motion by Patrick Stensloff to approve the Addendum request with Regroup Therapy Telehealth
Services in the amount of $332,480.00. Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. FY19 Blanket PO – Roche Diagnostics
Catherine Hirth, Special Diabetes Program-OHC

Amount: $75,000.

This and the following blanket Purchase Order requests are for diabetic supplies and diabetic
pumps for clients in this program; all funding paid through a grant.
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve the FY19 Purchase Order Blanket request with Roche Diagnostics
in the amount of $75,000.00. Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously.
5. FY19 Blanket PO – Gem Edwards
Catherine Hirth, Special Diabetes Program-OHC

Amount: $75,000.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY19 Purchase Order Blanket request with Gem
Edwards in the amount of $75,000.00. Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried
unanimously.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION:

IX.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to move into Executive Session. Seconded by Shirley Barber. Motion
carried unanimously. Time: 1:36 P.M.
Motion by Chad Fuss to come out of Executive Session. Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion
carried unanimously. Time: 1:46 P.M.
1.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton – P.O. Increase
James Bittorf, Oneida Law Office

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Purchase Order increase request with Kilpatrick
Townsend & Stockton in the amount as requested. Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion
carried unanimously.
X.

FOLLOW UP: None

XI.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
1.

Aristocrat (8) Percentage Games
David Emerson, Gaming – Slots

Part of their normal 1 to 1 switch out and no new funds are needed.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept this and the following request as Information Only.
Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
2.

Aristocrat (4) Percentage Games
David Emerson, Gaming – Slots

- SEE Motion in FIO Request #1.
3. IGT -Revision on 16 Games -No purchase
David Emerson, Gaming – Slots
Revision is for a $4,000.00 discount that cannot be applied for until games are traded in.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the IGT Revision on 16 Games request as Information
Only. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
XII.

ADJOURN: Motion by Patrick Stensloff to adjourn. Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion
carried unanimously. Time: 2:30 P.M.

Minutes taken & transcribed by:
Denise Vigue, Executive Assistant to the CFO
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary

Finance Committee-E-Poll Minutes Approval Date:

January 3, 2019

Oneida Business Committee’s FC Minutes Approval Date:

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Accept the December 19, 2018, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
1. Meeting Date Requested:

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2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Standing Committees

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Accept the December 19, 2018 LOC meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 12/19/18 LOC meeting minutes

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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

David P. Jordan, LOC Chairman

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center
December 19, 2018
9:00 a.m.
Present: David P. Jordan, Jennifer Webster, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III
Excused: Daniel Guzman King
Others Present: Maureen Perkins, Brandon Wisneski, Clorissa Santiago, Jennifer Falck, Lee
Cornelius, Bonnie Pigman
I.

Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
David P. Jordan called the December 19, 2018 Legislative Operating Committee meeting
to order at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the agenda; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried unanimously.

II.

Minutes to be Approved
December 05, 2018 LOC Minutes
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the December 05, 2018 Legislative Operating
Committee meeting minutes and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for
consideration; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

III.

Current Business
1. Employee Protection Policy Amendments (:54-1:45)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the public comments and public comment review
memorandum and defer to a work meeting for consideration; seconded by Ernest
Stevens III. Motion carried unanimously.

IV.

New Submissions
1. Curfew Law (1:47-5:39)
Motion by Jennifer Webster add the Curfew Law to the active files list and assign
Ernest Stevens III as the sponsor; seconded Ernest Stevens III. Motion carried
unanimously.

V.

Additions

VI.

Administrative Items
1. LOC Response to the TAP Laws and Policy Subcommittee Memorandum (5:407:46)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the LOC response to the TAP Laws and Policy
Subcommittee memorandum and send to the recipients identified in the memorandum
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and add the Trust Enrollment Committee; seconded by Ernest Stevens III. Motion
carried unanimously.

VII.

Executive Session

VIII. Adjourn
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adjourn the December 19, 2018 Legislative Operating
Committee meeting at 9:07 a.m.; seconded by Ernest Stevens III. Motion carried
unanimously.

Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2018
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Approve the Oneida Personnel Commission bylaw amendments
1. Meeting Date Requested:

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2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Standing Committees

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Consider approval of the Oneida Personnel Commission Bylaw amendments

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. OPC Bylaws

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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

David P. Jordan, LOC Chairman

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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ONEIDA PERSONNEL COMMISSION BY-LAWS
Article I. Authority
1-1. Name.
The name of this entity shall be the Oneida Personnel Commission, and may
be referred to as the OPC.
1-2.

Establishment. The OPC was created by the General Tribal Council as the Personnel
Selection Committee and renamed the Personnel Commission by the
Oneida Business Committee through resolution BC-04-13-90-A. The
Oneida Business Committee dissolved the Personnel Commission on April
11, 2018 through resolution BC-04-11-18-A. On August 27, 2018, the
General Tribal Council rescinded the dissolution of the Personnel
Commission and the OPC was recreated by the Oneida Business
Committee through resolution BC-09-26-18-F.

1-3.

Authority.
(a)

(b)

The OPC was created by the General Tribal Council to represent the Oneida
community-at-large in the selection of the Nation’s employees and to shield
those employees from inconsistent and unfair treatment by:
(1)
Protecting against issues of nepotism;
(2)
Enforcing Oneida and Indian preference;
(3)
Hearing and deciding appeals of disciplinary action filed by
employees of the Nation; and
(4)
Carrying out all other powers and duties delegated by the laws of
the Nation, including but not limited to, the Oneida Personnel
Policies and Procedures.
The OPC does not have authority to:
(1)
Enter into contracts;
(2)
Create policy or legislative rules; or
(3)
Evaluate or rate a candidate on criteria qualifications unrelated to
the following subject matter during candidate interviews:
(A)
Oneida/Indian preference;
(B)
Nepotism;
(C)
Conflicts of interest;
(D)
Veteran status; and
(E)
Physical capacity requirements.

1-4.

Office.

The official mailing address of the OPC shall be:
Oneida Personnel Commission
P.O. Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155

1-5.

Membership.
(a)
Number of Members. The OPC shall be made up of five (5) members and
Pro Tem members to be selected by the Oneida Business Committee
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(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Support Office in the event of an incumbent member’s recusal based on a
conflict of interest.
(1)
Each member shall hold office until his or her term expires, until his
or her resignation, or until his or her appointment is terminated in
accordance with the Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
Appointment. Each member shall be appointed in accordance with the
Boards, Committees and Commissions law to serve a five (5) year term.
The first term shall be staggered with one (1) member receiving a one (1)
year term; one (1) member receiving a two (2) year term; one (1) member
receiving a three (3) year term; one (1) member receiving a four (4) year
term and one (1) member receiving a five (5) year term. Each appointment
after the initial staggered terms shall receive a five (5) year term.
Vacancies.
(1)
Filling of Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with
the Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
(2)
Resignation. A member may resign at any time verbally at a meeting
or by delivering written notice to the Oneida Business Committee
Support Office and the OPC Chairperson or his/her designee.
(A)
Effective Date of Resignation. A resignation is effective
upon acceptance by motion of a member’s verbal resignation
or upon delivery of the written notices.
(3)
Terms of Replacement Member. A replacement member shall hold
office through the unexpired portion of the term of the member
whom he or she has replaced.
(A)
A replacement member is defined as a member who fills a
vacancy caused by resignation, removal or termination.
Qualifications. OPC members shall meet the following qualifications:
(1)
Be an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation;
(2)
Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
(3)
Shall not be an employee of the Nation;
(4)
Be available for meetings, training, interviews, prescreening,
reassignments, grievance hearings and other duties as needed. Three
(3) unexcused absences to attend to such duties may be reported to
the Oneida Business Committee, if deemed appropriate by the OPC,
for recommended termination;
(5)
Be free of any and all direct conflicts of interest or appearances of
conflict as defined under various laws and policies of the Nation,
including but not limited to, the oath of office, the Oneida Rules of
Civil Procedure, the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures and
other laws/policies regarding employment, the Code of Ethics, and
the Boards, Committees and Commissions law; and
(6)
Have a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience along with
hiring experience, an Associate Degree, or equivalent experience or
education.
Duties and Responsibilities. OPC members shall abide by the following:
(1)
Both formal and informal communications to any entity on behalf
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(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)

of the OPC must come from a member of the OPC through OPC
directive. Specific policy governing all communications of the OPC
may be set forth in an OPC Communications SOP to provide
procedural guidance, consistent herewith, on determining when,
how, and by which OPC member(s) communications are made;
Uphold all laws and policies of the Nation, including but not limited
to, the Boards, Committees and Commissions law;
Conduct grievance hearings in accordance with the Oneida
Personnel Policies and Procedures and the Oneida Judiciary Rules
of Civil Procedure;
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If a conflict exists between the Oneida Personnel Policies
and Procedures and the Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil
Procedure, the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures
shall govern.
(B)
Appeals from OPC decisions to the Judiciary shall be
governed by the Oneida Code of Laws, Title 8. Judicial
System.
Exclusively use the official Oneida e-mail address provided by the
Nation upon appointment to the OPC to electronically conduct
business on behalf of the OPC; and
Dress Code. OPC members are expected to be clean, well-groomed
and dressed in business casual attire when conducting activities on
behalf of the OPC, including but not limited to, employee interviews
and grievance hearings.
(A)
By way of example, business casual attire does not include:
(i)
Tattered jeans or shorts;
(ii)
Shirts with language or graphics that are vulgar;
sexually explicit, or may otherwise be offensive;
(iii) Attire that is revealing or provocative;
(iv)
Flip-flops or any type of loose footwear;
(v)
Sweat suits;
(vi)
See-through blouses or shirts;
(vii) Sports bras, halter tops, or similar attire;
(viii) Tank tops;
(ix)
Clothing that allows bare midriffs; or
(x)
Clothing that is ripped or stained.

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Termination. An OPC member’s appointment may be terminated in accordance with the
Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
(a)
Any member whose appointment is terminated by the Oneida Business
Committee after the adoption of these bylaws, as may be amended from
time to time, shall not be eligible for re-appointment to the OPC for a
minimum of five (5) years following his or her termination.

1-7.

Trainings.
(a)

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in any screenings, interviews and/or grievance hearings on behalf of the
OPC:
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Four (4) hours of e-Learning on interview certification and four (4)
hours of orientation through the Oneida Human Resources
Department, which shall include:
(A)
EEO training;
(B)
Training on Tribal laws, rules and regulations; and
(C)
Training on the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures.
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Training on the grievance process, which shall include:
(A)
A presentation developed by the Oneida Judicial System on
the Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure, an estimated
three (3) hours in length;
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Up to three (3) hours of training in formal opinion writing
and the basics of evidence; and
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Two (2) hours of training in professional ethics, including
issues of confidentiality.
(3)
Any other training deemed necessary by the Oneida Business
Committee.
After serving on the OPC for one (1) year, all OPC members shall either
accumulate a minimum of eight (8) hours of training annually in the above
subject matter or shall review annually the lessons and materials connected
with the above subjects.
Completion of all training, including training under Section 1-7(b), shall be
confirmed by receipt of a certificate or some other written documentation
and kept on file with the OPC.

Article II. Officers
2-1. Officers.
There shall be a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and a Secretary.
2-2.

Responsibilities of the Chairperson. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of the
Chairperson are as follows:
(a)
Shall preside over all meetings of the OPC;
(b)
Shall be a member of all subcommittees of the OPC, may call emergency
meetings, and shall keep the OPC informed as to the business of the OPC;
(c)
Shall, with the assistance of the Secretary, submit annual and semi-annual
reports to the General Tribal Council as required by the Boards, Committees
and Commissions law;
(d)
Shall, with the assistance of the Secretary, submit quarterly reports to the
Oneida Business Committee as required by the Boards, Committees and
Commissions law; and
(e)
Shall, with the assistance of the Secretary, forward notice of meeting
location, agenda and materials in the manner prescribed herein.

2-3.

Responsibilities of the Vice-Chairperson. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of the
Vice-Chairperson are as follows:
(a)
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2-4.

2-5.

appoint a temporary Vice-Chairperson for those meetings; and
Shall work with the Chairperson in all matters that concern the OPC.

Responsibilities of the Secretary. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of the
Secretary are as follows:
(a)
Shall keep accurate minutes and/or assure that accurate minutes are kept of
all OPC meetings as required by the Boards, Committees and Commissions
law and as further prescribed herein;
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Along with the Chairperson, shall provide notice of regular, joint and
emergency meetings, as well as agendas and materials, in the manner
prescribed herein;
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Shall act as custodian of the records;
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Shall attend to, or ensure proper attendance to, all correspondence and
present to the OPC all official communications received by the OPC;
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Shall, along with the Chairperson, submit annual and semi-annual reports
to the General Tribal Council, as well as quarterly reports to the Oneida
Business Committee as required by the Boards, Committees and
Commissions law; and
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Shall work with the Business Committee Support Office to administer the
budget.
Standing and Special Committees. Standing and special committees may be created when
deemed necessary by the OPC. In accordance with the Boards, Committees
and Commissions law, OPC members who attend any meetings of a
standing or special committee shall not be eligible to receive a stipend for
their attendance.

2-6.

Selection of Officers. Officers of the OPC shall be appointed by the OPC for two (2) year
terms. Officers may hold only one (1) officer position.
(a)
Each officer shall hold his or her office until:
(1)
The member resigns; or
(2)
The member has his or her appointment terminated in the manner
set forth in the Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
(b)
A vacancy of any officer position shall be filled by the OPC for the
unexpired term at the next regular or emergency meeting.

2-7.

Budgetary Sign-Off Authority and Travel.
(a)
Two (2) of the three (3) OPC Officers must sign-off on budgetary requests.
(b)
The OPC shall follow the Nation’s policies and procedures regarding
purchasing, travel and sign-off authority.
(c)
The OPC shall approve a member’s request to travel on behalf of the OPC
by a majority vote at a regular or emergency OPC meeting.
(d)
The OPC must review its budget on a monthly basis and have one or more
members in attendance at all budget meetings.

2-8.

No Authorized Personnel. The Oneida Business Committee Support Office and the Oneida
Human Resources Department shall assist the OPC with administrative
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duties relating to the employee selection and grievance process.
The Oneida Human Resources Department shall be responsible for the
scheduling of employee interviews.

Article III. Meetings
3-1. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings shall occur on a monthly-basis. The regular meeting
time, place and agenda shall be determined by the OPC at a regular meeting.
If no alternative designation is made by the OPC, the regular meeting shall
be the last Tuesday of every month. Notice of meeting location, agenda and
materials shall be forwarded by the Chairperson with the assistance of the
Secretary. Meetings shall run in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order
or another method approved by the Oneida Business Committee. Meetings
shall comply with the Nation’s Open Records and Open Meetings law.
3-2.

Emergency Meetings. Emergency meetings shall only be called when time sensitive issues
require immediate action. Emergency meetings of the OPC may be called
by the Chairperson or upon written request of any two (2) members. Notice
of the meeting location, agenda and materials shall be forwarded by the
Chairperson with the assistance of the Secretary.
(a)
Within seventy-two (72) hours after an emergency meeting, the OPC shall
provide the Nation’s Secretary with notice of the meeting, the reason for the
emergency meeting, and an explanation of why the matter could not wait
for a regular meeting.

3-3.

Joint Meetings. Joint meetings with the Oneida Business Committee shall be held in March
and September of each year. Notice of the meeting location, agenda and
materials shall be forwarded by the Chairperson with the assistance of the
Secretary.

3-4.

Quorum.

3-5.

Order of Business. The regular meetings of the OPC shall follow the order of business as
set out herein:
(a)
Call to Order
(b)
Roll Call
(c)
Approving of Previous Meeting Minutes
(d)
Reports
(e)
Old Business
(f)
New Business
(g)
Adjournment

3-6.

Voting.
(a)

A majority of the OPC members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business, which shall include the Chairperson or ViceChairperson.

Voting shall be in accordance with the simple majority vote of the OPC
members present at a duly called meeting.
The Chairperson shall vote only in case of a tie.
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The OPC is permitted to e-poll; provided, it does so in accordance with the
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Article IV. Expectations
4-1. Behavior of Members. Members are expected to treat each other in accordance with the
Nation’s core values of The Good Mind as expressed by Ona=ka,
which includes:
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Kahletsyal&sla. The heart felt encouragement of the best in each of us.
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Ka>nikuhli=y%. The openness of the good spirit and mind.
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Ka>tshatst^sla. The strength of belief and vision as a People.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Accept the update regarding the 120-Day Bridge Loan to Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation as informat
/

1. Meeting Date Requested:

/

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Reports

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Accept as FYI

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Trish King, Treasurer

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Brian A. Doxtator, Executive Assistant to Tribal Treasurer
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Background:
On September 26, 2018, the O.B.C. adopted resolution 09-26-18-G Authorizing Use of $1,500,000 from the
Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund for the Purposes of
Providing a 120-Day Bridge Loan to OAHC at an Interest Rate of LIBOR Plus 1%.
On December 20, 2018, at the Oneida Nation's Skenandoah Complex, Mr. Robert Barton provided me a check
payable to the Oneida Nation, in the amount of $1,510,644.35. The check was immediately submitted to Oneida
Accounting. The amount is representative of $1,500,000 for the original loan, and accrued interest of $10,644.35,
from October 5, 2018, through December 20, 2018.
The Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation has closed their financing package for the renovations of the hotel and are
ready and eager to begin construction.
Requested motion:
Accept as F.Y.I.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Approve an exception to resolution # BC-09-27-17-D and start Executive Session Discussion on Janua
1. Meeting Date Requested:

01 / 09 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

New Business

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve an exception to resolution # BC-09-27-17-D and start Executive Session Discussion on January 22,
2019, at 10:00 a.m.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Submitted by: Lisa Liggins, Information Management Specialist/BCSO
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
***BACKGROUND***
Resolution # BC-09-27-17-D sets the regular meeting schedule of the Oneida Business Committee (OBC) to meet
every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. for executive discussion meetings.
At the October 10, 2018, regular BC meeting, a special GTC meeting was tentative scheduled for Monday,
January 21, 2019.
Past practice has been to begin executive discussion meetings at 10:00 a.m. when they are held on a day
following an evening GTC meeting. In order to start late on January 22, 2019, and exception to the resolution
must be approved.

***REQUESTED ACTION***
Approve an exception to resolution # BC-09-27-17-D and start Executive Session Discussion on January 22, 2019,
at 10:00 a.m.

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Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2018 4th quarter report

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The Land Commission Goals for 2018

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Land Commissioners

Exercising Sovereignty
Reestablish roles & responsibili es to
fully implement the 2033 Plan approved
by GTC. Which provides for an alloca on
of funds to reacquire land within the
Oneida Reserva on.

Rae Skenandore, Chairperson
Rebecca Webster, Vice‐Chairperson
Mike Mousseau, Secretary
Julie Barton, Commissioner
Donald McLester, Commissioner
Sherrole Benton, Commissioner
Vacant , Commissioner

Progress toward Goal
Limited funds were available to make substan al progress towards this goal for
this fiscal year.
PromoƟng PosiƟve Community RelaƟons
Develop Land use policy to be er serve the needs of the membership. Focus
on programs to serve individual farmers, entrepreneurs, and community
organiza ons.
Progress toward Goal
Reduced Agricultural rents to Tribal Members. Farme e Pilot Project.
PromoƟng PosiƟve Community RelaƟons
Bi‐annual presenta on to GTC
Progress toward Goal
Con nually worked to respond to GTC mo ons & biannual presenta ons.
MeeƟngs
Regular mee ngs are the 2nd Monday monthly.
Acquisi on Mee ngs are the 4th Monday
monthly.
SƟpends
Land Commission Mee ngs $ 50.00
Public Mee ngs
$ 50.00
Hearings*
$ 50.00
* Note a hearing body consists of 3
Commissioners

MeeƟngs
Regular Mee ngs
Acquisi on
Joint Mee ng with the Oneida
Business Commi ee
Hearings
Probate Hearing
Rezoning Hearing

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ACQUISITIONS
7/25/2018
2742 He‐ Nis Ra Lane

0.33

HIP

7/26/2018

2400 Blk Trojan Dr

0.23

Residen al

8/20/2018

340 Orlando

2.1

HIP

8/31/2018

2546 Laredo La

0.25

HIP

8/31/2018

1135 Centennial Blvd

24.04

Undeveloped

9/24/2018

3018 Summer Place

0.23

HIP

9/28/2018

2536 Cherrywood Lane

0.27

HIP

The Oneida Land Commission
approved the purchase of 27.45
acres this quarter and 175.5 acres
for the year. The Na on currently
has approximately 14,473 acres is
in trust and the remainder is in fee
status.
The Oneida Land Commission
makes decisions on the future
land use of Tribal Land based on
the Land Use Technical Unit
recommenda ons.

Land AcquisiƟon
To exercise sovereignty & jurisdicƟon, maintain rural character, control development,
ensure sustainability, enhance community development, grow food, provide housing,
and for Oneida pride and idenƟty

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A225e73924918d5f8. Public record. Not legal advice.