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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Virtual Meeting – Microsoft Teams1
Agenda
Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the BC Support Office, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center and
present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to change.
NOTICE
Effective August 20, 2021, the Norbert Hill Center Administrative Offices are closed to the public;
this include OBC meetings. Any person who has comments or questions regarding open session
items may submit them via e-mail to the OBC at secretary@oneidanation.org no later than the
close of business the day before the OBC meeting. Any comments or questions received shall be
noticed to the OBC and entered into the record as a handout by the BC Support Office. The
meeting will also be conducted using Microsoft Teams, please contact the BC Support Office at
920-869-4364 for instructions on how to join virtually.
The decision to close Norbert Hill Center Administrative Offices to the public is due to both the
rise in COVID-19 cases throughout both Brown and Outagamie Counites, as well as to ensure
compliance with protocols relating to public access to the Oneida Nation High School.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
OPENING
A.
Special Recognition for years of service
Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV.
MINUTES
A.
Approve the January 12, 2022, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
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RESOLUTIONS
A.
VI.
VII.
Adopt resolution entitled Support of Brothertown Indian Nation’s efforts to seek
Congressional Restoration Legislation
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Determine next steps regarding five (5) vacancies - Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
1.
B.
C.
VIII.
Accept the December 2, 2021, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Approve the January 3, 2022, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
2.
Approve the January 17, 2022, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
Approve the December 15, 2021, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
2.
Approve the Oneida Nation Arts Board bylaws amendments
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
STANDING ITEMS
A.
ARPA LR Updates and Requests/Proposals (none)
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TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
X.
Approve the travel report – Councilman Kirby Metoxen – 2022 Executive Council
Winter Session – Washington DC – February 13-17, 2022
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Research Request: Priscilla Belisle-University of Minnesota-"A Haudenosaunee
Intrinsic Multiple Case Study on the Influence of Dissonance on Yukwatsistay^ for
Young Oneida Women at Predominantly White Institutions" – Review and determine
next steps
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
B.
Research Request: Dr. Courtney Cottrell-regarding Brothertown Materials Collection
and Book Project – Never Neutral: U.S. Museums and the Politics of Interpretation –
Review and determine next steps
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
C.
Accept the Building Demolitions status report - CIP # 07-009
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
D.
Accept the Oneida Food Pantry report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
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REPORTS
A.
XII.
OPERATIONAL
1.
Accept the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division (OCHD) FY-2022 1st
quarter report (10:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
2.
Accept the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land & Agriculture Division FY2022 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
3.
Accept the Government Services Division FY-2022 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
4.
Accept the Public Works Division FY-2022 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
5.
Accept the Management Information Systems FY-2022 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
6.
Accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2022 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
7.
Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2022 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
8.
Accept the Education & Training FY-2022 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
9.
Accept the Grants FY-2022 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Chief Council report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
2.
Accept the General Manager report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
3.
Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
January 2022 report
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs
4.
Accept the December 2021 Treasurer's report
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer
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B.
XIII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Accept the January 11, 2022, BC Officer meeting notes
Sponsor: Danelle Wilson, Executive Assistant/Oneida Business Committee
2.
Review applications for two (2) vacancies - Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
3.
Review applications for five (5) vacancies - Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
4.
Approve the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation ARPA FRF funding request
Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chairwoman/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation
5.
Determine next steps regarding the FY-2023 employment cap
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
ADJOURN
Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and
Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364
or (800) 236-2214
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Special Recognition for years of service
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/26/22
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Acknowledge Years of Service Recipients for 1st Quarter 2022
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Programs/Services
☐ MIS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☒ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Primary Requestor:
Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director
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YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS
1ST QUARTER FY'22 OCT - DEC
Name
SKENANDORE,STEPHANIE L
Emp #
964
Supervisor Name
KRIESCHER,MARI
ADOH
Oct 9, 1986
Years
35
MELCHERT,KAREN J
1265
HARVATH,JESSALYN M
Oct 9, 1986
35
PETERS,MARY ANN
5341
JOURDAN-BIELKE,TINA L
Oct 9, 1986
35
METOXEN,TERRY J
6505
MAXAM,JOEL
Nov 5, 1986
35
DANFORTH,PAUL F
547
COTTRELL,SCOTT D
Oct 1, 1991
30
KING,APRIL L
1529
JOURDAN-BIELKE,TINA L
Oct 17, 1991
30
DANFORTH,MELINDA K
5203
VANDENHEUVEL,TODD
Oct 22, 1991
30
WILSON,DONALD O
1231
METOXEN,LAMBERT
Nov 5, 1991
30
SKENADORE,CLINTON V
697
METOXEN,LAMBERT
Nov 25, 1991
30
30
KING,INGRID F
406
KUROWSKI,DEBRA
Dec 3, 1991
HERNANDEZ,DIANA J
6345
LARSON,DAVID L
Dec 19, 1991
30
WAUTIER,LYNN D
1204
SANTIAGO,CHERICE A
Dec 26, 1991
30
SKENANDORE,LEROY
5757
EMERSON,DAVID
Dec 30, 1991
30
KING,CARIE A
5451
FUSS,CHAD M
Dec 30, 1991
30
NAPIER,NICHOLE L
5392
METOXEN,LAMBERT
Dec 31, 1991
30
YOUNKLE,DOUGLAS R
3963
NINHAM,JOANN E
Oct 14, 1996
25
BOULANGER,ANESSA R
8578
DANFORTH,KATSITSIYO T
Oct 21, 1996
25
SKENANDORE,SHARON M
2559
NINHAM,JOANN E
Oct 28, 1996
25
METOXEN,JAIME L
3413
MCLESTER,DANA
Nov 18, 1996
25
KREUTZINGER,ANNE V
3995
BUSCH,TAMI L
Nov 25, 1996
25
CHRISTJOHN LUCAS,ROSALIE M
2466
GREEN,MATTHEW
Nov 26, 1996
25
WEBSTER,LORI F
48
NINHAM-LAMBRIES,RALINDA
Dec 9, 1996
25
WESTGOR,MARLENE A
4046
MILLER,VANESSA
Dec 30, 1996
25
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Years of Service Recognition
Stephanie L. Skenandore
35 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Karen J. Melchert
35 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Mary Ann Peters
35 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Terry J. Metoxen
35 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Paul F. Danforth
30 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
April L. King
30 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Melinda K. Danforth
30 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Donald O. Wilson
30 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Clinton V. Skenandore
30 Years of Service
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Ingrid F. King
30 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Diana J. Hernandez
30 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Lynn D. Wautier
30 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Leroy Skenandore
30 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Carie A. King
30 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Nichole L. Napier
30 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Douglas R. Younkle
25 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Anessa R. Boulanger
25 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Sharon M. Skenandore
25 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Jaime L. Metoxen
25 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Anne V. Kreutzinger
25 Years of Service
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Years of Service Recognition
Rosalie M. Christjohn Lucas
25 Years of Service
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25 Years of Service
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Approve the January 12, 2022, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
1/26/22
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
CWILSON1
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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Virtual Meeting – Microsoft Teams1
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, Secretary
Lisa Liggins, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Marie Summers, Jennifer
Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Kirby Metoxen;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Mark W. Powless, Louise Cornelius, Chad Fuss, Fawne
Rasmussen, Lambert Metoxen, Katsitsiyo Danforth, Todd Vandenheuvel, Josh Cottrell, Debbie Danforth,
Justin Nishimoto, Rae Skenandore, Amy Spears, Debbie Melchert, Carol Silva, Kristal Hill, Rhiannon
Metoxen, Danelle Wilson, Lori Hill, Lisa Summers, Kaylynn Gresham, Melanie Burkhart, Kristen Hooker,
Clorissa Santiago, Carmen Vanlanen, Jacqueline Smith, Mitch Metoxen, Mistylee Herzog, Tiana Silva,
Sherry King, Trish King, Loucinda Conway, Chad Wilson, Jameson Wilson, Mary Graves, Mike Debraska,
Nancy Barton, Laura Laitinen-Warren;
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:31 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Kirby Metoxen is out on leave. Chairman Tehassi Hill is leaving at 1:30
p.m. to attend a National Congress of American Indians Board meeting on the Indian Child Welfare
Act.
II.
OPENING (00:00:22)
Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:04:17)
Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt the agenda with one addition [1) under the Executive Session
section, add item IX.B.6. Accept the notification related to the Gaming SOP entitled Education
Requirement Expectations as information], seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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IV.
MINUTES
A.
Approve the December 22, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:06:22)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Brandon Stevens to approve the December 22, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
V.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Setting the Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting
and Executive Session Discussion Schedule (00:07:09)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 01-12-22-A Setting the Oneida Business Committee Regular
Meeting and Executive Session Discussion Schedule, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of
Emergency Until March 24, 2022 (00:08:56)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 01-12-22-B Extension of Declaration of Public Health State
of Emergency Until March 24, 2022, with the deletion of lines 54-66, seconded by Brandon Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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VI.
STANDING ITEMS
A.
ARPA FRF Updates and Requests/Proposals
1.
Accept the Oneida Nation Student Relief Fund (SRF) Program report (00:11:10)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Nation Student Relief Fund (SRF) Program report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Tina Danforth to direct the General Manager to bring back a report in sixty days in reference
to comments of the utilization of the program; specifically, what are the things that are impacting the
current program not the closed out COVID-19 CARES program; specifically, what are the items that
are relevant to today’s conversation to be brought back in a report in 60 days on the initial information
to report out about how many people are using it and what are some of the revisions that have gone
on, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
2.
Accept the booster incentive assessment (1:27:00)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the booster incentive assessment as information, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tina Danforth
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
For the record: Treasurer Tina Danforth stated I'm just not really supportive of not providing an
incentive for the booster for many reasons and if we did it for the initial vaccine and now, we are saying
for ethical reasons we are not going to do it for the booster it just doesn’t, it’s kind of ironic or so it’s
causing me some concern. But the other thing too for the record is that you know how did we come
about the 55 percent of those who completed the series and received an additional dose? So how do
we know 55 percent of seniors and what is seniors, is it 50 and over, 55 and over, 60 and over? I mean
it is nice to know there is a percentage but it would be nice to know what one more specifically is
included in that number, thank you.
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VII.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request – Councilwoman Jennifer Webster – Administration for
Children and Families Tribal Advisory Committee Triannual Meeting – Washington
DC – February 22-25, 2022 (02:04:40)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the
Administration for Children and Families Tribal Advisory Committee Triannual Meeting in Washington
DC – February 22-25, 2022, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
VIII.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Inventory Optimization Solutions
LLC confidentiality agreement - file # 2021-0760 (02:05:50)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Inventory Optimization
Solutions LLC confidentiality agreement - file # 2021-0760, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (02:07:22)
Motion by David P. Jordan to go into executive session at 10:39 a.m., seconded by Marie Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, recessed at 12:25 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting called to order at 1:32 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Councilman David P. Jordan; Secretary Lisa Liggins;
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilwoman Marie Summers; Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster;
Not Present: Treasurer Tina Danforth; Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Kirby Metoxen;
Treasurer Tina Danforth arrived at 1:34 p.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to come out of executive session at 3:23 p.m., seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Chief Counsel report (02:09:38)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
2.
Accept the General Manager report (02:10:17)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
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B.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Wolters Kluwer Health IncMaster Subscription (Lippencot Solutions) agreement – file # 2021-0757
(02:10:50)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Wolters Kluwer Health
Inc-Master Subscription (Lippencot Solutions) agreement – file # 2021-0757, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
2.
Determine next steps regarding Comprehensive Health Division (CHD)
compensation study (02:11:27))
Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the wage chart and professional wage charts for the Comprehensive
Health Division, to approve Option 3 for the implementation for providers and non-providers with an
effective date of January 16, 2022, and to support the plan to address the 19 employees identified in
the adjustment summary, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
3.
Complaint # 2022-DR08-01 - Review and determine next steps (02:12:10)
Sponsor: Kristal Hill, Executive Assistant/Oneida Business Committee
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept complaint # 2022-DR08-01 and # 2022-DR08-02 as having merit and
assign Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, and Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster to the sub-team for the combined complaints, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
4.
Complaint # 2022-DR08-02 - Review and determine next steps (02:12:10)
Sponsor: Kristal Hill, Executive Assistant/Oneida Business Committee
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept complaint # 2022-DR08-01 and # 2022-DR08-02 as having merit and
assign Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, and Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster to the sub-team for the combined complaints, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
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5.
Enter e-poll results into the record regarding the approval of a new dealer wage
scale and approval of actions to address wage compression (02:13:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approval of a new dealer
wage scale and approval of actions to address wage compression, seconded by Marie Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
6.
Accept the notification related to the Gaming SOP entitled Education
Requirement Expectations as information 02:13:32)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion related to the Gaming SOP entitled Education
Requirement Expectations as information, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
X.
ADJOURN (02:14:05)
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adjourn at 3:29 p.m., seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Minutes prepared by Chad Wilson, Senior Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Virtual Meeting – Microsoft Teams1
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, Secretary
Lisa Liggins, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Marie Summers, Jennifer
Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Kirby Metoxen;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Mark W. Powless, Louise Cornelius, Chad Fuss, Fawne
Rasmussen, Lambert Metoxen, Katsitsiyo Danforth, Todd Vandenheuvel, Josh Cottrell, Debbie Danforth,
Justin Nishimoto, Rae Skenandore, Amy Spears, Debbie Melchert, Carol Silva, Kristal Hill, Rhiannon
Metoxen, Danelle Wilson, Lori Hill, Lisa Summers, Kaylynn Gresham, Melanie Burkhart, Kristen Hooker,
Clorissa Santiago, Carmen Vanlanen, Jacqueline Smith, Mitch Metoxen, Mistylee Herzog, Tiana Silva,
Sherry King, Trish King, Loucinda Conway, Chad Wilson, Jameson Wilson, Mary Graves, Mike Debraska,
Nancy Barton, Laura Laitinen-Warren;
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:31 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Kirby Metoxen is out on leave. Chairman Tehassi Hill is leaving at 1:30
p.m. to attend a National Congress of American Indians Board meeting on the Indian Child Welfare
Act.
II.
OPENING (00:00:22)
Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:04:17)
Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt the agenda with one addition [1) under the Executive Session
section, add item IX.B.6. Accept the notification related to the Gaming SOP entitled Education
Requirement Expectations as information], seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
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IV.
MINUTES
A.
Approve the December 22, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:06:22)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Brandon Stevens to approve the December 22, 2021, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
V.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Setting the Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting
and Executive Session Discussion Schedule (00:07:09)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 01-12-22-A Setting the Oneida Business Committee Regular
Meeting and Executive Session Discussion Schedule, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of
Emergency Until March 24, 2022 (00:08:56)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 01-12-22-B Extension of Declaration of Public Health State
of Emergency Until March 24, 2022, with the deletion of lines 54-66, seconded by Brandon Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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VI.
STANDING ITEMS
A.
ARPA FRF Updates and Requests/Proposals
1.
Accept the Oneida Nation Student Relief Fund (SRF) Program report (00:11:10)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Nation Student Relief Fund (SRF) Program report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Tina Danforth to direct the General Manager to bring back a report in sixty days in reference
to comments of the utilization of the program; specifically, what are the things that are impacting the
current program not the closed out COVID-19 CARES program; specifically, what are the items that
are relevant to today’s conversation to be brought back in a report in 60 days on the initial information
to report out about how many people are using it and what are some of the revisions that have gone
on, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
2.
Accept the booster incentive assessment (1:27:00)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the booster incentive assessment as information, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tina Danforth
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
For the record: Treasurer Tina Danforth stated I'm just not really supportive of not providing an
incentive for the booster for many reasons and if we did it for the initial vaccine and now, we are saying
for ethical reasons we are not going to do it for the booster it just doesn’t, it’s kind of ironic or so it’s
causing me some concern. But the other thing too for the record is that you know how did we come
about the 55 percent of those who completed the series and received an additional dose? So how do
we know 55 percent of seniors and what is seniors, is it 50 and over, 55 and over, 60 and over? I mean
it is nice to know there is a percentage but it would be nice to know what one more specifically is
included in that number, thank you.
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VII.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request – Councilwoman Jennifer Webster – Administration for
Children and Families Tribal Advisory Committee Triannual Meeting – Washington
DC – February 22-25, 2022 (02:04:40)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the
Administration for Children and Families Tribal Advisory Committee Triannual Meeting in Washington
DC – February 22-25, 2022, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
VIII.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Inventory Optimization Solutions
LLC confidentiality agreement - file # 2021-0760 (02:05:50)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Inventory Optimization
Solutions LLC confidentiality agreement - file # 2021-0760, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (02:07:22)
Motion by David P. Jordan to go into executive session at 10:39 a.m., seconded by Marie Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, recessed at 12:25 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting called to order at 1:32 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Councilman David P. Jordan; Secretary Lisa Liggins;
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilwoman Marie Summers; Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster;
Not Present: Treasurer Tina Danforth; Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Kirby Metoxen;
Treasurer Tina Danforth arrived at 1:34 p.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to come out of executive session at 3:23 p.m., seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Chief Counsel report (02:09:38)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
2.
Accept the General Manager report (02:10:17)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
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B.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Wolters Kluwer Health IncMaster Subscription (Lippencot Solutions) agreement – file # 2021-0757
(02:10:50)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Wolters Kluwer Health
Inc-Master Subscription (Lippencot Solutions) agreement – file # 2021-0757, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
2.
Determine next steps regarding Comprehensive Health Division (CHD)
compensation study (02:11:27))
Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the wage chart and professional wage charts for the Comprehensive
Health Division, to approve Option 3 for the implementation for providers and non-providers with an
effective date of January 16, 2022, and to support the plan to address the 19 employees identified in
the adjustment summary, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
3.
Complaint # 2022-DR08-01 - Review and determine next steps (02:12:10)
Sponsor: Kristal Hill, Executive Assistant/Oneida Business Committee
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept complaint # 2022-DR08-01 and # 2022-DR08-02 as having merit and
assign Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, and Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster to the sub-team for the combined complaints, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
4.
Complaint # 2022-DR08-02 - Review and determine next steps (02:12:10)
Sponsor: Kristal Hill, Executive Assistant/Oneida Business Committee
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept complaint # 2022-DR08-01 and # 2022-DR08-02 as having merit and
assign Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, and Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster to the sub-team for the combined complaints, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
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5.
Enter e-poll results into the record regarding the approval of a new dealer wage
scale and approval of actions to address wage compression (02:13:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approval of a new dealer
wage scale and approval of actions to address wage compression, seconded by Marie Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
6.
Accept the notification related to the Gaming SOP entitled Education
Requirement Expectations as information 02:13:32)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion related to the Gaming SOP entitled Education
Requirement Expectations as information, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
X.
ADJOURN (02:14:05)
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adjourn at 3:29 p.m., seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen
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Adopt resolution entitled Support of Brothertown Indian Nation’s efforts to seek Congressional Restoration
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/26/22
2. Session:
☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Adopt the resolution entitled “Support of Brothertown Indian Nation’s efforts to seek
Congressional Restoration Legislation”
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Programs/Services
☐ MIS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Robert Fowler, Brothertown Indian Nation Chairman
Phyllis Tousey, Brothertown Restoration Committee Chair
Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 11/15/2021
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☒ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Primary Requestor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
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Memorandum
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From:
Tehassi tasi Hill, Chairman
Date:
January 26, 2022
Re:
Brothertown Indian Nation Request for Resolution of Support
Requesting the Oneida Business Committee’s consideration to adopt the proposed
resolution entitled “Support of Brothertown Indian Nation’s efforts to seek
Congressional Restoration Legislation.”
Background
Early January 2022, the Brothertown Indian Nation sent the attached request for the
Oneida Nation to consider supporting their efforts seeking congressional restoration
legislation.
For decades, the Brothertown Indian Nation has been seeking federal recognition
through the federal process. In 2012, an interpretation by the U.S. Department of the
Interior indicated that an 1839 act, that bestowed citizenship and land upon the
Brothertown, was also an act of termination. Therefore, the Brothertown Indian Nation
is now seeking to be restored through congressional legislation. Thus, the Brothertown
Indian Nation is seeking a new resolution of support from those that have supported
their efforts for federal recognition.
The Oneida Nation has always supported the Brothertown Indian Nation’s efforts, as
demonstrated via BC Resolutions, Memorandum of Understanding for a records
collection, networking and information sharing. Therefore, I am requesting the Business
Committee to continue our support and adopt the attached resolution entitled “Support
of Brothertown Indian Nation’s efforts to seek Congressional Restoration Legislation.”
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BC Resolution #
Support of Brothertown Indian Nation’s efforts to seek Congressional Restoration Legislation
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 recognizes that since time immemorial, the Brothertown Indian Nation
has existed as a culturally distinct and politically independent Indian Nation. In March of
1775 when the Brothertown were forced to move west from what is now known as New
England, the Oneida Nation invited them to move to our land what is present day New
York; and
WHEREAS,
the United States established a government to government relationship with the
Brothertown in the Treaty of 1794 (7 Stat. 24) (confirming the state Treaty of Fort
Schuyler of 1788), the Treaty of 1831 (7 Stat. 342), the Treaty of 1831 (7 Stat. 346), the
Treaty of 1832 (7 Stat. 405), and the Treaty of 1838 (7 Stat. 550); and
WHEREAS,
in 1980, the Brothertown Indian Nation filed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of
the Interior signifying it would seek federal recognition, and in 2012 the U.S. Department
of the Interior issued a decision that the Brothertown Indian Nation was terminated when
an 1839 congressional act gave the Brothertown Indian Nation citizenship; and
WHEREAS,
in present day the Brothertown Indian Nation continues to be governed by a Tribal
Council acting in accordance with the Articles of Constitution and Bylaws of the
Brothertown Indian Nation of Wisconsin, amended in January 20, 2007; and
WHEREAS,
the Brothertown Indian Nation is seeking to be restored from termination through federal
legislation and seeks the Oneida Nation’s support; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation has historically supported the Brothertown Indian Nation in its efforts to
be federally recognized, as evidenced in Oneida Nation BC Resolution 5-07-92-B; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation continues to honor its relationship and friendship with the Brothertown
Indian Nation; and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation fully supports the Brothertown Indian Nation’s
efforts to seek restoration through federal legislation. The Nation believes the 4,000 Brothertown enrolled
tribal citizens deserve federal recognition to restore and preserve their unique historical, cultural, and
traditional beliefs and to preserve and protect their sovereignty in order to achieve self-determination and
self-sufficiency.
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Oneida
Tribe of Indians
of Wisconsin
Post Office Box 365
Phone: 869-2214
Oneidas
hundred
Oneida, WI 54155
UGWA DEMOLUM YATEHE
Because of the help of thIs
Oneida ChIef In cementIng
a friendshIp
between the
SIX natIons and the Colony
of Pennsyll/anla.
a new natIon the UnIted States was
made possible
bringing
selleral
bags of corn 10
Washington's starving army
at Valley Forge, after the
colonists had consistently
refused to aid them
~urrlcrf
# 5-7-92-B
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I the Ckleida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin is a federally
recognized
Indian goverIBre1t and a treaty tribe recognized by the laws of the
Uni ted states I and
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I the ():}eida General Tribal
Counci I is
Tribe of Indians
of Wisconsin I and
the
governing
body of the ():}eida
WHmFAS, the Oneida Business Ca1mi.ttee has been del egated the authori ty of
Article
IV, Section 1 of the Oneida Tribal Constitution
by the Ckleida
General Tribal Counci I, and
WHmFAS, the Brothert~
Indian Natim
the state of Wisconsin; and
is a tribe
of ~rican
Indians
residing
in
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the Brothert~
Tribe has existed as a culturally
distinct,
politically
independ~t
Indian tribe since tinE iilll~vrial
to the pres~t day; and
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the BrothertCMIl Tribe is governed by a Tribal C.ounci1 acting in
accordance with the Articles
of Constitution
and Bylaws of the
BrothertCMIl Indian Nation of Wisconsin, anelded May 21, 1988; and
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the United states established a goverI:melt to govermelt
relaticmship
with the Brothertwon Tribe in the Treaty of 1794 (7 stat. 24)
(confimri.ng the state Treaty of Fort Schuyler of 1788), the Treaty of
1831 (7 stat.
(7 stat.
342),
the
Treaty
405), and the Treaty
of 1831 (7 Stat.
of 1838 (7 stat.
346),
the
550); and
Treaty
of
1832
WHmFAS, under current federal Indian Law, the trust responsibility
concamtant
with govermelt
to goveiTAleJ:lt relations
continues until
congress
expressly and unabigously terminates it; and
WHEREAS,the United states Congress has never expressly
to goverrHrent relationship
witht the Brothert~
WHERFAS,the Brothert~
Tribe is not currently
benefits
of other federally
recognized
~'(EE
terminated its
Tribe, and
accorded the sarre rights
tribes,
nCM
goverme:lt
and
BE IT RE9'JLVFDthat the Brothertown Tribe requests treatne:lt as a
federally
recognized tribe with the sarre rights and responsibilities
aljoyed by other federally
recognized Indian tribes sharing govenm-ent
to govenm-ent relations
with the United states, and
Resolution
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5-7-92-B
BE IT ~
Rm>LVED that the Brothert~
Tribe requests that the Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA) Minneapolis Area Office work with the Tribe to
develop a detenninaticn
of needs and a recalllslded
btrlget to be forwarded to the
nepartlfe:d of the Interior'
s Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
in accordance
with 25 C.F.R. 83.11(c).
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I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the ~eida Business Catrnittee, hereby certify
that the ~eida Business Catrnittee is cmposed of 9 I1B1i'Iers of whan 5 I1B1i'Iers
cmstitute
a quorun. 8 n8Jj:)ers were present at a neeting duly called, noticed and
held on the 7th day of May, 1992; that the foregoing resolution
was duly adopted
at such neeting by a vote of 7 n8Jj:)ers for; 0 m=Iri:Iers against, and 0 I1B1i'Iers not
voting; and that said resol ution has not been rescinded or anelded in any way.
Ckleida Business
Cmmittee
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Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/26/22
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
SDAVIS
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Oneida Nation
Business Committee Support Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
DATE:
January 18, 2022
RE:
Appointment(s) – Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation
Background
Two (2) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation. The vacancies are
to complete terms ending January 31, 2027.
The vacancies have been posted Since December 2, 2021. The latest application deadline
was January 7, 2022, and three (3) application(s) were received for the following
applicant(s):
Kathy Hughes
Marlene Garvey
Susan House
Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to terms ending January 31, 2027 OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Determine next steps regarding five (5) vacancies - Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/26/22
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
SDAVIS
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Oneida Nation
Business Committee Support Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
DATE:
January 18, 2022
RE:
Appointment(s) – Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee
Background
Five (5) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee. The
vacancies are to complete terms ending December 31, 2022 (1), December 31, 2023 (1) and
December 31, 2024 (3).
Two of the vacancies have been posted Since May 7, 2021, and three (3) have been posted
since December 2, 2021. The latest application deadline was January 7, 2022 and four (4)
application(s) were received for the following applicant(s):
Dale Webster
John Breuninger
Carmelita Escamea
Gerald Cornelius
Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to terms ending December 31, 2022 (1),
December 31, 2023 (1) or December 31, 2024 (3) OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Accept the December 2, 2021, regular Community Development Planning Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/26/22
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
SDAVIS
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Community Development Planning Committee
Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2021
Teleconference
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Present: Chairman Brandon Stevens, Vice Chairman Daniel Guzman, Members: Tehassi Hill, Marie
Summers
Not Present: Kirby Metoxen
Others Present: Nancy Barton, Jacque Boyle, Mike Debraska, Brooke Doxtator, Jeff House, David P.
Jordan, Pete King III Rhiannon Metoxen, Justin Nishimoto, Troy Parr, Mark W. Powless, Nicole Rommel,
Amy Spears, Danelle Wilson, Paul Witek
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order by Chairman Brandon Stevens at 9:02 a.m.
II. ADOPT THE AGENDA
Motion by Tehassi Hill to adopt the agenda, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Marie Summers
III. MEETING MINUTES
A. Approve the November 4, 2021, regular Community Development Planning Committee
meeting minutes
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens
Motion by Marie Summers to approve the November 4, 2021, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Marie Summers
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
VI. STANDING UPDATES
Community Development Planning Committee
Meeting Minutes
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A. CEMETERY (9:00 AM)
1. Accept the Oneida Nation Burial Ground Maintenance and Utilization report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless
Motion by Marie Summers to accept the Oneida Nation Burial Ground Maintenance and Utilization report,
seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Marie Summers
2. Accept the #14-002 Cemetery Improvement Project Status report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless
Motion by Marie Summers to accept the #14-002 Cemetery Improvement Project Status report, seconded
by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Marie Summers
B. Accept the Market Rate Housing update (verbal)
Sponsor: Jeff House
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Market Rate Housing verbal update, seconded by Daniel Guzman
King. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Marie Summers
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Marie Summers to adjourn at 10:09 a.m., seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Marie Summers
Minutes prepared by Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor
Minutes approved as presented/corrected on January 6, 2022.
Community Development Planning Committee
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Approve the January 3, 2022, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/26/22
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Enter the requested motion related to this item.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☒ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: All areas that require FC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ MIS
☒ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
approval
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 11/15/2021
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law
☐ Correspondence
☐ Legal Review
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☒ Minutes
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition
☒ Other: FC E-Poll Approving Minutes of 1/3/22
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Treasurer
Primary Requestor:
Denise J. Vigue, Exec. Asst. to the CFO
Revised: 11/15/2021
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
January 3, 2022 ▪ Time: 9:00 A.M
Via Microsoft Teams
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC MEMBERS PRESENT (Via Teams):
Larry Barton, CFO/FC Vice-Chair
Chad Fuss, Asst. Gaming CFO
Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member
Patrick Stensloff, Purchasing Director
FC MEMBERS EXCUSED : Cristina Danforth, Treasurer/FC Chair & Kirby Metoxen, BC
Council Member
OTHERS PRESENT (Via Teams): David Emerson, Paul Hockers, Andrew Doxtater and
Denise J. Vigue, taking notes
I.
CALL TO ORDER : The FC Regular Meeting was called to order by the FC Vice-Chair at
9:00 A.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA : JANUARY 3, 2022
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Jan. 3, 2022 Finance Committee
Meeting Agenda. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
III.
MINUTES : DECEMBER 13, 2021 (Approved via E-Poll on 12/13/21):
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the FC E-Poll action taken on Dec. 13,
2021 approving the Dec. 13, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded
by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.
SPECIAL FC E-POLL: Amerind Risk Ins. Payment (Approved via E-Poll on 12/14/21):
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the Special FC E-Poll action taken on
Dec. 14, 2021 approving the annual Amerind Risk Insurance Payment submitted by
Oneida Comprehensive Housing. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried
unanimously.
V.
TABLED BUSINESS : None
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES :
1.
Casino Cash Trac LLC
Andrew Doxtater, Gaming Cage/Vault
Amount: $424,600.
Andrew was on the call and explained this software will eliminate the paper process of the
cage/vault and cut down on human error; this is a new vendor; & this is a sole source
request. There was a review of the product in action and extensive research was done,
this will enable the area to be more cost effective and more efficient in reporting.
Motion by Patrick Stensloff to approve the Gaming Capital Expenditure with Casino
Cash Trac LLC in the amount of $424,600. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.
2.
Miron Construction -Demo & Remodel Amendment
Fawne Rasmussen, Gam. Administration
Amount: $1,694,910.
Paul Hockers explained the remodel is underway, due to be completed by the end of
January provided the cameras ordered arrive; this is renovation and construction in the
off-track betting area; Chad Fuss added this is submitted as a sole source, but was bid out
to eight vendors with five responses.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Gaming Capital Expenditure with Miron
Construction for renovations and construction in the off-track betting area in the
amount of $1,694,910. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
3.
EVERI – Purchase of 1 Slot Machine
David Emerson, Gaming Slots
Amount: $5,000.
David was present and explained this is for a current lease game with a chance to buy
outright; game is still a producer so the reason to go ahead with purchase.
Motion by Patrick Stensloff to approve the Gaming Capital Expenditure with Everi for
the purchase of one slot machine in the amount of $5,000. Seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
4.
Scientific Games (14) Slot Machines
David Emerson, Gaming Slots
Amount: $288,890.
This and the following request are from same company, this request is part of the annual
maintenance program for slot machines at the Main and West Mason street casinos and
the following request is slightly different as it is a test bank conversion purchase.
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Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Gaming Capital Expenditure with
Scientific Games for the purchase of fourteen (14) slot machines in the amount of
$288,890. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
5.
Scientific Games (6) Slot Machines
David Emerson, Gaming Slots
Amount: $105,810.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Gaming Capital Expenditure with
Scientific Games the purchase of six slot machines in the amount of $105,810.
Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS : None
VII. ONEIDA FINANCE FUND :
Report:
1.
Oneida Finance Fund Report – January 2022
Denise J. Vigue, Executive Assistant to the CFO
The January 2022 report includes the current allocated amount for FY22 and the balance
after one quarter; there are also cases of product in the Finance Office to be distributed,
after discussion the FC asked Councilwoman Webster to check with the Oneida Homeless
Shelter to see if they could use it and arrange for delivery.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept as FYI the Oneida Finance Fund Report for January
2022. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
Requests:
1.
Behind the Wheel Registration for son
Requester: Jason Widi for Dylan
Amount: $350.
There was some discussion on a review of the SOP’s to review items for inclusion in a
work meeting as soon as convenient, so everyone is agreed on the intent and limitations
of the fund.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Behind the Wheel registration for the son of the requester in the amount of $350.
Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
2.
Wisconsin Hypnosis Center for weight loss
Requester: Cindy John
Amount: $500.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Wisconsin Hypnosis Center fees for weight loss in the amount of $500. Seconded by
Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
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3.
Taekwondo Class Fees for son
Requester: Jessica Meristil for Jaylin
Amount: $500.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Taekwondo class fees for the son of the requester in the amount of $500. Seconded by
Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
4.
Taekwondo Class Fees for son
Requester: Jessica Meristil for Jonavin
Amount: $500.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Taekwondo class fees for the son of the requester in the amount of $500. Seconded by
Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
5.
1848 Basketball Registration Fees
Requester: Sherry Skenandore for Holden
Amount: $500.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
1848 Basketball registration fees for the son of the requester in the amount of $500.
Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION : None
IX.
ADMINISTRATIVE /INTERNAL : None
X.
FOLLOW UP : None
XI.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY :
1.
EVERI – Master Agreement
David Emerson, Gaming Slots
David explained this is for the test bank, no cost just a data exchange with the vendor,
the agreement keeps all information confidential.
Motion by Patrick Stensloff to accept the Master Test Bank Agreement with Everi as
FYI. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
2.
Scientific Games – (3) Slot Conversion
David Emerson, Gaming Slots
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the three slot conversions (software lease) with
Scientific Games as FYI. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
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XII. ADJOURN : Motion by Patrick Stensloff to adjourn. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion
carried unanimously. Time: 9:33 A.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Denise J. Vigue, Executive Assistant to the CFO
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary
Finance Committee Approval Date of Minutes via E-Poll:
January 3, 2022
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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM:
DENISE J. VIGUE, EXEC. ASST. TO THE CFO
SUBJECT: E-POLL RESULTS – FC MINUTES OF JAN. 3, 2022
DATE:
JANUARY 3, 2022
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of January 3, 2022. The E-Poll and minutes were sent out
and concluded today. The results of the completed E-Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
The r e w a s a M aj or it y of 3 F C m emb e rs vot i ng t o a pp rov e t h e Ja n. 3 , 2 0 22
F in an ce Co m mit t e e Me et in g Mi n u t es . F C M em b e r s vo t in g in c lu d ed :
Je nnif e r W eb st e r , C h ad F us s and P at ri c k St en slof f. L a r ry B ar t on a ct ed
as C h a i r an d d i d n o t vo t e. T h e Ch ai r an d Co u n ci l me mb e r M et ox en w e r e
ex cu s ed.
These Finance Committee Minutes of Jan. 3, 2022 will be placed on the next Finance
Committee agenda to acknowledge this E-Poll action. Per the FC By-Laws, all Minutes
of the FC will be submitted to the Secretary’s Office once a month for BC acceptance.
Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4325
FAO@oneidanation.org
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Approve the January 17, 2022, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/26/22
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Enter the requested motion related to this item.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☒ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: All areas that require FC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ MIS
☒ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
approval
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law
☐ Correspondence
☐ Legal Review
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☒ Minutes
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition
☒ Other: FC E-Poll Approving Minutes of 1/17/22
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Treasurer
Primary Requestor:
Denise J. Vigue, Exec. Asst. to the CFO
Revised: 11/15/2021
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 17, 2022 ▪ Time: 9:00 A.M
Via Microsoft Teams
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC MEMBERS PRESENT (Via Teams):
Cristina Danforth, Treasurer/FC Chair
Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member
Chad Fuss, Asst. Gaming CFO
Larry Barton, CFO/FC Vice-Chair
Kirby Metoxen, BC Council Member
Patrick Stensloff, Purchasing Director
OTHERS PRESENT (Via Teams): Susan Arnold, Melissa Webster, David Emerson, Justin
Nishimoto, Amy Spears and Denise J. Vigue, taking notes
I.
CALL TO ORDER : The FC Regular Meeting was called to order by the FC Chair at
8:59 A.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA : JANUARY 17, 2021
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve the January 17, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda. Seconded by Larry Barton. Motion carried unanimously.
III.
MINUTES : JANUARY 3, 2022 (Approved via E-Poll on 01/03/22):
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the FC E-Poll action taken on Jan. 3,
2022 approving the Jan. 3, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded
by Larry Barton. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.
TABLED BUSINESS : None
V.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES : None
VI.
NEW BUSINESS :
1. Lamers Bus Lines 2021-2021 Contract
Susan Arnold, Head Start
Amount: $741,689.40
There was discussion on getting all areas that utilize transportation services to work together.
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve this request for bus services for Head Start from
Lamers Bus Lines in the amount of $741,689.40.
Seconded by Larry Barton. Motion
carried unanimously.
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FOR THE RECORD: Larry Barton asked that in the future the areas should develop one
overall transportation contract and to bid out to ensure we are getting best pricing.
2. FY22 Blkt PO – All American Bingo-VKGS
Jessalyn Harvath, Gaming – Bingo
Amount: $150,000.
These are for all the hand-held devices; there is a fee each time one is used, cost of goods.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve this request for a FY22 Blanket Purchase Order
from All American Bingo-VKGS in the amount of $150,000. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff.
Motion carried unanimously.
VII. DONATIONS :
Report:
1.
FC Donation Report – January 2022
Denise J. Vigue, Executive Assistant to the CFO
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Finance Committee Donation Report for
January 2022. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
Requests: None
VIII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION : None
IX.
ADMINISTRATIVE /INTERNAL : None
X.
FOLLOW UP : None
XI.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY :
1.
FY22 Blanket PO - Scientific Games Lease Agreement
David Emerson, Gaming - Slots
Motion by Larry Barton to approve the FY22 Blanket Purchase Order for the Scientific
Games Lease Agreement. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
XII.
ADJOURN : Motion by Chad Fuss to adjourn. Seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried unanimously. Time: 9:09 A.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Denise J. Vigue, Executive Assistant to the CFO
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary
Finance Committee Approval Date of Minutes via E-Poll:
January 17, 2022
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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM:
DENISE J. VIGUE, EXEC. ASST. TO THE CFO
SUBJECT: E-POLL RESULTS – FC MINUTES OF JAN. 17, 2022
DATE:
1/17/22
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of January 17, 2022. The E-Poll and minutes were sent
out and concluded today. The results of the completed E-Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
The r e w a s a Ma jo rit y of 5 F C m em b e r s v o t i n g t o a p p ro ve t h e J an . 1 7, 2 02 2
Fin an ce Co mm it t ee M eet ing Minu t e s. F C M emb e rs vot i ng in clu d ed: L ar r y
Ba rt o n, J enn if e r W e bst er , Ki rb y M et o xe n, P at r i ck S t en s lof f , and Ch ad
F u s s.
These Finance Committee Minutes of January 17, 2022 will be placed on the next
Finance Committee agenda to acknowledge this E-Poll action. Per the FC By-Laws all
Minutes of the FC will be submitted to the Secretary’s Office once a month for BC
acceptance.
Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4325
FAO@oneidanation.org
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Approve the December 15, 2021, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/26/22
2. Session:
☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the December 15, 2021 Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: Legislative Operating
☐ Programs/Services
☐ MIS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
Committee
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 11/15/2021
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
David P. Jordan, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
Clorissa N. Santiago, LRO Senior Staff Attorney
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center
December 15, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Present: David P. Jordan, Daniel Guzman King, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster,
Excused: Kirby Metoxen
Others Present: Clorissa N. Santiago, Kristen Hooker, Carmen Vanlanen, Kristal Hill, Brooke
Doxtator, Lawrence Barton, Rhiannon Metoxen (Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (Microsoft
Teams), Rae Skenandore (Microsoft Teams), Amy Spears (Microsoft Teams), Michelle Braaten
(Microsoft Teams), Michelle Myers (Microsoft Teams), Barbara Webster (Microsoft Teams),
Debra Powless (Microsoft Teams), Patricia Garvey (Microsoft Teams)
I.
Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
David P. Jordan called the December 15, 2021, Legislative Operating Committee meeting
to order at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Marie Summers to adopt the agenda as is; seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.
II.
Minutes to be Approved
1. December 1, 2021 LOC Meeting Minutes
Motion by Marie Summers to approve the December 1, 2021 LOC meeting minutes and
forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration; seconded by Daniel Guzman
King. Motion carried unanimously.
III.
Current Business
1. Budget Management and Control Law Amendments
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the updated draft, legislative analysis, and public
comment period notice, and forward the Budget Management and Control law amendments
to a public comment period to be held open until February 2, 2022; seconded by Marie
Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.
New Submissions
V.
Additions
VI.
Administrative Items
VII.
Executive Session
VIII. Adjourn
Motion by Marie Summers to adjourn at 9:19 a.m.; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.
Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2021
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Approve the Oneida Nation Arts Board bylaws amendments
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/26/22
2. Session:
☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Motion to adopt the amendments to the bylaws of the Oneida Nation Arts Board
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☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law
☐ Correspondence
☐ Legal Review
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Minutes
☐ Draft GTC Packet
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☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition
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☐ Report
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☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
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8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
David P. Jordan, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
Kristen Hooker, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
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Oneida Nation Arts Board
Bylaws Amendments Legislative Analysis
SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
REQUESTER:
Government
Administrative
Office
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Bylaws
Purpose
Legislation Related
to these Bylaws
Enforcement/Due
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SPONSOR:
Jennifer A. Webster
DRAFTER:
Arts Board
ANALYST:
Carmen R. VanLanen
The Oneida Nation Arts Board bylaws were added to the Active Files List per the
request of the Government Affairs Office to amend the bylaws in accordance with
the Legislative Procedures Act as follows:
To add language to state that the Board was established to oversee the Dollars
for Arts Project in accordance with Wisconsin Regranting Program
guidelines;
To update the language to change “regranting” to “Wisconsin Regranting
Program”;
To adjust the frequency and location of meetings;
To update the Order of Business; and
To allow Board Members to be eligible for one (1) quarterly optional meeting
stipend.
The Board was established to assist in the promotion of a community that embraces
art as a pathway to sovereignty, where traditional and contemporary arts are woven
into the fabric of everyday life and embolden a sense of belonging. The Board was
further established to provide advisory guidance and support to the Oneida Nation
Arts Program (“ONAP”), and to oversee the Dollars for Arts Project (“DAP”) in
accordance with the Oneida Nation Arts Program - Dollars for Arts Project Policies
(“DAP Law”) [Section 1-3(a)].
Oneida Nation Constitution, Boards, Committees and Commissions law, Oneida
Nation Arts Program – Dollars for Arts Project Policies, Travel and Expense Policy,
Conflict of Interest law, Social Media Policy, Open Records and Open Meetings
law, Vehicle Driver Certification and Fleet Management law
A member of the Board serves at the discretion of the OBC. Upon the
recommendation of a member of the OBC or majority vote of the Board [Section
1-6(b)], a member of the Board may have his or her appointment terminated by the
OBC. A two-thirds majority vote of the OBC shall be required to terminate the
appointment of an individual. The OBC’s decision to terminate an appointment is
final and not subject to appeal [1 O.C. 105-7-4].
Public meetings are not required for bylaws.
A fiscal impact statement is not required for bylaws.
SECTION 2. BACKGROUND
A. The Board’s bylaws amendments were added to the Active Files List on December 1, 2021 with
Jennifer A. Webster as the sponsor.
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SECTION 3. COMPLIANCE WITH THE BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS LAW
A. The bylaws comply with the Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
SECTION 4. AMENDMENTS
This section details the changes to the bylaws from the previously adopted bylaws.
• Article I. Authority
Section 1-3(a). – Language was added to the proposed bylaws to state that the Arts Board was
established to oversee the Dollars for Arts Project in accordance with Wisconsin Regranting
Program guidelines [proposed bylaws 1-3(a)].
• Impact: The language now states that the Board was further established to provide advisory
guidance and support to the Oneida Nation Arts Program (“ONAP”), and to oversee the
Dollars for Arts project (“DAP) in accordance with the DAP Law, and Wisconsin Regranting
Program guidelines. A catchall was added to apply to all boards.
Section 1-3(b)(4). – Fiscal. This section was revised to update the language to change
‘regranting’ to “Wisconsin Regranting Program” [proposed bylaws 1-3(b)(4)].
• Impact: The language now states that the powers and duties of the Board include approving
policies and procedures for the overall coordination and administration of Wisconsin
Regranting Program.
• Article III. Meetings
Section 3-1. Regular Meetings. Under the current bylaws, meetings of the Board shall be held
every second Tuesday of the month at the Community Education Center [current bylaws 3-1].
This section was revised so that the regular meetings of the Board shall be held quarterly at the
Oneida Nation Arts Program Office, or via Teleconference provided that the presence of any
member attending a meeting virtually is demonstrated in accordance with the Boards,
Committees and Commissions law [proposed bylaws 3-1].
• Impact: Meetings of the Board shall be held quarterly at the Oneida Nation Arts Program
Office, or via Teleconference commencing, rather than monthly at the Community Education
Center. The updated draft originally changed the time of commencement from 5:30 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. but was removed by the LOC to allow for more flexibility. With the onset of the
COVID-19 pandemic, the Nation was forced to adjust many of its customary practices,
including the manner in which it holds meetings by hosting them virtually or with very
limited access to the public. This provision allows similar flexibility to the Arts Board to
allow for the same so long as the following occurs in compliance with the Boards,
Committees and Commissions law:
The Arts Board demonstrates the presence of its members during a meeting by
taking roll call on the record at both the beginning and end of the meeting; and
If an Arts Board member experiences a technological issue during the meeting
and it disrupts the member’s presence, he or she notifies the Arts Board of the
technological issue as soon as possible. [1 O.C. 105.13-3(c)-(d)].
Section 3-5. Order of Business. Under the current bylaws, the Order of Business for Board
meetings is as follows: (a) Welcome, (b) Old Business, (c) New Business, (d) Action, (e) Minutes
(Review and Approve), (f) Adjourn [current bylaws 3-5]. This section was revised so that the
new Order of Business is as follows: (a) Call to Order/Roll Call, (b) Welcome, (c) Approval of
Agenda, (d) Minutes (Review and Approve), (e) Old Business, (f) New Business, (g)
Adjourn/Roll Call [proposed bylaws 3-5].
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Impact: Call to Order/Roll Call, Approval of Agenda, and Roll Call during the adjournment of
the meeting were added to the Order of Business. The Action portion of the meeting was
removed from the Order of Business, and the Minutes (Review and Approve) portion was
moved from e to d. The LOC accepted the changes to the chronology of the Order of Business
but opted to keep Action as part of the Order.
Article V. Stipends and Compensation
Section 5-1. Stipends. Under the current bylaws, Board Members are not allowed to receive
stipends, even if eligible [current bylaws 5-1]. This section was revised to allow Board Members
to become eligible for optional stipends. Board Members would be eligible for one (1) quarterly
optional meeting stipend [proposed bylaws 5-1].
• Impact: This revision allows Board members to become eligible for optional stipends.
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SECTION 5. RELATED LEGISLATION
There are no conflicts between these bylaws and the Oneida Code of Laws. Below is a detailed list of
laws that establish duties and requirements of the Board in addition to laws referenced in the bylaws.
A. Oneida Nation Constitution. The Constitution of the Oneida Nation contains a provision that allows
for the creation of committees for the proper conduct of tribal business of the Nation [Oneida Nation
Constitution, Article IV, Section 1(g)]. There are no conflicts between these bylaws and the Oneida
Nation Constitution.
B. Boards, Committees and Commissions [1 O.C. 105]. This law establishes all requirements related to
elected and appointed boards, committees and commissions of the Nation. The law governs the
procedures regarding the appointment and election of persons to boards, committees and commissions,
creation of bylaws, maintenance of official records, compensation, and other items related to boards,
committees and commissions. Board members are eligible for optional stipends [Proposed Bylaws 51] as set forth in and subject to the Arts Board bylaws, this law, and resolution BC-05-08-19-B titled
Amending Resolution BC-09-26-18-D Boards, Committees and Commissions Law Stipends, as may
be further amended from time-to-time hereafter. The requirements for entity bylaws are contained in
this law as well as a requirement that all existing entities of the Nation comply with the format detailed
in the law and present the bylaws for adoption by the OBC within a reasonable timeframe. The
proposed bylaws comply with and there are no conflicts with the Boards, Committees and Commissions
law.
C. Oneida Nation Arts Program – Dollars for Arts Project Policies [1 O.C. 128]. This law establishes
guidelines for the Nation’s Dollars for Arts Project which is regranted funds from the Wisconsin State
Arts Board. The law establishes the following requirements for the Board: approve the peer panel to
make formal decisions about grant applications, identify and adopt application review criteria prior to
funding cycle, approve panelists prior to granting cycle, one Board member is a non-voting member of
the peer panel and chair’s and facilitates the meeting, determine funding awards based on panel’s
decision and the Board Chair will appoint an appeals committee. The proposed bylaws comply and
there are no conflicts with the Oneida Nation Arts Program – Dollars for Arts Project Policies.
D. Travel and Expense Policy [2 O.C. 219]. Members of the Board are eligible to be reimbursed for travel
and per diem to attend a conference or training with Board approval. All travel must be authorized by
two (2) Officers in accordance with this law [2 O.C. 219.4-2] and the Boards, Committees and
Commissions law [1 O.C. 105.10-3(b)(6)(B)]. The proposed bylaws comply and there are no conflicts
with the Travel and Expense Policy.
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E. Conflict of Interest [2 O.C. 217]. This law applies to the Board and establishes specific limitations to
which information or materials that are confidential or may be used by a competitor of the Nation’s
enterprises or interests may be used to protect the interests of the Nation. The Boards, Committees and
Commissions law establishes that amended bylaws require members to disclose potential or real
conflicts annually [1 O.C. 105.10-3(d)(5) and 105.15]. This aligns with the Conflict of Interest law of
the Nation which allows for entities to outline further conflicts and prohibited activities resulting from
those conflicts of interest [2 O.C. 217.7-2]. Penalties for failure to disclose conflicts of interest include
termination of appointment in accordance with the Boards, Committees and Commissions law and
enforcement of any penalties in accordance with the laws of the Nation [2 O.C. 217.6-2 and 6-3]. The
proposed bylaws comply and there are no conflicts with the Conflict of Interest law.
F. Social Media Policy [2 O.C. 218]. This law applies to the Board and regulates the Nation’s social
media accounts, including how content is managed and who has authority to post on social media on
behalf of the Nation. Boards, committees and commissions must register social media accounts with
the Nation’s Secretary’s Office to include specific information related to access to the account,
acknowledgment and compliance with the Computer Resources Ordinance [2 O.C. 215.8] and this
policy, use a Nation issued email address, and ensure all content complies with all applicable laws of
the Nation, state or federal laws. The bylaws comply and there are no conflicts with the Social Media
Policy.
G. Open Records and Open Meetings [1 O.C. 107]. This law details how records must be maintained and
made available to the public and that meetings are open to the public unless specific criteria are met
which allow the meetings to be closed [1 O.C. 107.15 and 107.17]. Public notice of meetings is also
required by this law [1 O.C. 107.15-1]. The proposed bylaws comply and there are no conflicts with
the Open Records and Open Meetings law.
H. Vehicle Driver Certification and Fleet Management [2 O.C. 210]. The Board is considered an entity
[2 O.C. 210.3-1(g)] and individual members are considered officials [2 O.C. 210.3-1(j)] under this law
and are authorized to travel in the Nation’s vehicles. The law requires the Human Resources
Department or designee to ensure drivers, including Board members, are certified to drive a vehicle of
the Nation or a personal vehicle on Tribal business. The law requires Board members (officials) to
have written consent from the Board prior to being approved to use a Tribal vehicle [2 O.C. 210.61(b)(2)]. Certification includes providing the Human Resources Department with the appropriate
license, training certifications, and insurance information [2 O.C. 210.8-1]. Additionally, Board
members must abide by all reporting requirements in this law [2 O.C. 210.9-2].
a. Board members who violate this law may be subject to:
i. any laws regarding sanctions or penalties; and
ii. termination of appointment following the Boards, Committees and Commissions law
[1 O.C. 105].
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ONEIDA NATION ARTS BOARD BYLAWS
Article I. Authority
1-1. Name.
The name of this entity shall be the Oneida Nation Arts Board and may
hereinafter be referred to as the Board.
1-2.
Establishment. The Oneida Nation Arts Board was established by the Oneida Business
Committee through adoption of resolution BC-8-4-93-A and expanded
upon by the Oneida Nation Arts Program – Dollars for Art Project Policies
law (“DAP Law”), adopted under resolution BC-09-13-00-C, as the entity
delegated authority to oversee and administer the Oneida Nation Arts
Program - Dollars for Arts Project.
1-3.
Authority.
(a)
Purpose. The Board was established to assist in the promotion of a
community that embraces art as a pathway to sovereignty, where
traditional
and contemporary arts are woven into the fabric of everyday
life and
embolden a sense of belonging. The Board was further
established to provide advisory guidance and support to the Oneida Nation
Arts Program (“ONAP”), and to oversee the Dollars for Arts Project
(“DAP”) in accordance with the DAP Law, the Wisconsin Regranting
Program guidelines, and any other governing program guidelines as may be
amended from time-to-time hereafter.
(b)
Powers and Duties. The powers and duties that have been delegated
to the Board include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)
Advisory.
(A)
Advise and guide an impactful Oneida Nation Arts Program;
and
(B)
Serve as a sounding board and feedback loop to the ONAP
Director for matters related to the arts in the Oneida Nation.
(2)
Advocacy.
(A)
Participate in the arts through teaching, learning, sharing and
outreach;
(B)
Support artists in the community through support of and
participation in programs, events, arts groups and activities;
and
(C)
Report ONAP/DAP/Board activities and impact to the
Oneida Business Committee.
(3)
Evaluation.
(A)
Evaluate the ONAP by request of the ONAP Director; and
(B)
Provide support for determining impactful measures of
ONAP/DAP success.
(4)
Fiscal.
(A)
Approve policies and procedures for the overall
coordination
and administration of regrantingthe
Wisconsin Regranting Program and any other governing
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program guidelines as may be amended from time-to-time
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Review and evaluate regranting annually;
(C)
Allocate DAP funds annually; and
(D)
Approve Fiscal Sponsorships.
Carry out all additional powers/duties delegated to the Board
through the DAP Law; Boards, Committees and Commissions law;
and any other governing laws, policies, rules and/or resolutions of
the Nation.
1-4.
Office.
The official mailing address of the Board shall be:
Oneida Nation Arts Board
P.O. Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155
1-5.
Membership. The members of the Board shall be its Directors and there are no members
who are not directors.
(a)
Number of Members. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members.
(b)
Appointed Members. Members of the Board shall be appointed by the
Oneida Business Committee in accordance with the Boards, Committees
and Commissions law for three (3) year terms.
(1)
Term Limits. Members of the Board shall serve no more than three
(3) consecutive three (3) year terms.
(2)
Board members shall remain in office until:
(A)
End of Term. A vacancy is effective as of 4:30 p.m. on the
last day of the month in which a member’s term ends.
(i)
Although a member’s term has expired, he or she
shall remain in office until a successor has been
sworn in by the Oneida Business Committee.
(B)
Resignation. A member may resign at any time verbally
during a Board meeting or by delivering written notice to the
Oneida Business Committee Support Office and the Board
Chairperson or Chairperson’s designee. The resignation is
deemed effective upon:
(i)
Deliverance of the written notice to the Oneida
Business Committee Support Office and to the Board
Chairperson or Chairperson’s designee; or
(ii)
Acceptance by Board motion of the member’s verbal
resignation.
(C)
Termination. Termination of a
member’s appointment shall
be in
accordance with the Boards, Committees and
Commissions
law.
(c)
Vacancies. Vacancies for any reason on the Board shall be filled for the
remainder of the term through appointment by the Oneida Business
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Committee in accordance with the Boards, Committees and Commissions
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applicants for appointment bypursuant to the executive
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Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
Qualifications. Board members shall meet the following qualifications:
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A majority shall be enrolled members of the Oneida Nation;
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Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(3)
Have an interest and/or experience in the arts, marketing, business,
government or nonprofit management; and
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Shall not be an employee of the ONAP as of the date of application
for Board membership.
1-6.
Termination. Termination of a member’s appointment shall be carried out by the Oneida
Business Committee in accordance with the Boards, Committees and
Commissions law or any other law of the Nation governing the termination
of appointed officials.
(a)
The Board may make a recommendation to the Oneida Business Committee
for the termination of a member’s appointment based on the following:
(1)
The member accrues three (3) unexcused absences from Board
meetings within a one (1) year period; and/or
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A Board member shall be deemed unexcused if he or she
fails to provide written notice of the absence to a Board
Officer at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of the
missed meeting.
(2)
The member violates any section of these bylaws and/or any
governing laws of the Nation.
(b)
Recommendations to the Oneida Business Committee for termination of a
member’s appointment shall be determined by a majority vote of the
members in attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum.
1-7.
Trainings and Conferences. Members of the Board shall participate in mandatory Board
Orientation training where they will become knowledgeable in the process
of consensus decision-making and other subjects relevant to their positions.
Article II. Officers
2-1. Officers.
The Board shall have three (3) Officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and
Secretary.
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Responsibilities of the Chairperson. The responsibilities, duties and limitations of the
Chairperson shall be as follows:
(a)
With the Secretary’s assistance, call meetings; develop meeting agendas;
and provide notice of meeting agendas, minutes, and documents in
accordance with the DAP Law, these bylaws, and the Open Records and
Open Meetings law.
(b)
Preside at all meetings of the Board and facilitate orderly discussions.
(c)
Receive, review and monitor all correspondence from the Board, present to
the Board and sign all correspondence approved by the Board.
(d)
Submit approved Board meeting minutes, with assistance from the Board
Secretary, to the Oneida Business Committee Support Office in accordance
with these bylaws and the Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
(e)
With the Secretary’s assistance, submit quarterly reports to the Oneida
Business Committee, as well as annual and semi-annual reports to the
Oneida General Tribal Council, pursuant to the Boards, Committees and
Commissions law, and submit any other reports that are required or
requested by the DAP Law, Oneida Business Committee or Oneida General
Tribal Council.
(f)
Attend, or designate a Board member to attend, the Oneida Business
Committee meeting where the Board’s quarterly report appears on the
agenda.
(g)
Appoint an appeals committee to review requests for reconsideration of
funding decisions in accordance with the DAP Law.
(h)
Perform any other duties assigned by a majority vote of the members in
attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum.
2-3.
Responsibilities of the Vice-Chairperson. The responsibilities, duties and limitations of the
Vice-Chairperson of the Board shall be as follows:
(a)
Except for subsection (g), perform the Chairperson's duties under section
2-2 of these bylaws in the absence of the Chairperson.
(b)
Work with the Chairperson in all matters that concern the Board.
(c)
Oversee Board recruitment, Board development and membership terms
consistent with the Boards, Committees and Commissions law and the DAP
Law.
(d)
Notify the Oneida Business Committee Support Office of Board vacancies
in accordance with the Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
(e)
Perform other duties as assigned by a majority vote of the members in
attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum.
2-4.
Responsibilities of the Secretary. The responsibilities, duties and limitations of the
Secretary of the Board shall be as follows:
(a)
Assist the Chairperson with calling meetings (regular and emergency);
developing meeting agendas; and providing notice of meeting agendas,
documentation and minutes, all in accordance with the DAP Law, these
bylaws, and the Open Records and Open Meetings law.
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(1)
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In the event that both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
positions become vacant before the end of their terms, the
Secretary shall be allowed to call Board meetings to fill the
vacancies and preside over those meetings for the sole
purpose of appointing new Officers, at which point the
Chairperson, or Vice-Chairperson in the absence of the
Chairperson, shall preside.
In accordance with section 2-2 of these bylaws, assist the Chairperson with
submitting quarterly reports to the Oneida Business Committee; annual and
semi-annual reports to the General Tribal Council; and any other reports
required/requested by the DAP Law, Oneida Business Committee or Oneida
General Tribal Council.
Ensure the Board meeting minutes are recorded in the proper format and
approved by the Board before submitting to the Oneida Business Committee
Support Office.
Assist the Chairperson with the submission of approved Board meeting
minutes to the Oneida Business Committee Support Office in accordance
with these bylaws and the Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
Perform other duties as assigned by majority vote of the members in
attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum.
2-5.
Selection of Officers. The Officers shall serve terms of one (1) year and shall be nominated
and appointed by majority vote of the members in attendance at a Board
meeting of an established quorum that takes place prior to the beginning of
the new fiscal year.
(a)
Terms of office shall run from the beginning of October through September
of that same year.
(b)
No Officer shall serve for more than three (3) consecutive terms or hold
more than one (1) Officer position per Officer term.
(c)
Board members may be dismissed from their Officer positions by majority
vote of the members in attendance at a Board meeting of an established
quorum.
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In the event of a vacancy in an Officer position, a successor shall be
appointed by majority vote of the members in attendance at a regular or
emergency Board meeting of an established quorum for the duration of the
unexpired term.
2-6.
Subcommittees & Ad Hoc Committees. Subcommittees and/or ad hoc committees may be
created or dissolved at any time by majority vote of the members in
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attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum, so long as created/
dissolved in accordance with the Boards, Committees and Commissions
law.
Members of subcommittees and ad hoc committees shall not be eligible for
stipends unless authorized by the Board and a specific exception is made by
the Oneida Business Committee or the Oneida General Tribal Council.
2-7.
Budgetary Sign-Off Authority and Travel. The Board shall follow the Nation’s policies and
procedures regarding purchasing and sign-off authority.
(a)
LevelsThe levels of budgetary sign-off authority for the Board shall be as
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the manual titled, Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Purchasing
Policies
and Procedures, for Area Directors/Enterprise Directors.
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and business expense reimbursementthe Board.
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majority vote of the members present at a regular or emergency Board
meeting of an established quorum.
2-8.
Personnel.
(a)
The Board shall not have the authority to hire personnel for its benefit.
Staff Designee. The Director of the ONAP shall be the Board’s Staff
Designee.
(1)
In the absence of all Board Officers, the Staff Designee shall assume
the responsibilities set forth in Article II of these bylaws that relate
to documenting, recording and reporting on behalf of the Board.
(2)
ONAP staff may be used to provide administrative support,
consistent with the Boards, Committees and Commissions law, to
the Board when needed.
Article III. Meetings
3-1. Regular Meetings. The regular meetings of the Board shall be held every second Tuesday
of the monthquarterly at the Community Education CenterOneida Nation
Arts Program Office located onat 1270 Packerland
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in Green Bay, WI, commencing at 5:30 p.mor remotely, at a time to be determined so long
as notice is provided in accordance with these bylaws and the Open Records and Open
Meetings law.
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members in attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum
so long
as notice is provided to all members in writing and,
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3-2.
accordance with the Open Records and Open Meetings law, prior to the
implementation of a new date, time and/or location.
(1)
Regular meetings of the Board may not be held in June, July and
December to allow for those months to be dedicated to the Board’s
volunteer work.
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Board meetings may be attended in person, by
telephone, through video
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telecommunications so long as presence at
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Prior to a scheduled meeting, notice of the meeting location, agenda, and
documents shall be forwarded by the Chairperson, with the
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All Board members shall be provided email
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Meeting minutes shall be approved by majority vote
of the members
in attendance at a Board
meeting of an established quorum and then
sent to
all Board members, via their Official Email addresses, as well
as to the Oneida Business Committee Support Office
in accordance
with these bylaws.
Emergency Meetings. An emergency meeting may be called to address urgent concerns
that affect the existence of the Board and require action that cannot wait
until the Board’s next scheduled meeting.
(a)
The Board shall attempt to use other means for urgent deadline-oriented
approvals, including e-polls, before calling an emergency meeting.
(b)
An emergency meeting may be called by the Chairperson upon at least
twenty-four (24) hours’ advance notice to all members of the Board.
(1)
Notice of emergency meetings shall be provided to all Board
members by telephone call and via email communication sent to
their Official Email address.
(2)
Notice of emergency meetings shall further be provided to all Board
members, as well as the public, in accordance with the Open
Records and Open Meetings law.
(c)
Within seventy-two (72) hours of an emergency meeting, the Board shall
provide the Nation’s Secretary with notice of the emergency meeting, the
reason for the meeting, and an explanation as to why the matter could not
wait until the next regular meeting.
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Joint Meetings. There shall be no joint meetings held between the Board and the Oneida
Business Committee.
3-4.
Quorum.
3-5.
Order of Business. The order of business, as far as applicable, is:
(a)
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Voting.
(a)
(b)
A quorum shall consist of no less than three (3) Board members, one (1) of
which shall be the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or Secretary; provided,
the Secretary is presiding over the meeting in accordance with section 2-4
(c) of these bylaws.
Decisions of the Board shall be based on a majority vote of its members in
attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum.
The Chairperson shall be permitted to participate and vote in the same
manner as any other member of the Board.
E-polls are permissible so long as conducted in accordance with the Boards,
Committees and Commissions law.
(1)
The Vice-Chairperson shall serve as the Chairperson’s designee,
responsible for conducting e-polls in the Chairperson’s absence or
discretion.
Article IV. Expectations
4-1. Behavior of Members. Members of the Board are expected to adhere to all governing laws,
resolutions and policies of the Nation, including, but not limited to, the DAP
Law; the Boards, Committees and Commissions law; these bylaws and as
follows:
(a)
That, members of the Board are expected to agree to a Commitment to Serve
and annually re-commit to their responsibilities on the Board and to the
community.
(b)
That, Board members who find themselves unable to carry out the duties
and responsibilities of their role and abide by expected behaviors, agree to
resign their Board position to avoid enforcement under subsection (1) of
this section 4-1.
(1)
Enforcement. Any Board member found in violation of this section
who refuses to voluntarily resign may be subject to the following if
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Board meeting of an established quorum:
(A)
Board recommendation to the Oneida Business Committee
for termination of the member’s appointment in accordance
with the Boards, Committees and Commissions law or any
other law of the Nation governing the termination of
appointed officials.
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Disciplinary action in accordance with any law of the Nation
governing sanctions and penalties for appointed officials.
4-2.
Prohibition of Violence. Board members are prohibited from engaging in or committing
any violent intentional act that inflicts, attempts to inflict, or threatens to
inflict emotional or bodily harm on another person, or damage to property.
4-3.
Drug and Alcohol Use. The use and/or consumption of alcohol or prohibited drugs by
Board members when acting in their official capacity is strictly forbidden.
(a)
Prohibited drugs are defined as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines,
phencyclidine (PCP), hallucinogens, methaqualone, barbiturates, narcotics,
any other substances included in Schedules I though V under Section 812
of Title 21 of the United States Code, and prescription medication or overthe-counter medicine used in an unauthorized or unlawful manner.
4-4.
Social Media. Members of the Board shall comply with the Nation’s Social Media Policy
and their oath of office when using social media on behalf of or as a
representative of the Board.
4-5.
Conflict of Interest. All members of the Board are required to adhere to the Nation’s laws
and policies governing conflicts of interest.
(a)
No member shall apply or accept a position of employment for the Oneida
Nation Arts Program while serving as a member of the Board.
Article V. Stipends and Compensation
5-1. Stipends.
Members of the Dependent upon available budgeted funds, Board serve
voluntarily; thus, even ifmembers are eligible, shall not
be allowed to receive for the following OPTIONAL
stipends under, subject to these bylaws, the Boards, Committees and
Commissions law or, resolution BC-05-08-19-B1220-C titled, Amending
Resolution BC-09-26-18-DAmended Boards, Committees and
Commissions Law
Stipends, as may be further amended from time-to-time hereafter. :
(a)
One (1) quarterly optional meeting stipend, provided that:
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5-2.
The meeting of the established quorum lasted for a minimum of one
(1) hour; and
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The Board member collecting the stipend was present for the entire
meeting as defined and demonstrated in accordance with the Boards,
Committees and Commissions law.
Compensation. Besides the travel, per diem and business expense reimbursement
authorized by the Boards, Committees and Commissions law, there are no
other forms of compensation that members are eligible to receive for the
duties/activities they perform on behalf of the Board.
Article VI. Records and Reporting
6-1. Agenda Items. Agenda items shall be consistently maintained in the format identified under
Article III, section 3-5, of these bylaws as the Order of Business.
6-2.
Minutes.
(b)
The Board’s meeting minutes shall be typed and in a consistent format
created by the Oneida Business Committee Support Office to generate the
most informative record, to include, but not be limited to, a summary of the
action requested/taken by the Board.
Meeting minutes shall be reviewed for accuracy and then approved at the
end of each meeting by a majority vote of the members present; provided,
a quorum is still in existence.
(1)
The minutes shall be submitted to the Oneida Business Committee
Support Office within seven (7) days of their approval.
6-3.
Attachments. Handouts, reports, memoranda, and the like shall be attached to their
corresponding minutes and agenda, maintained as a Board packet and filed
with the Oneida Business Committee Support Office to maintain in
accordance with the Open Records and Open Meetings law.
6-4.
Oneida Business Committee Liaison. The Board shall regularly communicate with the
member of the Oneida Business Committee who is its designated liaison.
(a)
All official correspondence of the Board, whether produced via email or in
writing (i.e. agendas, minutes, recordings, submissions, reports), shall be
copied to the liaison, as well as the liaison’s administrative support contact.
(b)
The Board and liaison shall further communicate when needed, the
frequency and method of which shall be as agreed upon by the Board and
the liaison, but not less than that required in any law or policy on reporting
developed by the Oneida Business Committee or the Oneida General Tribal
Council.
6-5.
Audio Recordings. All meetings of the Board shall be audio recorded using an available
device, supplied by the Oneida Business Committee Support Office or the
Board, that can be uploaded to digital file storage.
(a)
Audio recordings shall be submitted to the Oneida Business Committee
Support Office to be maintained alongside the Board’s meeting minutes in
accordance with the Open Records and Open Meetings law.
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Exception. Audio recordings of executive session portions of a
Board meeting shall not be required.
Article VII. Amendments
7-1. Amendments. Amendments to these bylaws shall be made by a majority vote of the
members in attendance at a regular or emergency Board meeting of an
established quorum; provided, proper notice of the proposed amendments
was furnished in accordance with these bylaws at a prior regular meeting.
(a)
Any amendments to these bylaws shall conform to the requirements of the
Boards, Committees and Commissions law and any other policy of the
Nation.
(b)
Amendments to these bylaws shall be approved by the Oneida Business
Committee before implementation.
(c)
These bylaws shall be reviewed no less than on an annual basis.
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Adopted – BC-02-28-96
Amended – BC-06-22-11
Amended – BC-10-09-19
These By-laws, as amended and revised, are hereby approved by the Oneida Business Committee
at a duly called meeting held on Month Day, Year, by the Secretary of the Oneida Business
Committee’s signature.
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
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ONEIDA NATION ARTS BOARD BYLAWS
Article I. Authority
1-1. Name.
The name of this entity shall be the Oneida Nation Arts Board and may
hereinafter be referred to as the Board.
1-2.
Establishment. The Oneida Nation Arts Board was established by the Oneida Business
Committee through adoption of resolution BC-8-4-93-A and expanded
upon by the Oneida Nation Arts Program – Dollars for Art Project Policies
law (“DAP Law”), adopted under resolution BC-09-13-00-C, as the entity
delegated authority to oversee and administer the Oneida Nation Arts
Program - Dollars for Arts Project.
1-3.
Authority.
(a) Purpose. The Board was established to assist in the promotion of a
community that embraces art as a pathway to sovereignty, where traditional
and contemporary arts are woven into the fabric of everyday life and
embolden a sense of belonging. The Board was further established to
provide advisory guidance and support to the Oneida Nation Arts Program
(“ONAP”), and to oversee the Dollars for Arts Project (“DAP”) in
accordance with the DAP Law, the Wisconsin Regranting Program
guidelines, and any other governing program guidelines as may be amended
from time-to-time hereafter.
(b) Powers and Duties. The powers and duties that have been delegated to the
Board include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)
Advisory.
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Advise and guide an impactful Oneida Nation Arts Program;
and
(B)
Serve as a sounding board and feedback loop to the ONAP
Director for matters related to the arts in the Oneida Nation.
(2)
Advocacy.
(A)
Participate in the arts through teaching, learning, sharing and
outreach;
(B)
Support artists in the community through support of and
participation in programs, events, arts groups and activities;
and
(C)
Report ONAP/DAP/Board activities and impact to the
Oneida Business Committee.
(3)
Evaluation.
(A)
Evaluate the ONAP by request of the ONAP Director; and
(B)
Provide support for determining impactful measures of
ONAP/DAP success.
(4)
Fiscal.
(A)
Approve policies and procedures for the overall coordination
and administration of the Wisconsin Regranting Program
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and any other governing program guidelines as may be
amended from time-to-time hereafter;
(B)
Review and evaluate regranting annually;
(C)
Allocate DAP funds annually; and
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Approve Fiscal Sponsorships.
Carry out all additional powers/duties delegated to the Board
through the DAP Law; Boards, Committees and Commissions law;
and any other governing laws, policies, rules and/or resolutions of
the Nation.
1-4.
Office.
The official mailing address of the Board shall be:
Oneida Nation Arts Board
P.O. Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155
1-5.
Membership. The members of the Board shall be its Directors and there are no members
who are not directors.
(a)
Number of Members. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members.
(b)
Appointed Members. Members of the Board shall be appointed by the
Oneida Business Committee in accordance with the Boards, Committees
and Commissions law for three (3) year terms.
(1)
Term Limits. Members of the Board shall serve no more than three
(3) consecutive three (3) year terms.
(2)
Board members shall remain in office until:
(A)
End of Term. A vacancy is effective as of 4:30 p.m. on the
last day of the month in which a member’s term ends.
(i)
Although a member’s term has expired, he or she
shall remain in office until a successor has been
sworn in by the Oneida Business Committee.
(B)
Resignation. A member may resign at any time verbally
during a Board meeting or by delivering written notice to the
Oneida Business Committee Support Office and the Board
Chairperson or Chairperson’s designee. The resignation is
deemed effective upon:
(i)
Deliverance of the written notice to the Oneida
Business Committee Support Office and to the Board
Chairperson or Chairperson’s designee; or
(ii)
Acceptance by Board motion of the member’s verbal
resignation.
(C)
Termination. Termination of a member’s appointment shall
be in accordance with the Boards, Committees and
Commissions law.
(c)
Vacancies. Vacancies for any reason on the Board shall be filled for the
remainder of the term through appointment by the Oneida Business
Committee in accordance with the Boards, Committees and Commissions
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(d)
The Board Chairperson shall provide the Oneida Business
Committee with recommendations, by majority vote of the members
in attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum, on
applicants for appointment pursuant to the process set forth in the
Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
Qualifications. Board members shall meet the following qualifications:
(1)
A majority shall be enrolled members of the Oneida Nation;
(2)
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
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Have an interest and/or experience in the arts, marketing, business,
government or nonprofit management; and
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Shall not be an employee of the ONAP as of the date of application
for Board membership.
1-6.
Termination. Termination of a member’s appointment shall be carried out by the Oneida
Business Committee in accordance with the Boards, Committees and
Commissions law or any other law of the Nation governing the termination
of appointed officials.
(a)
The Board may make a recommendation to the Oneida Business Committee
for the termination of a member’s appointment based on the following:
(1)
The member accrues three (3) unexcused absences from Board
meetings within a one (1) year period; and/or
(A)
A Board member shall be deemed unexcused if he or she
fails to provide written notice of the absence to a Board
Officer at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of the
missed meeting.
(2)
The member violates any section of these bylaws and/or any
governing laws of the Nation.
(b)
Recommendations to the Oneida Business Committee for termination of a
member’s appointment shall be determined by a majority vote of the
members in attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum.
1-7.
Trainings and Conferences. Members of the Board shall participate in mandatory Board
Orientation training where they will become knowledgeable in the process
of consensus decision-making and other subjects relevant to their positions.
Article II. Officers
2-1. Officers.
2-2.
The Board shall have three (3) Officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and
Secretary.
Responsibilities of the Chairperson. The responsibilities, duties and limitations of the
Chairperson shall be as follows:
(a)
With the Secretary’s assistance, call meetings; develop meeting agendas;
and provide notice of meeting agendas, minutes, and documents in
accordance with the DAP Law, these bylaws, and the Open Records and
Open Meetings law.
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Preside at all meetings of the Board and facilitate orderly discussions.
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Receive, review and monitor all correspondence from the Board, present to
the Board and sign all correspondence approved by the Board.
Submit approved Board meeting minutes, with assistance from the Board
Secretary, to the Oneida Business Committee Support Office in accordance
with these bylaws and the Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
With the Secretary’s assistance, submit quarterly reports to the Oneida
Business Committee, as well as annual and semi-annual reports to the
Oneida General Tribal Council, pursuant to the Boards, Committees and
Commissions law, and submit any other reports that are required or
requested by the DAP Law, Oneida Business Committee or Oneida General
Tribal Council.
Attend, or designate a Board member to attend, the Oneida Business
Committee meeting where the Board’s quarterly report appears on the
agenda.
Appoint an appeals committee to review requests for reconsideration of
funding decisions in accordance with the DAP Law.
Perform any other duties assigned by a majority vote of the members in
attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum.
2-3.
Responsibilities of the Vice-Chairperson. The responsibilities, duties and limitations of the
Vice-Chairperson of the Board shall be as follows:
(a)
Except for subsection (g), perform the Chairperson's duties under section
2-2 of these bylaws in the absence of the Chairperson.
(b)
Work with the Chairperson in all matters that concern the Board.
(c)
Oversee Board recruitment, Board development and membership terms
consistent with the Boards, Committees and Commissions law and the DAP
Law.
(d)
Notify the Oneida Business Committee Support Office of Board vacancies
in accordance with the Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
(e)
Perform other duties as assigned by a majority vote of the members in
attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum.
2-4.
Responsibilities of the Secretary. The responsibilities, duties and limitations of the
Secretary of the Board shall be as follows:
(a)
Assist the Chairperson with calling meetings (regular and emergency);
developing meeting agendas; and providing notice of meeting agendas,
documentation and minutes, all in accordance with the DAP Law, these
bylaws, and the Open Records and Open Meetings law.
(b)
Maintain the minutes, reports and correspondence of the Board, abiding by/
to the decisions of the Board and the Boards, Committees and Commissions
law.
(c)
Except for subsection (g), perform the Chairperson's duties under section 22 of these bylaws in the absence of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
(1)
The Secretary’s authority to call and/or preside over meetings of the
Board shall be limited as follows:
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In the event that both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
positions become vacant before the end of their terms, the
Secretary shall be allowed to call Board meetings to fill the
vacancies and preside over those meetings for the sole
purpose of appointing new Officers, at which point the
Chairperson, or Vice-Chairperson in the absence of the
Chairperson, shall preside.
In accordance with section 2-2 of these bylaws, assist the Chairperson with
submitting quarterly reports to the Oneida Business Committee; annual and
semi-annual reports to the General Tribal Council; and any other reports
required/requested by the DAP Law, Oneida Business Committee or Oneida
General Tribal Council.
Ensure the Board meeting minutes are recorded in the proper format and
approved by the Board before submitting to the Oneida Business Committee
Support Office.
Assist the Chairperson with the submission of approved Board meeting
minutes to the Oneida Business Committee Support Office in accordance
with these bylaws and the Boards, Committees and Commissions law.
Perform other duties as assigned by majority vote of the members in
attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum.
2-5.
Selection of Officers. The Officers shall serve terms of one (1) year and shall be nominated
and appointed by majority vote of the members in attendance at a Board
meeting of an established quorum that takes place prior to the beginning of
the new fiscal year.
(a)
Terms of office shall run from the beginning of October through September
of that same year.
(b)
No Officer shall serve for more than three (3) consecutive terms or hold
more than one (1) Officer position per Officer term.
(c)
Board members may be dismissed from their Officer positions by majority
vote of the members in attendance at a Board meeting of an established
quorum.
(d)
In the event of a vacancy in an Officer position, a successor shall be
appointed by majority vote of the members in attendance at a regular or
emergency Board meeting of an established quorum for the duration of the
unexpired term.
2-6.
Subcommittees & Ad Hoc Committees. Subcommittees and/or ad hoc committees may be
created or dissolved at any time by majority vote of the members in
attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum, so long as created/
dissolved in accordance with the Boards, Committees and Commissions
law.
(a)
Members of subcommittees and ad hoc committees shall not be eligible for
stipends unless authorized by the Board and a specific exception is made by
the Oneida Business Committee or the Oneida General Tribal Council.
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Budgetary Sign-Off Authority and Travel. The Board shall follow the Nation’s policies and
procedures regarding purchasing and sign-off authority.
(a)
The levels of budgetary sign-off authority for the Board shall be as set forth
in the manual titled, Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Purchasing
Policies and Procedures, for Area Directors/Enterprise Directors.
(1)
All Board Officers have sign-off authority and two (2) Officers shall
be required to sign-off on all budgetary requests.
(A)
Upon formal approval of a purchase by the Board, the
Oneida Business Committee Support Office shall have official
budgetary sign-off authority for the Board.
(b)
The Board shall approve a member’s request to travel on its behalf by
majority vote of the members present at a regular or emergency Board
meeting of an established quorum.
2-8.
Personnel.
(a)
The Board shall not have the authority to hire personnel for its benefit.
Staff Designee. The Director of the ONAP shall be the Board’s Staff
Designee.
(1)
In the absence of all Board Officers, the Staff Designee shall assume
the responsibilities set forth in Article II of these bylaws that relate
to documenting, recording and reporting on behalf of the Board.
(2)
ONAP staff may be used to provide administrative support,
consistent with the Boards, Committees and Commissions law, to
the Board when needed.
Article III. Meetings
3-1. Regular Meetings. The regular meetings of the Board shall be held quarterly at the Oneida
Nation Arts Program Office located at 1270 Packerland Drive in Green Bay, WI, or
remotely, at a time to be determined so long as notice is provided in accordance with these
bylaws and the Open Records and Open Meetings law.
(a)
The meeting date, time and location may be reviewed by the Board and
changed from time-to-time as deemed necessary by majority vote of the
members in attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum so long
as notice is provided to all members in writing and, along with the public,
in accordance with the Open Records and Open Meetings law, prior to the
implementation of a new date, time and/or location.
(b)
Board meetings may be attended in person, by telephone, through video
conferencing or through other telecommunications so long as presence at
the meeting occurs and is demonstrated in accordance with the Boards,
Committees and Commissions law.
(c)
Prior to a scheduled meeting, notice of the meeting location, agenda, and
documents shall be forwarded by the Chairperson, with the assistance of the
Secretary, in accordance with the DAP Law, these bylaws, and the Open
Records and Open Meetings law.
(1)
All Board members shall be provided email notification of meeting
agendas via the official Oneida Nation email address that was
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behalf of the Board (“Official Email”).
Meeting minutes shall be approved by majority vote of the members
in attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum and then
sent to all Board members, via their Official Email addresses, as well
as to the Oneida Business Committee Support Office in accordance
with these bylaws.
3-2.
Emergency Meetings. An emergency meeting may be called to address urgent concerns
that affect the existence of the Board and require action that cannot wait
until the Board’s next scheduled meeting.
(a)
The Board shall attempt to use other means for urgent deadline-oriented
approvals, including e-polls, before calling an emergency meeting.
(b)
An emergency meeting may be called by the Chairperson upon at least
twenty-four (24) hours’ advance notice to all members of the Board.
(1)
Notice of emergency meetings shall be provided to all Board
members by telephone call and via email communication sent to
their Official Email address.
(2)
Notice of emergency meetings shall further be provided to all Board
members, as well as the public, in accordance with the Open
Records and Open Meetings law.
(c)
Within seventy-two (72) hours of an emergency meeting, the Board shall
provide the Nation’s Secretary with notice of the emergency meeting, the
reason for the meeting, and an explanation as to why the matter could not
wait until the next regular meeting.
3-3.
Joint Meetings. There shall be no joint meetings held between the Board and the Oneida
Business Committee.
3-4.
Quorum.
3-5.
Order of Business. The order of business, as far as applicable, is:
(a)
Call to Order/Roll Call
(b)
Welcome
(c)
Approval of Agenda
(d)
Minutes (Review & Approve)
(e)
Old Business
(f)
New Business
(g)
Action
(h)
Adjourn/Roll Call
3-6.
Voting.
A quorum shall consist of no less than three (3) Board members, one (1) of
which shall be the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or Secretary; provided,
the Secretary is presiding over the meeting in accordance with section 2-4
(c) of these bylaws.
Decisions of the Board shall be based on a majority vote of its members in
attendance at a Board meeting of an established quorum.
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(a)
(b)
The Chairperson shall be permitted to participate and vote in the same
manner as any other member of the Board.
E-polls are permissible so long as conducted in accordance with the Boards,
Committees and Commissions law.
(1)
The Vice-Chairperson shall serve as the Chairperson’s designee,
responsible for conducting e-polls in the Chairperson’s absence or
discretion.
Article IV. Expectations
4-1. Behavior of Members. Members of the Board are expected to adhere to all governing laws,
resolutions and policies of the Nation, including, but not limited to, the DAP
Law; the Boards, Committees and Commissions law; these bylaws and as
follows:
(a)
That, members of the Board are expected to agree to a Commitment to Serve
and annually re-commit to their responsibilities on the Board and to the
community.
(b)
That, Board members who find themselves unable to carry out the duties
and responsibilities of their role and abide by expected behaviors, agree to
resign their Board position to avoid enforcement under subsection (1) of
this section 4-1.
(1)
Enforcement. Any Board member found in violation of this section
who refuses to voluntarily resign may be subject to the following if
agreed upon by majority vote of the members in attendance at a
Board meeting of an established quorum:
(A)
Board recommendation to the Oneida Business Committee
for termination of the member’s appointment in accordance
with the Boards, Committees and Commissions law or any
other law of the Nation governing the termination of
appointed officials.
(B)
Disciplinary action in accordance with any law of the Nation
governing sanctions and penalties for appointed officials.
4-2.
Prohibition of Violence. Board members are prohibited from engaging in or committing
any violent intentional act that inflicts, attempts to inflict, or threatens to
inflict emotional or bodily harm on another person, or damage to property.
4-3.
Drug and Alcohol Use. The use and/or consumption of alcohol or prohibited drugs by
Board members when acting in their official capacity is strictly forbidden.
(a)
Prohibited drugs are defined as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines,
phencyclidine (PCP), hallucinogens, methaqualone, barbiturates, narcotics,
any other substances included in Schedules I though V under Section 812
of Title 21 of the United States Code, and prescription medication or overthe-counter medicine used in an unauthorized or unlawful manner.
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4-4.
Social Media. Members of the Board shall comply with the Nation’s Social Media Policy
and their oath of office when using social media on behalf of or as a
representative of the Board.
4-5.
Conflict of Interest. All members of the Board are required to adhere to the Nation’s laws
and policies governing conflicts of interest.
(a)
No member shall apply or accept a position of employment for the Oneida
Nation Arts Program while serving as a member of the Board.
Article V. Stipends and Compensation
5-1. Stipends.
Dependent upon available budgeted funds, Board members are eligible for
the following OPTIONAL stipends, subject to these bylaws, the Boards,
Committees and Commissions law, resolution BC-08-12-20-C titled,
Amended Boards, Committees and Commissions Law Stipends, as may be
further amended from time-to-time hereafter:
(a)
One (1) quarterly optional meeting stipend, provided that:
(1)
A quorum was established;
(2)
The meeting of the established quorum lasted for a minimum of one
(1) hour; and
(3)
The Board member collecting the stipend was present for the entire
meeting as defined and demonstrated in accordance with the Boards,
Committees and Commissions law.
5-2. Compensation. Besides the travel, per diem and business expense reimbursement
authorized by the Boards, Committees and Commissions law, there are no
other forms of compensation that members are eligible to receive for the
duties/activities they perform on behalf of the Board.
Article VI. Records and Reporting
6-1. Agenda Items. Agenda items shall be consistently maintained in the format identified under
Article III, section 3-5, of these bylaws as the Order of Business.
6-2.
Minutes.
(b)
6-3.
The Board’s meeting minutes shall be typed and in a consistent format
created by the Oneida Business Committee Support Office to generate the
most informative record, to include, but not be limited to, a summary of the
action requested/taken by the Board.
Meeting minutes shall be reviewed for accuracy and then approved at the
end of each meeting by a majority vote of the members present; provided,
a quorum is still in existence.
(1)
The minutes shall be submitted to the Oneida Business Committee
Support Office within seven (7) days of their approval.
Attachments. Handouts, reports, memoranda, and the like shall be attached to their
corresponding minutes and agenda, maintained as a Board packet and filed
with the Oneida Business Committee Support Office to maintain in
accordance with the Open Records and Open Meetings law.
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6-4.
Oneida Business Committee Liaison. The Board shall regularly communicate with the
member of the Oneida Business Committee who is its designated liaison.
(a)
All official correspondence of the Board, whether produced via email or in
writing (i.e. agendas, minutes, recordings, submissions, reports), shall be
copied to the liaison, as well as the liaison’s administrative support contact.
(b)
The Board and liaison shall further communicate when needed, the
frequency and method of which shall be as agreed upon by the Board and
the liaison, but not less than that required in any law or policy on reporting
developed by the Oneida Business Committee or the Oneida General Tribal
Council.
6-5.
Audio Recordings. All meetings of the Board shall be audio recorded using an available
device, supplied by the Oneida Business Committee Support Office or the
Board, that can be uploaded to digital file storage.
(a)
Audio recordings shall be submitted to the Oneida Business Committee
Support Office to be maintained alongside the Board’s meeting minutes in
accordance with the Open Records and Open Meetings law.
(1)
Exception. Audio recordings of executive session portions of a
Board meeting shall not be required.
Article VII. Amendments
7-1. Amendments. Amendments to these bylaws shall be made by a majority vote of the
members in attendance at a regular or emergency Board meeting of an
established quorum; provided, proper notice of the proposed amendments
was furnished in accordance with these bylaws at a prior regular meeting.
(a)
Any amendments to these bylaws shall conform to the requirements of the
Boards, Committees and Commissions law and any other policy of the
Nation.
(b)
Amendments to these bylaws shall be approved by the Oneida Business
Committee before implementation.
(c)
These bylaws shall be reviewed no less than on an annual basis.
These By-laws, as amended and revised, are hereby approved by the Oneida Business Committee
at a duly called meeting held on Month Day, Year, by the Secretary of the Oneida Business
Committee’s signature.
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
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2. Session:
[Z] Open
01/26/22
D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
Accept as information; OR
D
Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Executive Council Winter
Session - WashingtonDC - February 14-16, 2022
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
Finance
Programs/Services
D
D Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other: Describe
D
D MIS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
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Research Request: Priscilla Belisle-University of Minnesota-"A Haudenosaunee Intrinsic Multiple Case...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
Click or tap to enter a date.
2. Session:
☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Motion to approve the research request from Priscilla Belisle, “A Haudenosaunee
Intrinsic Multiple Case Study on the Influence of Dissonance on Yukwatsistay^ for Young
Oneida Women at Predominantly White Institutions”, University of Minnesota.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Programs/Services
☐ MIS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☒ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Primary Requestor:
Priscilla Belisle, Doctoral Student, University of Minnesota
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Jo Anne House, PhD | Chief Counsel
James R. Bittorf | Deputy Chief Counsel
Kelly M. McAndrews | Senior Staff Attorney
Law Office
Carl J. Artman
Krystal L. John
Peggy A. Schneider
Lydia M. Witte
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
DATE:
January 20, 2022
SUBJECT: Research Request – Priscilla Belisle – University of Minnesota – “A
Haudenosaunee Intrinsic Multiple Case Study on the Influence of Dissonance on
Yukwatsistay^ for Young Oneida Women at Predominantly White Institutions”
Ms. Priscilla Belisle is a doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota. She is conducting a
qualitative study on the impact of yulwatsistay^ and female Oneida students in predominantly white
colleges. The study will look at three questions.
1. What experiences of dissonance do young Oneida women encounter as they attend PWIs?
2. How do young Oneida women draw upon yukwatsistay^ to navigate the experiences of
dissonance?
3. How do the experiences of dissonance help young Oneida women strengthen yukwatsistay^?
The results of this study can be of programming assistance at the Oneida Nation School System to assist
in preparing Oneida youth for the college experience. In addition, the information can be utilized by the
Oneida Higher Education Office in identifying and promoting resources that help Oneida youth enter,
remain and graduate from college. This study is an opportunity to gather additional insight into the
transitions Oneida youth make to the college environment and how we can provide support mechanisms
through Oneida culture and ways prior to and during that college experience.
Recommendation: I recommend approval of this research request, consistent with resolution # BC-0508-19-A, Research Requests: Review and Approval to Conduct, and, in accordance with:
• Resolve #2(3), Ms. Belisle is required to submit the final draft research paper for review;
• Resolve #2(4), Ms. Belisle is required to submit a copy of the published work and can request to
present the research findings to the Oneida Business Committee;
• Resolve #5, any further use of this research information is subject to authorization by the Oneida
Business Committee.
If you have further questions, please contact me.
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Research Request: Dr. Courtney Cottrell-regarding Brothertown Materials Collection and Book Project –...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
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2. Session:
܈Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
Motion to approve the research request from Courtney Cottrell Regarding Brothertown
Materials Collection and Book Project – Never Neutral: U.S. Museums and the Politics of
Interpretation.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܆Other: Describe
܆Programs/Services
܆MIS
܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
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6. Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Contract Document(s)
܈Correspondence
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆E-poll results/back-up
܆Other: Describe
܆Fiscal Impact Statement
܆Law
܈Legal Review
܆Minutes
܆MOU/MOA
܆Petition
܆Presentation
܆Report
܆Resolution
܆Rule (adoption packet)
܆Statement of Effect
܆Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
܆Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Describe
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܈Not Applicable
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Authorized Sponsor:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Primary Requestor:
Courtney Cottrell, Author
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Jo Anne House, PhD | Chief Counsel
James R. Bittorf | Deputy Chief Counsel
Kelly M. McAndrews | Senior Staff Attorney
Law Office
Carl J. Artman
Krystal L. John
Peggy A. Schneider
Lydia M. Witte
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
DATE:
January 20, 2022
SUBJECT: Research Request – Courtney Cottrell – Brothertown Materials Collection & Book
Project – Never Neutral: U.S. Museums and the Politics of Interpretation
Dr. Courtney Cottrell is requesting authorization to utilize the information in the Brothertown
Materials Collection held by the Oneida Nation in developing a chapter in a proposed book
“Never Neutral: U.S. Museums and the Politics of Interpretation.” A copy of the draft chapter
abstract is attached.
Dr. Cottrell has assisted the Oneida Nation, and the Brothertown Indian Nation by default,
through cataloguing and organizing the materials. She volunteered to conduct this cataloging
during the summer of 2021 for the Oneida Nation Museum. Subsequently she applied for and
has accepted a position as Museum Registrar at the Oneida Nation Museum. A review of these
actions identifies no conflicts of interest in authoring the proposed chapter, her prior volunteer
work and her current position as all materials are available for her review upon request.
Her research request for her dissertation, “Competing Discourses, Developing Partnerships:
Navigating Differences between Ethnographic Museums and Tribal Museums” was previously
approved by the Oneida Business Committee on March 25, 2015.
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the research request from Dr. Courtney Cottrell
regarding Brothertown Materials Collection and Book Project – Never Neutral: U.S. Museums
and the Politics of Interpretation.
If you have further questions, please contact me.
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Chapter ABSTRACT Draft
The role of museums as repositories has been heavily documented, but what if acquisitions were
meant to be temporary to ensure a more pressing relationship enacting sovereignty? This chapter
explores the purchase of a large collection by the Oneida Nation on behalf of the Brothertown
Indian Nation summer, 2010. Referred to as the “Brothertown Collection,” it contains
photographs, personal correspondence, and official documents (i.e. an original treaty, land sale
ledgers, mortgage receipts, and Indian Affairs reports) that link tribal nations through a multicentury paper trail. Through numerous conversations and negotiations between the nations an
opportunity presented itself that would place the Oneida Nation Museum at the center of a new
decolonizing practice. Having eliminated all Euro-American actors through the initial purchase,
the tribal nations could (re)enact a traditional cultural exchange for the collection reverting back
to pre-colonial trade agreements and establish precedence for future cultural exchanges, while
challenging contemporary colonial ideas of recognition.
By surveying some of the most important items in the collection for the continuing efforts of the
Brothertown Indian Nation to gain federal recognition, we can track the importance of the
collection in solidifying the recognized sovereignty between the tribal nations involved. The
conclusion investigates the role of this cultural exchange as a way to subvert the settler-colonial
world that encompasses both of these nations. It also places tribal museums in a domain of
sovereignty allowing them to decolonize museum practices as well as ideas of legitimizing selfgovernment. In the end, the traditional exchange between the tribal nations becomes just as
important for its political symbolism as it is for the return of patrimony itself.
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Business Committee Agenda Request
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☒ Open
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Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
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4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
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☐ Law Office
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☒ Programs/Services
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☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
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☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☒ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☒ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Primary Requestor:
Jacque Boyle, Public Works Director
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Jacque L. Boyle
BC_Agenda_Requests
Nicole A. Rommel
FW: Demolition Report
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 4:52:26 PM
Demolistions status report Jan 2022.pdf
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BC-Agenda-Request_January Demo report.docx
Please accept the attached for the next BC meeting. I would request that Nicole
Rommel be called into the meeting for th
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