# Oneida Business Committee (2021)

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## Record

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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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.
NOTICE
Effective August 20, 2021, the Norbert Hill Center Administrative Offices are closed to the public;
this include OBC meetings. Any person who has comments or questions regarding open session
items may submit them via e-mail to the OBC at Secretary@oneidanation.org no later than the
close of business the day before the OBC meeting. Any comments or questions received shall be
noticed to the OBC and entered into the record as a handout by the Business Committee Support
Office. The meeting will also be conducted using Microsoft Teams, please contact the BC Support
Office at 920-869-4364 for instructions on how to join virtually.
The decision to close Norbert Hill Center Administrative Offices to the public is due to both the
rise in COVID-19 cases throughout both Brown and Outagamie Counites, as well as to ensure
compliance with protocols relating to public access to the Oneida Nation High School.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

MINUTES
A.

Approve the September 8, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of
Emergency Until November 25, 2021
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Project Coordinator

B.

Adopt resolution entitled Extension of the Oneida Nation Vaccination Incentive
Program for Oneida Nation Members
Sponsor: Marie Summers, Councilwoman and Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Adopt resolution entitled Extension of the Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination
Incentive Plan for Employees Who Are Not Oneida Nation Members
Sponsor: Marie Summers, Councilwoman and Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Adopt resolution entitled Continue to Operate Fiscal Year 2022
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer

E.

Adopt resolution entitled Temporary Amendment to BC Resolution 08-28-13-B;
Authorization to Sign-Off on Purchased/Referred Care – Health Care Payments
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

APPOINTMENTS
A.

Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Anna John Resident Centered
Care Community Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Community Library
Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Pardon and Forgiveness
Screening Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

B.

C.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the July 8, 2021, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

2.

Accept the August 5, 2021, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the August 30, 2021, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer

2.

Accept the September 13, 2021, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

D.

VIII.

QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the July 15, 2021, regular Quality of Life Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Marie Summers, Councilwoman

2.

Accept the August 19, 2021, regular Quality of Life Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Marie Summers, Councilwoman

STANDING ITEMS
A.

IX.

Accept the September 1, 2021, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

ARPA FRF Updates and Requests/Proposals (No submissions to consider)

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Assess OBC Direct Report attendance for executive session
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative

B.

Consider next steps regarding BC resolution #04-08-20-K Appointing Oneida ESC
Group LLC as Nation’s General Contractor for Construction Projects
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Determine next steps regarding the tentatively scheduled October 3, 2021, special
General Tribal Council meeting in accordance with resolution # BC-08-03-21-A (FY2022 budget)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Reschedule the December 6, 2021, tentatively scheduled special General Tribal
Council meeting (Michael Debraska petition, Lori Elm petition, and Oneida Casino
Master Plan)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

B.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the August 2021 Treasurer's report (11:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer

2.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
September 2021 report
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

3.

Accept the General Manager report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

4.

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.

Review request to address compensation issues within the MIS Department
and determine next steps
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

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C.

XII.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Consider request for the Security Department to utilize the Gaming wage
charts (1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Katsitsiyo Danforth, Security Director

2.

Approve amendment #1 to the employment contract - Project Coordinator file # 2021-0241
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative

3.

Accept the HR Area Manager exit interview as information
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative

4.

Review application(s) for three (3) vacancies - Anna John Resident Centered
Care Community Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

5.

Review application(s) for three (3) vacancies - Oneida Community Library
Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

6.

Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy - Pardon and Forgiveness
Screening Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

7.

Review application(s) for four (4) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, 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 Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/08/21

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

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:

LLIGGINS

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
9:30 AM Tuesday, September 07, 2021
Microsoft Teams1
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, September 08, 2021
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Treasurer Tina Danforth (via Microsoft Teams),
Secretary Lisa Liggins (via Microsoft Teams), Council members: Daniel Guzman King (via Microsoft
Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Kirby Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Marie Summers
(via Microsoft Teams), Jennifer Webster (via Microsoft Teams);
Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Kelly McAndrews (via Microsoft Teams), Larry Barton (via Microsoft Teams), Mark W.
Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft
Teams), Jeff Bowman (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), John Breuninger
(via Microsoft Teams), Jeff House (via Microsoft Teams), Jeanne Calhoun (via Microsoft Teams), Kathy
Hughes (via Microsoft Teams), Holly Williams (via Microsoft Teams), James Petitjean (via Microsoft
Teams), Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Chad
Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), Jessalyn Harvath (via Microsoft Teams), Fawne Rasmussen (via Microsoft
Teams), Joseph Sikora (via Microsoft Teams), Josh Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams);
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Tina Danforth, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Kelly McAndrews, Larry Barton, Mark W. Powless, Clorissa Santiago, Kristen Hooker,
Carmen Vanlanen, Patricia Garvey, Michele Doxtator, Brooke Doxtator, Patricia Moore (via Microsoft
Teams), Arthur Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Benjamin Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Jennifer
Hill-Kelley (via Microsoft Teams), Frederick Muscavitch (via Microsoft Teams), Nancy Barton (via
Microsoft Teams), Mike Debraska (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Jessica
Vandekamp (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft
Teams), Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie
Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams),
Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Rebecca Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Amy Spears (via
Microsoft Teams), Eric Boulanger (via Microsoft Teams), Julie Clark (via Microsoft Teams), Thomas Reed
(via Microsoft Teams), Byran Halona (via Microsoft Teams);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:42 a.m.
For the record: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens is on vacation.
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file

sharing, and video meetings

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II.

OPENING (00:00:13)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:36)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with one (1) change [Under the Executive Session/New
Business section, add item entitled "Complaint # 2021-DR16-03 - Review written report and determine
next steps"], seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE (00:01:21)

Oaths of office for Elected and Appointed Officials - various Boards, Committee, and Committees
administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Patricia Moore, Arthur Cornelius, Benjamin Skenandore,
Jennifer Hill-Kelley, and Fredrick Muscavitch were present (via Microsoft Teams).
A.

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board - Patricia Moore
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee - Arthur Cornelius, Benjamin
Skenandore
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee - Jennifer Hill-Kelley
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Oneida Land Commission - Frederick Muscavitch
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oaths of office for Officers - Oneida Police Department administered by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
Jessica Trimberger and Jose Deras were present (via Microsoft Teams).
E.

Oneida Police Department - Officer Jessica Trimberger and Officer Jose Deras
Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

Oath of office for the Appellate Court Judge - Judiciary administered by Chief Judge of the Appellate
Court Patricia Garvey. Michele Doxtator was present.
F.

Judiciary - Court of Appeals - Michele Doxtator
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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V.

MINUTES
A.

Approve the August 25, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:10:14)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the August 25, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

VI.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of the Public Peace Law (00:10:44)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 09-08-21-A Adoption of the Public Peace Law,
seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
B.

Adopt resolution entitled Public Peace Law Citation Schedule (00:17:32)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 09-08-21-B Public Peace Law Citation Schedule with
one (1) change [insert the appropriate resolution number in line 12], seconded by Kirby Metoxen.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

VII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the August 18, 2021, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:19:57)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the August 18, 2021, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

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2.

Adopt Leasing law rule # 5 - Tribal Housing Reacquisition of Individual Fee and
Trust Title (THRIFTT) (00:20:23)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Marie Summers to adopt Leasing law rule # 5 - Tribal Housing Reacquisition of Individual
Fee and Trust Title (THRIFTT), seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
3.

Adopt amendments to Leasing law rule # 6 - Homeownership by Independent
Purchase (HIP) Program (00:23:42)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Marie Summers to adopt amendments to Leasing law rule # 6 - Homeownership by
Independent Purchase (HIP) Program with the noted changes [1) Update and replace the verbiage in
the proposed amendments to the HIP Program Rule #6 with: “1.1. Purpose and Policy -- 1.1-1.
Purpose. The purpose of the Homeownership by Independent Purchase (HIP) Program is to expand
the services being offered to Tribal member’s by providing a program in which the Tribal member
buyer initiates a purchase in which the buyer purchases the improvements and the Tribe purchases
the land. These rules are developed pursuant to Real Property law, which requires all transactions
adding property to the Tribal land base be administered through the Oneida Comprehensive Housing
Division. -- 1.1-2. Policy. The policy behind the HIP Program is to increase Tribal member
homeownership and the land base available for the fee-to-trust process while simultaneously affording
Tribal members greater independence in the purchase process by requiring the buyer to negotiate the
purchase offer independent of the Tribe.”; 2) Remove section: 1.4-5. Increased Lease Fee for NonTribal Members in its entirely and any other verbiage throughout the rule which implies this program
includes non-tribal individuals such as 1.7-4.(10) The requirement that the Oneida Land Commission
approve any residential lease which does not include a Tribal member party, 1.7-5. Nations Approval,
(c), (2) Obtain any Oneida Land Commission approvals required in order to enter a residential lease
with the buyer (i.e. if there is not a Tribal member included as a party to the residential lease); and 3)
Insert: “Be an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation” as the first eligibility requirement in section 1.5-1.
and any other verbiage which makes it clear this program is for enrolled Oneida citizens only.],
seconded by Tina Danforth. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

VIII.

STANDING ITEMS
A.

ARPA FRF Updates and Requests/Proposals

No submissions to consider.

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TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill and Vice-Chairman Brandon
Stevens - National Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention - Las Vegas, NV - July
19-23, 2021 (00:31:57)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill and ViceChairman Brandon Stevens for the National Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention in Las Vegas,
NV - July 19-23, 2021, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
B.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - National Indian Gaming
Tradeshow & Convention - Las Vegas, NV - July 19-22, 2021 (00:40:47)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel report from Councilman Kirby Metoxen for the National
Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention in Las Vegas, NV - July 19-22, 2021, seconded by Marie
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

X.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Treasurer Tina Danforth - NAFOA 2021 Fall Finance &
Economies Conference - San Antonio, TX - September 25-29, 2021 (00:42:28)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel request for Treasurer Tina Danforth to attend the
NAFOA 2021 Fall Finance & Economies Conference in San Antonio, TX - September 25-29, 2021,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tina Danforth
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
B.

Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Meeting with U.S. Interior
Secretary Haaland - Washington DC - September 28, 2021 (00:44:07)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel request for the Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the
meeting with U.S. Interior Secretary Haaland in Washington DC - September 28, 2021, seconded by
Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
Item XI.B. was addressed next.

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XI.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Consider requests made in the dissertation entitled Oneida college lacrosse
perspectives of the sacred game of lacrosse (01:10:40)
Sponsor: Dr. Thomas Reed, PhD/Tribal Member

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the requests made in the dissertation entitled Oneida college lacrosse
perspectives of the sacred game of lacrosse and defer the requests to the Community Development
Planning Committee for follow up, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
Item XIV. was addressed next.
B.

Consider request for an APRA food card distribution in November and December
2021 (00:46:14)
Sponsor: Nancy Barton, Tribal Member

Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 9:45 a.m.
Motion by Marie Summers to accept the request for an APRA food card distribution for November and
December from 2021 through 2023 and direct the General Manager to bring back a report at the
October 13, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting on program funded by FRF funds to be
implemented by November 2021 through 2023, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens
C.

Approve Debra Miller to participate as a panelist for a Dementia in Indian Country
caregiver support Extension for Community Health Care Outcomes (ECHO)
(01:02:54)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Marie Summers to approve Debra Miller to participate as a panelist for a Dementia in Indian
Country caregiver support Extension for Community Health Care Outcomes (ECHO), seconded by
Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens
D.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the Chairman’s recommendation
for the Nation's Authorized Representatives for ARPA FRF reporting (01:03:35)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the Chairman’s
recommendation for the Nation's Authorized Representatives for ARPA FRF reporting, seconded by
David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens

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XII.

REPORTS
A.

CORPORATE BOARDS
1.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY-2021 3rd quarter report (01:04:16)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY-2021 3rd quarter report, seconded by
David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens
2.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2021 3rd quarter report (01:04:38)
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group, LLC

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2021 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens
3.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2021 3rd quarter report
(01:04:58)
Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

Motion by Marie Summers to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2021 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens
4.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2021 3rd quarter report (01:05:31)
Sponsor: James Petitjean, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

Motion by Marie Summers to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2021 3rd quarter report, seconded
by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens

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XIII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Reschedule the December 13, 2021 tentatively schedule General Tribal Council
meeting (01:06:03)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Councilman Kirby Metoxen returned at 9:50 a.m.
Motion by David P. Jordan to reschedule the December 13, 2021 tentatively schedule General Tribal
Council meeting to Monday, December 6, 2021, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
B.

Accept General Tribal Council safety assessment Update #1 and determine next
steps (01:07:34)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the General Tribal Council safety assessment Update #1, seconded
by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
Item XI.A. was addressed next.

XIV.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:25:40)

Motion by Marie Summers to go into executive session at 10:08 a.m., seconded by David P. Jordan.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
Motion by David P. Jordan to come out of executive session at 10:43 a.m., seconded by Marie
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

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A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Chief Counsel report (01:26:28)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
2.

Accept the General Manager report (01:26:40)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
3.

Accept the Gaming General Manager's September 2021 update regarding the
implementation of Sports Wagering (01:26:49)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Gaming General Manager's September 2021 update regarding
the implementation of Sports Wagering, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
4.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY-2021 3rd quarter executive report
(01:27:05)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY-2021 3rd quarter executive report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
5.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2021 3rd quarter executive report
(01:27:19)
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group, LLC

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2021 3rd quarter executive report,
seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

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6.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2021 3rd quarter executive
report (01:27:34)
Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2021 3rd quarter executive
report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
7.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2021 3rd quarter executive report
(01:27:46)
Sponsor: James Petitjean, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2021 3rd quarter executive report,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
B.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Determine next steps regarding the Gaming wage chart (01:28:01)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the exempt and non-exempt wage charts, support the SOPs
presented, and direct Gaming to assess and create a plan to address dealer wages with updates on
future quarterly Gaming General Manager reports, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
2.

Review request to address compensation issues within the MIS Department and
determine next steps (01:28:21)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the request to address compensation issues within the MIS Department
to the September 22, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting agenda, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

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DRAFT
3.

Approve 89 new enrollments and 2 relinquishments (01:28:39)
Sponsor: Debbie Danforth, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve 89 new enrollments and 2 relinquishments, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
4.

Adopt resolution entitled Regarding Pardon of Sheila M. Shawanokasic
(01:28:50)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee's
recommendation, adopt resolution 09-08-21-C Regarding Pardon of Sheila M. Shawanokasic, and
move the resolution to open session, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
5.

Accept the August 30, 2021, BC Officer meeting notes (01:29:10)
Sponsor: Jessica Vandekamp, Employee Relations Representative

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the August 30, 2021, BC Officer meeting notes, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
6.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the authorization for the
Oneida Law Office to vote on the Mallinckrodt Bankruptcy Plan (01:29:25)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the authorization for the
Oneida Law Office to vote on the Mallinckrodt Bankruptcy Plan, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
7.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the authorization for the
Chairman to sign the letter to the Town of Oneida (01:29:43)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the authorization for the
Chairman to sign the letter to the Town of Oneida, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

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8.

Compliant # 2021-DR16-03 - Review written report and determine next steps
(01:29:57)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the sub-team's written report, approve the recommendations as
discussed today, closeout compliant # 2021-DR16-03, and assign Secretary Lisa Liggins to complete
the follow-up, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David P. Jordan
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

XV.

ADJOURN (01:30:25)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adjourn at 10:47 a.m., seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Secretary.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Adopt resolution entitled Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency Until November 25

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/22/21

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

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:

Jameson Wilson, Project Coordinator

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

LLIGGINS

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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869--2214

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Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # ___________
Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency Until November 25, 2021
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 federal government has proclaimed a public health emergency related to the spread of
the COVID-19 virus and has identified that the spread of the virus has resulted in large
numbers of individuals becoming ill and high mortality rates, impacts to the stock markets,
and businesses; and

WHEREAS,

state governors, including the State of Wisconsin, have declared public health emergencies
and state public health officers have issued orders, for example, closing public schools,
limiting public gatherings, and closing restaurants and bars except for take-out orders; and

WHEREAS,

on March 12, 2020 the Chairman declared a Public Health State of Emergency, the Oneida
Business Committee took actions to take steps to protect the health and welfare of the
members, employees and the community, including instituting expenditure restrictions to
preserve resources for the provision of governmental services to members most at risk,
closure of the Nation’s gaming operations, and insuring that employees will continue to be
paid during the Public Health State of Emergency as long as the Nation’s resources will
allow; and

WHEREAS,

the Public Health State of Emergency was extended by resolutions # BC-03-26-20-A, #
BC-05-06-20-A, # BC-06-10-20-A, # BC-07-08-20-A, # BC-08-06-20-A, # BC-09-09-20-A,
# BC-10-08-20-A, # BC-11-10-20-A, # BC-12-09-20-D, # BC-1-07-21-A, # BC-2-10-21-A,
# BC-3-10-21-D, # BC 05-12-21-A, # 06-23-21-B and # 07-28-21-N; and

WHEREAS,

the status of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change daily with identification of
hotspots occurring within certain industries and areas which are more clearly identified in
the Public Health Officer Report which supports this resolution; and

WHEREAS,

a positive test does not identify the total number of individuals who have the virus, including
those who are not showing symptoms or who have isolated themselves at home because
not every person is tested; and

WHEREAS,

the COVID-19 Core Decision Making Team issued several declarations intended to protect
the public health within the Oneida Reservation and updated those declarations from time

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BC Resolution _______
Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency Until November 25, 2021
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to time as the U.S. Center of Disease Control, the Medical community and the Scientific
community were able to update and identify the impacts and transmission of the COVID19 virus; and
WHEREAS,

the Emergency Management Director and the Public Health Officer have advised extension
of the Public Health State of Emergency declaration supported by information from the
Centers for Disease Control and the level of spread of COVID-19 throughout the State of
Wisconsin, surrounding states, and the United States; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has determined that continuing the Public Health State of
Emergency continues to be necessary and that its declaration should be longer given the
ongoing pandemic impact and the inability to identify mechanisms to control for infection
or protect the public;

Extension of Public Health State of Emergency Declaration
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with section 302.8-2 of the Emergency
Management Law, the Oneida Business Committee extends the Public Health State of Emergency
declaration ending at 11:59 p.m. on November 25, 2021.

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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
Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency Until November 25, 2021
Summary
This resolution extends the Nation’s declaration of the Public Health State of Emergency until
November 25, 2021.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Santiago, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: September 9, 2021
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Oneida Business Committee adopted the Emergency Management law to provide for the
development and execution of plans for the protection of residents, property and the environment
in an emergency or disaster; provide for the direction of emergency management, response and
recovery on the Reservation, as well as coordinating with other agencies, victims, businesses and
organizations; establish the use of the National Incident Management System (NIMS); an d
designate authority and responsibilities for public health preparedness. [3 O.C. 302.1-1].
Under the Emergency Management law, the Oneida Business Committee is delegated the
responsibility to proclaim or ratify the existence of a public health emergency. [3 O.C. 302.8-1].
A public health emergency means the occurrence or imminent threat of an illness or health
condition which is a quarantinable disease and poses a high probability of a large number of deaths
or serious or long-term disability among humans. [3 O.C. 302.3-1(p)]. No proclamation of an
emergency by the Oneida Business Committee may last for longer than sixty (60) days, unless
renewed by the Oneida Business Committee. [3 O.C. 302.8-2].
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with the authority granted to the Oneida
Business Committee through the Emergency Management law, on March 12, 2020, Chairman
Tehassi Hill signed a “Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency” which set into place the
necessary authority, should action need to be taken, and allows the Oneida Nation to seek
reimbursement of emergency management actions that may result in unexpected expenses. [3 O.C.
302.8-1]. The Oneida Business Committee has extended this Public Health State of Emergency
until September 26, 2021, through the adoption of the following resolutions: BC-03-26-20-A, BC05-06-20-A, BC-06-10-20-A, BC-07-08-20-A, BC-08-06-20-A, BC-09-09-20-A, BC-10-08-20A, BC-11-10-20-A, BC-12-09-20-D, BC-01-07-21-A, BC-02-10-21-A, BC-03-10-21-D, and BC05-12-21-A, BC-06-23-21-B, and BC-07-28-21-N. [3 O.C. 302.8-2].
The Emergency Management Director and Community/Public Health Officer have advised
extension of the Public Health State of Emergency declaration supported by information from the
Centers for Disease Control and the level of spread of COVID-19 throughout the State of
Wisconsin, surrounding states, and the United States. This resolution provides that the Oneida

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Business Committee has determined that continuing the Public Health State of Emergency
continues to be necessary.
Through the adoption of this resolution, in accordance with section 302.8-2 of the Emergency
Management law, the Oneida Business Committee extends the Public Health State of Emergency
declaration until 11:59 p.m. on November 25, 2021.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Oneida Comprehensive Health Division
Oneida Community Health Center
Behavioral Health Services
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Employee Health Nursing

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Debra Danforth, Oneida Comprehensive Health Division Operations Director
Dr Vir, Oneida Comprehensive Health Division Medical Director
Michelle Myers, Community/ Public Health Officer

Date:

September 3, 2021

RE:

Recommendations to extend public health emergency

Throughout the pandemic, we have chosen to follow the science in our mitigation strategies
aimed to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the Oneida Community. Because infectious
disease does not follow jurisdictional boundaries, it is critical to consider data from areas
surrounding the Reservation. Resources considered in providing recommendations:
x COVID-19 cases; Oneida Nation Reservation, Brown and Outagamie Counties.
x COVID-19 testing percent positivity; Brown and Outagamie Counties.
x COVID-19 Hospitalization and deaths; Brown and Outagamie Counties.
x COVID-19 vaccination; Brown and Outagamie Counties.
The COVID-19 delta variant is currently causing new COVID-19 cases to surge in many
parts of the world, including right here in Wisconsin. It is highly transmittable and has
demonstrated to cause more severe disease. This delta variant is infecting those
unvaccinated at a particularly high rate. In fact, the vast majority of hospitalization and
deaths connected to COVID-19 illness are among the unvaccinated.
On July 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated guidance
to recommend masking regardless of vaccination status in certain settings such as schools
and in areas with high transition of COVID-19 infections. The following week, Brown and
Outagamie Counites were identified as areas of high transmission. Therefore, a Public
Health Order to require facial coverings indoors and in enclosed spaces regardless of
vaccination status was issued August 6, 2021. Due to increasing levels of COVID-19
community transmission in Brown and Outagamie Counties to “high” and “very high”, this
Public Health Order was extended through October 7, 2021.
Current COVID-19 vaccination data among the American Indian population in WI and our
local communities fall below that of other races. More time is needed to vaccinate enough
individuals to build collective/ community immunity needed to stop the spread of COVID-19.
In collaboration with Oneida Emergency Management, the health response team
recommends the Oneida Business Committee extend the public health emergency
another 60 days.

Oneida Community Health Center
Behavioral Health Services
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Employee Health Nursing

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155
https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/health/
525 Airport Rd., Oneida, WI 54155
Phone: (920) 869-2711 or 1-866-869-2711
2640 West Point Rd., Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: (920) 490-3790 or 1-888-490-2457
2901 S. Overland Rd., Oneida, WI 54155
Phone: (920) 869-2797
701 Packerland Dr., Green Bay, WI 54303
Phone: (920) 405-4492

Fax: (920) 869-1780
Fax: (920) 490-3883
Fax: (920) 869-3238
Fax: (920) 405-4494

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Recommendations will continue to change based upon available data and updates on the
COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for your continued collaboration and partnership as we
work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Oneida community.
Sincerely,
Michelle Myers BSN, RN
Community/ Public Health Officer

CC:

Rich Figueroa, Emergency Management
Mark Powless, General Manager

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Oneida Comprehensive Health Division
Oneida Community Health Center
Behavioral Health Services
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Employee Health Nursing

September 3, 2021
Updated COVID19 data to consider during
discussions:
1. Extension of the Oneida Nation Public Health
Emergency declaration.
2. When to resume in-person General Tribal
Council (GTC) meetings
Submitted by:
Debbie Danforth, Dr Vir, Michelle Myers

Oneida Community Health Center
Behavioral Health Services
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Employee Health Nursing

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155
https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/health/
525 Airport Rd., Oneida, WI 54155
Phone: (920) 869-2711 or 1-866-869-2711
2640 West Point Rd., Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: (920) 490-3790 or 1-888-490-2457
2901 S. Overland Rd., Oneida, WI 54155
Phone: (920) 869-2797
701 Packerland Dr., Green Bay, WI 54303
Phone: (920) 405-4492

Fax: (920) 869-1780
Fax: (920) 490-3883
Fax: (920) 869-3238
Fax: (920) 405-4494

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Relevant COVID-19 Data:

WI Department of Health Services- Public Health
https://data.dhsgis.wi.gov/datasets/covid-19-historical-data-table/data
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#cases_casesinlast7days
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey Population Estimates
https://data.census.gov/cedsci/advanced
Oneida Nation Health Department
https://oneida-nsn.gov/connect/news/oneida-nation-covid-19-resource-page/#Stats

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COVID-19 BREAKTHROUGH INFECTION:
Definition: Fully vaccinated people who test positive for COVID-19 more than 2 weeks after
their completed vaccine series are called breakthrough infections.
Vaccine breakthrough cases are expected. COVID-19 vaccines are effective and are a critical
tool to bring the pandemic under control. However, no vaccines are 100% effective at
preventing illness. Some fully vaccinated people will get sick, and some will even be
hospitalized or die from COVID-19. However, there is evidence that vaccination may make
illness less severe for those who are vaccinated and still get sick. The risk of infection,
hospitalization and death are all much lower in vaccinated compared to unvaccinated people.
WISCONSIN DATA

WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 09/02/21
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-status.htm
ONEIDA NATION JURISDICION DATA:

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Oneida Nation Health Department as of 08/27/2021
https://oneida-nsn.gov/connect/news/oneida-nation-covid-19-resource-page/#Stats

Oneida Nation Health Department as of 08/27/2021
https://oneida-nsn.gov/connect/news/oneida-nation-covid-19-resource-page/#Stats

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WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 08/30/2021
https://data.dhsgis.wi.gov/datasets/covid-19-historical-data-table/data

WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 08/30/2021
https://data.dhsgis.wi.gov/datasets/covid-19-historical-data-table/data

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WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 08/30/2021
https://data.dhsgis.wi.gov/datasets/covid-19-historical-data-table/data

WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 08/30/2021
https://data.dhsgis.wi.gov/datasets/covid-19-historical-data-table/data

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WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 08/30/2021
https://data.dhsgis.wi.gov/datasets/covid-19-historical-data-table/data

WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 08/30/2021
https://data.dhsgis.wi.gov/datasets/covid-19-historical-data-table/data

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WISCONSIN: COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS AND HOSPITAL CAPACITY

WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 09/02/2021
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/hosp-data.htm

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WISCONSIN: COVID-19 DISEASE ACTIVITY

WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 09/02/2021
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/local.htm

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WISCONSIN- FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19

WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 09/02/2021
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-data.htm

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BROWN COUNTY- FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19

WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 09/02/2021
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-data.htm

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OUTAGAMIE COUNTY- FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19

WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 09/02/2021
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-data.htm

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Vaccination summary data to show the rate of those 18+ who are fully vaccinated.
As of 09/02/2021
% of Population Aged 18+ Who are Fully Vaccinated
Counties Combined
Brown County
Outagamie County
All
American
All
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All
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Residents
Indians
Residents
Indians
Residents
Indians
63.8%
50.1%
63.9%
53.7%
63.5%
41.9%
WI Department of Health Services- Public Health retrieved 09/02/2021
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-data.htm

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Adopt resolution entitled Extension of the Oneida Nation Vaccination Incentive Program for Oneida Nation

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/22/21

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

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: HIS and ARPA funded

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Marie Summers, Councilwoman and Lisa Liggins,
Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

LLIGGINS

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Business Committee Agenda Request – Cover Memo
From:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Date:

9/18/2021

RE:

Extend vaccine incentive

PURPOSE
BC action is needed as the original projects were adopted by resolution.

BACKGROUND
Councilwoman Marie Summers initiated an effort to extend the current vaccine incentives on
August 30, 2021 and wanted to extend the eligibility through the end of the calendar year. She
requested the assistance of Chief Counsel, but Chief Counsel was on vacation at the time. I
offered to assist and drafted the required resolutions, gathered the feed back on the resolutions,
and obtained the statements of effect. Attached is a string of emails related to this
consideration.

REQUESTED ACTION
Adopt resolution entitled Extension of the Oneida Nation Vaccination Incentive Program for
Oneida Nation Members

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Lisa A. Liggins
Friday, September 3, 2021 11:20 AM
Ethel M. Summers; Mark W. Powless; Candice E. Skenandore; Joshua C. Cottrell; Jo A. House; James R.
Bittorf; Ralinda R. Ninham-Lamberies; Lawrence E. Barton
Draft resolutions -- extend vaccine incentive program (tribal members) and plan (employees)
Extention of the Oneida Nation Vaccination Incentive Program for Oneida Nation Members.docx;
Extension of the Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees Who Are Not
Oneida Nation Members.docx

Attached are two draft resolutions to extend the Tribal Member Program and the Employee Plan for vaccination
incentive. I’ve included Josh since he is listed as the Project Owner for the employee plan and I don’t believe we’ve
heard from him on this. Also, I’ve included Deputy Chief Counsel.
1. Summarized the original resolutions in the whereas sections of the proposed resolution.
2. Employee resolution indicates the plan will end if the Nation’s public health state of emergency ends prior to
December 31 in order to comply with the 6th standard identified by the USDHHS for IHS ARPA funds.
3. I did not include direction on how the payment would be made (see email below from Ralinda for more
information).
a. I agree with Marie that we should continue with the November payment date for those who meet the
9/30 deadline and pay those who submit by extended deadline at a later date.
b. This detail should be worked out between the project owner and the affected departments and should
not to be included in the resolution.
Please review the attached and let me know if you have any changes by next week Friday, September 10, 2021. After
finalizing the drafts, I will send this over to the LRO for a statement of effect.
Thank you and have a great holiday weekend.
Lisa Liggins
Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
From: Ethel M. Summers
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:54 AM
To: Ralinda R. Ninham‐Lamberies ; Lawrence E. Barton
Cc: Cristina S. Danforth ; Brandon L. Yellowbird‐Stevens ;
Daniel P. Guzman ; David P. Jordan ; Kirby W. Metoxen
; Jennifer A. Webster ; Lisa A. Liggins
; Tehassi Tasi Hill ; Mark W. Powless

Subject: RE: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions

Yaw^ko Ralinda, this helps me understand. Clarification, I definitely want to keep the current November date
for issuing the current vaccination incentive (I do not want to interrupt that process). Sorry for the confusion.
My goal was to understand if we have the funding to extend the program to Dec. 31, 2021 for those
(membership & employees) who still are not vaccinated and miss the current September deadline. Yes, my
intent was to issue a 2nd incentive check with a date tbd by your area (02/02/22 sounds good to me).
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Lisa and I plan on having this on the Sept 22 OBC agenda for review and consideration.
P.S. your explanation was not boring to me but helped me understand a bit more (I really enjoy reading
detail). lol
Marie Summers
Councilwoman
Oneida Business Committee

A good mind. A good heart. A strong Fire.
office: (920) 869-4475
cell: (920) 615-9384
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00- 4:30 pm
Email: esummer1@oneidanation.org
Mailing address:
Oneida Nation
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115
From: Ralinda R. Ninham‐Lamberies
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:36 AM
To: Ethel M. Summers ; Lawrence E. Barton
Cc: Cristina S. Danforth ; Brandon L. Yellowbird‐Stevens ;
Daniel P. Guzman ; David P. Jordan ; Kirby W. Metoxen
; Jennifer A. Webster ; Lisa A. Liggins
; Tehassi Tasi Hill ; Mark W. Powless

Subject: RE: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions
Good morning‐
The main concern on funding eligibility was for the Employee Vaccine Incentive as that was funded with I.H.S. funds. I
have confirmed with Jennifer Schabow, there is no issue with extending the deadline.
With the current deadline of 9/30/2021, all payments will be processed the week of November 15‐19th. Employee
incentive will be on the payroll check issued on 11/17 and Tribal member incentives will be deposited for direct deposit
or check mailed on 11/19/2021.
There are several reasons for the one payment date including only having to do one journal entry to reflect the alternate
payment source, cash management, time commitment to transfer batch to Central and Central to process batch for
payment, avoiding overwriting of bank/address information to prevent lost payments/checks, not have employees paid
before members, provide time for verification to occur, etc.
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With an extension of the deadline to 12/30/2021 how should the payment date be changed. From Central Accounting’s
perspective it would be efficient to also extend the payment date. I understand from the BC and employee/member
perspective to extend the wait time for payment would be an issue.
My suggestion would be to do two payment dates. We can keep the current dates of 11/17 and 11/19 for employee or
member respectively. As there won’t be any GWA payments to work around in January we could make that payment
date 02/02/2022 for employees and 02/04/2022 for members.
Payroll entries are made a week prior to payment date and January is a busy year for payroll with new tax tables, W2’s,
and calendar year end. To allow sufficient resources to process the payment the best week to add those entries is
01/24/2022 for payment on 02/02/2022.
So to summarize my long winded, boring message extension of the deadline to 12/30/2021 should be an issue. Please
provide direction on how you would like payment date to proceed. Options are
1. Extend date for all payments to 02/02/2022 and 02/04/2022 for employees/members respectively.
2. Keep current dates of 11/17/2021 and 11/19/2021 for employees/members respectively and add a second
payment date for incentives received after 09/30/2021 of 02/02/2022 and 02/04/2022 for employees/members
respectively.
Yaw^ko
RaLinda

From: Ethel M. Summers
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:08 AM
To: Lawrence E. Barton
Cc: Cristina S. Danforth ; Ralinda R. Ninham‐Lamberies ;
Brandon L. Yellowbird‐Stevens ; Daniel P. Guzman ; David
P. Jordan ; Kirby W. Metoxen ; Jennifer A. Webster
; Lisa A. Liggins ; Tehassi Tasi Hill
; Mark W. Powless
Subject: RE: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions
Importance: High
Larry,
Clarification, are you stating you can’t tell me if there’s funding available to extend the vaccination incentive
program? If you can’t disclose this information, who in your area can? Or is it confidential information? Please help
me understand because this is confusing.

Yaw^ko,
Marie Summers
Councilwoman
Oneida Business Committee

A good mind. A good heart. A strong Fire.
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office: (920) 869-4475
cell: (920) 615-9384
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00- 4:30 pm
Email: esummer1@oneidanation.org
Mailing address:
Oneida Nation
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115
From: Lawrence E. Barton
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 7:42 AM
To: Ethel M. Summers
Cc: Cristina S. Danforth ; Ralinda R. Ninham‐Lamberies
Subject: Re: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions

Marie, We will discuss the potential extension with the GM & Treasurer, thanks, Larry
From: Ethel M. Summers
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 6:49 AM
To: Lawrence E. Barton
Cc: Lisa A. Liggins
Subject: FW: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions
Larry,
Please see the below. Mark has no concerns extending the program, but I need to know if we have the funding to
extend it? I don’t know what’s left in the pot of money which was put aside for this incentive?

Yaw^ko,
Marie Summers
Councilwoman
Oneida Business Committee

A good mind. A good heart. A strong Fire.
office: (920) 869-4475
cell: (920) 615-9384
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00- 4:30 pm
Email: esummer1@oneidanation.org
Mailing address:
Oneida Nation
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115
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From: Ethel M. Summers
Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 2:23 PM
To: Mark W. Powless
Cc: Lisa A. Liggins
Subject: FW: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions
Importance: High
Mark,
Please see below. Do you have any concerns on extending the vaccination timeline to the end of the year and issuing
another check in Jan 2022? And do we have enough funds for it?
Please let us know, we are “tentatively” putting this item on the Sept. 22, 2021 BC agenda.

Yaw^ko,
Marie Summers
Councilwoman
Oneida Business Committee

A good mind. A good heart. A strong Fire.
office: (920) 869-4475
cell: (920) 615-9384
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00- 4:30 pm
Email: esummer1@oneidanation.org
Mailing address:
Oneida Nation
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115
From: Ethel M. Summers
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 9:58 AM
To: Jo A. House
Subject: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions
Importance: High
Shekoli Jo Anne,
I would like to propose amendments to the following resolutions:
BC Resolution 06/30/21‐C (Oneida member vaccination incentive) and 06/30/21‐A (Oneida employee vaccination
incentive plan)
Amendment (don’t know the exact verbiage):
Extend to the end of year December 31, 2021 for both resolutions.
BC Resolution 08‐31‐21‐A, section “Vaccination Rates”
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Further clarify the verbiage re: 75% of Oneida members & employees vaccinated; I would like propose to amend with
the following for clarity: “fully vaccinated reaches 75% of Oneida enrolled citizens residing in the Brown/Outagamie
county and the Oneida Nation employees.” Or something to that effect?
Should this go to the next BC work session? Or do you suggest the amendments go straight to the BC reg mtg?

Yaw^ko,
Marie Summers
Councilwoman
Oneida Business Committee

A good mind. A good heart. A strong Fire.
office: (920) 869-4475
cell: (920) 615-9384
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00- 4:30 pm
Email: esummer1@oneidanation.org
Mailing address:
Oneida Nation
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115

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Phone: (920)869-2214

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BC Resolution # _________
Extension of the Oneida Nation Vaccination Incentive Program for Oneida Nation Members
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 received funds through the American Rescue Program Act of 2021
(“ARPA”) Fiscal Recovery Funds (“FRF”), codified at 42 U.S.C. 803 et seq.; and

WHEREAS,

the U.S. Department of the Treasury appropriated ARPA FRF funding to the Oneida Nation
for COVID-19 related activities and to respond to the public health emergency; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution # BC-06-30-21-C, Adoption of the
Oneida Nation Vaccination Incentive Program for Oneida Nation Members, which provides
that:
1. The Oneida Nation Member Vaccination Incentive Program (Program) is
approved,
2. The Program provides enrolled member of the Oneida Nation, twelve (12) years
of age and above, a five hundred dollar ($500.00) incentive payment after
voluntarily providing proof of the completion of the full manufacturer-recommended
dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine or, in other words, who are fully vaccinated against
COVID-19,
3. The use of ARPA FRF monies to fund Program is approved,
4. The monies for the Program are allocated from the Direct Membership Assistance
line within the Oneida Business Committee approved allocation of ARPA FRF,
5. The General Manager, Mark W. Powless, is assigned as the project owner,
6. The incentive payment is intended to be considered a general welfare exclusion in
accordance with the Oneida Nation General Welfare Law, 10 O.C. 1001 et seq.,
and
7. The Program is considered an “approved program”, as defined at 10 O.C. 1001.31(a); the incentive payment is a “benefit” as defined at 10 O.C. 1001.3-1(c),
providing the eligible member “assistance,” as defined at 10 O.C. 1001.3-1(b), to
obtain the COVID-19 vaccination and protect the health and welfare of the Nation;
and

WHEREAS,

resolution BC-06-30-21-C identified the Program began July 1, 2021 and will conclude
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BC Resolution # __________
Extension of the Oneida Nation Vaccination Incentive Program for Oneida Nation Members
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WHEREAS,

in accordance with resolution 08-03-21-A, the Oneida Nation strives to vaccinate seventyfive percent (75%) or more of its membership to promote widespread immunization against
COVID-19 within the Reservation, amongst its membership overall, and within the
neighboring communities; and

WHEREAS,

a larger percentage of vaccinated tribal membership protects the health and welfare of the
Oneida Nation, its membership, and the Nation’s neighbors; and

WHEREAS,

when the Program was approved, less than fifty percent (50%) of the eligible Oneida Nation
members had received a COVID-19 vaccination; and

WHEREAS,

since the implementation of the Program, the percentage of the eligible Oneida Nation
members that have received a COVID-19 vaccination has increased to fifty percent (50%)
; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee believes extending the program is in the best interest for
the health and welfare of the Oneida Nation, its membership, and the Nation’s neighbors.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee approves the extension of the
Oneida Nation Member Vaccination Incentive Program.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation Member Vaccination Incentive Program will conclude on
December 31, 2021.

Commented [LAL1]: Update Tribal Member Data Needed

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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
Extension of the Oneida Nation Vaccination Incentive Program for Oneida Nation Members
Summary
This resolution extends the Oneida Nation Member Vaccination Incentive Program from
September 30, 2021, until December 31, 2021.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Santiago, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: September 16, 2021
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-06-30-21-C, Adoption of the Oneida
Nation Vaccination Incentive Program for Oneida Nation Members, which provided that:
 The Oneida Nation Member Vaccination Incentive Program (Program) was approved;
 Enrolled members of the Oneida Nation, twelve (12) years of age and older, are eligible
through the Program to receive a five hundred dollar ($500) incentive payment after
voluntarily providing proof of the completion of the full manufacturer-recommended
dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine or;
 The use of ARPA FRF monies to fund the Program was approved,
 The monies for the Program were allocated from the Direct Membership Assistance line
within the Oneida Business Committee approved allocation of ARPA FRF;
 The General Manager, Mark W. Powless, was assigned as the project owner;
 The incentive payment was considered a general welfare exclusion in accordance with the
Oneida Nation General Welfare Law, 10 O.C. 1001 et seq.; and
 The Program was considered an “approved program”, as defined at 10 O.C. 1001.3-1(a);
the incentive payment is a “benefit” as defined at 10 O.C. 1001.3-1(c), providing the
eligible member “assistance,” as defined at 10 O.C. 1001.3-1(b), to obtain the COVID-19
vaccination and protect the health and welfare of the Nation.
Resolution BC-06-30-21-C identified the Program began July 1, 2021 and will conclude
September 30, 2021.
The Oneida Business Committee then adopted resolution BC-08-03-21-A, Setting Public
Gathering Guidelines During Public Health State of Emergency - COVID-19, which provided that
when vaccination levels of Oneida’s members and Oneida Nation employees reaches seventy-five
percent (75%), the safety of public health will be considered to be effectively managed, and the
Oneida Business Committee shall review whether a need for a declaration of a state of public
health emergency continues to exist.

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When the Program was approved, less than fifty percent (50%) of the eligible Oneida Nation
members had received a COVID-19 vaccination. Since the implementation of the Program, the
percentage of the eligible Oneida Nation members that have received a COVID-19 vaccination
has increased. The Oneida Business Committee has determined extending the Program is in the
best interest for the health and welfare of the Oneida Nation, its membership, and the Nation’s
neighbors.
Through the adoption of this resolution the Oneida Business Committee approves the extension of
the Oneida Nation Member Vaccination Incentive Program from September 30, 2021, until
December 31, 2021.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Adopt resolution entitled Extension of the Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for...

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/22/21

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

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: IHS and ARPA funds

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Marie Summers, Councilwoman and Lisa Liggins,
Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

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Business Committee Agenda Request – Cover Memo
From:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Date:

9/18/2021

RE:

Extend vaccine incentive

PURPOSE
BC action is needed as the original projects were adopted by resolution.

BACKGROUND
Councilwoman Marie Summers initiated an effort to extend the current vaccine incentives on
August 30, 2021 and wanted to extend the eligibility through the end of the calendar year. She
requested the assistance of Chief Counsel, but Chief Counsel was on vacation at the time. I
offered to assist and drafted the required resolutions, gathered the feed back on the resolutions,
and obtained the statements of effect. Attached is a string of emails related to this
consideration.

REQUESTED ACTION
Adopt resolution entitled Extension of the Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan
for Employees Who Are Not Oneida Nation Members

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Lisa A. Liggins
Friday, September 3, 2021 11:20 AM
Ethel M. Summers; Mark W. Powless; Candice E. Skenandore; Joshua C. Cottrell; Jo A. House; James R.
Bittorf; Ralinda R. Ninham-Lamberies; Lawrence E. Barton
Draft resolutions -- extend vaccine incentive program (tribal members) and plan (employees)
Extention of the Oneida Nation Vaccination Incentive Program for Oneida Nation Members.docx;
Extension of the Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees Who Are Not
Oneida Nation Members.docx

Attached are two draft resolutions to extend the Tribal Member Program and the Employee Plan for vaccination
incentive. I’ve included Josh since he is listed as the Project Owner for the employee plan and I don’t believe we’ve
heard from him on this. Also, I’ve included Deputy Chief Counsel.
1. Summarized the original resolutions in the whereas sections of the proposed resolution.
2. Employee resolution indicates the plan will end if the Nation’s public health state of emergency ends prior to
December 31 in order to comply with the 6th standard identified by the USDHHS for IHS ARPA funds.
3. I did not include direction on how the payment would be made (see email below from Ralinda for more
information).
a. I agree with Marie that we should continue with the November payment date for those who meet the
9/30 deadline and pay those who submit by extended deadline at a later date.
b. This detail should be worked out between the project owner and the affected departments and should
not to be included in the resolution.
Please review the attached and let me know if you have any changes by next week Friday, September 10, 2021. After
finalizing the drafts, I will send this over to the LRO for a statement of effect.
Thank you and have a great holiday weekend.
Lisa Liggins
Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
From: Ethel M. Summers
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:54 AM
To: Ralinda R. Ninham‐Lamberies ; Lawrence E. Barton
Cc: Cristina S. Danforth ; Brandon L. Yellowbird‐Stevens ;
Daniel P. Guzman ; David P. Jordan ; Kirby W. Metoxen
; Jennifer A. Webster ; Lisa A. Liggins
; Tehassi Tasi Hill ; Mark W. Powless

Subject: RE: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions

Yaw^ko Ralinda, this helps me understand. Clarification, I definitely want to keep the current November date
for issuing the current vaccination incentive (I do not want to interrupt that process). Sorry for the confusion.
My goal was to understand if we have the funding to extend the program to Dec. 31, 2021 for those
(membership & employees) who still are not vaccinated and miss the current September deadline. Yes, my
intent was to issue a 2nd incentive check with a date tbd by your area (02/02/22 sounds good to me).
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Lisa and I plan on having this on the Sept 22 OBC agenda for review and consideration.
P.S. your explanation was not boring to me but helped me understand a bit more (I really enjoy reading
detail). lol
Marie Summers
Councilwoman
Oneida Business Committee

A good mind. A good heart. A strong Fire.
office: (920) 869-4475
cell: (920) 615-9384
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00- 4:30 pm
Email: esummer1@oneidanation.org
Mailing address:
Oneida Nation
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115
From: Ralinda R. Ninham‐Lamberies
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:36 AM
To: Ethel M. Summers ; Lawrence E. Barton
Cc: Cristina S. Danforth ; Brandon L. Yellowbird‐Stevens ;
Daniel P. Guzman ; David P. Jordan ; Kirby W. Metoxen
; Jennifer A. Webster ; Lisa A. Liggins
; Tehassi Tasi Hill ; Mark W. Powless

Subject: RE: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions
Good morning‐
The main concern on funding eligibility was for the Employee Vaccine Incentive as that was funded with I.H.S. funds. I
have confirmed with Jennifer Schabow, there is no issue with extending the deadline.
With the current deadline of 9/30/2021, all payments will be processed the week of November 15‐19th. Employee
incentive will be on the payroll check issued on 11/17 and Tribal member incentives will be deposited for direct deposit
or check mailed on 11/19/2021.
There are several reasons for the one payment date including only having to do one journal entry to reflect the alternate
payment source, cash management, time commitment to transfer batch to Central and Central to process batch for
payment, avoiding overwriting of bank/address information to prevent lost payments/checks, not have employees paid
before members, provide time for verification to occur, etc.
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With an extension of the deadline to 12/30/2021 how should the payment date be changed. From Central Accounting’s
perspective it would be efficient to also extend the payment date. I understand from the BC and employee/member
perspective to extend the wait time for payment would be an issue.
My suggestion would be to do two payment dates. We can keep the current dates of 11/17 and 11/19 for employee or
member respectively. As there won’t be any GWA payments to work around in January we could make that payment
date 02/02/2022 for employees and 02/04/2022 for members.
Payroll entries are made a week prior to payment date and January is a busy year for payroll with new tax tables, W2’s,
and calendar year end. To allow sufficient resources to process the payment the best week to add those entries is
01/24/2022 for payment on 02/02/2022.
So to summarize my long winded, boring message extension of the deadline to 12/30/2021 should be an issue. Please
provide direction on how you would like payment date to proceed. Options are
1. Extend date for all payments to 02/02/2022 and 02/04/2022 for employees/members respectively.
2. Keep current dates of 11/17/2021 and 11/19/2021 for employees/members respectively and add a second
payment date for incentives received after 09/30/2021 of 02/02/2022 and 02/04/2022 for employees/members
respectively.
Yaw^ko
RaLinda

From: Ethel M. Summers
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:08 AM
To: Lawrence E. Barton
Cc: Cristina S. Danforth ; Ralinda R. Ninham‐Lamberies ;
Brandon L. Yellowbird‐Stevens ; Daniel P. Guzman ; David
P. Jordan ; Kirby W. Metoxen ; Jennifer A. Webster
; Lisa A. Liggins ; Tehassi Tasi Hill
; Mark W. Powless
Subject: RE: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions
Importance: High
Larry,
Clarification, are you stating you can’t tell me if there’s funding available to extend the vaccination incentive
program? If you can’t disclose this information, who in your area can? Or is it confidential information? Please help
me understand because this is confusing.

Yaw^ko,
Marie Summers
Councilwoman
Oneida Business Committee

A good mind. A good heart. A strong Fire.
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office: (920) 869-4475
cell: (920) 615-9384
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00- 4:30 pm
Email: esummer1@oneidanation.org
Mailing address:
Oneida Nation
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115
From: Lawrence E. Barton
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 7:42 AM
To: Ethel M. Summers
Cc: Cristina S. Danforth ; Ralinda R. Ninham‐Lamberies
Subject: Re: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions

Marie, We will discuss the potential extension with the GM & Treasurer, thanks, Larry
From: Ethel M. Summers
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 6:49 AM
To: Lawrence E. Barton
Cc: Lisa A. Liggins
Subject: FW: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions
Larry,
Please see the below. Mark has no concerns extending the program, but I need to know if we have the funding to
extend it? I don’t know what’s left in the pot of money which was put aside for this incentive?

Yaw^ko,
Marie Summers
Councilwoman
Oneida Business Committee

A good mind. A good heart. A strong Fire.
office: (920) 869-4475
cell: (920) 615-9384
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00- 4:30 pm
Email: esummer1@oneidanation.org
Mailing address:
Oneida Nation
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115
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From: Ethel M. Summers
Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 2:23 PM
To: Mark W. Powless
Cc: Lisa A. Liggins
Subject: FW: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions
Importance: High
Mark,
Please see below. Do you have any concerns on extending the vaccination timeline to the end of the year and issuing
another check in Jan 2022? And do we have enough funds for it?
Please let us know, we are “tentatively” putting this item on the Sept. 22, 2021 BC agenda.

Yaw^ko,
Marie Summers
Councilwoman
Oneida Business Committee

A good mind. A good heart. A strong Fire.
office: (920) 869-4475
cell: (920) 615-9384
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00- 4:30 pm
Email: esummer1@oneidanation.org
Mailing address:
Oneida Nation
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115
From: Ethel M. Summers
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 9:58 AM
To: Jo A. House
Subject: Amendments for the vaccination incentive resolutions
Importance: High
Shekoli Jo Anne,
I would like to propose amendments to the following resolutions:
BC Resolution 06/30/21‐C (Oneida member vaccination incentive) and 06/30/21‐A (Oneida employee vaccination
incentive plan)
Amendment (don’t know the exact verbiage):
Extend to the end of year December 31, 2021 for both resolutions.
BC Resolution 08‐31‐21‐A, section “Vaccination Rates”
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Further clarify the verbiage re: 75% of Oneida members & employees vaccinated; I would like propose to amend with
the following for clarity: “fully vaccinated reaches 75% of Oneida enrolled citizens residing in the Brown/Outagamie
county and the Oneida Nation employees.” Or something to that effect?
Should this go to the next BC work session? Or do you suggest the amendments go straight to the BC reg mtg?

Yaw^ko,
Marie Summers
Councilwoman
Oneida Business Committee

A good mind. A good heart. A strong Fire.
office: (920) 869-4475
cell: (920) 615-9384
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00- 4:30 pm
Email: esummer1@oneidanation.org
Mailing address:
Oneida Nation
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115

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Oneida Nation
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Phone: (920)869-2214

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BC Resolution # __________
Extension of the Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees Who Are Not
Oneida Nation Members
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has received funding from the US Department of Health and Human
Services - Indian Health Service (IHS) through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); and

WHEREAS,

the IHS allocated ARPA funding to the Oneida Nation for COVID-19 Vaccine-related
activities to be used for necessary expenses to plan, prepare for, promote, distribute,
administer, and track COVID vaccines and other vaccine related activities; and

WHEREAS,

during both IHS Bemidji Area and National IHS meetings, tribal governments asked if IHS
ARPA funds allocated for vaccine-related activities can be used to incentivize people who
receive COVID-19 vaccinations; and

WHEREAS,

the IHS Bemidji Area provided a frequently asked questions guidance developed by the
US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (dated May 24,
2021) which states that using ARPA funds in the limited context of the COVID-19 public
health emergency, a health care provider offering or providing a reward or incentive in
connection with the beneficiary receiving the COVID-19 vaccine (either one or both doses)
would be sufficiently low risk under the Federal anti-kickback statute and Beneficiary
Inducements CMP if the identified six (6) safeguards were met (see below); and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution # BC-06-30-21-A, Adoption of the
Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees Who Are Not Oneida
Nation Members, which provides that:
1. The Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees Who
Are Not Oneida Nation Members (Plan) is approved,
2. The Plan provides current Oneida Nation employees who are not enrolled
Oneida members that are age eighteen (18) and older, a five hundred dollar
($500.00) incentive payment after voluntarily providing proof of the completion
of the full manufacturer-recommended dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine or, in
other words, who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19,
3. The use of IHS ARPA funds to pay for the portion of eligible Oneida employees
who are not enrolled Oneida members is approved,

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BC Resolution # __________
Extension of the Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees Who Are Not
Oneida Nation Members
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4. The Oneida Human Resources Department – Compensation and Benefits
Director, Josh Cottrell, is assigned as the project owner,
5. The use of the IHS ARPA funds complies with the following six (6) standards
identified in the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of
Inspector General frequently asked questions document (last updated on May
24, 2021/retrieved on June 25, 2021); and
WHEREAS,

resolution BC-06-30-21-A identified the Plan began July 1, 2021 and will conclude
September 30, 2021;

WHEREAS,

having a vaccinated employment base better protects the Oneida Nation membership
when the membership comes in direct contact with the Nation’s employees; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee believes extending the program is in the best interest for
the health and welfare of the Oneida Nation, its membership, its employment base, and
the Nation’s neighbors.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee approves the extension of the
Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees Who Are Not Oneida Nation Members.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees Who
Are Not Oneida Nation Member will conclude on December 31, 2021 or when the Oneida Nation ends the
Public Health State of Emergency due to COVID-19, whichever comes first.

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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
Extension of the Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees Who Are
Not Oneida Nation Members
Summary
This resolution extends the Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees
Who Are Not Oneida Nation Members from September 30, 2021, until December 31, 2021, or
until the Oneida Nation ends the Public Health State of Emergency due to COVID-19, whichever
comes first.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Santiago, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: September 16, 2021
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-06-30-21-A, Adoption of the Oneida
Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees Who Are Not Oneida Nation
Members, which provided that:
 The Oneida Nation Employee Vaccination Incentive Plan for Employees Who Are Not
Oneida Nation Members (Plan) was approved;
 Oneida Nation employees who are not enrolled Oneida members that are age eighteen (18)
and older, were eligible for a five hundred dollar ($500) incentive payment after voluntarily
providing proof of the completion of the full manufacturer-recommended dose(s) of a
COVID-19 vaccine or;
 The use of IHS ARPA funds to pay for the portion of eligible Oneida employees who are
not enrolled Oneida members was approved;
 The Oneida Human Resources Department – Compensation and Benefits Director, Josh
Cottrell, was assigned as the project owner; and
 The use of the IHS ARPA funds complied with the six (6) standards identified in the US
Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General frequently asked
questions document (last updated on May 24, 2021/retrieved on June 25, 2021).
Resolution BC-06-30-21-A identified that the Plan would begin on July 1, 2021, and would
conclude on September 30, 2021. The Oneida Business Committee now believes that extending
the Plan is in the best interest for the health and welfare of the Oneida Nation, its membership, its
employment base, and the Nation’s neighbors.
This resolution provides that the Oneida Business Committee approves the extension of the Plan,
which will now conclude on December 31, 2021, or when the Oneida Nation ends the Public
Health State of Emergency due to COVID-19, whichever comes first.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Deadlines

Adopt resolution entitled Continue to Operate Fiscal Year 2022
1. Meeting Date Requested:

9

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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:
Approve the Continue to Operate Fiscal Year 2022 Resolution

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Approve the Continue to Operate Fiscal Year 2022 Resolution
3.
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2. Statement of Effect
Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Cristina Danforth

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Rae Skenandore, Budget Analyst
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:

Lawrence Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:

Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Name, Title / Dept.

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Instructions

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Instructions

6. Cover Memo:

Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:

The Fiscal Year 2022 budget is scheduled for a GTC Budget Metting on October 3, 2021 with an alternate date of
November 1, 2021. In order for the organization to continue to operate in the new fiscal year, the Treasurer's
Office is bringing forward a Continue to Operate for Fiscal Year 2022 Resolution.

1) Save a copy of this form for your records.

Save a Copy...

2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
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Oneida Nation
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Phone: (920)869-2214

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BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Continue to Operate Fiscal Year 2022
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 has completed a budgeting process of assessment,
development, measurement, and implementation for the 2022 budget, and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has the fiscal responsibility of preparing a budgetary plan
for review and approval by General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee adopted BC Resolution # 08-03-21-A, Setting Public
Gathering Guidelines During Public Health State of Emergency - COVID-19; and

WHEREAS,

the Nation has been under a continual Public Health State of Emergency since March 12,
2020; and

WHEREAS,

the General Tribal Council Meeting to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 budget is scheduled
for October 3, 2021; and

WHEREAS,

the alternate date for the General Tribal Council Meeting to approve the Fiscal Year 2022
budget is scheduled for November 1, 2021; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oneida Business Committee hereby authorizes the
continuation of the operations and the expenditure of funds in accordance with the following:
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All personnel related items are approved to move forward under existing processes and
procedures.
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New positions must meet essential criteria, be cost effective, not exceed their approved
budget, and not be a duplicated within their department. Must also meet the labor and
workforce levels determined by HRD and approved by the Business Committee.

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The $1.00 (one) per hour increase for all employees per the Human Resource
Department’s Salary/Wage Adjustments – Organization Wide Work Standards.

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Approved compensation adjustment plans.

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BC Resolution # _______
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All FY 2022 budgeted travel is approved to move forward in accordance with the Oneida Travel
and Expense Policy.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oneida Business Committee is restricting
spending on all Capital Expenditures and Capital Improvement Projects to those expenditures necessary
to ensure the health and safety of our membership, to ensure regulatory compliance, or to protect or
expand revenues.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Capital Expenditures and Capital Improvement
Projects meeting the criteria listed above, shall follow existing Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED the conditions set forth in this resolution shall remain in
effect until the General Tribal Council approves the FY2022 Budget.

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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
Continue to Operate Fiscal Year 2022
Summary
Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee hereby authorizes the continuation of the
operations and the expenditure of funds in accordance with the following:
 All personnel related items are approved to move forward under existing processes and
procedures.
 New positions must meet essential criteria, be cost effective, not exceed their
approved budget, and not be a duplicated within their department. Must also meet
the labor and workforce levels determined by HRD and approved by the Oneida
Business Committee
 The one dollar ($1) per hour increase for all employees per the Human Resource
Department’s Salary/Wage Adjustments – Organization Wide Work Standards.
 Approved compensation adjustment plans.
 All Fiscal Year 2022 budgeted travel is approved to move forward in accordance with the
Oneida Travel and Expense Policy.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Santiago, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: August September 2, 2021
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Budget Management and Control law (“the Law”) was first adopted through resolution BC02-08-17-C, with subsequent amendments being adopted on an emergency basis through
resolutions BC-11-24-20-E and BC-05-12-21-C. The purpose of the Law is to set the requirements
that the Oneida Business Committee and Oneida fund units must follow when preparing the budget
to be presented to the General Tribal Council for approval, as well as to establish a triennial
strategy planning process for the Nation’s budget. [1 O.C. 121.1-1].
The most recent emergency amendments to the Law occurred on May 12, 2021, through resolution
BC-05-12-21-C, to address the Nation’s non-compliance with the budget development process and
deadlines contained in the Law. The emergency amendments removed much of the details of the
budget process, requirements and deadlines from the Law, instead providing that the Treasurer
shall develop the necessary guidelines and procedures, including specific deadlines, for the
Nation’s budget development process, to be reviewed and approved by the Oneida Business
Committee. [1 O.C. 121.5-3(a)].
In addition, resolution BC-05-12-21-C suspended the deadlines provided in the Fiscal Year 2022
Budget Calendar and directed the Treasurer to present a resolution to a special Oneida Business
Committee work session, scheduled no later than June 11, 2021, that provides a general framework
for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget development process, including, but not limited to, information
such as the budget calendar, opportunities for community input and discussion, line item guidance,
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and new position definition, guidance and review process. The special Oneida Business Committee
work session was held on June 7, 2021. On June 9, 2021, the Oneida Business Committee adopted
resolution BC-06-09-21-D entitled, Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Considerations and Calendar, which
was presented by the Treasurer in compliance with resolution BC-05-12-21-C.
This resolution identifies that the Oneida Business Committee has completed a budgeting process
of assessment, development, measurement, and implementation for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget,
and that the Oneida Business Committee has scheduled a General Tribal Council meeting to
approve the Fiscal Year 2022 budget for October 3, 2021, with an alternate date for this meeting
to be held for November 1, 2021.
In accordance with the Emergency Management and Homeland Security law, on March 12, 2020,
Chairman Tehassi Hill signed a “Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency” regarding
COVID-19 which declared a Public Health State of Emergency for the Nation until April 12, 2020.
[3 O.C. 302.8-1]. The Public Health State of Emergency for the Nation has since been extended
until September 26, 2021, by the Oneida Business Committee through the adoption of resolutions
BC-03-28-20-A, BC-05-06-20-A, BC-06-10-20-A, BC-07-08-20-A, BC-08-06-20-A, BC-09-0920-A, BC-10-08-20-A, BC-11-10-20-A, BC-12-09-20-D, BC-01-07-21-A, BC-02-10-21-A, BC03-10-21-D, BC-05-12-21-A, BC-06-23-21-B, and BC-07-28-21-N. The Oneida Business
Committee has also adopted resolution BC-08-03-21-A entitled, Setting Public Gathering
Guidelines during Public Health State of Emergency—COVID-19, which provides that indoor and
outdoor events shall be canceled when the infection rates within Brown or Outagamie Counties
exceed “Low” as identified by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Both Brown and
Outagamie Counties are experiencing “Very High” COVID-19 infection rates, so it is unknown if
or when the General Tribal Council meeting to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget will occur.
The Law requires that the Oneida Business Committee present the budget to the General Tribal
Council with a request for adoption by resolution no later than September 30th of each year. [1
O.C. 121.5-3(b)]. In the event that the General Tribal Council does not adopt a budget by
September 30th, the Law allows the Oneida Business Committee to adopt a continuing budget
resolution(s) until such time as a budget is adopted. Id.
This resolution adopts a continuing budget resolution for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and
authorizes the continuation of the operations and the expenditure of funds in accordance with the
following:
 All personnel related items are approved to move forward under existing processes and
procedures.
 New positions must meet essential criteria, be cost effective, not exceed their
approved budget, and not be a duplicated within their department. Must also meet
the labor and workforce levels determined by HRD and approved by the Business
Committee
 The one dollar ($1) per hour increase for all employees per the Human Resource
Department’s Salary/Wage Adjustments – Organization Wide Work Standards.
 Approved compensation adjustment plans.
 All Fiscal Year 2022 budgeted travel is approved to move forward in accordance with the
Oneida Travel and Expense Policy.
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This resolution also provides that the Oneida Business Committee is restricting spending on all
Capital Expenditures and Capital Improvement Projects to those expenditures necessary to ensure
the health and safety of our membership, to ensure regulatory compliance, or to protect or expand
revenues, and that all Capital Expenditures and Capital Improvement Projects meeting the criteria
listed above, shall follow existing Purchasing Policies and Procedures. The conditions set forth in
this resolution shall remain in effect until the General Tribal Council approves the Fiscal Year
2022 Budget.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Adopt resolution entitled Temporary Amendment to BC Resolution 08-28-13-B; Authorization to Sign-Off..
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Statement of Effect not submitted with request; requested LRO to review if one is required. (LAL)

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

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BC Resolution # ___________
Temporary Amendment to BC Resolution 08-28-13-B;
Authorization to Sign-Off on Purchased/Referred Care – Health Care Payments
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 Comprehensive Health Division receives notices from vendors for health care
invoices (medical, dental, and Behavioral Health invoices), verifies the payment should
be made, and authorizes payment on the health care invoice; and

WHEREAS,

in regards to invoices in excess of $19,000 the Nation receives reimbursement from
Catastrophic Health Emergency Funds (CHEF) that is on a first come first served bases
such that a delay in submission of the reimbursement request could result in funding
being unavailable and the Nation utilizing Tribal contribution or direct billing receipts from
health division patients to offset these costs; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division has identified all processes which could be
addressed to reduce the overall time of receipt, review, approval, and payment of health
care invoices; and

WHEREAS,

resolution # BC-08-28-13-B assigns sign-off authority for Purchased/Referred Care
(formerly Contract Health Services) regarding health care payments subject to CHEF
reimbursement; and

WHEREAS,

there is a need to temporarily reassign sign-off authority as the Comprehensive Health
Division Operations Director will be on medical leave for a period of up to 8 weeks; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Comprehensive Health Division Medical Director shall
have sign-off authority for Purchased/Referred Care regarding health care payments subject to CHEF
reimbursement for amounts not exceeding $100,000 from the date this resolution is adopted until
November 22, 2021.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that all other requirements of resolution # BC-08-28-13-B remain in full
force and effect.

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Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Boa

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/22/21

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

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:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BDOXTAT1

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Oneida Nation
Business Committee Support Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

September 15, 2021

RE:

Appointment(s) – Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board

Background
Three (3) vacancies were posted for the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Board. The vacancies are to complete terms ending July 31, 2022, July 31, 2023, and July 31,
2024.
The vacancies have been posted Since May 7, 2021. The latest application deadline was
September 3, 2021 and one (1) application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):


Jeanette Ninham

Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending July 31, 2022, July 31,
2023 or July 31, 2024 OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Community Library Board

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/22/21

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

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:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BDOXTAT1

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Oneida Nation
Business Committee Support Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

September 15, 2021

RE:

Appointment(s) – Oneida Community Library Board

Background
Three (3) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Community Library Board. One (1) vacancy
is to complete term ending March 31, 2023 and two (2) vacancies are to complete terms
ending March 31, 2024.
The vacancies have been posted Since May 7, 2021. The latest application deadline was
September 3, 2021 and one (1) application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):


Michelle Sawyer

Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending March 31, 2023 or
March 31, 2024 OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/22/21

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

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:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BDOXTAT1

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PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

September 15, 2021

RE:

Appointment(s) – Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Background
One (1) vacancy was posted for the 25+ community member position on the Pardon and
Forgiveness Screening Committee. The vacancy is to complete term ending August 31,
2023.
The vacancies have been posted since December 31, 2020. The latest application deadline
was August 6, 2021 and one (1) application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):


Rosa Laster

Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending August 31, 2023 OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services...

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/22/21

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

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:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BDOXTAT1

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Oneida Nation
Business Committee Support Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

September 15, 2021

RE:

Appointment(s) – Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory
Board

Background
Four (4) vacancies were posted for the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services
Advisory Board. Two (2) vacancies are to complete terms ending March 31, 2023, and two
(2) vacancies are to complete terms ending March 31, 2024.
The vacancies have been posted Since May 7, 2021. The latest application deadline was
September 3, 2021 and two (2) application(s) were received for the following applicant(s):



Diane Hill
Kathleen “Kitty” Hill

Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to terms ending March 31, 2023 or
March 31, 2024 OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Accept the July 8, 2021, regular Community Development Planning Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/22/21

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

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:

Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

Primary Requestor:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BDOXTAT1

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Community Development Planning Committee
Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021
Teleconference
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Present: Chairman Brandon Stevens, Members: Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers
Others Present: Larry Barton, Nancy Barton, Jacque Boyle, Brooke Doxtator, Kristal Hill, Jeffrey House,
Rhiannon Metoxen, Justin Nishimoto, Troy Parr, Mark W. Powless, Nicole Rommel, Rae Skenandore,
Amy Spears, Jessica Vandekamp, Danelle Wilson

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order by Chairman Brandon Stevens at 9:02 a.m.

II. ADOPT THE AGENDA
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt the agenda, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers
Item VI.A. addressed next

III. MEETING MINUTES
A. Approve the June 3, 2021, regular CDPC meeting minutes
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the June 3, 2021, regular CDPC meeting minutes, seconded by
Marie Summers. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers

IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Determine next steps regarding Bicentennial project
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the update on the Bicentennial project, seconded by Marie Summers.
Motion carries.
Ayes:
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to assign Amy Spears as the temporary lead and provide quarterly updates,
seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers
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VI. STANDING UPDATES
A. CEMETERY (9:00 AM)
1. Accept Oneida Nation Burial Ground Maintenance and Utilization Report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless
Motion by Marie Summers to accept the Oneida Nation Burial Ground maintenance and utilization report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to create a chronological history of the cemetery be put together in a report and
held at the Land Office, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers

2. Accept #14-002 Cemetery Improvement Project Status Report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless
Motion by Marie Summers to accept the #14-002 cemetery Improvement project status report, seconded
by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers
Motion by Marie Metoxen for Troy Parr to bring a LUTU report to the August 5, 2021 CDPC meeting,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers

VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Marie Summers to adjourn at 10:49 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers

Minutes prepared by Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor
Minutes approved as presented/corrected on August 5, 2021.

Community Development Planning Committee

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July 8, 2021

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Accept the August 5, 2021, regular Community Development Planning Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

09/22/21

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

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:

Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

Primary Requestor:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BDOXTAT1

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Community Development Planning Committee
Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021
Teleconference
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Present: Chairman Brandon Stevens, Members: Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers
Others Present: Nancy Barton, Jacque Boyle, Craig Clausen, Melinda J. Danforth, Brooke Doxtator,
Kristal Hill, David P. Jordan, Pete King, Rhiannon Metoxen, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, Justin Nishimoto,
Mark W. Powless, Nicole Rommel, Rae Skenandore, Amy Spears, Paul Witek

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order by Chairman Brandon Stevens at 9:02 a.m.

II. ADOPT THE AGENDA
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt the agenda with one change [1) Move item V.B. to the top of the
agenda], seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers
Item V.B. addressed next

III. MEETING MINUTES
A. Approve the July 8, 2021, regular CDPC meeting minutes pg. 2
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens
Motion by Marie Summers to approve the July 8, 2021 regular CDPC meeting minutes, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Marie Summers

IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve the Facility Management Team recommendation regarding the Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) relocation pg. 5
Sponsor: Jacque Boyle
Motion by Tehassi to support the recommendation presented by the Facility Management Team,
seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Marie Summers

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B. Accept the Oneida Market Rate Housing Initiative update
Sponsor: Jeffrey House
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Oneida Market Rate Housing Initiative update, seconded by Marie
Summers. Motion carries.
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers
Item VI.A. addressed next
Tehassi Hill left at 9:31 a.m.
Tehassi returned at 9:34 a.m.

C. Accept the THC Legalization Business Strategy Team update pg. 13
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth
Mot

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