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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, November 13, 2019
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the BC Support Office, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center and
present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to change.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
OPENING
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV.
OATH OF OFFICE
V.
A.
Oneida Election Board - Patricia Moore
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
B.
Oneida Police Commission - Lois Strong
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
MINUTES
A.
VI.
Approve the October 23, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Older Americans Act, Title VI 2020-23 Grant Program
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to the Creation of Acheson Education
Endowment in Accordance with the Endowments Law
Sponsor: Debra J. Danforth, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
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APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy – Oneida Nation Arts Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
B.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy – Oneida Youth Leadership Institute
Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
IX.
Accept the October 16, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Ernie Stevens III - AISES National
Conference - Milwaukee, WI - October 9-13, 2019
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman
B.
Approve the travel report - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens and Councilman David
P. Jordan - 2019 Nation Congress of American Indians Mid Year Conference and
Marketplace - Sparks, NV - June 2019; and accept the NCAI Youth Commission
summary report
Sponsor: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens and Councilman David P. Jordan
C.
Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill and Vice-Chairman Brandon
Stevens - Detroit Democratic Presidential Primary Debate - Detroit, MI - July 30August 1, 2019
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman and Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
D.
Approve the travel report - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens - Two (2) events
Sponsor: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens
1.
Frank LaMere Native American Presidential 2019 forum – Sioux City, IA –
August 19-20, 2019
2.
Dental Therapy testimony at the Senate Health Committee hearing –
Madison, WI – August 21, 2019
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TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens - 2019 Fall Haskell
Board of Regents meeting - Lawrence, KS - December 10-13, 2019
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
B.
Enter e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request - ViceChairman Brandon Stevens - Kansas City NFL Stadium Visit - Kansas City, KS October 26-28, 2019
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Review the Table Games (Chapter 4) Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls and
determine appropriate next steps
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
B.
CDC #09-011 Oneida Community Health Center Expansion - Approve the concept
paper
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
C.
CDC #19-004 Amelia Cornelius Culture Park Site Improvements - Approve three (3)
actions
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
D.
Approve the BIA and Oneida Nation cooperative agreement for Wildland Fire
Management-Non-recurring funds - file # 2019-1092
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
E.
Approve a letter of interest and letter of support for Councilman Daniel Guzman
King to serve on the Great Lakes Area Tribal Health Board, with Councilwoman
Jennifer Webster as alternate
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
F.
Review request regarding General Tribal Council meeting facility and determine next
steps
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
G.
Approve two (2) actions regarding the definition of "No New Employees"
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
H.
Research Request: Coleman-Univ. of Montana-Hemp Production - Review
recommendation and determine next steps
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
I.
Research Request: Dempsey-Univ. of Wisconsin/Madison-Stroke Risk Prevention Review recommendation and determine next steps
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
J.
Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Arts Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
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K.
Re-post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Community Library Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
L.
Post eight (8) vacancies for alternates - Oneida Election Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
M.
Schedule a special Business Committee meeting on December 4, 2019, at 3:00 p.m.
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
REPORTS
A.
OPERATIONAL
1.
Accept the Housing Service Group FY-2019 4th quarter report (10:30 a.m.)
2.
Accept the Health Care Service Group FY-2019 4th quarter report (10:30 a.m.)
3.
Accept the Government Administration Service Group FY-2019 4th quarter
report (10:30 a.m.)
4.
Accept the Planning, Zoning and Development Service Group FY-2019 4th
quarter report (10:30 a.m.)
5.
Accept the Education and Literacy Service Group FY-2019 4th quarter report
(10:30 a.m.)
6.
Accept the Human Services Service Group FY-2019 4th quarter report (10:30
a.m.)
7.
Accept the Protection and Preservation of Oneida Culture and Language
Service Group FY-2019 4th quarter report (1:30 p.m.)
8.
Accept the Public Safety Service Group FY-2019 4th quarter report (1:30 p.m.)
9.
Accept the Economic Enterprises Service Group FY-2019 4th quarter report
(1:30 p.m.)
10.
Accept the Protection and Preservation of Natural Resources Service Group
FY-2019 4th quarter report (1:30 p.m.)
11.
Accept the Building and Property Maintenance Service Group FY-2019 4th
quarter report (1:30 p.m.)
12.
Accept the Utilities, Wells, Wastewater and Septic Service Group FY-2019 4th
quarter report (1:30 p.m.)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
B.
REPORTS
1.
Accept Gaming General Manager FY-2019 4th quarter executive report (8:30
a.m.)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
2.
Accept the Retail Enterprise FY-2019 4th quarter executive report (9:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits
3.
Accept the Human Resource 2019 4th quarter executive report (9:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources
4.
Defer the Emergency Mangement FY-2019 4th quarter report to the November
26, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting agenda
Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management
5.
Accept the Comprehensive Housing FY-2019 4th quarter executive report
(1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
6.
Accept the Environmental, Health, Safety & Land FY-2019 4th quarter
executive report (2:00 p.m.)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
7.
Accept the Public Works FY-2019 4th quarter report (2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
8.
Accept the Chief Counsel report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
STANDING ITEMS
1.
ONEIDA GOLF ENTERPRISE CORPORATION - LADIES PROFESSIONAL GOLF
ASSOCIATION
a.
Accept the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
September/October/November 2019 report (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Eric McLester, Business Compliance Analyst
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 23, 2019: Motion by Ernie Stevens III to defer
the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic September/October 2019 report to the
November 13, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting [agenda],
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried.
EXCERPT FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2019: Motion by Kirby Metoxen to defer
the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic September 2019 report to the October
23, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried.
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C.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.
Determine next steps regarding long-term recommendations for Oneida Golf
Enterprise financial needs and loans (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Oneida Business Committee
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 23, 2019: Motion by David P. Jordan to defer the
report regarding the long-term recommendations for Oneida Golf Enterprise’s
(OGE) financial needs and loans to the November 13, 2019, regular Business
Committee meeting agenda and to request the Treasurer, as liaison to OGE, to
follow up with the OGE agent, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried.
EXCERPT FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2019: Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the
Oneida Golf Enterprise Agent to meet with the Oneida Nation's Chief Financial
Officer and report on the long-term recommendations regarding the financial needs,
loans at the second Executive Session meeting in October 2019, seconded by Trish
King. Motion carried.
D.
XIV.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Accept the Kemper Sports 2020 business plan as information (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Eric McLester, Business Compliance Analyst
2.
Accept the Detroit Democratic Presidential Primary Debate talking points for
the record
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman and Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
3.
Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy – Oneida Nation Arts Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
4.
Review application(s) for four (4) vacancies – Oneida Youth Leadership
Institute Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
ADJOURN
Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and
Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364
or (800) 236-2214
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Oneida Election Board - Patricia Moore
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 13 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Oaths of Office
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Patricia Moore for the Oneida Election Board.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
On October 9, 2019 the Oneida Business Committee appointed Patricia Moore to the Oneida Election Board.
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Oneida Police Commission - Lois Strong
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 13 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Oaths of Office
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Lois Strong for the Oneida Police Commission.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
On October 23, 2019 the Oneida Business Committee appointed Lois Strong to the Oneida Police Commission.
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Approve the October 23, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11/13/19
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Legal Review
☐ Correspondence
☒ Minutes
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Report
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Resolution
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
LLIGGINS
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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting1
8:30 AM Wednesday, October 23, 2019
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Trish King, Council members: David P. Jordan,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members: Daniel Guzman King,
Kirby Metoxen;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Debbie Thundercloud, Lisa Liggins, Geraldine Danforth,
Sharon Mousseau, Matt W. Denny, Chris Johnson, Dorothy Skenandore, Cathy L. Metoxen, Paul Witek,
Tsyoshaaht C. Delgado, Michele Doxtator, Jack Denny, Sarah White, Troy Parr, Susan House, Melinda J.
Danforth, Bobbi Webster;
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens at 8:31 a.m.
For the record: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Secretary Summers, and Councilman Daniel Guzman King are
on approved travel attending the National Congress of American Indians 76th Annual Convention &
Marketplace in Albuquerque, NM. Councilman Kirby Metoxen is out on a personal day.
A.
Special recognition for years of service (00:00:11)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources
Special recognition by Wendy Alvarez of Wanita Decorah for 25 years of service; Special recognition
by Derrick King of Donna Smith for 25 years of service; Special recognition by Grace Koehler of Lisa
Williams for 25 years of service; Special recognition by Debra Kurowski of Anthony Holzendorf for 25
years of service; Special recognition by Georgianna Mielke of Tina Pospychala for 25 years of service;
Special recognition by Joann Ninham of Heidi Smith for 25 years of service; Special recognition by
Sharon Mousseau of Denis Gullickson for 25 years of service; Special recognition by Sharon
Mousseau of Carol Johnson for 25 years of service; Special recognition by Lee Thomas of Jennifer
Anderson for 25 years of service; Special recognition by Vicki Vanlaanen of Catherine Helton-Ahnen
for 25 years of service; Special recognition by Pat Pelky of Jacy Rasmussen for 25 years of service;
Special recognition by Cheryl Skolaski of Janice Decorah for 25 years of service; Special recognition
by Geraldine Danforth of Michael Martin for 25 years of service;
Special recogniton of those who could not be present: Jeffrey Mears for 25 years of service; Robert
Sundquist for 25 years of service; Victoria Sloan for 25 years of service; Janet Bigfire for 25 years of
service; Maria Martirosyan for 25 years of service; Jeffrey Webster for 25 years of service; Cherice
Santiago for 25 years of service; Lance Hill for 25 years of service;
1 On October 9, 2019, the Oneida Business Committee approved an exception to resolution # BC-12-27-16-A to hold
both the regular and executive discussion meetings on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 8:30 a.m.
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II.
OPENING (00:23:55)
Opening provided by Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:24:28)
Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
IV.
OATH OF OFFICE (00:24:54)
Oaths of office administered by Councilwoman Jennifer Webster. Racquel Hill, Lisa Huff, Renee
Zakhar, Matthew W. Denny, Gerald DeCoteau were present. Patricia Moore was not present.
V.
A.
Oneida Election Board - Racquel Hill, Patricia Moore, and Lisa Huff
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
B.
Oneida Personnel Commission (Pro Tem Members) - Renee Zakhar, Matthew W.
Denny, and Gerald DeCoteau
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
MINUTES
A.
Approve the October 3, 2019, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:27:44)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the October 3, 2019, emergency Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B.
Approve the October 9, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:28:03)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the October 9, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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VI.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Consider resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development,
Diversification and Community Development Fund for Project ED19-022, Central
Oneida Site Clean-up (00:28:25)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 10-23-19-A Approval of Use of Economic Development,
Diversification and Community Development Fund for Project ED19-022, Central Oneida Site Cleanup, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Discretion Regarding Implementation of
Children’s Code, Chapter 708 (00:30:31)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 10-23-19-B Authorizing Discretion Regarding
Implementation of Children’s Code, Chapter 708, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
VII.
APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Police Commission term ending July 31, 2023 (00:31:45); (01:46:30)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to table this item until after exective session, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Item VIII.A.1. is addressed next.
Motion by David P. Jordan to take this item from the table , seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Motion by David P. Jordan to appoint Lois Strong to the Oneida Police Commission with term ending
July 31, 2023, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King
Opposed:
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Ernie Stevens III
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Item XIII. is addressed next.
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VIII.
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the October 1, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:32:14)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the October 1, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
2.
Accept the October 14, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:32:36)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the October 14, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the October 2, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:32:58)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the October 2, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
2.
Accept the Children's Code Implementation October 2019 quarterly update
(00:36:06)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Children's Code Implementation October 2019 quarterly
update, noting this is the final update, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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3.
Approve the Oneida Environmental Resource Board bylaws amendments
(00:40:39)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Oneida Environmental Resource Board bylaws
amendments, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
4.
Approve the Oneida Land Claims Commission bylaws amendments (00:51:39)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to approve the Oneida Land Claims Commission bylaws amendments,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
5.
Approve the Oneida Personnel Commission bylaws amendments (01:05:45)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Oneida Personnel Commission bylaws amendments,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
IX.
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Treaty Days - Bayfield, WI
- September 29-30, 2019 (01:07:40)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Councilman Kirby Metoxen for Treaty
Days in Bayfield, WI - September 29-30, 2019, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Repatriation of Oneida
Children from Carlisle Boarding School - Hudson, WI - October 5-6, 2019 (01:08:14)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel report from Councilman Kirby Metoxen for the
Repatriation of Oneida Children from Carlisle Boarding School in Hudson, WI - October 5-6, 2019,
noting the cost was for mileage reibursement only, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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C.
Approve the travel report and one (1) additional action - Treasurer Trish King 2019 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference - Prior Lake, MN - October 6-9,
2019 (01:08:50)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel report from Treasurer Trish King for the 2019 Fall
Finance & Tribal Economies Conference in Prior Lake, MN - October 6-9, 2019, seconded by Ernie
Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to send the General Welfare [Exclusion] topic to the November 19, 2019,
Business Committee work session and request the Chief Financial Officer to provide an updated report
regarding the status of his research and needed next steps to implement General Welfare [Exclusion
provisions] within the Oneida Nation, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
D.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Daniel Guzman King - AISES National
Conference - Milwaukee, WI - October 9-12 2019 (01:14:46)
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Councilman Daniel Guzman King for the
AISES National Conference in Milwaukee, WI - October 9-12 2019, seconded by Trish King. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
X.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 - Five (5) Oneida Gaming
Commission members/staff - Tours and Wisconsin Gaming Regulators
Association - Madison, WI - November 13-14, 2019 (01:15:15)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless, Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 for five (5)
Oneida Gaming Commission members/staff to attend Tours and Wisconsin Gaming Regulators
Association meeting in Madison, WI - November 13-14, 2019, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Administration of
Children & Families Tribal Advisory Committee meeting - Washington DC November 17-22, 2019 (01:16:23)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend
the Administration of Children & Families Tribal Advisory Committee meeting in Washington DC [corrected dates] November 19-21, 2019, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
C.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved BC SOP exception
and the approved travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 for four (4) Oneida
Gaming Commission members/staff (01:18:26)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved BC SOP
exception and the approved travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 for four (4) Oneida Gaming
Commission members/staff, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
XI.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Schedule a special Business Committee meeting on December 13, 2019, at 9:00
a.m. (01:18:56)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to schedule a special Business Committee meeting on December 13,
2019, at 9:00 a.m., seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B.
CIP # 15-002 Oneida Community Wells - Approve three (3) actions (01:19:39)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a procedural exception to forgo Phase II of the CIP process of
routing the CIP Package to the various review entities, to approve the CIP Package for project CIP
#15-002 Oneida Community Wells, and to activate $1,877,000 from the approved FY2019 CIP Budget
for CIP # 15-002 Oneida Community Wells, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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CIP #16-008 O.F.F. Facility Improvements - Activate FY-2020 funds (01:29:04)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to activate $736,000 from the approved FY2020 CIP Budget for CIP #16008 O.F.F. Facility Improvements, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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CIP # 18-010 Food Distribution Store Concept - Activate FY-2020 funds (01:30:06)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to activate $53,000 from the approved FY2020 CIP Budget for CIP # 18010 Food Distribution Store Concept, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
E.
Approve two (2) actions regarding the 2020 Business Committee Standing Meeting
Schedule (01:31:10)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the 2020 BC Standing Meeting Schedule including exceptions
to resolutions # BC-12-27-16-A and BC-09-27-17-D in November 2020 and to any revisions to the
2020 BC Standing Meeting Schedule to the BC Work Session agenda as information, seconded by
Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
F.
Approve the 2020 Reporting Schedules (01:32:56)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the 2020 Reporting Schedules, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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Approve two (2) actions regarding the annual inspection report (01:33:42)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the information packet in compliance with Oneida Nation and
the State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact of 1991 and to authorize the Chairman to sign the enclosed
letter signaling that the information packet has been approved by the OBC and authorizing the Oneida
Gaming Commission to submit such information to the State of Wisconsin, seconded by Ernie Stevens
III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:34:34)
Motion by David P. Jordan to go into executive session at 10:05 a.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, recessed for lunch from 12:13 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens at 1:30 p.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Councilman David P. Jordan; Treasurer Trish King; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens;
Councilman Ernie Stevens III; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Kirby Metoxen;
Secretary Lisa Summers;
Motion by Jennifer Webster to come out of executive session at 3:32 p.m., seconded by Trish King.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Community & Economic Development FY-2019 4th quarter executive
report (01:35:36)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Community & Economic Development FY-2019 4th quarter
executive report, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
2.
Accept the Governmental Services FY-2019 3rd quarter executive report
(01:36:05)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Governmental Services FY-2019 3rd quarter executive
report, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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Accept the Internal Services FY-2019 3rd quarter executive report (01:36:25)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Internal Services FY-2019 3rd quarter executive report,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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Accept the Chief Counsel report (01:36:48)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Trish King. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to retro-approve the attorney contract – Husch Blackwell LLP – file # 20191188 to October 14, 2019, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
5.
Accept the Chief Financial Officer October 2019 report (01:37:40)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Chief Financial Officer October 2019 report, seconded by
Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
October 2019 report (01:37:57)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and SelfGovernance October 2019 report and to approve the four (4) additional actions listed in the report,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B.
STANDING ITEMS
1.
ONEIDA GOLF ENTERPRISE CORPORATION - LADIES PROFESSIONAL GOLF
ASSOCIATION
a.
Defer the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic September/October 2019
report to the November 13, 2019, regular Business Committee
meeting (01:39:16)
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to defer the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic September/October 2019
report to the November 13, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting [agenda], seconded by David
P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the September 19, 2019, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
(01:39:44)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Trish King to accept the September 19, 2019, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
2.
Accept the Slots compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement
(01:40:06)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Slots compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
3.
Accept the Central Accounting performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (01:40:24)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Central Accounting performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
4. Accept the Emergency Management performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (01:40:47)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Emergency Management performance assurance audit and
lift the confidentiality requirement, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
5.
Accept the Gaming Valet performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (01:41:10)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Gaming Valet performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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6.
Accept the Oneida Experiential Adventures performance assurance audit and
lift the confidentiality requirement (01:41:31)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Experiential Adventures performance assurance audit
and lift the confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
D.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.
Consider resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development,
Diversification and Community Development Fund for ED19-020 Retail –
Business & Marketing Plan (01:41:57)
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits
Motion by Jennifer Webster to deny the use of the Economic Development, Diversification and
Community Development Fund for ED19-020 Retail – Business & Marketing Plan, seconded by Ernie
Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
2.
Determine next steps regarding long-term recommendations for Oneida Golf
Enterprise financial needs and loans (01:42:48)
Sponsor: Oneida Business Committee
Motion by David P. Jordan to defer the report regarding the long-term recommendations for Oneida
Golf Enterprise’s (OGE) financial needs and loans to the November 13, 2019, regular Business
Committee meeting agenda and to request the Treasurer, as liaison to OGE, to follow up with the OGE
agent, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
E.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Determine next steps regarding Per Capita Plan proposal and sub-team
(01:43:24)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
Motion by David P. Jordan to assign Treasurer Trish King, Councilman Kirby Metoxen, Councilwoman
Jennifer Webster, Councilman David P. Jordan, Councilman Daniel Guzman King, Chief Financial
Officer Larry Barton, Assistant Chief Financial Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, General Manager Debbie
Thundercloud, and Intergovernmental Affairs Director Melinda J. Danforth to the Revenue Allocation
Plan/General Welfare Exclusion sub-team, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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2.
File # 2015-1037 - Determine next steps (01:44:14)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 10-23-19-C Authorization to Write-off Oneida Golf
Enterprise Loan regarding the LPGA Thornberry Creek at Oneida Tournament and move the resolution
to open session, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
3.
Deliberations regarding pardon application - Crystal M. Flores (01:45:20)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee's
recommendation regarding a pardon application submitted by Crystal M. Flores, to move the resolution
entitled Regarding Pardon of Crystal M. Flores to open session, and to adopt resolution 10-23-19-D
Regarding Pardon of Crystal M. Flores, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
4.
Review applications for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Police Commission (01:46:04)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the discussion regarding the application for the Oneida Police
Commission vacancy [as information], seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Item VII.A. is re-addressed next.
XIII.
ADJOURN (01:48:25)
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to adjourn at 3:45 p.m., seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Summers, Secretary
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Older Americans Act, Title VI 2020-23 Grant Program
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation has determined that the overall goal of the Oneida Nation is to
protect, maintain and improve the standard of living and the environment in which the
Oneida people live; and
WHEREAS,
long-term care, category that includes health promotion, home health services, personal
care, housekeeping assistance, home delivered meals, skilled nursing care, assisted
living, and other in-home services, is an emerging unmet need in Indian Country; and
WHEREAS,
The Oneida Nation supports fully the efforts of the Oneida Elder Services department to
provide these services to the elders of the Oneida Nation: and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oneida Business Committee authorizes and supports
the Oneida Elder Service Department’s application to the Department of Health and Human services for
grant support under the Older Americans Act, Title VI 2020-23 grant program.
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WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the duly recognized governing body of the Oneida
Nation, and
WHEREAS,
the General Tribal Council has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section I of the
Constitution of the Oneida Nation, and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee may be delegated duties and responsibilities by the
Oneida General Tribal Council and is at all times subject to the review powers of the Oneida
General Tribal Council, and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
Endowments Law
the Oneida Business Committee adopted the Endowments law in February 2005 by
resolution # BC-02-23-05-G which sets forth how endowments are created and managed
endowment fund accounts which “are intended as a perpetual source of funding for specific
purposes[, and] endowment fund accounts could be used to provide funding for areas such
as health, education and support for Tribal members for burial and housing” Whereas # 6
and 7; and
the Trust Enrollment Committee, which has been delegated by the General Tribal Council
to manage the trust funds of the Nation and has been given specific responsibilities under
tribal laws such as the Per Capita law and the Endowments law, has identified that it is
now time to begin formally creating the endowments under the Endowments law and as
has been previously directed by General Tribal Council by actions such as resolution #
GTC-06-30-90-A and addendum; and
Floyd Acheson Bequest
in 1980 Floyd Acheson bequeathed his estate to the “Floyd Acheson Oneida Indian
Foundation;” and
WHEREAS,
the will was contested and all parties settled with the Oneida Nation receiving
approximately $155,000 in mortgage notes; and
WHEREAS,
Floyd Acheson desired the funds to be used for “loans and scholarships for enrolled Oneida
Indians and the general welfare and benefit of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin,
Inc.” Oneida Business Committee minutes, July 3, 1980, p. 3; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee had authorized some uses of the funds in the intervening
years and investment of the funds such that there is now approximately $1.05 million in
current principle; and
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Education and Scholarships
the Oneida Nation has committed to education as a method of creating long term
improvements for individuals, families and the community; and
WHEREAS,
the General Tribal Council had directed the development of an independent K-12 school
system which is currently in place and operations exceed current standards for Bureau of
Indian Education school systems with greater numbers of students graduating and
attending higher education schools; and
WHEREAS,
the General Tribal Council has created the Oneida Higher Education Scholarship which
provides non-needs based scholarships for members attending secondary and graduate
level schools; and
WHEREAS,
the Higher Education Department has created programs to assist members in obtaining
technical certificates and degrees; and
WHEREAS,
the Higher Education Department has identified that more members in high school are
taking advance placement and college level courses who are not eligible for the Oneida
Higher Education Scholarship or the departmental program but who require financial
assistance to offset the costs of advanced placement and college level courses; and
WHEREAS,
Purpose of Acheson Education Fund
the Education and Training Department has requested the development of an endowment
utilizing the Floyd Acheson bequest for the purposes of assisting members in creating
opportunities in the vocational and trades area of study; and
WHEREAS,
the Treasurer has identified a need to assist high school students in paying for advanced
placement and college level courses while in high school; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has determined that long term strategic stewardship of
the funds would allow all educational goals of the Nation to be met; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has recommended that the Acheson Education
Endowment be created to fund educational opportunities beginning with funding
educational opportunities for high school juniors and seniors pursuing vocation and trade
careers, and high school juniors and seniors pursuing advanced placement and college
level courses for high school students, assisting with expenses related to professional
exams and licensing, funding higher education scholarships and eventually all education
needs; and
WHEREAS,
Creating Endowments
the Endowments law directs that the Oneida Business Committee shall approve or
disapprove an endowment recommendation made by the Finance Committee (131.4-1(a)):
and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee believes that the funds set aside for the creation of an
education trust from the Acheson bequest should be formally developed into an
endowment and that additional funds should be identified for allocation to that fund; and
WHEREAS,
the Endowments law identifies that “the establishment of endowment fund accounts from
private donors shall take no more than 120 calendar days from the date of notification from
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the Finance Committee of the donation received for the purpose of establishing an
endowment fund account. These endowment fund accounts shall be exempt from the
community meeting requirements” (131.5-1(b)); and
WHEREAS,
the Finance Committee, at a meeting on November 13, 2017, adopted a motion
recommending the creation of the Acheson Education Endowment1; and
Endowment Created
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee does hereby establish, in
accordance with section 131.4-1(a) of the Endowments law, the Acheson Education Endowment, and
directs that such funds held and invested from the Floyd Acheson bequest, approximately $1.05 million, be
placed in the Acheson Education Endowment.
Purpose of Endowment
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee does hereby further direct that the Acheson
Education Endowment shall be used for the purposes of creating programs and activities which shall
support –
Priority 1:2 costs associated with vocational and technical trades for adult members, and advanced
placement and college level courses for members who are high school students; and
Priority 2: upon generating sufficient income to pay for Priority 1 expenses, excess disbursements
shall be allocated for costs associated with professional exams and licensing; and
Priority 3: upon generating sufficient income to fund Priority 1 and Priority 2 expenses, excess
disbursements shall be allocated to fund the higher education scholarship program; and
Priority 4: upon generating sufficient income to fund Priority 1, Priority 2, and Priority 3 expenses,
excess disbursements shall be allocated to fund expenses related to all educational needs.
The Trust Enrollment Committee, in accordance with sections 131.6 and section 131.8-1 of the
Endowments law, shall develop the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures and necessary
endowment documentation to fully implement the investment goals to fund the priorities set forth in this
resolution.
Disbursements of Endowment Income
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee directs that no disbursements from the
Acheson Education Endowment shall be made until Fiscal Year 2028 at which point disbursements will be
made at 50%3 of the interest income as calculated according to section 131.8-2 of the Endowment Law.
This disbursement level may be increased up to 75% or decreased down to 0% by a two-thirds vote of the
total number of members of the Finance Committee and a subsequent two-thirds vote of the total number
of members of the Oneida Business Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chief Financial Officer may approve more specific Standard Operating
Procedures to implement the general rules outlined in this Resolve.
1. Programs shall forward a list of adopted rules and the priority addressed to the Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer on or before November 1st of each year.
2. On or before January 31st of each year the Trust Enrollment Department shall forward to the
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer an estimated disbursement from the endowment.
1
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the Acheson Endowment Resolution with the discussed changes to the final resolved section
and forward to the Oneida Business Committee. Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously.
2
Assuming this need is $150,000.00, this priority would be reached (using a 5% return and 50% disbursement, and no additional
contributions). If the tribal contribution is $100,000.00 with a 5% return, this becomes year 32, at 6% return it becomes year 25.
3
This can be increased up to 75% which increases disbursement but slows growth.
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BC Resolution # __________
Amendment to the Creation of Acheson Education Endowment in Accordance with the
Endowments Law
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3. The Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer shall notify programs which have rules adopted under
the Administrative Rulemaking law in accordance with the purpose of the Acheson Education
Endowment Fund of the availability of funds.
4. Programs with adopted rules under the Administrative Rulemaking law shall cooperatively identify
how such funds shall be allocated within the proposed budget and forward the allocation
determinations to the Chief Financial Officer on or before February 28th of each year. Failure to
submit a cooperatively developed allocation by the deadline shall result in the funds being returned
to the endowment as principle.
5. The Trust Enrollment Department shall provide an update on the estimated disbursement on or
before July 1st of each year to the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, who shall notify programs
with adopted rules under the Administrative Rulemaking law of the updated estimated
disbursement amount. Excess over the initial disbursement estimate shall be returned to the
endowment as principle; shortages under the initial disbursement estimate shall require all
programs utilizing the funds to collaboratively determine how expenses shall be reduced. No
additional tribal contribution shall be made. Failure to submit a cooperatively developed reduced
allocation by July 30th shall result in the funds being returned to the endowment as principle.
6. The Trust Enrollment Department shall make the authorized disbursement to the Nation’s banking
account(s) as identified by the Chief Financial Officer during the month of October.
7. Funds disbursed from an endowment shall not displace tribal contribution from the Nation’s general
fund until such time as the fund disbursements reach Priority #3. Provided that, reductions to
programs based on budgeting processes shall not be prohibited.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that rules developed by programs shall specifically identify this resolution
number, title of the resolution, and the specific priority being addressed by the rule.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that endowment disbursements under Rules cannot be allocated to costs
associated with program delivery or personnel until Priority 4.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in any year in which there are no programming rules approved under
the Administrative Rulemaking law or in which there are insufficient specific requests based on existing
programming rules approved under the Administrative Rulemaking law, or the program fails to fully utilize
the funds for the purpose for which the funds were disbursed in the fiscal year the funds were disbursed,
excess funds shall be returned to the endowment as principle.
Endowment Reporting
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Trust Enrollment Committee shall report to the General Tribal
Council, in the Annual meeting materials, the status of the endowment with the following minimum
information.
1. Principle. Current principle and history of the growth of the principle in reasonable increments from
the establishment of the endowment.
2. Investment Income. Current investment income and history of investment income in reasonable
increments from the establishment of the endowment.
3. Disbursements. Current disbursement and history of disbursement in reasonable increments from
the establishment of the endowment.
4. Future/Trends. Projects of estimated future growth of the principle and investment income in
reasonable increments for a minimum of 20 years.
5. Investment policy. The investment policy and types of investments made regarding the endowment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Trust Enrollment Committee shall maintain a history of the original
allocation and additions to the principle with the pro rata share of gain/loss allocated to each original
principle allocation for historical tracking. The original principle allocation shall be labeled Acheson bequest
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Amendment to the Creation of Acheson Education Endowment in Accordance with the
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and any additional tribal contribution made shall be reported as a separate principle allocation titled
Acheson Education Endowment - Tribal Contribution funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer shall include in the Annual Report a list of endowments
and how disbursements were allocated in the budget, including a list of Rules regarding the use of the
funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the any program which utilizes Acheson Education Endowment Funds
shall include in the quarterly reports to the Oneida Business Committee and the Annual Report a list of
Rules regarding the use of the funds, the amount of endowment funding allocated, and disbursements
made during the reporting period for quarterly reports and an aggregate reporting in the Annual Report.
Funding Endowment
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee directs the Treasurer to budget at least
$100,000.00 each fiscal year to the Acheson Education Endowment for a minimum of 10 years. At the end
of 10 years, the Finance Committee shall review the fund to determine whether additional contributions are
necessary to help reach the long-term goals for education.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy – Oneida Nation Arts Board
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 13 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Appointments
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Arts Board
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
One (1) vacancy was posted for the Oneida Nation Arts Board to complete term(s) ending February 28, 2021.
The application deadline was October 25, 2019 and two (2) application(s) were received for the following
applicant(s):
Xavier Horkman
Amy Wilde
Select action(s) provided below:
(1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to term ending February 28, 2021; OR
(a) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
(2) repost the vacancy(ies) in accordance with § 105.5-5. due to an insufficient number of applicants; OR
(3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies) in accordance with §105.7-1.(c)(2) due to ineligible,
unqualified, or under qualified applicants
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy – Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 13 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Appointments
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Four (4) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board in total. Two (2) vacancies to
complete term(s) ending June 30, 2022 and two (2) vacancies to complete term(s) ending June 30, 2023.
The application deadline was October 25, 2019 and one (1) application(s) was received for the following
applicant(s):
Paul K. Ninham
According to OYLI's Charter
Section I.A. Creation. The Oneida Youth Leadership Institute ("OYLI") is hereby established as a wholly owned
unincorporated agency of the Oneida Nation (the "Nation"), and shall be governed and managed by a Board of
Directors, subject to the provisions of this Charter; the Board of Directors is not a board, committee or
commission for purposes of the Comprehensive Policy Governing Boards, Committees and Commissions.
Action requested:
(1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint Paul K. Ninham to term ending June 30, 2022 OR June 30,
2023; AND
(2) repost the remaining three (3) vacancies for the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Accept the October 16, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 13 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Standing Committees
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Accept the October 16, 2019 Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. 10/16/19 LOC meeting minutes
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
David P. Jordan, LOC Chairman
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Jennifer Falck, LRO Director
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Oneida Business Committee Executive Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center
October 16, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Present: David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Daniel Guzman King, Jennifer Webster
Excused: Ernest Stevens III
Others Present: Maureen Perkins, Brandon Wisneski, Clorissa Santiago, Jennifer Falck, Kristen
Hooker, Rae Skenandore, JoAnne House, Lee Cornelius, Leyne Orosco
I.
Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
David P. Jordan called the October 16, 2019, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to
order at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the agenda; seconded by Daniel Guzman King.
Motion carried unanimously.
II.
Minutes to be Approved
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the October 02, 2019, Legislative Operating
Committee meeting minutes and forward to the Business Committee for consideration;
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.
III.
Current Business
1. Citations Law (1:05-3:17)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the public meeting packet, with the updated
draft and analysis, and forward the Citation Law to a public meeting to be held on
November 22, 2019; seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Oneida Environmental Resources Board Bylaws Amendments (3:19-6:33)
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Environmental Resources Board
Bylaws Amendments and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for
consideration; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Oneida Personnel Commission Bylaws Amendments (6:34-8:08)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Personnel Commission Bylaws
Amendments and forward to the Business Committee for consideration; seconded by
Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Oneida Land Claims Commission Bylaws Amendments (8:09-10:26)
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission Bylaws
Amendments and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration;
seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously.
Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2019
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IV.
New Submissions
V.
Additions
VI.
Administrative Items
1. Children’s Code Update (10:29-13:39)
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the eighth and final Children’s Code
Implementation Plan Quarterly Update and forward to the Oneida Business Committee;
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
VII.
Executive Session
VIII. Adjourn
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn the October 16, 2019, Legislative Operating
Committee meeting at 9:14 a.m.; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried
unanimously.
Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2019
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Approve the travel report - Councilman Ernie Stevens III - AISES National Conference - Milwaukee, WI -..
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 13 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Travel Report
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Motion to approve Councilman Stevens' travel report from October 9th-13th for the American Indian Science
Engineering Society (AISES) Conference in Milwaukee, WI.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. Travel report AISES 10/9-10/13/2019
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Ernest L. Stevens III, Councilmember
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Jameson Wilson, Executive Assistant
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Ernest L. Stevens III
Travel Event:
AISES Conference
Travel Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Departure Date:
10/09/2019
Return Date:
10/13/2019
Projected Cost:
1621.75
Actual Cost:
667.28
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
09/11/2019
Narrative/Background:
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a one-of-a-kind, three
day event focusing on educational, professional and workforce development.
Attendees include American Indian high school and college students, educators,
professionals, tribal nations and tribal enterprises, universities, corporations and
government agencies. The AISES National conference has become the premier event
for American Indian Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students and
professionals attracting 2,200 attendees from across the country.
The conference was the second highest attended AISES event to date. I was
thoroughly impressed with the balance of students higher education professionals and
professional executives and government officials in attendance. I was also impressed
with the job fair which was a great networking site for all levels of attendees. There
was a vastly diverse set of breakout sessions and tracts covering a wide assortment of
issues and topics which made it difficult to attend and engage. I would recommend
this event for any student, high school and above, or any higher ed professional in any
field of study or any professional of any kind, given the future of STEM and all aspects
of the workforce.
Item(s) Requiring Attention:
-Collaborate with the General Manager and Education areas to formulate a planning
team to work with AISES to potentially bring a Wisconsin Tribal STEM Summit to
Oneida.
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Business Committee Travel Report
-Oneida to begin the process of becoming full members of AISES and sending more
youth and higher ed representation to AISES Conference.
-Oneida to become more active with AISES by sending more professionals, government
officials and higher ed represenatives as panelists or any form of contrbutors for the
conference.
Requested Action:
Motion to approve Councilman Stevens’ travel report to the 2019 AISES National
Conference in Milwaukee, WI October 9-13, 2019.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Approve the travel report - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens and Councilman David P. Jordan - 2019...
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 13 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Travel Report
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Requested Action: To approve travel report for NCAI Mid-Year Convention & Youth Commission, Sparks,
Nevada, for Vice Chairman Stevens & Council Member Jordan.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Laura Laitinen-Warren, Senior Policy Advisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Requested Action: To approve travel report for NCAI Mid-Year Convention & Youth Commission, Sparks, Nevada,
for Vice Chairman Stevens & Council Member Jordan.
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Brandon Stevens
Enter name(s) of other
Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to
delete
Travel Event:
Enter name(s) of other
Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to
delete
Enter name(s) of other
Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to
delete
NCAI 2019 Mid-Year Conference
Travel Location:
Sparks, Nevada
Departure Date:
06/25/2019
Return Date:
06/27/2019
Projected Cost:
$1,745.00
Actual Cost:
$1,792.48
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
04/10/2019
Narrative/Background:
Please see attached
Item(s) Requiring Attention:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approve Travel Report
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T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
David P. Jordan
Travel Event:
NCAI
Travel Location:
Sparks, NV
Departure Date:
06/23/2019
Return Date:
06/27/2019
Projected Cost:
$1,917.00
Actual Cost:
$1,627.55
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
04/10/2019
Narrative/Background:
See Attachment
Item(s) Requiring Attention:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approve Travel Report
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National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Conference & Youth Commission Summary Report
June 23 through June 27, 2019
Sparks, Nevada
Oneida Youth Attendees:
Kaylee Schuyler, Eleciah Danforth, Logan Hill, Joseph Powless
BC Attendees:
Vice Chairman Brandon Stevens (6/25-6/27) & Council Member David Jordan
Chaperones:
Laura Laitinen-Warren & Renita Hernandez
Narrative/Background:
The Oneida Business Committee supported the opportunity for up to six youth to attend the National
Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Conference and Marketplace Youth Commission in Sparks,
Nevada, June 23-27, 2019. Funding for the conference, travel, lodging and meals was covered through
the Business Committee’s Special Projects budget.
The NCAI Youth Commission is designed specifically for college and high school students aged 16-23;
however, Oneida invited Juniors and Seniors to apply to provide exposure to the possibilities in tribal
government prior to entering post-secondary education. The NCAI Youth Commission includes all
interested youth and provides a unique perspective on issues relevant to them as tribal youth as they
will have an opportunity to network, discuss challenges within their community and throughout
Indian Country as well as share possible solutions.
A desired outcome of sponsoring youth to attend NCAI was to create an interest in government and
leadership for the Oneida Youth in attendance and to contribute to the skill set and knowledge of
those youth so they can begin to prepare to lead the Oneida Nation and be active and engaged
citizens.
Sessions attended:
Monday, June 24
Breakout Session: Addiction Task Force
At NCAI’s 2016 Annual Convention, a session on the opioid epidemic stirred discussion among
tribal leaders that underscored the importance of continually addressing substance abuse issues.
Breakout Session: Climate Action Task Force
At the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Executive Council Winter Session in February
2019, NCAI President Jefferson Keel announced the establishment of the NCAI Climate Action
Task Force (CATF). The working mission of the Task Force is to “document, inform, and support
the climate action efforts of tribal nations and Native organizations, and identify and advocate for
policies and funding designed to empower their ability to engage in effective, sustainable climate
action.” At this inaugural meeting of the Task Force, CATF’s Co-Chairs will work with participants
to refine and finalize CATC’s draft mission and key functions and will lead a discussion about
Indian Country’s policy priorities for climate action at both the national and international levels,
and how NCAI can advance with its partners to advance those priorities.
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National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Conference & Youth Commission Summary Report
June 23 through June 27, 2019
Sparks, Nevada
Youth Commission Returns from Task Force Meetings – Group Report Out
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, June 25
First General Assembly
• Presentation of the Colors
• Honor Song
• Invocation
• Welcome: Arlan D. Melendez, Chairman, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
• Rules of the Convention: Yvonne Oberly, Chair, NCAI Rules & Credentials Committee
• Resolutions Process Report: Juanita Ahtone, Chair, NCAI Resolutions Committee
• President’s Report: Jefferson Keel, President, National Congress of American Indians
Youth Commission Sessions: College and Career Readiness & Tribal Resolutions
Breakout Session: The Battle to Protect Native Children: the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
and How Your Tribal Nation Can Make an Impact
During this past year, American Indian and Alaska Native children and families endured one of the
largest coordinated attacks at the federal district and circuit levels. While the battle has raged in
the courts, the public narrative of the issues surrounding Native children and ICWA will have an
impact on the outcome of the case. In this breakout session speakers
Youth Commission History, Purpose & Bylaws
The Social hosted by the Youth Commission
Wednesday, June 26
Youth Commission Working Session: Youth Work on Youth Policy Projects
NCAI Youth Commission Panel Discussion
Panel: Sophie Tiger, NCAI Youth Commission Officer, Rory Wheeler, NCAI Youth Commission
Officer, Michael Charles CNAY Fellow, & Rani Williams Wilma Mankiller Fellow
Youth Commission Q&A: What Youth Are Experiencing in their Communities
Youth Commission Discussion: Achieving Goals Through Adversity
Youth End of Day Gathering
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June 23 through June 27, 2019
Sparks, Nevada
Ideas from Wrap up meeting with BC & Youth.
What can Oneida Nation do to support youth in the community?
• Set up a youth commission
• Have a gym that is open so we can go scrimmage somewhere.
• Create safe places for them to go so they can hang out.
• Including the youth in the GTC meetings so they are prepared to attend and be involved
and know what is going on in the community.
• Look at what other communities do for detox centers to help with addiction.
• Could there be a youth voice on the TAP?
• Open gym area, more youth recreation centers, more events for kids that are not cost
prohibitive.
• More activities like cleaning up the parks, cook outs, box Lacrosse.
• Improved communication can be a change.
How can tribal leaders engage youth more?
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Once a school quarter reach out and let them know what is going on.
Have a social.
Could the older youth reach out to the younger ones?
Youth Commission here or youth council that would feed in to the larger—GTC.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill and Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens - Detroit...
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 13 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Travel Report
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Motion to approve the Travel Report for Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens and Chairman Tehassi Hill
who attended the Democratic Primary Debate in Detroit, MI July 30th - August 1st, 2019
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. Travel Report
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman & Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
This travel request was approved by the Oneida Business Committee at the July 17th, 2019 Special BC Meeting.
Travel Report attached.
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Travel Event:
Brandon Stevens
Democratic National Committee - Debates
Travel Location:
Departure Date:
Projected Cost:
Tehassi HIll
Detroit, Michigan
07/30/2019
$992.95 – BYS
$1,652.00 - TH
Return Date:
Actual Cost:
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
08/01/2019
$992.95 – BYS
$1,721.81 - TH
07/17/2019
Narrative/Background:
Chairman Hill and I attended the Democratic Presidential debates in Detriot, Michigan
at the historic Fox Theatre. We were invited by the Chairman of the Democratic
National Committee’s Native American Caucus. During the day we met with 4 of 5 top
polling candidates for a Tribal Leader’s Caucus pre-debate program (attached). We
share our concerns and requests with each candidates and worked with Pace to
develop the talking points (see 11/13/19 BC Executive Session submission). We also
met with the National Democratic Committee Chairman Tom Perez and talked about
the the Convention next year and the need for a strong Tribal presence and he
committed to continue consulting the tribes for our input.
Debate lineup:
Tuesday, July 30
Steve Bullock, Pete Buttigieg, John Delaney, John Hickenlooper, Amy
Klobuchar, Beto O'Rourke, Tim Ryan, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren,
Marianne Williamson
Wednesday, July 31
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Business Committee Travel Report
Michael Bennet, Joe Biden, Bill de Blasio, Cory Booker, Julián Castro, Tulsi
Gabbard, Kirsten Gillibrand, Kamala Harris, Jay Inslee, Andrew Yang
Item(s) Requiring Attention:
N/A
Requested Action:
Motion to approve the Travel Report for Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens and Chairman Tehassi
Hill who attended the Democratic Primary Debate in Detroit, MI July 30th - August 1st, 2019
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Ramirez, Rion J
Ramirez, Rion J
Keith M. Harper (Keith) (Kharper@kilpatricktownsend.com); "EThompson@kilpatrickstockton.com"; Bookataub,
Susan
Updated Program: DNC Debate-Native American Caucus Program
Monday, July 29, 2019 11:07:57 PM
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Native American Caucus Program
Updated Program
Details: The Debates will be held at the Fox Theater located at Fox Theatre, 2211
Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.
Tuesday, July 30
12:30 p.m. | Pre-Debate discussion with Senator Bernie Sanders
DoubleTree Suites the meeting will be in “Fort Drummond” | 525 West Lafayette Blvd,
Detroit, MI (Please arrive no later than 12:15 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 31
Thank you to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for sponsoring the meeting room at the
Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel for these important conversations and thank you to
the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
for sponsoring the lunch.
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Post-Debate discussion with Mayor Pete Buttigieg
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel the meeting will be in “Boulevard A” | 1114
Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI (Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m.)
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Post-Debate discussion with Senator Elizabeth Warren
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel the meeting will be in “Boulevard A” | 1114
Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Discussion with DNC Chairman Tom Perez
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel the meeting will be in “Boulevard A” | 1114
Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
12:00 Noon – 1:30 LUNCH
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Post-Debate discussion with Governor Steve Bullock
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel the meeting will be in “Boulevard A” | 1114
Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
Thursday, August 1
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Post-Debate discussion with Senator Kamala Harris
MGM Grand Hotel | Detroit 1777 Third Street Detroit, MI 48226 Detroit, MI
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(Please arrive no later 10:15 a.m.) Please meet in the lobby of the hotel and a staffer for
Senator Harris will escort you to the meeting room.
****Times are subject to change. We will notify you immediately of any amendments
and please be on the look out for additional candidate meeting confirmations
Please RSVP to Evelyn Thompson at EThompson@kilpatrickstockton.com if you have
not already done so. For any questions on the day of the events, please call Rion Ramirez
at (360) 340-2770.
Thank you - and we look forward to seeing you in Detroit!
Rion J. Ramirez
General Counsel
MPTN Office of Legal Counsel
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
2 Matt’s Path, P.O. Box 3060, Mashantucket, CT 06338
TEL: 860-396-2099
RionRamirez@mptn-nsn.gov
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Approve the travel report - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens - Two (2) events
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 13 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Travel Report
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Motion to approve the Travel Report for Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens who two events on behalf of
the Nation. The Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum in Sioux City, IA 8/19-20/2019
and the Senate Health Committee Hearing in Madison, WI 8/21/2019.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. Travel Report
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Travel Event:
Brandon Stevens
Two Events:
Frank LaMere Native American Presidential forum in Sioux
City, IA 8/19-20/2019 and Senate Health Cmte hearing
Madison, WI 8/21/2019
Travel Location:
Sioux City, IA and Madison, WI
Departure Date:
08/18/2019
Return Date:
08/21/2019
Projected Cost:
$556.89
Actual Cost:
$556.89
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
09/11/2019
Narrative/Background:
The Frank LaMere Native American Presidential forum was the first Native American
focused Presidential forum of its kind. 11 Presidential candidates participated in the
forum and had an opportunity to present their tribal platform and then field questions
from panels of Tribal leaders. I had to honor of being a panelist for Julian Castro and
asked him a housing question about increasing tribal member home ownership. Sen.
Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Kamala Harris and Mayor Pete Buttigieg
all have tribal platforms.
The second part of the travel was giving testimony on Senate Bill 89, Dental
Therapists licensure, testimony is attached.
Item(s) Requiring Attention:
Dental Therapy portion of the travel is covered by Self-Governance.
Requested Action:
Motion to approve the Travel Report for Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens who attended two
events on behalf of the Nation. The Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum in Sioux
City, IA 8/19-20/2019 and the Senate Health Committee Hearing in Madison, WI 8/21/2019.
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Oneida Nation Testimony for Senate Bill 89 relating to licensure of dental therapists;
extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from
emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and
granting rule-making authority.
August 21, 2019
On behalf of the Oneida Nation, my name is Brandon Stevens and I am the Vice Chairman for the
Nation. I am here today to express the Oneida Nation’s supports Senate Bill 89 which allows for
the licensure of dental therapists, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures,
providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rulemaking procedures and granting rule-making authority.
The Oneida Nation supplies comprehensive services for dental and oral hygiene care to our
community; including preventative care; restorative care fillings; oral surgery extractions;
orthodontics, prosthetics; endodontics; emergency dental treatment; fluoride therapy and more.
The Oneida Nation provides over 28,148 dental patient visits equating to over 6,077 patient visits
per dentist. The average wait times for dentists are approximately 4-5 months at the Oneida Dental
Clinic.
According to the Indian Health Service Oral Survey1,
▪ 71.3% of American Indian/Alaskan Native children aged 3-5 have tooth decay.
▪ 86% of American Indian/Alaskan Native children between 6-9 year of age had a history of
decay in their primary permanent teeth, compared to 56% of children in the general US
population.
▪ 47% of 6-9-year-old American Indian/Alaskan Native children had untreated decay
compared to 17% of 6-9-year-old children in the general US population.
▪ American Indian/Alaskan Native adult dental patients suffer disproportionately higher
rates of untreated tooth decay, with twice the prevalence as the general US population and
more than any other racial/ethic group.
▪ About 83% of American Indian/Alaskan Native adult patients aged 40-64 years have lost
at least one permanent tooth compared to 66% of the general US population of the same
age.
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https://www.ihs.gov/doh/
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The Oneida Nation surveyed all 11 federally recognized tribes within the State of Wisconsin to
gain a better understanding of the oral health challenges they faced. The results showed that the
biggest challenges Wisconsin tribes face when it comes to oral health is long wait times and staff
shortages. Other challenges include access to care, finding qualified dental providers, early
childhood tooth decay, and broken appointments.
The Oneida Nation believes that tribal members will pursue dental therapist careers and will want
to serve in their communities, much like what happened in other states. According to Mary
Williard of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, in Alaska, 3 of every 4 dental therapists
come from the village or region they work in. This will help alleviate staff shortages, especially
in those rural and poverty-stricken areas where it is hard to find dental providers. We feel dental
therapists will reduce the wait times for patients to receive the oral care they deserve because dental
therapists can supply the basic clinical dental treatment which focuses on routine and preventative
services which will free up the dentists’ time to focus on more complex cases. Our research shows
that in Washington, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community reduced their average wait time from
six months to under two months with just one dental therapist and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
completely eliminated its wait time after they hired a dental therapist.2
Tribal communities tend to be located in more rural areas and experience higher rates of poverty.
To ensure that dental therapists are efficient and effective in tribal communities, the Oneida Nation
strongly encourages that Senate Bill 89 allow dental therapists to supply those routine and
preventative services under general supervision of a dentist, as they do in Alaska, Washington,
Oregon, and Minnesota. We can learn from the State of Maine where they passed a law that
requires a dentist to be physically in the room with a dental therapist while they are working. In
part because of this arbitrary burden, no dentist has hired a dental therapist in the State of Maine.
No dental therapists are practicing in the State of Maine since the law passed five years ago.
It is for these reasons that the Oneida Nation supports Senate Bill 89. The Oneida Nation sincerely
requests to work together with the Wisconsin legislature to improve dental health for our members.
I thank you for this opportunity to speak today and look forward to collaborating with a good mind,
a good heart, and a strong fire.
2
According to Dr. Rachael Hogan, Head Dentist at Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Karol Dixon, Health
Director at Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
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Oneida Business Committee Travel Request
Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens - 2019 Fall Haskell Board of Regents...
1. OBC Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 13 / 19
e-poll requested
2. General Information:
Event Name:
Haskell Fall Board of Regents Meeting
Event Location:
Lawrence, KS
Attendee(s): Brandon Stevens
Departure Date:
Dec 10, 2019
Attendee(s):
Return Date:
Dec 13, 2019
Attendee(s):
3. Budget Information:
Funds available in individual travel budget(s)
Unbudgeted
Cost Estimate:
$300
Grant Funded or Reimbursed
4. Justification:
Describe the justification of this Travel Request:
Vice-Chairman Stevens serves as the Midwest Regent as well as the President of the Haskell Board of Regents for
Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS. This request is to attend the Fall Board of Regents meeting
December 10th - 13th, 2019. The continued relationship between the Oneida Nation and the University has the
ability to affect major change in education with direct access to the Secretary of the Department of Interior as
well as the BIE Director. The Board membership puts Oneida at an advantage of being resource for the
Administration in overall education matters that can positively influence our Educational needs. Travel expenses
paid for the by the BOR include Hotel, Airfare and Per Diem. The Cost estimate of $300 is for a rental car and
funds are available int he Vice-Chairmans budget.
5. Submission
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
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3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Enter e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11/13/19
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Legal Review
☐ Resolution
☐ Correspondence
☐ Minutes
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Report
☒ Travel Documents
☐ Other: E-poll results, request, & supporting documents
4. Budget Information:
☒ Budgeted
☐ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
LLIGGINS
☐ Unbudgeted
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TribalSecretary
Thursday, October 24, 2019 9:01 AM
TribalSecretary; Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Daniel P. Guzman; David P. Jordan;
Ernest L. Stevens; Jennifer A. Webster; Kirby W. Metoxen; Lisa M. Summers; Patricia
M. King; Tehassi Tasi Hill
BC_Agenda_Requests; Brian A. Doxtator; Danelle A. Wilson; Fawn J. Billie; Jameson J.
Wilson; Jessica L. Wallenfang; Laura E. Laitinen-Warren; Leyne C. Orosco; Rhiannon R.
Metoxen; Rosa J. Laster
E-POLL RESULTS: Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens Kansas City NFL Stadium Visit - Kansas City, KS - Oct 26-28, 2019
BCTR Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens - Kansas City NFL
Stadium Visit - Kansas City, KS - Oct 26-28, 2019.pdf; A_LS comment 1.pdf; B_BYS
comment 1.pdf; C_LS comment 2.pdf; D_LS comment 3.pdf; E_DJ comment.pdf;
F_BYS comment 2.pdf; G_JW comment.pdf; H_LS comment 4.pdf
High
E‐POLL RESULTS
The e‐poll to approve the travel request for Vice‐Chairman Brandon Stevens to attend the Kansas City
NFL Stadium Visit in Kansas City, KS ‐ Oct 26‐28, 2019, has been carried. As of the deadline, below are
the results:
Support:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens
III, Jennifer Webster
Oppose:
Lisa Summers
Per section 5.2.c. of the OBC SOP Conducting Electronic Voting (E‐polls), attached are copies of any
comment by an OBC member made beyond a vote.
Lisa Liggins
Information Management Specialist
Business Committee Support Office (BCSO)
P.O. Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
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Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 4:16 PM
To: BC Members
Cc: TribalSecretary; BC Assistants
Subject: E‐POLL REQUEST: Approve the travel request ‐ Vice‐Chairman Brandon Stevens ‐ Kansas City
NFL Stadium Visit ‐ Kansas City, KS ‐ Oct 26‐28, 2019
Importance: High
E‐POLL REQUEST
Summary:
Vice‐Chairman Stevens would like to take the opportunity to further the Green Bay Packer/Oneida
Nation relationship and more pointedly review Kansas City Chiefs stadium policy and environment
related to mascot and offensive actions. I would also like to start the conversation about how or what
we will expect from the Green Bay/Washington game. Travel expenses paid for by the Green Bay
Packers include flights, hotel and one dinner.
Requested Action:
Approve the travel request for Vice‐Chairman Brandon Stevens to attend the Kansas City NFL Stadium
Visit in Kansas City, KS ‐ Oct 26‐28, 2019
Deadline for response:
Responses are due no later than 4:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, October 23, 2019.
Voting:
1. Use the voting button above, if available; OR
2. Reply with “Support” or “Oppose”.
Lisa Liggins
Information Management Specialist
Business Committee Support Office (BCSO)
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
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Oneida Business Committee Travel Request
1. OBC Meeting Date Requested:
06 / 12 / 19
e-poll requested
2. General Information:
Event Name:
Kansas City NFL Stadium
Event Location:
Kansas City, KS
Attendee(s): Brandon Stevens
Departure Date:
Oct 26, 2019
Attendee(s):
Return Date:
Oct 28, 2019
Attendee(s):
3. Budget Information:
Funds available in individual travel budget(s)
Unbudgeted
Cost Estimate:
Paid for by Green Bay Packers
Grant Funded or Reimbursed
4. Justification:
Describe the justification of this Travel Request:
Vice-Chairman Stevens would like to take the opportunity to further the Green Bay Packers/Oneida Nation
relationship and more pointedly review Kansas City Chiefs stadium policy and environment related to mascot
and offensive actions. I would also like to start the conversation about how or what we will expect from the
Green Bay/Washington game. Travel expenses paid for by the Green Bay Packers include flights, hotel and one
dinner.
Requested Action:
Approve the travel request for Vice-Chairman Stevens to travel to Kansas City, KS October 26th – 28th, 2019.
5. Submission
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
Form approved by OBC on 03/25/2015
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Lisa M. Summers
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 4:21 PM
TribalSecretary; Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Daniel P. Guzman; David P. Jordan;
Ernest L. Stevens; Jennifer A. Webster; Kirby W. Metoxen; Patricia M. King; Tehassi
Tasi Hill
Brian A. Doxtator; Jameson J. Wilson; Danelle A. Wilson; Fawn J. Billie; Jessica L.
Wallenfang; Laura E. Laitinen-Warren; Leyne C. Orosco; Rhiannon R. Metoxen; Rosa J.
Laster
Re: E-POLL REQUEST: Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens Kansas City NFL Stadium Visit - Kansas City, KS - Oct 26-28, 2019
Good Afternoon,
At this time I am unable to support this request due to outstanding travel. Our Motion form Oct 9 is as
follows...
"October 9, 2019, regular BC meeting: Motion by Jennifer Webster that due to the credit card issues
Business Committee members are unable to travel until their past travel has been reconciled, seconded
by Lisa Summers. Motion carried."
Currently there still remains 3 outstanding charges from September 2019, which means travel is out of
compliance with our motion. Technically, this should have held true for last week's travel to Westerville
as well; however, this arrangements were already completed and the tribe would have lost money.
Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S9.
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Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 10:26 PM
Lisa M. Summers; TribalSecretary; Daniel P. Guzman; David P. Jordan; Ernest L.
Stevens; Jennifer A. Webster; Kirby W. Metoxen; Patricia M. King; Tehassi Tasi Hill
Brian A. Doxtator; Jameson J. Wilson; Danelle A. Wilson; Fawn J. Billie; Jessica L.
Wallenfang; Laura E. Laitinen-Warren; Leyne C. Orosco; Rhiannon R. Metoxen; Rosa J.
Laster; Jo A. House
RE: E-POLL REQUEST: Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens Kansas City NFL Stadium Visit - Kansas City, KS - Oct 26-28, 2019
FW: BYS Rental NIGA mid-year travel 2019; receipts (CT NIGA Sept 17th).pdf; receipts
(CT NIGA Sept 19th).pdf
Attached is the email for receipts and travel authorization submitted to Tribal
Secretary’s Office on September 20th. The travel in question ended September 19th so
my office was immediate in returning receipts and travel authorization. Since the
primary person who does BC travel is out this week I am unable to track down the
hardcopy paperwork from home. Tomorrow we can find the back up for the 2 baggage
receipts submittal but for the purposes of the Secretary’s response, 2 baggage/rental
receipt and travel authorization which for redundancy’s sake have been submitted
directly to Jennifer in Accounting. There has to be a better process because if we submit
the receipts to the TSO as suggested within the travel policy timeline and Accounting
doesn’t receive them there is not much we can do besides being redundant and submit
directly to account as we did. Everything should be in order.
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Renter Information
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Date of Purchase: Sep 17, 2019
Baggage Receipt
PASSENGER INFORMATION
BRANDONLEE YELLOWBIRDSTEVENS
SkyMiles Number: 6708345225
Confirmation Number: JL7MWK
Ticket Number: 0068221128026
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Date of Purchase: Sep 19, 2019
Baggage Receipt
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SkyMiles Number: 6708345225
Confirmation Number: JL7MWK
Ticket Number: 0068291930681
BILLING AND INFORMATION
EXCESS BAGGAGE
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$30.00 USD
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Lisa M. Summers
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 8:28 AM
Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; TribalSecretary; Daniel P. Guzman; David P. Jordan;
Ernest L. Stevens; Jennifer A. Webster; Kirby W. Metoxen; Patricia M. King; Tehassi
Tasi Hill
Brian A. Doxtator; Jameson J. Wilson; Danelle A. Wilson; Fawn J. Billie; Jessica L.
Wallenfang; Laura E. Laitinen-Warren; Leyne C. Orosco; Rhiannon R. Metoxen; Rosa J.
Laster; Jo A. House
Re: E-POLL REQUEST: Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens Kansas City NFL Stadium Visit - Kansas City, KS - Oct 26-28, 2019
Goid Morning Everyone,
We all know a key staffer has been out on funeral the last week & a half. I will confirm with them when
it was recieved, but they can't process half the paperwork, even if they were in possession of one
receipt. The BCSO would need all of the information to submit, which will be enforced in our office
regardless.
Despite these claims of them.having what they needed, I suspect that is only partly accurate & I cannot
allow the BCSO to be thrown under the bus when there has been such negligence on your part Mr. Vice‐
Chair; I have been more than patient & understanding on this egregious matter...so, I will address this
thoroughly when I get back from my travel.
I will enter this statement into the record as well for the epoll. Thank you.
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Lisa M. Summers
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 11:34 AM
Rhiannon R. Metoxen; Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; TribalSecretary; Daniel P.
Guzman; David P. Jordan; Ernest L. Stevens; Jennifer A. Webster; Kirby W. Metoxen;
Patricia M. King; Tehassi Tasi Hill
Jennifer J. Anderson; Terri L. Schiltz
Re: E-POLL REQUEST: Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens Kansas City NFL Stadium Visit - Kansas City, KS - Oct 26-28, 2019
Good Morning,
Again, as stated earlier today, I will address this when I return from my travels; and, while I appreciate
the frustrations expressed, it is not occurring with everyone.
I do not believe changing entire systems because 1 or 2 people are impacted due to what appears to be
inconsistent application, or lack of ability, or education on policy/process. Despite more than 3 terms of
experience in using travel, Mr. Vice‐Chairman is the only one who has had consistent and multiple issues
in this area.
As I stated earlier as well, I am not allowing the BCSO to be thrown under the bus for this issue, it is
habitual in this case, and I am not going to allow the staff to be accused of not doing their job.
If it was done correctly in the first place, this wouldn't even be a conversation. It is disappointing that
there now appears to be lack of self‐accountability at this point when acceptance of the Vice‐Chair's
office role in this situation was provided to the Committee in Executive Session only two weeks ago.
And, simply resubmitting a new e‐poll request doesn't eliminate this fact.
Thank you.
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David P. Jordan
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:43 PM
TribalSecretary; Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Daniel P. Guzman; Ernest L. Stevens;
Jennifer A. Webster; Kirby W. Metoxen; Lisa M. Summers; Patricia M. King; Tehassi
Tasi Hill
Brian A. Doxtator; Jameson J. Wilson; Danelle A. Wilson; Fawn J. Billie; Jessica L.
Wallenfang; Laura E. Laitinen-Warren; Leyne C. Orosco; Rhiannon R. Metoxen; Rosa J.
Laster; David P. Jordan
RE: E-POLL REQUEST: Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens Kansas City NFL Stadium Visit - Kansas City, KS - Oct 26-28, 2019
Approve
“Due to the absence of the individual responsible in the BCSO, the miscommunication regarding who
received what, and the fact that this travel would be mostly covered by the Packer organization, I
believe this could be approved with little or no expense to the Tribe and down the road we can sort this
matter out more completely. We still need someone to go as the Chairman is unavailable and we need
to keep out partnership moving forward.
Therefore I approve this request.” Thank you
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Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:44 PM
TribalSecretary; Daniel P. Guzman; David P. Jordan; Ernest L. Stevens; Jennifer A.
Webster; Kirby W. Metoxen; Lisa M. Summers; Patricia M. King; Tehassi Tasi Hill
Brian A. Doxtator; Jameson J. Wilson; Danelle A. Wilson; Fawn J. Billie; Jessica L.
Wallenfang; Laura E. Laitinen-Warren; Leyne C. Orosco; Rhiannon R. Metoxen; Rosa J.
Laster
RE: E-POLL REQUEST: Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens Kansas City NFL Stadium Visit - Kansas City, KS - Oct 26-28, 2019
Fwd: Brandon's Sept Travel
Attached is the email confirming Accounting is in receipt of all receipts.
From: "Jennifer J. Anderson" <JANDERS@oneidanation.org>
Date: October 23, 2019 at 10:19:14 AM CDT
To: "Rhiannon R. Metoxen" <rmetoxe2@oneidanation.org>
Cc: "Lisa M. Summers" <lsummer2@oneidanation.org>, "Terri L. Schiltz" <TSCHILTZ@oneidanation.org>
Subject: Brandon's Sept Travel
To document what we talked about this morning, I received the (3) receipts for Brandon’s trip to CT in September (2 baggage
receipts and 1 car rental). In addition to the receipts, I also received the BC minutes that authorized the trip. I will be submitting
these items to the Travel Dept for processing.
I checked with Terri and she confirmed that she has not received this information from Debbie yet.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Once my time frees up (after audit), I will be looking at this process closer to
identify efficiencies. When documents are sent multiple times (from Admin Staff and from Debbie, and now from me), it makes
more work for the Travel staff, so I will be looking at this.
Thanks.
Jenni Anderson
Assistant Controller
office 920.490.3501
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Jennifer A. Webster
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 3:27 PM
TribalSecretary; Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Daniel P. Guzman; David P. Jordan;
Ernest L. Stevens; Kirby W. Metoxen; Lisa M. Summers; Patricia M. King; Tehassi Tasi
Hill
Brian A. Doxtator; Jameson J. Wilson; Danelle A. Wilson; Fawn J. Billie; Jessica L.
Wallenfang; Laura E. Laitinen-Warren; Leyne C. Orosco; Rhiannon R. Metoxen; Rosa J.
Laster
RE: E-POLL REQUEST: Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens Kansas City NFL Stadium Visit - Kansas City, KS - Oct 26-28, 2019
Considering the late information received today from Acctg stating that all the late receipts are in.
I prefer not to jeopardize our new partnership + the mascot issue is really hot right now.
Approve
Hopefully these unauthorized charges + late expenses are done with.
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Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; TribalSecretary; Daniel P. Guzman; David P. Jordan;
Ernest L. Stevens; Jennifer A. Webster; Kirby W. Metoxen; Patricia M. King; Tehassi
Tasi Hill
Brian A. Doxtator; Jameson J. Wilson; Danelle A. Wilson; Fawn J. Billie; Jessica L.
Wallenfang; Laura E. Laitinen-Warren; Leyne C. Orosco; Rhiannon R. Metoxen; Rosa J.
Laster
Re: E-POLL REQUEST: Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens Kansas City NFL Stadium Visit - Kansas City, KS - Oct 26-28, 2019
Is there anyone traveling with you, or are you going alone?
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Review the Table Games (Chapter 4) Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls and determine...
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Shannon C. Davis
Tamara J. Vanschyndel; Michelle M. Braaten; Melissa M. Alvarado
NOTIFICATION: OGMICS Revision Chapter 4-Table Games
Chapter 4 OGMICS Packet.pdf
11/05/19
Mark Powless Sr.
OGMICS Revision Chapter 4-Table Games
Good Morning,
The Gaming Commission has reviewed the following item(s) and is approved. This will be placed on the next
Regular OGC Meeting agenda for retro approval.
1. OGMICS Revision Chapter 4-Table Games
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact the Executive Director, Tamara VanSchyndel or
OGC Chair Mark Powless Sr. via email tvanschy@oneidanation.org or mpowles5@oneidanation.org or at 4975850.
Thank you.
Melissa Alvarado
Administrative Assistant
Oneida Gaming Commission
920‐497‐5850
Toll Free: 1‐800‐497‐5897
malvarad@oneidanation.org
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Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Control Standards Revision Project
Authority, Project and Process
Oneida Gaming Commission (OGC) Authority
As designated in the Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance (ONGO) 501.6-14.(d), the OGC is to draft
and approve Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls (OGMICs) that require review and
comment by Senior Gaming Management prior to approval by the Commission and are subject to
review by the Oneida Business Committee.
The OGMICs are effective upon adoption by the Commission. If the Oneida Business Committee has
any concerns and/or requested revisions upon review, the Commission shall work with the Oneida
Business Committee to address such concerns and/or requested revisions according to the process
described in ONGO 501.6-14.(d)(3).
OGMICs Revision Project
The OGMICs Revision Project has had multiple phase iterations and numerous document
revisions due to staff shortages, other project priorities, review timing delays, and new nationally
published control standards. An aggressive timeline has since been developed to ensure relevant
minimum standards are incorporated into these tribal internal control standards.
The OGC-Compliance department is designated as the facilitator of the OGMICs Revision Project
and is responsible for document coordination and progress. Research and recommendations
are provided by the Compliance Staff and project team. Upon Executive Director support, the
OGC is the decision-making body that ultimately approves the OGMICs through official action.
OGMICs Revision Process
The OGMICs is being revised one section chapter at a time to minimally include:
• National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Class II Minimum Internal Control
Standards (MICS)
• NIGC Class III MICS Guidance
• Oneida Tribe and State of Wisconsin Compact and its amendments
• Industry control standards and best regulatory practices
OGMICs section chapters are (re)formatted, (re)finalized, and (re)reviewed before they are
submitted to Gaming Management for comments. Management comments are reviewed and
considered before the section chapter is officially approved by the OGC.
The OGC has prepared this document to set forth the Nation’s tribal minimum internal controls
that will guide gaming operations and assist internal audit to ensure and maintain the integrity
and security of gaming operations.
Please accept/adopt this document as the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal
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Chapter: 4
Table Games
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
Table of Contents
Supervision
Fill and credit standards
Table inventory forms
Table games computer generated documentation standards
Standards for playing cards and dice
Analysis of table game performance standards
Accounting/Auditing standards
Information data and technology
Revenue audit
Variance
Game play requirements
Minimum and maximum table limits
Request to offer a new table game or new feature for an existing table game
All employees and associates are required to adhere to the controls in
this section, all other sections, and regulatory documents.
Regulatory Credentials Legend:
NIGC MICS: Black Font
OGC Additions: Blue Font
Compact: Gray highlight
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(a) Supervision.
(1)
Supervision shall be provided for table games operations by an employee(s) with
authority equal to or greater than those being supervised.
(b) Fill and Credit Standards.
(1)
Fill slips and credit slips shall be in at least triplicate form, and in a continuous,
prenumbered series. Such slips shall be concurrently numbered in a form utilizing the
alphabet and only in one series at a time. The alphabet need not be used if the numerical
series is not repeated during the business year.
(2)
Unissued and issued fill/credit slips shall be safeguarded and adequate procedures shall
be employed in their distribution, use, and control. employees from the cashier or pit
departments shall have no access to the secured (control) copies of the fill/credit slips.
(3)
When a fill/credit slip is voided, the cashier employee shall clearly mark “void” across
the face of the original and first copy, the cashier and one other employee independent of
the transactions shall sign both the original and first copy and shall submit them to the
accounting department for retention and accountability.
(4)
Fill transactions shall be authorized by pit supervisory personnel before the issuance of
fill slips and transfer of chips, tokens, or cash equivalents. The fill request shall be
communicated to the cage where the fill slip is prepared.
(5)
At least three parts of each fill slip shall be utilized as follows:
(i)
One part shall be transported to the pit with the fill and, after the appropriate
signatures are obtained, deposited in the table game drop box;
(ii)
One part shall be retained in the cage for reconciliation of the cashier bank; and
(iii)
For computer systems, one part shall be retained in a secure manner to ensure
that only authorized employees may gain access to it. For manual systems, one
part shall be retained in a secure manner in a continuous unbroken form.
(6)
The table number, shift, and amount of fill by denomination and in total shall be noted on
all copies of the fill slip. The correct date and time shall be indicated on at least two
copies.
(7)
All fills shall be carried from the cage by an employee who is independent of the cage or
pit.
(8)
The fill slip shall be signed by at least the following employees (as an indication that each
has counted the amount of the fill and the amount agrees with the fill slip):
(i)
Cashier who prepared the fill slip and issued the chips, tokens, or cash
equivalent;
(ii)
Runner who carried the chips, tokens, or cash equivalents from the cage to the
pit;
(iii)
Dealer who received the chips, tokens, or cash equivalents at the gaming table;
and
(iv)
Pit supervisory personnel who supervised the fill transaction.
(9)
Fills shall be broken down and verified by the dealer in public view before the dealer
places the fill in the table tray.
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(10) A copy of the fill slip shall then be deposited into the drop box by the dealer, where it
shall appear in the soft count room with the cash receipts for the shift.
(11) Table credit transactions shall be authorized by a pit supervisor before the issuance of
credit slips and transfer of chips, tokens, or other cash equivalent. The credit request
shall be communicated to the cage where the credit slip is prepared.
(12) At least three parts of each credit slip shall be utilized as follows:
(i)
Two parts of the credit slip shall be transported by the runner to the pit. After
signatures of the runner, dealer, and pit supervisor are obtained, one copy shall
be deposited in the table game drop box and the original shall accompany
transport of the chips, tokens, or cash equivalents from the pit to the cage for
verification and signature of the cashier.
(ii)
For computer systems, one part shall be retained in a secure manner to ensure
that only authorized employees may gain access to it. For manual systems, one
part shall be retained in a secure manner in a continuous unbroken form.
(13) The table number, shift, and the amount of credit by denomination and in total shall be
noted on all copies of the credit slip. The correct date and time shall be indicated on at
least two copies.
(14) Chips, tokens, and/or cash equivalents shall be removed from the table tray by the dealer
and shall be broken down and verified by the dealer in public view prior to placing them
in racks for transfer to the cage.
(15) All chips, tokens, and cash equivalents removed from the tables shall be carried to the
cashier’s cage by an employee who is independent of the cage or pit.
(16) The credit slip shall be signed by at least the following employees (as an indication that
each has counted the items transferred):
(i)
Cashier who received the items transferred from the pit and prepared the credit
slip;
(ii)
Runner who carried the items transferred from the pit to the cage;
(iii)
Dealer who had custody of the items prior to transfer to the cage; and
(iv)
Pit supervisory personnel who supervised the credit transaction.
(17) The credit slip shall be inserted in the drop box by the dealer.
(18) Chips, tokens, or other cash equivalents shall be deposited on or removed from gaming
tables only when accompanied by the appropriate fill/credit forms.
(19) Cross fills (the transfer of chips between table games) and even cash exchanges are
prohibited in the pit.
(c) Table Inventory Forms.
(1)
At the close of each shift, for those table banks that were opened during that shift:
(i)
The table's chip, token, and coin inventory shall be counted and recorded on a
table inventory form; or
(ii)
If the table banks are maintained on an imprest basis, a final fill or credit shall be
made to bring the bank back to par.
(2)
If final fills are not made, beginning and ending inventories shall be recorded on the
master game sheet for shift win calculation purposes.
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The accuracy of inventory forms prepared at shift end shall be verified by the outgoing
pit supervisor and the dealer. Alternatively, if the dealer is not available, such verification
may be provided by another pit supervisor or another supervisor from another gaming
department. Verifications shall be evidenced by signature on the inventory form.
If inventory forms are placed in the drop box, such action shall be performed by an
employee other than a pit supervisor.
(d) Table Games Computer Generated Documentation Standards.
(1)
The computer system shall be capable of generating adequate documentation of all
information recorded on the source documents and transaction detail (e.g., fill/credit
slips, etc.).
(2)
This computer-generated documentation shall be restricted to authorized employees.
(i)
An access control (password) shall be utilized to ensure unauthorized access
does not occur.
(3)
The documentation shall include, at a minimum:
(i)
System exception information (e.g., appropriate system parameter information,
corrections, voids, etc.); and
(ii)
Employee access listing, which includes, at a minimum:
(A)
Employee name
(B)
Employee identification number; and
(C)
Listing of functions employees can perform or equivalent means of
identifying the same.
(e) Standards for Playing Cards and Dice.
(1)
Playing cards and dice shall be maintained in a secure location to prevent unauthorized
access and to reduce the possibility of tampering.
(2)
Used cards and dice shall be maintained in a secure location until marked, scored, or
destroyed, in a manner as approved by the OGC, to prevent unauthorized access and
reduce the possibility of tampering.
(i)
Used cards and dice shall be inspected, cancelled or destroyed by a department
independent of the table games department.
(3)
The gaming operation subject to the approval of the OGC, shall develop and implement
procedures with a reasonable time period, which shall not exceed seven (7) days, within
which to mark, cancel, or destroy cards and dice from play.
(i)
This standard shall not apply where playing cards or dice are retained for an
investigation.
(4)
A card and/or dice control log shall be maintained that documents when cards and dice
are received on site, distributed to and returned from tables and removed from play by
the gaming operation.
(f) Analysis of Table Game Performance Standards.
(1)
Records shall be maintained by day and shift indicating any single-deck blackjack games
that were dealt for an entire shift.
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Records reflecting hold percentage by table and type of game shall be maintained by
shift, by day, cumulative month-to-date, and cumulative year-to-date.
This information shall be presented to and reviewed by gaming management
independent of the pit department on at least a monthly basis.
Gaming management in paragraph (f)(3) of this section shall investigate any unusual
fluctuations in hold percentage with pit supervisory personnel. At a minimum, all
monthly fluctuations over 3% as compared to base level are to be investigated.
The results of such investigations shall be documented in writing and maintained for
inspection for at least seven years and provided to the OGC upon request.
(g) Accounting/Auditing Standards.
(1)
All relevant controls from Chapter 14, Audit and Accounting will apply.
(h) Information Data and Technology.
(1)
All relevant controls from Chapter 11, Information Data and Technology will apply.
(i) Revenue Audit.
(1)
All relevant controls from Chapter 13, Revenue Audit will apply.
(j) Variance.
(1)
The operation shall establish, as approved by the OGC, the threshold level at which a
variance shall be reviewed to determine the cause. Any such review shall be
documented.
(k) Game Play Requirements.
(1)
Table games shall be conducted in accordance with any Rules of Play enacted
pursuant to the Gaming Compact.
(2)
At least one floor person shall actively oversee the conduct of every six table games
staffed by a dealer.
(3)
Cards shall be opened, inspected and shuffled in accordance with the Rules of Play
(ROP) in clear camera view.
(4)
Procedures shall be documented for protecting shoes and cards during play.
(5)
Adherence of dealer/box person to announce approval/alert calls during play (i.e.,
insurance, shuffle check, color coming in, paying blackjack etc.)
(6)
Handling chips:
(i)
Procedures for proving chips shall be sufficient for Surveillance to accurately
determine the number of chips, thus proving the correct amount.
(7)
Clearing of hands:
(i)
All dealers and boxpersons shall clear their hands in view of all persons in the
immediate area and surveillance before and after going to their body and when
entering and exiting the game.
(l) Minimum and maximum table limits.
(1)
Minimum and maximum table limits permitted at any authorized table game shall be
established by gaming management.
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All minimum and maximum table limits shall be conspicuously posted at each table.
Gaming management may at any time increase or decrease the minimum or maximum
table limit at a table game:
(i)
If no patrons are playing at the table game; or
(ii)
When patrons are playing the game, if gaming management:
(A)
Posts a sign at the table game advising patrons of the change and the time
that such change will go into effect; and
(B)
Announces the change to patrons who are at such table game; and
(C)
Notifies surveillance when a player(s) are permitted to wager above the
permissible maximum amount.
Any wager accepted by a dealer shall be paid or lost in its entirety in accordance with the
rules of the game.
(i)
Dealer is to ensure the wager placed is at least the current table minimum and
does not exceed the current table maximum.
Request to offer a new table game and/or new optional wager for an existing table
game.
Prior to a new table game and/or new optional wager being offered, gaming
management shall notify the commission. Written notification shall be submitted no later
than thirty (30) days before the new game or new optional wager is offered for play. If
applicable the notification shall contain:
(i)
A detailed description of the new table game and/or new optional wager,
including examples of any rules of play and/or regulations, and wagering that
would be used for such new table game and/or new optional wager. In addition,
the table game device manufacturer, gaming-related gaming service provider or
gaming facility shall:
(A)
Indicate whether the game is a variation of an authorized game, a
composite of authorized games or a new game;
(B)
Description of changes to layout if applicable.
All new table games shall have adequate surveillance coverage prior to the game being
offered for play.
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Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Control Standards
Chapter 4 Table Games
Note any questions/concern, including reference to specific point(s):
Call Bets - Section
Concern/Question
Requesting to remove due to the implications of credit offered. We
do not extend credit per the Compact.
Please see attached email for detailed information.
OGC Response
Commission agrees. Section has been removed.
Management Suggestion
Removal
Update: It was discussed in a meeting on September 30, 2019 with Gaming Management and the
Commission that the Call Bets section would need to be added back in.
The Commission has determined that this in fact is not the case. The Call Bets section will not be added back
into the regulation.
k.3
Removal
Requesting to remove.
There is a requirement in every card game Rules of Play to have this
done at the table. Surveillance has a requirement to have adequate
coverage of the table. Table Games should not be responsible for any
more than what they can control. They can control where the cards
are opened, inspected and shuffled but not where the camera is
viewing. That is a Surveillance responsibility. This should remain in
the Surveillance Section. No other approved sections, thus far,
involve Surveillance requirements other than those included in NIGC
or only state to include them in Standard Operating Procedures, not
the actual regulation.
OGC Response
(k)(3) Cards shall be opened, inspected and shuffled in clear camera view.
After meeting with Gaming management, the regulation will now read as
(k)(3) Cards shall be opened, inspected and shuffled in accordance with the Rules of Play (ROP) in clear camera
view.
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The Commission agrees the regulation (k)(3) is encompassed within the Rules of Play (ROP). (D)(1) of the
Blackjack ROP states “the dealer shall sort and inspect the cards, and the floor-person assigned to the table
shall verify that inspection.”. (k)(3) aims to address the deficiency’s that were brought forth during the States
Audit Review of card inspections on September 18, 2019.
SOPTG-03 Opening a Table Game. 4.2 The Pit Manager or Floor Person will inspect each deck of cards and
place them on the table for the dealer to inspect. The Dealer will inspect each deck and place the inspected
cards face down in the discard rack. The procedure fails to identify how this inspection is carried out. For
instance, is the dealer and floor-person allowed to just hold the cards and sort through them by hand to
inspect, or does the dealer and floor person spread the cards on the table and shift through them for
inspection? Are they required to check both the front and back, or just the back of the cards?
In setting this regulation the Commission is seeking for the operation to improve upon their procedure
when inspecting cards for play. The procedure must ensure that surveillance has a clear view of the opening
of the cards, the inspection of the cards and hand house shuffled games.
k.4
Removal
Requesting to Remove.
Shuffle check is a line of sight check done by a floor person at the end
of the shuffle to ensure there are not large gaps after the dealer
shuffles. The integrity of the game is not within the shuffle check at
the end of a shuffle but within the standardized shuffle itself.
Every Rules of Play has a “Shuffle and Cut of the Cards” section that
is already approved by OGC and the State. This serves as the overriding regulation as dictated in the Gaming Compact.
OGC Response
(k)(4) Shuffle check on all hand house shuffled games
Upon review the Commission agrees to remove the regulation in its entirety. This is with the understanding
the dealer is trained to announce “shuffle check” on all hand house shuffled games. The Commission
recognizes “shuffle check” as an approval/alert call and is referenced as such in (k)(5); which has been
updated in consideration of management’s comments.
k.5
Removal
Requesting to remove.
Protection of a shoe occurs on the manual plastic shoes and the
automated dealing shoes. Automated dealing shoes have built in
protection as only the cards needed are disbursed and disbursed
into a hallowed area where only a dealer can reach.
Plastic shoes are protected as often as they can be but remains
subjective because there are any number of reasons why a dealer
would move their hand off a shoe. How can this be standardized and
measured?
Card protection is done through placement of the cards on the table
or line of sight by the dealer. Again, this is subjective and
unmeasurable.
In order to effectively control, it must be able to be measured.
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OGC Response
(k)(5) Procedures protecting shoes and cards during play
Dealers are trained on how to protect the game, including protecting the shoe and cards during play. It is
being required that the standards to which they are being trained are documented. Management sets that
standard (how). note (k)(5) is now (k)(4)
k.6
Requesting to remove.
Removal
How will this be measured? “Adherence,” infers proof of compliance.
Even without “adherence,” it will still require proof of compliance.
Audio will require a capital investment by gaming. If not audio
compliance, then visual compliance. Visual compliance will slow
down the game because the floor person will need to go from using
their line of sight and voice approval to moving to each table and
proving approval. The regulation will need to be proven complied
with and the only way to do that, aside from audio, is a visual
representation of documented approval. There are a number of call
outs that a Dealer does through the game. Each one of these will
need to be proven in order to be measured. This requirement would
change the current practices, training documents, re-training, and
would slow down the game, which will have a direct negative effect
on revenue. Risk losing potential revenue to prove compliance.
OGC Response
(k)(6) Adherence to call out procedures during play (i.e., no more bets, splitting tens, announcing blackjack
etc.)
After review of the regulation and meeting with Gaming Management on September 30, 2019 the
Commission agrees a change in the language. The regulation will now read as follows:
(k)(5) Adherence of dealer/box person to announce approval/alert calls during play (i.e., insurance, shuffle
check, color coming in, paying blackjack etc.) note:(k)(6) is now (k)(5).
These calls are already identified in a number of Table Games and Craps SOP’s. Therefore, this regulation
would not change the current practices, training documents or require re-training of table games
dealers/boxpersons. It would not slow down the game or cause any harm to the operation’s revenue. The
regulation only aims to provide better game protection & integrity with improved regulatory oversight.
k.7
Removal
Requesting to remove.
Surveillance requirements of all Table Games already exist in the
Surveillance section. Stating it in the Table Games section will not
increase integrity or effectiveness of control.
OGC Response
(k)(7) All games shall have adequate surveillance coverage prior to the game being offered for play.
After review of this regulation it is now (m)(2) and now reads as:
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(m)(2) All new table games and features shall have adequate surveillance coverage prior to the game being
offered for play.
The Commission feels that the regulation increases game integrity, protection and effectiveness of control.
Table Games will work and communicate with the Surveillance department to ensure there is adequate
surveillance coverage before a new or feature is offered for play.
k.8.i & k.8.ii
Removal
Requesting to remove.
Unclear what “when chips are removed from table tray” will be
interpreted as. Does this mean every time a dealer brings them out
to pay they will need to be proven? If so, this will slow the game
tremendously and will have a direct negative impact on revenues.
Or could this mean when doing Credits? If so, it is already covered in
b.14 of this section.
Fills are already covered in b.9 of this section.
“A dealer/box person proving chips shall break down the chips in
view of Surveillance and the patron,” is repetitive and is done at the
table. This is what can be controlled by Table Games.
OGC Response
(k)(8)(i) When chips are removed from the table tray, received at the table as a fill, or when verifying a
player’s wager, the amount of chips shall be proven for Surveillance. A dealer/boxperson proving chips shall
break down the chips in full view of Surveillance and the patron; and
(k)(8)(ii) Procedures for proving chips shall be sufficient for Surveillance to accurately determine the
number of chips, thus proving the correct amount.
After adequate review of the (k)(8)(i) the Commission agrees that the language can cause confusion and
mis-interpretation. The Commission agrees to remove the language as written in its entirety.
(k)(8)(ii) will remain in its entirety and will now be:(k)(6)(i)
This regulation is clear and does not leave room for interpretation. It will be on the operation to determine
the best practice and procedure for ensuring the regulation is met.
k.9.iii. & k.9.iv (Numbering is correct)
Removal
Request to remove.
k.9.iv is a definition not a regulation.
k.9.iii clearing of the hands is already in a procedure (SOPTG-10).
Gaming Management would agree to update the procedure to
include OGC recommendations, without making it susceptible to
State interpretation.
OGC Response
(k)(9)(iii) All dealers and boxpersons shall clear their hands in view of all persons in the immediate area
and surveillance before and after going to their body and when entering and exiting the game.
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(k)(9)(iv) Clearing of hands means holding and placing both hands in front of the body with fingers of both
hands spread and rotating the hands to expose both the palms and backs of the hands to demonstrate the
hands are empty.
The numbering has been corrected.
After review of Gaming Management’s request for removal. The Commission agrees that (k)(9)(iv) reads as a
definition. This language will be removed from Chapter 4 Table Games. However, the language will be
included in the Definitions of the new OGMICs.
(k)(9)(iii) will now be (k)(7)(i) and will remain as written.
The operation commented the procedure is outlined in (SOPTG-10) Clearing Layout. However, upon review
of the Table Games SOP’s the Commission found that only (SOPTG-08) Leaving the Pit Area: 4.4 &4.6 made
any reference for when the dealer is to clear their hands.
The Commission feels that the new regulation enhances game protection and integrity and Gaming
Management has indicated that they would agree to update their SOP with the Commission’s
recommendation. The regulation in addition to an update in procedure would eliminate any misinterpretation of the regulation.
l.1/l.2/l.3
Removal
Request to remove.
This language is in the Rules of Play of each game with exception of
two, that need to be updated. Gaming Management is requesting to
have the remaining two games’ Rules of Play language to be updated
so they are consistent with all the other Rules of Play that are
actively approved and in play today. Rules of Play are within the
Compact and were specifically added to the Compact to encompass
Class III Table Games regulations.
This language kept in the Rules of Play would allow Gaming
Management to increase and decrease at any time, so long as it is
conspicuously posted.
OGC Response
(1)
(2)
(3)
Minimum and maximum table limits permitted at any authorized table game shall be established by gaming
management.
All minimum and maximum table limits shall be posted at each table.
Gaming management may increase or decrease the maximum table limit at any time:
The Commission has reviewed the Rules of Play (ROP) of each game as well as the Compact and OGMICR.
During this review the Commission found that, yes, not all ROP are encompassing of the regulations
identified. These regulations are not in the ROP for Blackjack, Craps, or 3-Card Poker. While these
regulations are to some degree in the remaining ROP they are not consistent in their language.
Example:
ROP: Four Card Poker: (M) Minimum and Maximum Wagers. (1) The Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
shall determine the minimum and maximum wagers at each table. The amounts of the minimum wagers and
maximum wagers shall be conspicuously posted on a sign at each table.
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ROP: Mississippi Stud: (O) Minimum and Maximum Wagers. (1) Oneida Gaming Management shall determine
the minimum and maximum wagers. The amounts of the minimum and maximum wagers shall be
conspicuously posted on a sign at each table.
As the Commission continues to update the regulations and implement the new OGMICs we feel it is best to
address these inconsistencies within the new OGMICs. With this understanding and after meeting with
Gaming Management:
(l)(1) will remain as written.
(l)(2) will use the language from the Compact and will now read: All minimum and maximum table limits
shall be conspicuously posted at each table.
(l)(3) (i-ii) will encompass the language used in OGMICR - Article VI Gaming Integrity: 6-1 (a) (2): A Gaming
Operation may at any time change the permissible minimum or maximum wager at a table game upon posting
a sign that the gaming table advising patrons of the new permissible minimum or maximum wager and
announcing the change to patrons who are at the table.
(l)(3) will now read as: Gaming management may increase or decrease the permissible minimum or maximum
table limit at any time:
(i) if no patrons are playing at the table game; or
(ii) When patrons are playing the game, if gaming management:
(A) Posts a sign at the table game advising patrons of the change and the time that such change will
go into effect; and
(B) Announces the change to the patrons who are at such table game.
(C) Surveillance shall be notified when a player (s) are permitted to wager above the permissible
maximum amount.
These regulations in no way prevent Gaming Management from increasing or decreasing the table limits.
The regulation’s purpose is to increase game integrity, protection and Commission oversight.
l.4 All
Removal
Request to Remove.
Gaming Management already follows this process as a means to go
above and beyond the Minimum standard set forth in the Rules of
Play. To put this in the MICS, we are going to have to prove
compliance to the State. Why create State oversight unnecessarily?
OGC Response
(4)
Gaming management may increase the minimum table limit:
(i) At any time, if no patrons are playing at the table game; or
(ii) When patrons are playing the game, if gaming management:
(A)
Provides at least a 30-minute advance notice of the change;
(B)
Posts a sign at the table game advising patrons of the change and the time that such change will
go into effect; and
(C)
Announces the change to patrons who are at such table game.
After review (l)(4) has been deleted in its entirety. The subpoints of (l)(4) are now subpoints of (l)(3) as
highlighted above and reflect the following change: (4)(i)(A) has been eliminated entirely.
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l.5
Removal
Request to remove.
This regulation allows Table Games to negate the regulation set forth
in the Rules of Play with a simple call to Surveillance. This action
could create a perceived integrity issue amongst players.
Because this is less stringent than the Rules of Play, would the Rules
of Play for all 8 style of games in effect today need to be changed to
this new standard of a minimum control? This would create more
man hours for Gaming, OGC, OBC, and State, when Gaming is not
asking for such deviation.
OGC Response
(l)(5) Notwithstanding (l) (4) of this section, gaming management may, in its discretion, permit a player
to wager below the established minimum wager or above the established maximum wager at a
table game.
(i) Surveillance shall be notified when a player(s) are permitted to wager above the established
maximum table limit.
Upon further review and discussion with Gaming Management (l)(5) will be removed in its entirety. (l)(5)(i)
is now subpoint (c) under (l)(3)(ii).
l.6 & l.6.i
Removal
Request to remove.
This is inherent to the regulation of Minimum and Maximum wager
set forth in the Rules of Play.
OGC Response
(6)
Any wager accepted by a dealer shall be paid or lost in its entirety in accordance with the rules of the game,
notwithstanding that the wager exceeded the current table maximum or was lower than the current table
minimum not previously approved.
(i) Dealer is to ensure the wager placed is at least the current table minimum and does not exceed the
current table maximum
After meeting with Gaming Management, the Commission has agreed to a change in the language to alleviate
any misinterpretation:
(4) Any wager accepted by a dealer shall be paid or lost in its entirety in accordance with the rules of the
game.
(i) Dealer is to ensure the wager placed is at least the current table minimum and does not exceed
the current table maximum.
There are currently no regulations within the Rules of Play (ROP) for Minimum or Maximum wager in:
Blackjack, 3-Card Poker or Craps. The Commission is moving forward to address these inconsistencies and
reflect upon those changes within the OGMICs.
While this regulation may be somewhat implied within the ROP it is not directly expressed or inherent. This
regulation seeks to increase game integrity and protection.
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m.1. & m.i
Removal
Request to remove.
‘Feature,” seems to include any “additional optional wagers.”
Additional optional wagers are already structured in Rules of Play
and allow Gaming Management to add optional wagers with a
Standard Operating Procedure approved by OGC. Putting a 90 day
waiting period on this would hinder Gaming from remaining
competitive in a fast paced gaming market. This would severely
slow down potential revenue generation for gaming.
If not “additional optional wagers” which is the only thing that would
change the structure of the game, then “feature,” would include mere
equipment. This equipment would now have to wait 90 days prior to
being installed. Why is this necessary? Equipment may be necessary
to keep the game running and this waiting period could prevent
revenue generation.
The 90 day waiting period for new games will hinder Gaming from
remaining competitive in an ever changing market, as well.
OGC Response
(m) Request to offer a new table game or new feature for an existing table game.
(1) Prior to a new table game or feature being offered, gaming management shall file a written request
with the commission for approval. Request shall be submitted ninety (90) days before the new
game is offered for play. Such a request shall contain at a minimum:
(i)
A detailed description of the table game or feature, including the rules of play and wagering
that would be used for such new table game or feature. In addition, the table game device
manufacturer, gaming-related gaming service provider or gaming facility shall:
(A) Indicate whether the game is a variation of an authorized game, a composite of
authorized games or a new game;
(B) Description of changes to layout if applicable.
After meeting with Gaming management, the above regulation will now read as:
(m) Notification for approval to offer a new table game and/or new optional wager for an existing
table game.
(1) Prior to a new table game and/or new optional wager being offered, gaming management shall
notify the commission. Written notification shall be submitted thirty (30) days before the new game
or new optional wager is offered for play. If applicable the notification shall contain:
(i)
A detailed description of the new table game and/or new optional wager, including examples
of any rules of play and/or regulations, and wagering that would be used for such new table
game and/or new optional wager. In addition, the table game device manufacturer, gamingrelated gaming service provider or gaming facility shall:
(A) Indicate whether the game is a variation of an authorized game, a composite of
authorized games or a new game;
(B) Description of changes to layout if applicable.
(2) All new table games shall have adequate surveillance coverage prior to the game being offered for
play.
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These changes reflect upon the concerns Gaming management shared in their response. Currently there are
additional optional wagers set in the ROP. However, there is no standard set in place in the event Gaming
Management would like to offer new optional wagers or new table games. The regulation is putting forth a
minimal requirement of notification to the Commission in the event that Gaming management would like to
offer something outside of what has already been approved and is in place.
This regulation in no way hinders the Gaming operation from remaining competitive or harms revenue
generation. The regulation ensures the Commission and the Commission’s staff is aware of any proposed
games, so that are able to learn about any new games or optional wagers before the game were to go live.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
CDC #09-011 Oneida Community Health Center Expansion - Approve the concept paper
1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 13 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
New Business
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approval of the Concept Paper for CDC #09-011 Oneida Community Health Center Expansion.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. Concept Paper CDC #09-011
3.
2. Division Director Approval Form
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Debbie Thudercloud, General Manager
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Troy Parr, Community & Economic Development Division Director
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Paul Witek, Engineering Director-Senior Architect
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Fawn Cottrell, Engineering Dept - Contract Processor
Name, Title / Dept.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Purpose:
The project team is seeking approval of the project's Concept Paper, see attached.
Background/history:
The proposed project is needed to maintain and improve patient health care for the Oneida Community. The
concept is to create an integrated Comprehensive Health Campus which encompasses an expanded Oneida
Community Health Center, and bringing: Employee Health Nursing, Health Promotion, and Behavioral Health
Services to the existing Health Center property.
Approval of the Concept Paper will allow the project to proceed into the next phase of the process, completing a
CDC Approval Package. The CDC Approval Package would then be brought forward for approval before the
project could proceed with implementation.
Action Requested:
1. Approve Concept Paper for CDC #09-011 Oneida Community Health Center Expansion.
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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