# Oneida Business Committee (2026)

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, May 12, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, May 13, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda

Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill
Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to
change.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

V.

MINUTES
A.

VI.

Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Judy Dordel,
Terryl Wheelock
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the April 22, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Assistance Fund Application Submission
Period and Disbursement Timeframe for 2026
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

B.

Adopt resolution entitled Elder Assistance Program Application Submission Period
and Disbursement Timeframe for 2026
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

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C.

Adopt resolution entitled Fee and Penalties Citation Schedule to the Recycling and
Solid Waste Disposal Law
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

D.

Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Use of $150,000 Carry Over Funds for Norbert
Hill Center and Oneida Nation Tribal School Sign Replacement
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

APPOINTMENTS
A.

VIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

B.

IX.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the Finance Committee April 9, 2026, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

2.

Accept the Finance Committee April 23, 2026, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the April 15, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

2.

Adopt Emergency Amendments to the Property and Land Real Property Chapter 601 - Rule # 3 - Easements
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TABLED BUSINESS
A.

X.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Arts Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Bylaws
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - 2026 NRCC Winter Meeting - Key
Biscayne, FL - February 26 - March 1, 2026
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

B.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Midwest Alliance of Sovereign
Tribes (MAST) impact Week - Washington, D.C. - March 13-19, 2026
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

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C.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Reservation Economic Summit
(RES) 2026 - Las Vegas, NV - March 22-26, 2026
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

D.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Reservation Economic
Summit - Las Vegas, NV - March 22-27, 2026
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approve the amended Oneida Gaming Commission bylaws
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

B.

Review the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls Chapter 10 Cage Vault Kiosk
and determine appropriate next steps
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

C.

Review the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls Chapter 9 Card Games and
determine appropriate next steps
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

D.

Review the Oneida Gaming Rules of Play Mini Baccarat and determine appropriate
next steps
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

E.

Accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman Marlon
Skenandore
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

REPORTS
A.

APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS (8:30 a.m.)
1.

Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2026
2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Lynn Metoxen, Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Board

2.

Accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Stephanie Metoxen, Chair/Oneida Community Library Board

3.

Accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Harmony Hill, Chair/Oneida Nation Arts Board

4.

Accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2026 2nd quarter
report
Sponsor: Gerald Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee

5.

Accept the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission FY-2026 2nd
quarter report
Sponsor: Richard VanBoxtel, Chair/Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission

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B.

C.

D.

6.

Accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2026 2nd
quarter report
Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

7.

Accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board
FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Diane Hill, Chair/Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services
Advisory Board

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS (8:30 a.m.)
1.

Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Tina Skenandore, Vice-Chair/Oneida Election Board

2.

Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

3.

Accept Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Chris Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Land Claims Commission

4.

Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Sidney White, Chair/Oneida Land Commission

5.

Accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

6.

Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Cary Waubanascum Hawpetoss, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

7.

Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

OPERATIONAL
1.

Accept the Emergency Management FY-2026 2nd quarter report (10:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Kaylynn Biely, Emergency Management Director

2.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs Director FY-2026 2nd quarter report
(10:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

STANDING COMMITTEES
1.

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

2.

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

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3.

XIII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

XIV.

Accept the Onʌyoteʔaꞏká niʔ i Standing Committee FY-2026 2nd quarter
report
Sponsor: Taryn Webster, Chair/ Onʌyoteʔaꞏká niʔ I Standing Committee

Approve the notice and the materials for the June 30, 2026, tentatively scheduled
special GTC meeting
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

B.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the CEO-Oneida Casino & Hotel FY-2026 2nd quarter report (8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Taryn Webster, CEO-Oneida Casino & Hotel

2.

Accept the CEO-Retail Operations FY-2026 2nd quarter report (9:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail

3.

Accept the Executive Human Resource Director FY-2026 2nd quarter report
(9:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

4.

Accept the Government Administration Director FY-2026 2nd quarter report
(10:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

5.

Accept the Economic Strategy Coordinator FY-2026 2nd quarter report
(10:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

6.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance special report
(11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

C.

Accept the Audit Committee FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Arts Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

2.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - CDW Government LLC Statement of Work - file # 2026-0153
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

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ADJOURN

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

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Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Judy Dordel, Terryl Wheelock

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/13/2026

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

May 5, 2026

RE:

Oath of Office – Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board

Background
On April 22, 2026, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Judy Dordel and Terryl
Wheelock to the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board.
§105.9-1 All appointed and elected positions are official upon taking an oath during a
regular or special Oneida Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and
location as determined by the Secretary. All rights and delegated authorities of membership
in the entity shall vest upon taking the oath.

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

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Approve the April 22, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/13/26

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☐ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
10:00 AM Tuesday, April 21, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins Council members:
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilmembers: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen and Marlon Skenandore;
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams1), Kristine Hill (via
Microsoft Teams), James Petijean (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Biely (via Microsoft Teams), Melinda
J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Josephine Skenandore (via
Microsoft Teams), Nicole Rommel (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Bristol (via Microsoft Teams), Victoria
Krueger (via Microsoft Teams), Jason Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via
Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via Microsoft
Teams), Brenda Mendolla-Buckley (via Microsoft Teams), Brenda Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams),
Shannon Stone (via Microsoft Teams), Sara Miller (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft
Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Danielle L. White (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson
(via Microsoft Teams);
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilmen Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore;
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo A. House (via Microsoft Teams), RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams),
Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Biely (via
Microsoft Teams), Sidney J. White (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams),
Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Decorah (via
Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Ashley Blaker (via
Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Mary
Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via
Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via Microsoft Teams),
Maureen Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Eric T. McLester (via
Microsoft Teams), Lauren Hartman (via Microsoft Teams), Crystal Holtz (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie
Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Martin Prevost (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Koehler (via Microsoft
Teams), Suzanna Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Ronald Van Schyndel (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl
Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Krawczyk (via Microsoft Teams), Kyle Skenandore (via Microsoft
Teams), Brandon Wisneski (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator
(via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Vankirk (via Microsoft Teams), Lori
Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Sarah Capelle (via Microsoft Teams),
Scott Denny (via Microsoft Teams), Lynn Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), John E. Powless III (via
Microsoft Teams), Layatalati Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Stone (via Microsoft Teams), Gregory
Matson (via Microsoft Teams), Sheila Huntington (via Microsoft Teams), Mistylee R. Herzog (via Microsoft
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file

sharing, and video meetings.

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Teams), Barbara Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Linda Dallas, Cathy Metoxen, Carl Jordan, Sheri
Forgette, Tina Jorgensen, Kathleen LaPlante, Lee Laster, Mark Powless, Carrie Wauganascum, Leah
Dodge, Candi Cornelius, Damond Sobiesczyk, Vicky Krieger, Alebra Metoxen, Loretta Mencheski, Nancy
Barton, Jason Doxtator, Louise Padron, Sid White, Violet Redhail, Deb LeClair, Jennifer Berg, Lisa Sloby,
Te’sia Mcgee, Ashley Summers, Deborah Danforth, Julie King, Dennis Reckelberg, Dakota Webster,
Yewelawise Cornelius, Renee Smith, Hanson Skenandore, Martin Barke, Makenzie Metoxen, Dan
Metoxen, Jodi Tess, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Kirby Metoxen is on approved travel attending State Consultations with
Department of Children & Families and Department of Health Services in Lac du Flambeau, WI.
Councilman Marlon Skenandore is unexcused.

II.

OPENING (00:00:08)

Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson
A.

Special recognition for years of service (00:06:11)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Special recognition for years of service by Executive HR Director Laura Laitinen-Warren of the
following individuals: 50 years of service - Celestine M. Denny; 35 years of service - Victoria L. Blaker,
Reese E. Hill; 30 years of service - Kenneth P. Cornelius, Tina A. Lagest, Barbara J. Truttman, Evan
S. Doxtater, Lisa M. Bigfire, Emilie J. Jordan, Gunladunt Webster, Debra J. Leclaire, Victoria L.
Krueger; 25 years of service - Brandy R. John, Yia Yang, Loretta F. Mencheski, Tabitha A. Gegare,
Martin E. Barke, Robert J. Monfils, Timothy C. King, Darlene M. Trepanier, Frank R. Figueroa, John E.
Powless III, Crystalene V. House.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:27:16)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with one (1) change [1) under the New Business
section, add item entitled Review the tribal members request regarding a review of the Catastrophic
Fund and Community Support Fund and determine next steps, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Item XI.B. was addressed next.

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IV.

MINUTES
A.

Approve the March 11, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
01:51:23)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the March 11, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
B.

Approve the March 27, 2026, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes
(01:57:44)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the March 27, 2026, emergency Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
C.

Approve the April 13, 2026, special Business Committee meeting minutes
(01:52:01)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the April 13, 2026, special Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

V.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of the Sanctions and Penalties Law and
forward to General Tribal Council for consideration (01:52:21)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the Sanctions and Penalties Law adoption packet and forward
to General Tribal Council for consideration, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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B.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Budget and Finances Law (01:57:50}
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 04-22-26-A Amendments to the Budget and Finances
Law, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
C.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Real Property Law (02:22:33)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 04-22-26-B Amendments to the Real Property Law,
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
D.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal
Law (02:27:25)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 04-22-26-C Amendments to the Recycling and Solid
Waste Disposal Law, with one (1) change [on line 44, change date from May 6, 2026, to May 13,
2026], seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Amendment to the main motion by Lisa Liggins to add one (1) resolve [BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the fine and penalty schedule developed by the Departments of Public Works and Land,
Environmental, Agriculture and Food as Medicine shall be submitted to the Oneida Business
Committee for approval at the May 13, 2026, regular Business Committee, seconded by Jameson
Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Secretary Lisa Liggins left at 11:12 a.m.
E.

Adopt resolution entitled Authorization of (4) Unbudgeted Positions Business Unit
4201017 (02:41:44)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 04-22-26-D Authorization of (4) Unbudgeted Positions
Business Unit 4201017, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
F.

Adopt resolution entitled Emergency Adoption of Probate Law (02:44:24)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Councilman Jonas Hill left at 11:15 a.m.

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Chairman Tehassi Hill called for quorum at 11:17 a.m. No quorum, meeting suspended.
Councilman Jonas Hill returned at 11:18 a.m. Quorum established, meeting resumed.
Secretary Lisa Liggins returned at 11:21 a.m.
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution 04-22-26-E Emergency Adoption of Probate Law,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
G.

Adopt resolution entitled Higher Education Grant Law (02:52:36)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution 04-22-26-F Higher Education Grant Law, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
H.

Adopt resolution entitled Submission of ISDEAA Section 105(l) Lease Proposals to
the Department of Interior (03:03:43)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution 04-22-26-G Submission of ISDEAA Section 105(l) Lease
Proposals to the Department of Interior, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
I.

Adopt the resolution entitled Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP) 20262029 (03:05:22)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 04-22-26-H Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan
(TTIP) 2026-2029, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Item V.K. was addressed next.

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J.

Adopt resolution entitled Ratification of Declaration of Public Emergency on the
Oneida Reservation Ending on April 22, 2026 - Significant Flooding Event
(04:02:07)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution 04-22-26-I Ratification of Declaration of Public Emergency on
the Oneida Reservation Ending on April 22, 2026 - Significant Flooding Event, seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Item XI.F. was addressed next.
K.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the failed adoption of the
resolution entitled Annual Funding Agreement between the Oneida Nation and the
Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs for Calendar year 2026-2029
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the failed adoption of the
resolution entitled Annual Funding Agreement between the Oneida Nation and the Department of
Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs for Calendar year 2026-2029, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
For the record: Secretary Lisa Liggins stated this resolution failed because the five (5) votes of support
required by section 5-1 of the Standard Operating Procedure for Conducting Electronic Voting were not
submitted by the deadline, however, this item was reconsidered in accordance with section 5-1(a) of
the same Standard Operating Procedure and the resolution was ultimately adopted by the Business
Committee at the March 27, 2026, emergency Business Committee meeting. Thank you.
L.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the failed adoption of the
resolution entitled Authorization of three (3) Unbudgeted Positions in Business
Unit 4225032 (03:07:12)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the failed adoption of
the resolution entitled Authorization of three (3) Unbudgeted Positions in Business Unit 4225032,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
For the record: Secretary Lisa Liggins stated this resolution failed because the five (5) votes of support
required by section 5-1 of the Standard Operating Procedure for Conducting Electronic Voting were not
were not submitted by the deadline, however, this item was reconsidered in accordance with section 51(a) of the same Standard Operating Procedure and the resolution was ultimately adopted by the
Business Committee at the April 13, 2026, special Business Committee meeting. Thank you.

VI.

APPOINTMENTS

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Determine next steps regarding nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board
Alternates (03:18:13)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicants; to appoint Linda Langen, Leslie Doxtater, and
Rosa Laster to the Oneida Election Board Alternates with terms that will end upon the ratification of the
2026 Election results, and to request the Secretary to re-notice the remaining vacancies, seconded by
Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
B.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies- Southeastern Wisconsin
Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board (03:09:37)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicants and; to appoint Judy Dordel and Terry
Wheelock to the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board with terms ending
March 31, 2029, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

VII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the March 12, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(03:10:11)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the March 12, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
2.

Accept the March 26, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(03:10:29)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the March 26, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the March 4, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (03:10:47)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the March 4, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
2.

Accept the March 18, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (03:11:23)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the March 18, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
3.

Adopt Amendments to the Leasing Law Rule #2 - Agricultural Leases (03:11:43)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to deny adoption of the rule under 106.8-2(b) and to direct the Land Commission
to take into consideration agriculture lease renewals, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, recessed from 12:09 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 1:30 p.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Treasurer Lawrence Barton; Secretary Lisa Liggins, Councilman
Jonas Hill; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster; Councilman Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Councilman Marlon Skenandore;

VIII.

TABLED BUSINESS
A.

Approve the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Bylaws
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

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TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill, Secretary Lisa Liggins,
Councilmembers Kirby Metoxen, Jonas Hill & Jennifer Webster - 2026 Indian
Gaming Association Tradeshow & Conference - San Diego, CA - March 29 - April 3,
2026 (03:39:21)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill, Secretary Lisa
Liggins, Councilmembers Kirby Metoxen, Jonas Hill & Jennifer Webster for the 2026 Indian Gaming
Association Tradeshow & Conference in San Diego, CA on March 29 - April 3, 2026, seconded by
Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
B.

Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - 2026 Tribal Self-Governance
Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 6-10, 2026 (03:39:59)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill for the 2026 Tribal
Self-Governance Conference in Chandler, AZ on April 6-10, 2026, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
C.

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - National Center for Indian
Enterprise Development - Las Vegas, NV - March 22-26, 2026 (03:40:24)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Treasurer Lawrence Barton for the National
Center for Indian Enterprise Development in Las Vegas, NV on March 22-26, 2026, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
D.

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Self-Governance
Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 6-9, 2026 (03:40:50)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Treasurer Lawrence Barton for the SelfGovernance Conference in Chandler, AZ on April 6-9, 2026, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
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Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Administration for
Children & Families Tribal Advisory Committee (ACF-TAC) - Washington, D.C. November 3-6, 2025 03:41:14)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the
Administration for Children & Families Tribal Advisory Committee (ACF-TAC) in Washington, D.C. on
November 3-6, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
F.

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Affordable Care
Act/Indian Health Care Improvement Act - Milwaukee, WI - December 2-4, 2025
(03:41:40)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the
Affordable Care Act/Indian Health Care Improvement Act in Milwaukee, WI on December 2-4, 2025,
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
G.

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Indian Health Service
(IHS) - Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) - Washington, D.C. December 9-12, 2025 (03:42:06)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Indian
Health Service (IHS) - Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) in Washington, D.C. on
December 9-12, 2025, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
H.

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Indian Health Service
(IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) - Washington, D.C. February 23-26, 2026 (03:42:29)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Indian
Health Service (IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) in Washington, D.C. on
February 23-26, 2026, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2026 National
Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Convention and Marketplace - Memphis,
TN - June 14-18, 2026 (03:42:57)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel request for Councilman Jameson Wilson and two (2)
additional Business Committee members to attend the 2026 National Congress of American Indians
Mid-Year Convention and Marketplace in Memphis, TN on June 14-18, 2026, seconded by Lawrence
Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
B.

Approve the travel request in accordance with §219.16-1. Oneida Nation
Commission on Aging for five (5) members to attend the remaining FY-2026 Great
Lakes Native American Elders Association quarterly meetings (03:44:55)
Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel request in accordance with §219.16-1. for Oneida Nation
Commission on Aging for five (5) members to attend the remaining FY-2026 Great Lakes Native
American Elders Association quarterly meetings, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
C.

Approve the travel request in accordance with §219.16-1. Oneida Nation
Commission on Aging for five (5) members to attend the Indigenous Cancer
Conference - Lac du Flambeau, WI - June 22-25, 2026 (03:45:22)
Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request in accordance with §219.16-1. for Oneida
Nation Commission on Aging for five (5) members to attend the Indigenous Cancer Conference in Lac
du Flambeau, WI on June 22-25, 2026, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
D.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - State Consultations with Department of
Children & Families and Department of Health Services - Lac du Flambeau, WI April 20-22, 2026 (03:45:49)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request
for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the State Consultations with Department of Children &
Families and Department of Health Services in Lac du Flambeau, WI on April 20-22, 2026, seconded
by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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E.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the (HHS) (ATBC) (STAC) - Washington,
D.C. - April 20-24, 2026 (03:46:52)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request
for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the (HHS) (ATBC) (STAC) in Washington, D.C. on April
20-24, 2026, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
F.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the failed travel request Councilman Kirby Metoxen - 8th Annual DCCC Tribal Engagement & Active
Member Issues Conference - Cabazon, CA - April 30 - May 4, 2026 (03:47:26)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the failed travel
request for Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the 8th Annual DCCC Tribal Engagement & Active
Member Issues Conference0 in Cabazon, CA on April 30 - May 4, 2026, seconded by Lisa Liggins.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
For the record: Secretary Lisa Liggins stated this resolution failed because the five (5) votes of support
required by section 5-1 of the Standard Operating Procedure for Conducting Electronic Voting were not
were not submitted by the deadline, however, this item was reconsidered in accordance with section 51(a) of the same Standard Operating Procedure and the resolution was ultimately adopted by the
Business Committee at the April 13, 2026, special Business Committee meeting. Thank you.

XI.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman Marlon
Skenandore (03:49:43)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for
Councilman Marlon Skenandore, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Item XI.D. was addressed next.

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Approve appointment for Candi Cornelius to the National Indian Health Board
Maternal and Infant Advisory Board (00:29:55)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the appointment for Candi Cornelius to the National Indian Health
Board Maternal and Infant Advisory Board, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Item XII.A.1. was addressed next.
C.

Research Request - Dr. Cary B. Waubanascum Hawpetoss - University of North
Dakota Department of Indigenous Health - Reclaiming Intergenerational Love:
Mapping the Health Priorities of Two-Spirit Relatives - Review recommendation
and determine next steps (01:44:20)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve Research Request, consistent with resolution # BC-05-08-19-A,
Research Requests: Review and Approval to Conduct, and, in accordance with: a.) Resolve #2(4), Dr.
Cary B. Waubanascum Hawpetoss is required to submit the final draft research paper for review; b.)
Resolve #2(4), Dr. Cary B. Waubanascum Hawpetoss is required to submit a copy of the published
work and can request to present the research findings to the Oneida Business Committee; and c.)
Resolve #5, any further use of this research information is subject to authorization by the Oneida
Business Committee, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Item IV.A. was addressed next.
D.

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on Aging (03:50:48)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on Aging, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Councilman Jameson Wilson left at 1:42 p.m.
E.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Memorandum of
Understanding for the Oneida Healing to Wellness Court Program contract #970001 - file # 2023-0396 in accordance with §808.4-2(b) (03:51:06)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved
Memorandum of Understanding for the Oneida Healing to Wellness Court Program contract #9700-01
- file # 2023-0396 in accordance with §808.4-2(b), seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
Item XIV.A.1. was addressed next.
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F.

Review the tribal members request regarding a review of the Catastrophic Fund
and Community Support Fund and determine next steps(04:09:03)
Sponsor: Cathy L. Metoxen and Dan Metoxen, Tribal Members

Motion by Lisa Liggins to extend the public comment period for Linda Dallas for an additional one (1)
minute, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the CEO-Nation Services to review the Catastrophic Fund and
Community Support Fund and it’s application during this last emergency situation as well as blizzard
Elsa, to identify if amendments are needed to the law and to the rule to address the needs of our
community, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Item XV. was addressed next.

XII.

REPORTS
A.

OPERATIONAL
1.

Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2026 2nd quarter report (00:30:21)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Big Bear Media FY-2026 2nd quarter report, seconded by
Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
2.

Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2026 2nd quarter report
(00:30:56)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Secretary Lisa Liggins left at 9:24 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2026 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2026 2nd quarter report
(00:42:02)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jonas Hill to extend the public comment period for Nancy Barton for an additional one (1)
minute, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Secretary Lisa Liggins returned at 9:40 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2026 2nd quarter
report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Amendment to the main motion by Jonas Hill to direct the CEO-Nation Services to bring back a
solution to solve the issue of General Welfare Assistance being utilized as income in calculations of
rent, to the May 27, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
4.

Accept the Division of Public Works FY-2026 2nd quarter report (01:22:16)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Division of Public Works FY-2026 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
5.

Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2026 2nd quarter report (01:23:23)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2026 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
6.

Accept the Education and Training FY-2026 2nd quarter report (01:25:09)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Education and Training FY-2026 2nd quarter report, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Accept the Human Services Division FY-2026 2nd quarter report (01:25:37)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Human Services Division FY-2026 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
8.

Accept the Grants FY-2026 2nd quarter report (01:26:15)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Grants FY-2026 2nd quarter report, seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
9.

Accept the Land, Environmental, Agriculture and Food as Medicine Division FY2026 2nd quarter report (01:33:20)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Land, Environmental, Agriculture and Food as Medicine
Division FY-2026 2nd quarter report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion Pending:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Item XI.C. was addressed next.

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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Approve the notice and materials for the May 31, 2026, tentatively scheduled
special General Tribal Council meeting (03:55:29)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the notice and materials for the May 31, 2026, tentatively scheduled
special General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, recessed from 1:53 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 2:30 p.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Treasurer Lawrence Barton; Secretary Lisa Liggins, Councilman
Jonas Hill; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster; Councilman Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Councilman Marlon Skenandore;
Item V.J. was addressed next.

XIV.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (03:51:46)
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance April 2026 report
(03:52:03)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance April 2026 report,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
2.

Accept the Treasurer's March 2026 report (03:52:18)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Treasurer's March 2026 report, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
3.

Accept the Chief Financial Officer April 2026 report (03:52:33)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Financial Officer April 2026 report, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
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Accept the Chief Counsel report (03:52:49)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Counsel report; to approve the Mission Statement and
Negotiations Protocols; and to approve the attorney contract - Hobbs, Strauss, Dean and Walker - file
# 2026-0410, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
B.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Accept the March 4, 2026, Business Committee Officer session notes (03:53:16)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the March 4, 2026, Business Committee Officer session notes,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
2.

Accept the letter to Oneida ESC Group LLC former Board of Managers (03:53:36)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the letter to Oneida ESC Group LLC former Board of Managers as
information, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
3.

Review application(s) for nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Alternates
(03:53:54)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the applications for the Oneida Election
Board Alternates vacancies as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
4.

Review application(s) for two (2) vacancies- Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board (03:54:14)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the applications for the Southeastern
Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board vacancies as information, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster,
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
Councilman Jameson Wilson returned at 1:46 p.m.

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DRAFT
5.

Approve correspondence directing an audit per §108.6.-1(d) (03:54:33)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve correspondence directing an audit per §108.6.-1(d), seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
6.

Accept the update on the Direct Report Restructure plan (03:54:50)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the update on the Direct Report Restructure plan as information,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Item XIII.A. was addressed next.

XV.

ADJOURN (05:08:36)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 3:36 p.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
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Regular Meeting Minutes
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Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Assistance Fund Application Submission Period and...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

5/13/26

2. Session:
■ Open
‫܆‬
‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification

 Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR
Approve Resolution for FY26 GWA distribution/application timeline
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‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬DTS
‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List

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 Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up
‫ ܆‬Other: Memo

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement
‫ ܆‬Law
‫ ܆‬Legal Review
‫ ܆‬Minutes
‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA
‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation
‫ ܆‬Report
‫ ܆‬Resolution
‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)
‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect
‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

 Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

 Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

John J Danforth- Director, Trust Enrollment

Primary Requestor:

Yasiman Metoxen - Executive Assistant

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

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Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Oneida Nation Assistance Fund Application Submission Period and Disbursement Timeframe for
2026
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 adopted the Oneida General Welfare law, 10 O.C. 1001,
through resolution BC-12-08-21-A for the purpose of governing how the Nation provides
assistance to eligible members, on a non-taxable basis, through approved programs that
promote the general welfare of the Nation pursuant to the principles of the General Welfare
Exclusion; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee adopted the Oneida Nation Assistance Fund law (“the
Law”), 10 O.C. 1003, through resolution BC-11-30-22-A for the purposes establishing the
Oneida Nation Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to its members to address
their general welfare needs, pursuant to the Oneida General Welfare law; and

WHEREAS,

section 1003.5-1 of the Law provides that the Oneida Nation Assistance Fund is open to
any individual who is a member of the Nation, is age eighteen (18) or older, and submits a
completed application during the designated submission timeframe; and

WHEREAS,

section 1003.5-2 of the Law provides that the Oneida Business Committee is responsible
for setting forth through the adoption of a resolution an application submission period and
disbursement timeframe for a distribution of assistance from the Oneida Nation Assistance
Fund; and

WHEREAS,

section 1003.5-4 of the Law provides that assistance provided through the Oneida Nation
Assistance Fund shall be disbursed in accordance with the timeframe set through
resolution by the Oneida Business Committee; and

WHEREAS,

section 1003.6-1 of the Law provides that the Oneida Nation Assistance Fund shall be
funded through the Nation’s annual budget, and by any other funding source deemed
necessary by the Oneida Business Committee; and

WHEREAS,

section 1003.6-2 of the Law provides that the Oneida Business Committee shall determine
the amount of assistance available to an eligible recipient from the Oneida Nation
Assistance Fund per any permitted distribution; and

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BC Resolution # _______
Oneida Nation Assistance Fund Application Submission Period and Disbursement Timeframe for
2026
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WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee approved and adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
through GTC-12-08-25-A, in which twenty two million seven hundred and five thousand
three hundred and twenty dollars ($22,705,320.00) was allocated for a potential general
welfare assistance program for the Oneida Nation’s eligible members, and the budgeted
funds would provide up to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1500) to each enrolled
Oneida Nation member whom is at least eighteen (18) years of age by September 1, 2026;
and

WHEREAS,

the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget also included an allocation of seven million three hundred and
thirty five thousand eight hundred and forty dollars ($7,335,840.00) was allocated for a
potential general welfare assistance program for the Oneida Nation’s eligible members age
sixty two (62) and older, and the budgeted funds would provide up to two thousand dollars
($2000) to each enrolled Oneida Nation member whom is at least sixty two (62) years of
age by December 31, 2026; and

Amount of Assistance for Disbursement
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with section 1003.6-2 of the Oneida Nation
Assistance Fund law the Oneida Business Committee determined that for the Fiscal Year 2026
disbursement the amount of assistance available to an eligible recipient from the Oneida Nation Assistance
Fund shall be as follows:
 General Disbursement. A disbursement of assistance of one thousand five hundred dollars
($1,500) is available to any eligible applicant who is an enrolled member of the Nation, at least
eighteen (18) years of age by September 1, 2026, who has submitted an Oneida Nation Assistance
Fund application.
 Additional Disbursement for Elders. An additional disbursement of assistance of two thousand
dollars ($2,000) is available to any eligible applicant who is an enrolled member of the Nation, at
least sixty-two (62) years of age by December 31, 2026, who has submitted an Oneida Nation
Assistance Fund application.
Application Submission Period and Disbursement Timeframe
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with section 1003.5-2 of the Oneida Nation Assistance
Fund law, the Oneida Trust Enrollment Department shall make available an application form for the Fiscal
Year 2026 disbursement of the Oneida Nation Assistance Fund by June 1, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 disbursement of assistance from the
Oneida Nation Assistance Fund shall be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on August 7, 2026, with the disbursement
of assistance to be made on or before August 31, 2026.
Late Application Submission Period and Disbursement Timeframe
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, any eligible members missing the initial aforementioned application deadline
may submit a late application for the funds by 4:30 p.m. on March 1, 2027, with the late distribution being
made on or before March 27, 2027.

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Adopt resolution entitled Elder Assistance Program Application Submission Period and Disbursement...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

5/13/26

2. Session:
■ Open
‫܆‬
‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification

 Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR
Approve Resolution for FY26 GWA distribution/application timeline
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‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬DTS
‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List

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 Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up
‫ ܆‬Other: Memo

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement
‫ ܆‬Law
‫ ܆‬Legal Review
‫ ܆‬Minutes
‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA
‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation
‫ ܆‬Report
‫ ܆‬Resolution
‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)
‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect
‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

 Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

 Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

John J Danforth- Director, Trust Enrollment

Primary Requestor:

Yasiman Metoxen - Executive Assistant

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

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Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Elder Assistance Program Application Submission Period and Disbursement Timeframe for 2026
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 adopted the Oneida General Welfare law, 10 O.C. 1001,
through resolution BC-12-08-21-A for the purpose of governing how the Nation provides
assistance to eligible members, on a non-taxable basis, through approved programs that
promote the general welfare of the Nation pursuant to the principles of the General Welfare
Exclusion; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee adopted the Elder Assistance Program law (“the Law”),
10 O.C. 1002, through resolution BC-07-13-22-A for the purposes establishing the Elder
Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to its elders to address their general
welfare needs, pursuant to the Oneida General Welfare law; and

WHEREAS,

it is the policy of the Nation to prioritize the general welfare needs of its elders and
recognize that its elders possess unique and irreplaceable stores of knowledge, skill,
culture, and experience that enhance and enrich the lives of every member of the Nation;
and

WHEREAS,

the interests of the Nation are advanced when its elders remain confident that their general
welfare needs can be met; and

WHEREAS,

section 1002.5-1 of the Law provides that the Elder Assistance Program is open to any
individual who is a member of the Nation, is age sixty-five (65) or older, and submits a
completed application during the designated submission timeframe; and

WHEREAS,

section 1002.5-2 of the Law provides that the Oneida Business Committee, in consultation
with the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee, is responsible for setting forth through the
adoption of a resolution an application submission period and disbursement timeframe for
a distribution of assistance from the Elder Assistance Program; and

WHEREAS,

section 1002.5-4 of the Law provides that assistance provided through the Elder
Assistance Program shall be disbursed in accordance with the timeframe set through
resolution by the Oneida Business Committee; and

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BC Resolution # _______
Elder Assistance Program Application Submission Period and Disbursement Timeframe for 2026
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WHEREAS,

section 1002.6-1 of the Law provides that the Elder Assistance Program shall be funded
through the Elder, Education and General Welfare Trust Fund, which is derived from the
Emigrant NY Indian Claims Award Docket 75 Trust Fund. The Oneida Business Committee
may obligate additional funding to the Elder Assistance Program through any other funding
source deemed necessary by the Oneida Business Committee; and

WHEREAS,

section 1002.6-2 of the Law provides that the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee shall
determine the amount of assistance available to an eligible recipient from the Elder
Assistance Program per any permitted distribution; and

Amount of Assistance for Disbursement
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with section 1002.6-2 of the Elder Assistance
Program law the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee determined that for the Fiscal Year 2026
disbursement from the Elder Assistance Program amount of assistance available to an eligible recipient
who is age sixty-five (65) or older by December 31, 2026,from the Elder Assistance Program shall be seven
hundred three dollars and fifty-four cents ($703.54).
Application Submission Period and Disbursement Timeframe
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with section 1002.5-2 of the Elder Assistance Program
law, the Oneida Trust Enrollment Department shall make available an application form for the Fiscal Year
2026 disbursement of the Elder Assistance Program by June 1, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 disbursement of assistance from the
Elder Assistance Program shall be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on August 7, 2026, with the disbursement of
assistance to be made on or before August 31, 2026.
Late Application Submission Period and Disbursement Timeframe
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, any eligible members missing the initial aforementioned application deadline
may submit a late application for the funds by 4:30 p.m. on March 1, 2027, with the late distribution being
made on or before March 26, 2027.

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Adopt resolution entitled Fee and Penalties Citation Schedule to the Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal.

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

5/12/26

2. Session:
■ Open
‫܆‬
‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification:

 Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR
To consider approval of the Solid Waste Citation Schedule
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‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
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‫ ܆‬Other: OPD

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬DTS
‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Eric Boulanger (OPD Chief of Police)
Eric McLester (LEAF Director)
Victoria A. Flowers (Environmental Compliance Coordinator)
Mark W. Powless, CEO Nation Services

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 Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܆‬Law
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Legal Review
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Minutes
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Petition
‫ ܆‬Other: Solid Waste Citation Update

‫ ܆‬Presentation
‫ ܆‬Report
‫ ܆‬Resolution
‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)
‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect
‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

 Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

 Submission:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

signed by Mark W. Powless
Mark W. Powless Digitally
Date: 2026.05.08 09:06:50 -05'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, CEO Nation Services

Primary Requestor:

Shannon Stone

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5) If you are submitting a resolution for adoption, please send the :RUG version of
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Oneida Public Works
Administration

Memorandum
To:

Oneida Business Committee

From: Public Works Director, Shannon Stone
Date: May 8, 2026
Re:

Solid Waste Citation Schedule

Shekoli,
The purpose of this memorandum is to update the Business Committee on the progress of
preparing the requested Citation Schedule. The Waste Management Team drafted a citation
schedule several month back in preparation for the passing of the amendments for the Solid
Waste law. We were not aware at that time that the schedule needed to be in a particular
format but were provided examples of other schedules. The Waste Management Team rewrote
and submitted the schedule to the Law Office.
Attorney Krystal John reached out and offered to help through the process and wrote the draft
resolution which was then submitted to Attorney Clarissa Leeman for a statement of effect.
Clarissa informed me there were conflicts with the Citation Schedule. She explained what needs
to be addressed in the schedule and the resolution before she can complete the statement of
effect. As such, I would request this topic be deferred to the next meeting of the Business
Committee.
Sincerely,
Shannon Stone
Oneida Nation Public Works Director

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Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Use of $150,000 Carry Over Funds for Norbert Hill Center and...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

5/13/26

2. Session:
■ Open
‫܆‬
‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification

 Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR
Adopt resolution titled Authorizing Use of $150,000 Carry Over Funds for the
Norbert Hill Center and Oneida Nation Tribal School Sign Replacement
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‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬DTS
‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

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Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List

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 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

 Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

 Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

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P.O. Box 365 භOneida, WI 54155

Phone: 920- 869-4325

FINANCE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, CFO
Date: May 7, 2026
RE:
BC Agenda Request Approve use of Carryover

Digitally signed by RaLinda
Ninham-Lamberies
Date: 2026.05.07 11:50:57
-05'00'

The resolution would allocate $150,000 of Prior Year Carry Over to replace the outdated signs at Norbert
Hill Center and the Oneida Nation Tribal Schools. There is a contingency of 7.5% included in the
$150,000 allocation. The signs can no longer be repaired due to the age and the BIE funding to address
the signs was removed from their allocation. The Oneida Business Committee supported the
recommendation to fund with Prior Year Carryover in the BC Work Session.

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Phone: (920)869-2214

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Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Authorizing Use of $150,000 Carry Over Funds for Norbert Hill Center and Oneida Nation Tribal
School Sign Replacement
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 adopts a budget for each fiscal year which identifies how anticipated
funds will be utilized; and

WHEREAS,

at the end of each fiscal year, the difference between actual expenditures and actual
revenues results in carry over funds which are available for use after the funds have been
subject to the Oneida Nation’s annual audit; and

WHEREAS,

the General Tribal Council has identified that 25% of the audited carry over funds shall be
allocated to land acquisition in accordance with the 2033 Land Acquisition Plan, resolution
# GTC-09-18-10-A, 2033 Land Acquisition Plan; and

WHEREAS,

the remaining audited carry over funds, 75% of the audited carry over, is managed and
reported out in the Treasurer’s Report in the “Owner’s Report” (report on investment
restricted and unrestricted funds) and has been allocated within the approved the budget
and for projects; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution # BC-10-21-22-A, Process to
Authorize Use of Carry Over Funds, to track the amount of carry over funds and how those
funds are being used to better monitor budget development, budget revenues and
expenditures, and allocation for projects; and

WHEREAS,

a request to use one hundred fifty thousand ($150,000) to fund an endowment fund for the
Norbert Hill Center and Oneida Tribal School Sign Replacement, and

WHEREAS,

this request has been presented to the Oneida Business Committee, and the Finance
Office has identified the current status of the carryover fund balance to determine
availability of funds; and

WHEREAS,

as of May 14, 2026, the balance of the carryover available from prior years is $39,774,000;
and

WHEREAS,

balance remaining in the carryover fund would be $39,624,000 after use of the funds; and

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BC Resolution # _______
Authorizing Use of $150,000 Carry Over Funds for Norbert Hill Center and Oneida Nation Tribal
School Sign Replacement
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee adopts the resolution Authorize
the use of $150,000 in Carryover Funds to fund the Norbert Hill Center and Oneida Tribal School Sign
Replacement.

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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
Authorizing Use of $150,000 Carry Over Funds for Norbert Hill Center and Oneida Nation
Tribal School Sign Replacement
Summary
The resolution authorizes the use of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to fund the
Norbert Hill Center and Oneida Tribal School Sign Replacement.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: May 7, 2026
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Budget and Finances law (“the Law”) sets forth the requirements to be followed by the Oneida
Business Committee and the Oneida fund units when preparing the budget to be presented to the
General Tribal Council for approval, and establishes financial policies and procedures for the
Nation which:
ƒ institutionalize best practices in financial management to guide decision makers in making
informed decisions regarding the provision of services, implementation of business plans
for enterprises, investments, and capital assets;
ƒ provide a long term financial prospective and strategic intent, linking budget allocations to
organizational goals, as well as providing fiscal controls and accountability for results and
outcomes;
ƒ identify and communicate to the membership of the Nation spending decisions for the
government function, grant obligations, enterprises, membership mandates, capital
expenditures, technology projects, and capital improvement projects;
ƒ establish a framework for effective financial risk management; and
ƒ encourage participation by the Nation’s membership. [1 O.C. 121.1-1].
The Nation is required to develop, adopt, and manage an annual budget. [1 O.C. 121.5-1]. All
revenues and expenditures of the Nation shall be in accordance with the annual budget. Id. The
Nation’s annual budget is required to be a balanced budget, which does not propose to spend more
funds than are reasonably expected to become available to the Nation during that fiscal year. [1
O.C. 121.5-1(a)]. Underwriting debt resources or the utilization of existing debt instruments shall
be expressly prohibited from use to balance the Nation’s annual budget. [1 O.C. 121.5-1(a)/(1)].
Assets of the Nation shall not be divested, or borrowed against, to balance the annual budget. [1
O.C. 121.6-8]. The Budget and Finances law provides for the process and procedures to be used
for the development and adoption of the Nation’s budget. [1 O.C. 121.5-4].
This resolution provides that at the conclusion of each fiscal year there are revenues earned that
exceed expenditures which result in “carry over funds” which are available only once they are
audited, and are allocated accordance with General Tribal Council directives which require twentyfive percent (25%) of carry over funds from each fiscal year to be allocated to land acquisition in
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accordance with the 2033 Land Acquisition Plan, as utilized to balance budgets, or as authorized
by the Oneida Business Committee for specific projects which could occur by motion or by
resolution.
In October of 2022 the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-10-21-22-A, Process
to Authorize Use of Carry Over Funds, which requires that use of carry over funds be authorized
by adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee which states the amount to be
authorized, the purpose of the fund request, and identifies the remaining balance of carry over
funds.
Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee authorizes the use of one hundred fifty
thousand dollars ($150,000) to fund the Norbert Hill Center and Oneida Tribal School Sign
Replacement.1 The balance of carry over remaining after this use of funds is thirty-nine million
six hundred twenty-four thousand dollars ($39,624,000).
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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The NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED section provides that the use of these carryover funds is to fund the
Norbert Hill Center and Oneida Tribal School Sign Replacement. The WHEREAS section on line 33 provides that
this is a request to use one hundred fifty thousand ($150,000) to fund an endowment fund for the Norbert Hill Center
and Oneida Tribal School Sign Replacement. If this is actually funding an endowment fund, then compliance with the
Endowments law would need to occur. Due to the fact that an endowment is not mentioned in the Resolved section of
this resolution– an analysis for compliance with the Endowments law is not included in this statement of effect since
the appropriate information is not included.

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Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Arts Board

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/13/26

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

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Oneida Nation

Government Administrative Office

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

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

April 28, 2026

RE:

Appointment(s) – Oneida Nation Arts Board

Background
One (1) vacancy was posted for the Oneida Nation Arts Board. The vacancy is to complete a
term ending March 31, 2027.
The vacancy has been posted since February 2026. The latest application deadline was April
10, 2026, and one (1) application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):


Kristina Ackley

Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending March 31, 2027, 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 Finance Committee April 9, 2026, regular meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/13/26

2. Session:

☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the FC Minutes for 4/9/26 & E-Poll

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☒ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: All areas that require FC

☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☒ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

approval

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☒ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Larry Barton, Treasurer

Primary Requestor:

Ashley Blaker, Office Manager

Revised: 01/07/2025

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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO:

FINANCE COMMITTEE

FROM:

ASHLEY BLAKER, OFFICE MANAGER

SUBJECT: E-POLL RESULTS – FC MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 2026
DATE:

4/9/26

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of April 9, 2026. The E-Poll and minutes were sent out
today and concluded today. The results of the completed E-Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
The r e w a s a M ajo ri t y of 4 F C m e mb e r s vo t i n g t o a p p ro v e t h e Ap r il 9 , 20 2 6,
Fin an ce C om mit t e e M eet ing Mi nut es . FC M emb e rs vot ing i nc lud ed: J on as
Hil l, L is a Li ggin s , Ch ad Fu ss , and Sa r ah Wh it e .

These Finance Committee Minutes of April 9, 2026, will be placed on the next Finance
Committee agenda to acknowledge this E-Poll action. Per the FC By-Laws all Minutes of
the FC will be submitted to the Secretary’s Office once a month for BC acceptance.

Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4491
FAO@oneidanation.org

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FINANCE COMMITTEE
FC REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 9, 2026 ▪ Time: 8:30 A.M
Business Committee Conference Room / Microsoft Teams

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC MEMBERS PRESENT :
RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies, CFO/FC Vice‐Chair
Jonas Hill, BC Council Member
Chad Fuss, Asst. GGM‐Finance Casino Hotel

Sarah White, Purchasing Director
Lisa Liggins, BC Secretary

FC MEMBERS EXCUSED : Larry Barton, BC Treasurer/FC Chair and Jennifer Webster, BC
Council Member

OTHERS PRESENT : Suzanna Jordan, Jason Wheelock, Kyle A. Skenandore, Tana Aguirre,
Crystal Holtz, David Jordan, Sarah Miller, and Ashley Blaker taking notes.

I.

CALL TO ORDER:
The FC Regular Meeting was called to order by the FC Chair at 8:29 A.M.

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: APRIL 9, 2026
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the April 9, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting Agenda.
Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

III.

FC MINUTES: March 26, 2026 (Approved via E‐Poll on 3/26/26)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to acknowledge the FC E‐Poll action taken on March 26, 2026,
approving the March 26, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Sarah
White. Motion carried unanimously.

IV. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
1. FY25 Blkt PO Increase – Vinton Construction Co. – Recons. of Parking Lots (4) Amount: $102,960.16
Paul Witek, Engineering
Total PO: $2,407,326.69

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve FY25 Blkt PO Increase – Vinton Construction Co. –
Recons. of Parking Lots (4) in the amount of $102,960.16. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
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carried unanimously.

2. Oneida Engineering Solutions, LLC – SEOTS Parking Lot Maint.
Jason Wheelock, Engineering

Amount: $84,078.00

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve Oneida Engineering Solutions, LLC – SEOTS Parking Lot
Maint. in the amount of $84,078.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.

V. NEW BUSINESS:
1. FY26 Blkt PO – Lamar Advertising Contract – Billboard Space
Crystal Holtz, Communications

Amount: $86,905.00

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve FY26 Blkt PO – Lamar Advertising Contract – Billboard
Space in the amount of $86,905.00. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried
unanimously.

2. FY26 Blkt PO Increase – Outagamie Cty Hwy Dept.‐Gen. Maint. Amount: $3,263,000.00
Troy Parr, Comm. Development
Total PO: $3,763,000.00
Motion by Sarah White to approve FY26 Blkt PO Increase – Outagamie Cty Hwy Dept. –
Gen. Maint. in the amount of $3,263,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried
unanimously.

VI. ONEIDA FINANCE FUND:
REPORT:

1. Oneida Finance Fund Report – April 2026
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Finance Fund Report for April 2026. Seconded
by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST(S):

1. YMCA Summer Camp Fees
Requester: Eddy‐Joe Skenandore for Elly

Amount: $594.00

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the requests for #1, #2,
#3, and #4 in the amounts requested. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

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2. YMCA Summer Camp Fees
Requester: Eddy‐Joe Skenandore for Aiden
See Action in Oneida Finance Fund Request #1.
3. YMCA Summer Camp Fees
Requester: Eddy‐Joe Skenandore for Blake

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Amount: $594.00

See Action in Oneida Finance Fund Request #1.
4. YMCA Membership Fees
Requester: Eddy‐Joe Skenandore

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Amount: $594.00

Amount: $500.00

See Action in Oneida Finance Fund Request #1.
5. Dual Enrollment College Credit Fees
Requester: Tonya Webster for Justice

Amount: $750.00

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for Dual
Enrollment College Credit Fees for the daughter of the requester in the amount of $750.00.
Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
6. De Pere Baseball Fees
Requester: Shakira Rasmussen for Zander

Amount: $360.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for De Pere
Baseball Fees for the son of the requester in the amount of $360.00. Seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Grit365 Family Membership Fees
Requester: Jason Danforth

Amount: $500.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for Grit365
Family Membership Fees in the amount of $500.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried unanimously.
8. YMCA Family Membership Fees
Requester: Vanessa Old Coyote

Amount: $500.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for YMCA Family
Membership Fees in the amount of $500.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried
unanimously.
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9. Club Pilates Membership Fees
Requester: Netawn Crawford

Amount: $500.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for Club Pilates
Membership Fees in the amount of $500.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried
unanimously.
10. Beading Class Fees
Requester: Stephanie Skenandore

Amount: $495.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for Beading Class
Fees in the amount of $495.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
11. Beading Class Fees
Requester: Suzanna Jordan

Amount: $495.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for Beading Class
Fees in the amount of $495.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
12. YMCA Membership Fees
Requester: Nicole Mittelstaedt for Daysan

Amount: $270.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for YMCA
Membership Fees for the son of the requester in the amount of $270.00. Seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
13. Dakota Roots Hockey School Fees
Requester: Elsie Doxtator for Milo

Amount: $571.50

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the requests for #13 and
#14 in the amounts requested. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
14. Dakota Roots Hockey School Fees
Requester: Elsie Doxtator for Adeline
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See Action in Oneida Finance Fund Request #13.

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE /INTERNAL: None
X. FOLLOW UP: None
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XI. FOR INFORMATION ONLY: None

XII. ADJOURN Motion by Sarah White to adjourn. Seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried unanimously. Time: 8:41 A.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary

Finance Committee Approval Date of Minutes via E‐Poll:

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April 9, 2026

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Accept the Finance Committee April 23, 2026, regular meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/13/26

2. Session:

☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the FC Minutes for 4/23/26 & E-Poll

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☒ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: All areas that require FC

☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☒ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

approval

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☒ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Larry Barton, Treasurer

Primary Requestor:

Ashley Blaker, Office Manager

Revised: 01/07/2025

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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO:

FINANCE COMMITTEE

FROM:

ASHLEY BLAKER, OFFICE MANAGER

SUBJECT: E-POLL RESULTS – FC MINUTES OF APRIL 23, 2026
DATE:

4/23/26

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of April 23, 2026. The E-Poll and minutes were sent out
4/23/26 and concluded today. The results of the completed E-Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
T he re w as a M a jo r ity of 4 FC mem ber s v ot in g to a pp ro ve th e Ap r il 23 ,
2 026 , F inan ce Committ ee Me et in g M in utes . FC M emb er s vot ing in c lu ded:
J en n ife r We bst er , Jon as H ill, Sa ra h Wh it e, a nd L isa L igg ins .

These Finance Committee Minutes of April 23, 2026, will be placed on the next Finance
Committee agenda to acknowledge this E-Poll action. Per the FC By-Laws all Minutes of
the FC will be submitted to the Secretary’s Office once a month for BC acceptance.

Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4491
FAO@oneidanation.org

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FINANCE COMMITTEE
FC REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 23, 2026 ▪ Time: 8:30 A.M
Business Committee Conference Room

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC MEMBERS PRESENT :
Larry Barton, BC Treasurer/FC Chair
Lisa Liggins, BC Secretary
Jonas Hill, BC Council Member

RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies CFO/FC Vice‐Chair
Sarah White, Purchasing Director
Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member

FC MEMBERS EXCUSED : Chad Fuss, Asst. GGM‐Finance Casino Hotel
OTHERS PRESENT : Lucy Neville, Frank “Briggs” Noble, Victoria Flowers, Amber Cornelius,
Michelle Danforth‐Anderson, Leah Stroobants, David Emerson, Keren Cotter, Dorothy Ninham,
Kristin Thiel, Cory Gritzmacher, David Jordan, Sarah Miller, and Ashley Blaker taking notes.

I.

CALL TO ORDER: The FC Regular Meeting was called to order by the FC

Chair at 8:27 A.M .

II.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: APRIL 23, 2026

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the April 23, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.

III.

FC MINUTES: APRIL 9, 2026 (Approved via E‐Poll on 4/9/26)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the FC E‐Poll action taken on April 9, 2026,
approving the April 9, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.

IV. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
1. Oneida Const. Services – Phase III Renovation Emp. Servs. Bldg Amount: $481,650.00
Lucy Neville, Gaming – Employee Services
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve Oneida Const. Services – Phase III Renovation
Emp. Servs. Bldg in the amount of $481,650.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried unanimously.
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2. Oneida Const. Services – Fox Valley Greenhouse Property Demo Amount: $478,670.00
Victoria Flowers, LEAF Division

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve Oneida Const. Services – Fox Valley
Greenhouse Property Demolition in the amount of $478,670.00. Seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.

V. NEW BUSINESS:
1. FY26 PO Increase – Oneida Stantec JV LLC – Consulting Services Amount: $451,000.00
Victoria Flowers, LEAF Division
Total PO: $500,000.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve FY26 PO Increase – Oneida Stantec JV LLC –
Consulting Services in the amount of $451,000.00. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham‐
Lamberies. Motion carried unanimously.
2. FY26 Blkt PO Increase – Richard’s Heating & Cooling Inc. – General
Amber Cornelius, CHD

Amount: $50,000.00
Total PO: $75,000.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the requests under New Business #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, &
#7 in the amounts requested. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. FY26 Blkt PO Increase – Richard’s Heating & Cooling Inc. – Federal
Amount: $85,000.00
Amber Cornelius, CHD
Total PO: $150,000.00

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See Action in NB #2.
4. FY26 Blkt PO Increase – Diamond HVAC LLC – General
Amber Cornelius, CHD

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See Action in NB #2.
5. FY26 Blkt PO Increase – Diamond HVAC LLC – Federal
Amber Cornelius, CHD

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Amount: $85,000.00
Total PO: $150,000.00

See Action in NB #2.
6. FY26 Blkt PO – Valley Pest Control – General
Amber Cornelius, CHD

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Amount: $50,000.00
Total PO: $75,000.00

See Action in NB #2.
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7. FY26 Blkt PO – Valley Pest Control – Federal
Amber Cornelius, CHD

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Amount: $50,000.00

See Action in NB #2.
8. Oneida Pow Wow Event Team – Supply Advance
Tonya Webster, Oneida Pow Wow Event Team

Amount: $163,485.00

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve Oneida Pow Wow Event Team – Supply
Advance in the amount of $163,485.00. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried
unanimously.

VI. DONATION:
REPORT:

1. FC Donation Report – April 2026
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the FC Donation Report for April 2026.
Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST(S):

1. Freedom House Ministries – Donation
Requester: Keren Cotter, Associate Director of Development

Amount: $3,000.00

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the
request from Freedom House Ministries – Donation in the amount of $3,000. Seconded by
Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
2. St. John’s the Evangelist Homeless Shelter, Inc. – Donation
Requester: Lauren Waters, Donor Services Manager

Amount: $3,000.00

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the
request from St. John’s the Evangelist Homeless Shelter, Inc. – Donation in the amount of
$3,000. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
3. BlueSkies Foundation Inc. – Donation
Requester: Dorothy Ninham, Tribal Member

Amount: $3,000.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the request from
BlueSkies Foundation Inc. – Donation in the amount of $3,000. Seconded by Lisa Liggins.
Motion carried unanimously.
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4. Mequon Nature Preserve, Inc. – Donation
Requester: Kristin Thiel, Executive Director

Amount: $3,000.00

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the
request from Mequon Nature Preserve, Inc. – Donation in the amount of $3,000. Seconded
by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE /INTERNAL:
1. Finance Committee – FY26 2nd Quarter Report to the BC
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the reports under Administrative/Internal #1
& #2 and send to the BC. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

2. Finance Committee – FY26 Semi‐Annual Report to the BC
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
‐ See Action in Administrative/Internal #1.

IX. FOLLOW UP: None
X. FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
1. LNW – Lease (4) Slot Machines ‐ $70 Per Day
David Emerson, Gaming‐Slots
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept as information only items #1 & #2 under For
Information Only. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.

2. AGS – Lease (1) Slot Machines ‐ $55 Per Day
David Emerson, Gaming‐Slots
‐

See Action in For Information Only #1.

XI. ADJOURN: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham‐
Lamberies. Motion carried unanimously. Time: 8:48 A.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary

Finance Committee Approval Date of Minutes via E‐Poll:
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April 23, 2026

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Accept the April 15, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/13/26

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open

‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Personnel Related

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܈‬Accept as information; OR
Accept the April 15, 2026, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬DTS
‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement
‫ ܆‬Law
‫ ܆‬Legal Review
‫ ܈‬Minutes
‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA
‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation
‫ ܆‬Report
‫ ܆‬Resolution
‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)
‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect
‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܈‬Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

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

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center
April 15, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Present: Jameson Wilson, Jennifer Webster, Jonas Hill
Excused: Kirby Metoxen
Unexcused: Marlon Skenandore
Others Present: Clorissa Leeman, Lux Leeman, Grace Elliott, Carolyn Salutz, Gina PowlessBuenrostro
Others Present on Microsoft Teams: Sidney White, Michelle Braaten, Maureen Metoxen,
Mistylee Herzog, Isaiah Skenandore, Terri Schiltz, Josh Gerzetich, Taryn Wester, Sylvia Cornelius,
Sarah Miller, Rae Skenandore, Ashley Blaker, Rhiannon Metoxen, Kristal Hill, Tavia JamesCharles, Fawn Cottrell, Peggy Helm-Quest, Melissa Alvarado, Jason Martinez, Carrie Lindsey, Sarah White, Fawn Billie.
I.

Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
Jameson Wilson called the April 15, 2026, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to
order at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the agenda; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.

II.

Minutes to be Approved
1. March 18, 2026 LOC Meeting Minutes
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the March 18, 2026, LOC meeting minutes and
forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

III.

Current Business
1. Budget and Finances Law Amendments.
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the adoption packet for the proposed amendments to the
Budget and Finances law and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

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2. Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal Law Amendments.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the adoption packet for the proposed amendments
to the Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal law and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration, seconded by Jonas Hill; motion carried unanimously.
3. Probate Law.
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the emergency adoption packet for the proposed Probate
law and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Real Property Law Amendments.
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the adoption packet for the proposed amendments to the
Real Property law and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Higher Education Scholarship Law.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the adoption packet for the Higher Education
Scholarship law and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Amendments.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the draft and the legislative analysis for the proposed amendments to the Boards, Committees, and Commissions law; seconded by Jonas
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

IV.

New Submissions
1. Attendance and Performance Duties for Elected Officials Emergency Amendments.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to deny the request to add the Election law/Removal
law/Code of Ethics/Open Records and Open Meetings Emergency amendments to the
Active Files List, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

V.

Additions
1. Sanctions and Penalties Law.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the updated adoption packet with the addition of
the LOC Chairman signature for the proposed Sanctions and Penalties law and forward to
the Oneida Business Committee for inclusion on an upcoming General Tribal Council
meeting agenda for consideration, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

VI.

Administrative Updates

VII.

Executive Session

VIII. Adjourn
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 10:09 a.m.; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

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Adopt Emergency Amendments to the Property and Land Real Property - Chapter 601 - Rule # 3 -...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/13/26

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open

‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Personnel Related

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR
Consider the adoption of Emergency Amendments to the Real Property Law Rule No. 3
– Easements
Either:
Accept that there is a valid basis for the emergency amendments to the Real Property
Law Rule No. 3 - Easements and adopt the amendments to the Real Property Law Rule
No. 3 – Easements.
OR
Reject the proposed emergency amendments to the Real Property Law Rule No. 3 –
Easements on the basis that there is not a valid emergency.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
x Other:Oneida Land
‫܆‬

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬DTS
‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

Commission and
Land Management

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from
List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose
from

List

Name,

Title/Entity

OR

Choose from List Name, Title/Entity
OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement
‫ ܆‬Law
‫ ܆‬Legal Review
‫ ܆‬Minutes
‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA
‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation
‫ ܆‬Report
‫ ܆‬Resolution
‫ ܈‬Rule (adoption packet)
‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect
‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܈‬Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

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Environmental, Land & Agriculture Division

TO:
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
FROM: DIANE M. WILSON, PROPERTY MANAGER – LAND MANAGEMENT
DATE: March 25, 2026
RE:
EASEMENT RULE EMERGENCY AMENDMENT

Land Management currently seeks use of the Emergency Amendment to the Easement Rule using
the Administrative Rulemaking law section 106.10, an allowance for emergency action to be put
in place while an amendment goes through the legislative process.
There is a need to revise the application and processing fee language of the easement rule to
accommodate for Oneida initiated developments and prior Oneida initiated developments that
did not incorporate easements as part of their project. Currently, the rule does not allow for
any exception to application and processing fees.
Most of these development projects are/were prioritized on trust lands. On fee property there
are easements created by state statute (Wis. Stat. Chapter 236) through proper adoption of Plats
of Survey or Certified Survey Maps. When a developer contacts the utility company those
easements have already been dedicated for them to come in and lay their lines at no cost to
them. In fact, the owner or developer will pay the utility company to bring the needed utility
infrastructure for the benefit of the project end users. There is no similar federal law that mimics
this process and therefore all easements need to be processed through written easement
documents and approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs on trust land.
The amendment should allow for a waiver of application and processing fees for utility providers
servicing the land of a tribal member or the Nation, regardless of land status. This amendment
is needed on an emergency basis to prevent stalling development projects in process. Cattail
Marsh is meant to support the Home Builder Opportunity (HBO) program. HBO provides
residential leasing sites for tribal member development. Another impact is the Rolling Hills sewer
and water infrastructure extension of our current Oneida Nation municipal system. The Rolling
Hills project is meant to address failing septic systems and enhance our existing water system.
There is a continuing need to complete land title clean up work (easement processing) for a
majority of our existing tribal developments.
Oneida Intergovenmental Affairs also does support the need for the emergency amendment, as
the current rules have complicated relationships with local governments and entities (and their
vendors) that the Nation has cooperative governance agreements with.

Little Bear Development Center
N7332 Water Circle Place
Oneida, WI 54155

Tsyunhehkwa Farm
N139 Riverdale Drive
Oneida, WI 54155

Land &Conservation Office
470 Airport Drive
Oneida, WI 54155

Cannery
N7210 Seminary Rd
Oneida, WI 54155

Oneida Nation Farm
N6010 Cty Rd C
Seymour, WI 54165

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Oneida Land Commission
Regular Meeting
5:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025
Little Bear Conference Room & Microsoft Teams
Minutes
Present: Chair Sidney White, Vice Chair Frederick Muscavitch, Secretary Gina Powless-Buenrostro,
Commissioners: Patricia Cornelius, Tina Danforth, Donald McLester.
Excused: N/A
Arrived at: N/A
Others Present: Brooke Doxtator, Victoria Flowers (Teams), Lauren Hartman (Teams), Sheila
Huntington (Teams), Krystal John (Teams), Eric McLester, Diane Wilson;

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order by Chair Sidney White at 5:00 p.m.

II. ADOPT THE AGENDA
Motion by Patricia Cornelius to adopt the agenda with one addition [1) IX.D.4. Fee to Trust Priorities],
seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Patricia Cornelius, Tina Danforth, Donald McLester, Frederick
Muscavitch, Gina Powless-Buenrostro

III. TASK LIST
A. New York Land
1. Hunting
2. Eminent Domain
B. Realtor Backup
C. Developer Agreement
D. Hudson Road
E. Add Zero Dollar Lease Criteria
F. Monthly Meeting Amendment
G. Research on Executive Session Actions
H. OLC Trainings:
1. January 14, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m.
2. February 11, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m.
3. March 11, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m.
I. OLC Probate Hearings:
1. January 26, 2026 @ 3:15 p.m.
2. February 23, 2026 @ 3:15 p.m.
J. First-time Home Ownership Report – CHD to provide in January
K. Auction Standard Operating Procedure – provide at end of January

Oneida Land Commission

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IV. READING OF MINUTES
A. Approve the December 10, 2025, regular Oneida Land Commission meeting minutes
Sponsor: Gina Powless-Buenrostro
Motion by Patricia Cornelius to approve the December 10, 2025, regular Oneida Land Commission
meeting minutes with the correction to Sid and Gina being in person and the 1st training only being half
completed, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Patricia Cornelius, Tina Danforth, Donald McLester, Frederick
Muscavitch, Gina Powless-Buenrostro

V. TABLED BUSINESS
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve
pp
easement rule for further legislative processing
Sponsor: Diane Wilson
Motion byy Gina Powless-Buenrostro to approve
pp
the easement rule for further legislative processing,
seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Patricia Cornelius,, Tina Danforth,, Donald McLester, Frederick
Muscavitch, Gina Powless-Buenrostro
Powless-Buenrostr
For the record: Gina Powless-Buenrostro wants noted that the tribe is working on a new intergovernmental agreement that would put us in a better position to work with other municipalities to get
utilities onto our land.

VIII. REPORTS (FY-25 DEADLINES Q1-FEB 4, SEMI-ANNUAL-APR, Q2-MAY 6, Q3-AUG 5, ANNUAL-OCT, Q4-NOV 4)
Motion by Donald McLester to go into executive session at 5:21 p.m., seconded by Patricia Cornelius.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Patricia Cornelius, Tina Danforth, Donald McLester, Frederick
Muscavitch, Gina Powless-Buenrostro
Motion by Gina Powless-Buenrostro to come out of executive session at 6:59 p.m., seconded by Donald
McLester. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Patricia Cornelius, Tina Danforth, Donald McLester, Frederick
Muscavitch, Gina Powless-Buenrostro

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IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. PROBATES
B. LEASES
1. Determine next steps regarding Commercial Lease File # 10202501C
Sponsor: Sheila Huntington
Motion by Gina Powless-Buenrostro to approve the Commercial Lease for File # 10202501C Triple Net
for the Lamar Companies to lease for a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December
31, 2028, with their rent of $4,136,40 annually plus 15% of the sales and an option for an additional 3year term with an increase to the following CPI or $1,000.00 increase whichever is greater, with the
corrections contingent on a legal review with the Oneida Law Office, seconded by Tina Danforth. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Patricia Cornelius, Tina Danforth, Donald McLester, Frederick
Muscavitch, Gina Powless-Buenrostro

C. ACQUISITIONS
1. Accept Land Acquisition Summary Report
Sponsor: Lauren Hartman
Motion by Gina Powless-Buenrostro to accept the Land Acquisition Summary Report, seconded by
Donald McLester. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Patr

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