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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
Oneida, WI 54155
BC Meeting Materials November 23, 2016
Open Session
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that
the following 787 pages are the Open Session meeting materials presented at a meeting
duly called, noticed and held on the 23rd day of November, 2016.
____________________________
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
Open Packet
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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2016
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
To get a copy of the agenda, go to: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. OPENING
A. Special Recognition for Years of Service
Sponsor:
pp. 13-15
Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources Dept.
III. ADOPT THE AGENDA
pp. 1-12
IV. OATHS OF OFFICE
A. Oneida Pow Wow Committee – Vicki Cornelius, Yasiman Metoxen, Floyd Silas Jr.
pp. 16-17
B. Oneida Personnel Commission – Richard Hill-Elm
pp. 18-19
V. MINUTES
A. Approve corrected October 12, 2016, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor:
B. Approve November 9, 2016, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor:
pp. 20-53
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
pp. 54-70
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
VI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Adopt resolution entitled CY 2017 County Tribal Law Enforcement – Outagamie County
Sponsor:
B. Adopt resolution entitled CY 2017 County Tribal Law Enforcement – Brown County
Sponsor:
pp. 71-74
Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services
Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services
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pp. 75-78
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C. Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Schedule
Sponsor:
pp. 79-83
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
VII. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Legislative Operating Committee
Chair: Brandon Stevens, Councilman
1. Accept November 2, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
pp. 84-87
2. Modify Oneida Business Committee agenda to have Reports and Executive Session
moved up the agenda and placed just after Minutes
pp. 88-90
B. Finance Committee
Chair: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
1. Approve November 14, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes
pp. 91-98
C. Quality of Life Committee
1. Accept September 15, 2016, Quality of Life Committee meeting minutes
pp. 99-101
VIII. APPOINTMENTS
A. Approve recommendation to appoint Tonya Webster and Gina Powless-Buenrostro to
Oneida Election Board
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
pp. 102-103
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Review request from Tribal Member for assistance and donations to Standing Rock Sioux
Tribe, Sacred Stone camp, and Oceti Sakowin Camps in their fight against Dakota Access
Pipeline
pp. 104-105
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to
the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time the
Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Approve draft letter to President Barack Obama regarding Dakota Access Pipeline
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to
the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time the
Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
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pp. 106-110
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C. Review, discuss, and make any recommendations regarding letter from Ray Halbritter
Sponsor:
pp. 111-114
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to
the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time the
Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Approve request to repost one (1) vacancy on the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services
Advisory Board, as there were no applications received
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
pp. 115-117
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to
the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time the
Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
E. Approve request to post one (1) vacancy on the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services
Advisory Board, due to resignation
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
pp. 118-119
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to
the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time the
Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
F. Approve procedural exception to the Disposition of Excess Tribal Property policy to allow
Oneida Lab to see Hematology Analyzer to outside vendor
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
pp. 120-126
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to
the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time the
Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Post one (1) vacancy on Oneida Personnel Commission to fulfill a full term length
Sponsor:
B. Approve concept paper regarding CIP # 16-014 – Tsyunhehkwa Storage/Shelter
Sponsor:
pp. 127-128
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
pp. 129-146
Troy Parr, Assistant Division Director/Development
C. Approve postings of vacancies to occur through 2017 for Boards, Committees,
Commissions, and Tribal Corporations
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
D. Review letter regarding law enforcement agencies and Tribal Members on tribal land
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
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pp. 147-150
pp. 151-152
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E. Accept letter from Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc. regarding Native American
Adolescent Wellness Treatment Center Project as information
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
pp. 153-155
F. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
1. Failed request to allow procedural exception to Disposition of Excess Tribal Property
Policy for Oneida Lab to sell Hematology Analyzer to outside vendor
Requestor: Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations
pp. 156-165
XI. TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
a. Failed 100% grant funded travel request – Councilwoman Jennifer Webster – 2016
Head Start Program Performance Standards – Chandler, AZ – December 12-16,
2016
pp. 166-176
Requestor:
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
2. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
a. Failed travel request – Secretary Lisa Summers – State‐Tribal Relations Committee
Caucus & Intertribal Criminal Justice meetings – Danbury, WI – November 16‐17,
2016
pp. 177-182
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
3. Approve travel request – Secretary Lisa Summers – Post-Presidential Election results
review – Prior Lake, MN – December 3-4, 2016
pp. 183-199
4. Approve travel request – Chairwoman Tina Danforth – Bureau of Indian Affairs
Midwest Regional Director Retirement Celebration of Diane Rosen & Post-Presidential
Election results review – Prior Lake, MN – December 4-6, 2016
pp. 200-202
5. Approve travel request – Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth – Bemidji Area Indian
Health Service – Annual Tribal Budget Formulation meeting – Bloomington, MN –
December 6-8, 2016
pp. 203-204
6. Accept “Save the Date” regarding Bemidji Area Indian Health Service – Annual Tribal
Budget Formulation meeting – Bloomington, MN – December 6-8, 2016, as information pp. 205-206
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
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XII. REPORTS (This section of the agenda is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
A. UNFINISHED REPORTS
1. Accept Governmental Services Division FY ’16 4th quarter report (1:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.) pp. 207-222
Sponsor:
Liz Somers, Division Director/Governmental Services
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Accept Oneida Election Board FY ’16 4th quarter report (1:50 p.m.-2:05 p.m.)
Chair:
Liaison:
pp. 223-224
Racquel Hill
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Accept Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY ’16 4th quarter report
pp. 225-233
(2:05 p.m.-2:20 p.m.)
Chair:
Patricia Lassila
Liaison:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Accept Oneida Gaming Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report (2:20 p.m.-2:35 p.m.)
Chair:
Liaison:
pp. 234-237
Mark A. Powless
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
B. OPERATIONAL REPORTS
1. Defer Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report to the December 14,
2016, regular Business Committee meeting
Sponsors: Debra Danforth Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Medical Director/Medical Operations
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C. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
1. Accept Environmental Resources Board FY ’16 4th quarter report (2:35 p.m.-2:50 p.m.) pp. 240-244
Chair:
Liaison:
Marlene Garvey
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
2. Accept Oneida Child Protective Board FY ’16 4th quarter report (2:50 p.m.-3:05 p.m.)
Chair:
Liaison:
pp. 245-258
Dale Powless
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
3. Accept Oneida Library Board FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:05 p.m.-3:20 p.m.)
pp. 259-261
Vice-Chair: Roxanne Anderson
Liaison:
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
4. Accept Land Claims Commission FY ’16 quarter report (3:20 p.m.-3:35 p.m.)
pp. 262-265
Vice-Chair: Loretta Metoxen
Liaison:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
5. Accept Oneida Nation School Board FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:35 p.m.-3:50 p.m.)
Chair:
Liaison:
pp. 266-275
Debra Danforth
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
XIII. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL (To obtain a copy of Members Only Materials, please visit the BC
Support Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Norbert Hill Center and present Tribal I.D. card)
A. Petitioners Madelyn Genskow and Yvonne Metivier: Incentive stipends for Oneida Nation
elections starting 2017
1. Accept legal analysis
Sponsor:
2. Accept financial analysis
Sponsor:
pp. 276-289
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: (1) Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the updated
legislative analysis, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by
Jennifer Webster to accept the progress report regarding the legal analysis, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the progress
report regarding the financial analysis, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the verified
petition submitted by Madelyn Genskow and Yvonne Metivier regarding incentive stipends for
Oneida Nation elections starting 2017, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to send the verified petition to the Law, Finance,
and Legislative Reference, and Direct Report Offices for the legal, financial, legislative, and
administrative analyses to be completed, seconded by Fawn Billie.
Motion carried
unanimously. (3) Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative
Reference Offices to submit their analyses to the Tribal Secretary’s Office within sixty (60)
days; and that a progress report be submitted in forty-five (45) days, seconded by Jennifer
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Webster. Motion carried unanimously. (4) Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Direct Report
Offices to submit appropriate administrative analyses regarding the petition to be submitted to
the Tribal Secretary’s Office within thirty (30) days, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.
B. Forward resolution entitled Designation of the Oneida Judiciary as the Judiciary
Authorized Pursuant to Article V – Judiciary of the Oneida Nation Constitution, to the
General Tribal Council for consideration
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
pp. 295-306
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to
the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time the
Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Accept petition submitted by Frank Vandehei regarding support for Oceti Sakowin Camp
and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in their battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline, as
information only, as it does not meet the number of required signatures in accordance
with the Oneida Nation Constitution and By-laws to call a special GTC meeting; and direct
the Tribal Secretary to notify the petitioner of the action taken
pp. 307-316
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to
the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time the
Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
1. Approved2017 Annual General Tribal Council meeting agenda, noting the remaining
back up materials must be submitted by Noon on Friday, November 18, 2016
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
E. Approve 2017 Annual General Tribal Council meeting materials and reports
Sponsor:
pp. 317-326
pp. 327-328
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
F. Request Tribal Chair to call a special General Tribal Council meeting to consider the
Employment Law
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
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XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. UNFINISHED REPORTS
1. Accept Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report from October 25, 2016 –
Nathan King, Director
pp. 332-338
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the
Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report to the November 9, 2016, seconded by
Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Accept Chief Counsel report from November 8, 2016 – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
p. 339
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
B. REPORTS
1. Accept Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report – Nathan King, Director
pp. 340-356
(10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)
2. Accept Gaming General Manager report – Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
3. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
pp. 357-433
p. 434
C. STANDING ITEMS
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
2. Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf Association
pp. 435-451
(This item is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.)
D. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Chair: Tehassi Hill, Councilman
1. Approve Table Games audit and lift confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal
Members to view the audit
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Accept close-out report and recommendations regarding complaint # 2016-DR07-01
Sponsor:
pp. 473-478
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the update; and to
acknowledge that a close-out report with the final recommendations will be made for the
November 9, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting agenda, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 12, 2016: Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the verbal update;
and to request an update be brought back in two (2) weeks, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity Ignite Payments, LLC. – contract # 20160979
Sponsor:
pp. 479-544
Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Accept Final Monitoring Report regarding on-site performance review of Indian
Housing Block Grant and Indian Community Development Block grant programs; and
defer concern # 2016IHBG-1, concern # 2016-IHBG-2, finding # 2016-IHBG-3, and
finding # 2016IHBG-4, to the appropriate parties for follow-up
pp. 545-618
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Review request regarding Right-of-Way and Signage Issue
Sponsor:
pp. 619-660
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Review, discuss and make any recommendations regarding amendment agreement –
contract # 2014-1164
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
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Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Review, discuss and make any recommendations regarding amendment agreement –
contract # 2012-1280
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
pp. 668-674
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Review, discuss and make any recommendations regarding amendment agreement –
contract # 2012-1281
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
pp. 675-681
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Approve appointment termination of Oneida Library Board member
Sponsor:
pp. 682-683
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman; Liaison/Oneida Library Board
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Approve Fletcher Law, PLCC. – contract # 2016-1209
Sponsor:
pp. 684-700
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Review, discuss, and make any recommendations regarding directive from October 30,
2016, General Tribal Council meeting regarding reappointments of Oneida Total
Integrated Enterprise Board
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
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11. Accept update regarding attendance of direct reports at mandatory active shooter
training as information
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
pp. 703-705
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
12. Review and determine next steps regarding request from Attorney Sam Wayne
Sponsor:
pp. 706-711
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
13. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
a. Approved draft correspondence regarding Ancillary Facilities for Tribal Chair’s
signature
Requestor:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
pp. 712-725
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining
items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that
the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee
at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those
items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
14. Review request to reconsider denial of Oneida Personnel Commission – Attorney
Retainer Agreement – contract # 2016-1084
Sponsor: David Jordan, Councilman; Liaison Alternate/Oneida Personnel Commission
pp. 726-740
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
15. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-06
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
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16. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-07
Sponsor:
pp. 764-775
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
17. Review complaint # 2016-DR11-01
Sponsor:
pp. 776-790
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
18. Review complaint # 2016-DR14-01
Sponsor:
pp. 791-805
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items
to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the Tribal
Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at which time
the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Oneida Housing Authority recommendation for Oneida Business Committee
to identify funds to pay for U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Final
Monitoring Report finding # 2016IHBG-3
pp. 806-815
Sponsor: Dale Wheelock, Executive Director/Oneida Housing Authority
2. Approve lease for Oneida Emergency Food Pantry
Sponsor:
pp. 816-834
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
XV. ADJOURN
Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov, at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2016, pursuant
to the Open Records and Open Meetings Law, section 7.17-1.
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida Nation’s official
website at: https://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) 2362214.
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1. Meeting Date Requested:
11
I 23 I 16
2. General Information:
Session:
[gj Open D Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Agenda Header:
IAnnoucement/Recognition
D Accept as Information only
[gl Action - please describe:
Presentation of Years of Service Certificates to fourteen (14) employees by their immediate supervisor along
with the Business Committee.
3. Supporting Materials
D Report
D Resolution
D Contract
[gl Other:
1.,.-L-is_t_o_f_e_m_p_lo_y_e_e_s-to_b_e-re_c_o_g_n-iz-ed--------.
3.
4.
2.
D Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
D Budgeted- Tribal Contribution
D Budgeted- Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor I Liaison:
Primary Requestor:
Your Name, Title I Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
HRD coordinates efforts on a quarterly basis, with all supervisors and the Business Committee to recognize
employees who have reached the 25+ years milestone. With the assistance from each supervisor, HRD will create
the certificate to be presented to the Years of Service recipient.
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ADOH
Years
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1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 23 / 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Oaths of Office
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Yasiman Metoxen, Vicki Cornelius and Floyd Silas Jr to the Oneida Pow
Committee.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Kathleen M. Metoxen, executive Tribal Clerk
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
The posting was in the September 15, 2016 issue of the Kalihwisaks for Three (3) of vacancies on the Oneida Pow
Wow Committee for a Three (3) year term with the deadline of October 10, 2016. There were Five (5) applicants
for the Three (3) vacancies on the Oneida Pow Wow Committee. The appointment was made on the November
9, 2016 BC Agenda.
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1. Meeting Date Requested:
11
/ 23
/ 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Oaths of Office
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Richard Hill-Elm to the Personnel Commission for a full term.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Kathleen M. Metoxen, executive Tribal Clerk
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
The posting was in the June 16, 2016, issue of the Kalihwisaks for two (2) vacancies on the Oneida Personnel
Commission. The vacancies were for five (5) year terms. The deadline for applications was July 15, 2016.
There were four (4) applicants for the two (2) vacancies for that posting. During the August 24, 2016, regular BC
meeting, one (1) of the vacancies was filled through the Chair's approved recommendation to appoint Leland
Wigg-Ninham. Leland took his oath during the September 28, 2016, regular BC meeting.
During the November 9, 2016, regular BC meeting, the second vacancy was ultimately filled through the Chair's
approved recommendation to appoint Richard Hill-Elm. Richard has been sent correspondence that his oath of
office is scheduled at the November 23, 2016, regular BC meeting.
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1. Meeting Date Requested:
11 / 23 / 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Minutes
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve corrected October 12, 2016, regular meeting minutes
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. Redline version
3.
2. Clean version
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Submitted by: Heather Heuer, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
***BACKGROUND***
It was brought to our attention that corrections were needed in the October 12, 2016, regular BC meeting
minutes to the first motion made regarding item 10.F. Approve three (3) requests regarding 2017 Oneida
Business Committee Standing Meeting Schedule (found at the bottom of page 7 of the minutes).
Upon re-review of the audio, this following is the correct motion:
Motion by Fawn Billie to approve the 2017 Oneida Business Committee Standing Meeting Schedule as presented
with the following changes: [Revise start time of Business Committee executive and regular meetings to begin at
8:30 a.m.; and limit Agenda Review meetings from 1:30-2:30 p.m.], seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.
Instead of:
Motion by Fawn Billie to approve the 2017 Oneida Business Committee Standing Meeting Schedule
presented with the following changes: [Revise start time of Business Committee regular
meetings to begin at 8:30 a.m.; and Revise to start time of Agenda Review meetings to begin at 2:30 p.m.],
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
***REQUESTED ACTION***
Approve corrected October 12, 2016, regular meeting minutes.
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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Secretary Lisa Summers (excused at 12:00 p.m.-personal), Council
members: Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King;
Arrived at: Councilwoman Fawn Billie at 9:30 a.m. (excused-personal);
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Troy Parr, Joanie Buckley, Jacque Boyle;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Council members: Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon
Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers;
Arrived at: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 1:25 p.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Brad Graham, Bill Graham, Rhiannon Metoxen, Jessica Wallenfang,
Lisa Liggins, Nancy Barton, Kathy Metoxen, Cathy Bachhuber, Heather Heuer, Dale Wheelock, Chris
Johnson, Michelle Gordon, Clorissa Santiago, Brian Doxtator, Laura Manthe, Denice Beans, Gerald Hill,
Ed Delgado, Marcus Zelenski, Layatalati Hill, Tonya Webster, Leyne Orosco, Krystal John, Troy Parr,
Larry Barton, Cathy Metoxen, Mike Debraska, Taniquelle Thurner, Geraldine Danforth, Debra Danforth,
Paul Witek, Larry Cornelius, Jacque Boyle, Scott Cottrell, Mark A. Powless, Lori Elm, James Petitjean,
Brenda Skenandore, Sylvia Cornelius, Lauren Hartman, Mary Adams, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies,
Lorraine Monita, Barb Erickson, Sharon Mousseau, Tom Danforth, Linda Jenkins;
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 9:05 a.m.
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth will be out of the office during the afternoon
session on personal time. Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth is out of
the office on personal time, but will arrive for the afternoon session to
chair the meeting. Treasurer Trish King and Secretary Lisa Summers are
out of the office on personal time.
II. OPENING by Councilman Tehassi Hill
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III. ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:04:25)
Motion by Fawn Billie to adopt the agenda with the following changes: [Add-on to Resolutions section 6.F.
Adopt resolution entitled Election Law Emergency Amendments Extension; and Add-on to Executive
Session – New Business section 14.D.18. Review two (2) requests regarding the release of confidential
employee information], seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
IV. OATHS OF OFFICE (00:11:05) by Chairwoman Tina Danforth
A. Oneida Family Court Judge – Marcus S. Zelenski
V. MINUTES
A. Approve September 28, 2016, regular meeting minutes
(00:14:39)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to approve the September 28, 2016, regular meeting minutes, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. Approve September 30, 2016, special meeting minutes
(00:15:12)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to approve the September 30, 2016, special meeting minutes, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
VI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Adopt resolution entitled Eviction and Termination Law
(00:15:38)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-A Eviction and Termination Law, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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B. Adopt resolution entitled Defining Comprehensive Housing Division in the Eviction and
Termination Law
(00:56:39)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Tehassi Hill to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-B Defining Comprehensive Housing Division in the
Eviction and Termination Law, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated I think this needs more work overall
and maybe in 120 days we’ll see what we find, but thank you.
C. Adopt resolution entitled Landlord-Tenant Law
(1:44:52)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Tehassi Hill to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-C Landlord-Tenant Law, seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
D. Adopt resolution entitled Defining Comprehensive Housing Division in the LandlordTenant Law
(1:46:27)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Tehassi Hill to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-D Defining Comprehensive Housing Division in the
Landlord-Tenant Law, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Councilman David Jordan departs at 11:02 a.m.
Councilman David Jordan returns at 11:07 a.m.
E. Adopt resolution entitled Vendor Licensing Law Amendments (1:47:17)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-E Vendor Licensing Law Amendments with
the following changes:
[Revise section 56.5-3(b) by replacing “…appeal the decision.” With “file a complaint with the
Judiciary challenging the Department’s action.”;
Revise header of section 56.9 by replacing “Appeals of Licensing Decisions” with
“Department Decisions”;
Revise section 56.9-1 to read “The Judiciary is granted jurisdiction to hear complaints filed
regarding actions taken by the Department pursuant to this law.”;
Add section 56.9-2 to read “No administrative hearing body, including a board, committee or
commission, is authorized to hear a complaint filed regarding actions taken pursuant to this
law.”; and
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Add section 56.9-3 to read “Complaints filed with the Judiciary shall name the Licensing
Department as the responding party”],
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to request the Finance Department to develop an analysis on whether the
fees minus the funds collected for Trust are covering the costs of the Licensing Department; and for that
analysis to be due back to the Business Committee within thirty (30) days, seconded by Fawn Billie.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster departs at 11:18 a.m.
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returns at 11:22 a.m.
F. Adopt resolution entitled Emergency Election Law Amendments Extension (2:13:38)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-F Emergency Election Law Amendments
Extension, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
VII. APPOINTMENTS
A. Approve recommendation to appoint Weldon “Ted” Hawk to the Environmental Resources
Board
(2:30:17)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the recommendation to appoint Weldon “Ted” Hawk to the
Environmental Resources Board, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David Jordan
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
For the record:
Councilman David Jordan abstained due to the appointee being a
relative.
B. Approve recommendation to appoint Felicia Bernhardt to the Southeastern Oneida Tribal
Services Advisory Board
(2:30:59)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the recommendation to appoint Felicia Bernhardt to the
Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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VIII. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Finance Committee
Sponsor:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 11:40 a.m.
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 11:43 a.m.
1. Approve October 3, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes
(2:31:31)
Motion by David Jordan to approve the October 3, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes, seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Review final report and accept recommendation regarding Medicare Part B Research
(2:48:50)
Sponsors:
Debra Danforth Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Division Director/Medical Operations
EXCERPT FROM APRIL 08, 2015: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to defer the Medicare Part B
research back to the Comprehensive Health Division Directors and to comeback with a report in
90 days that researches the opportunities we would have to provide insurance to those individuals
of 65 and over that are Oneida Tribal members and have a work meeting with the directors to clarify
and develop the scope, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2015: Motion by Melinda Danforth to accept the Oneida Nation
Commission on Aging report and that the request from ONCOA regarding researching whether or
not the Tribe should pay for Medicare Part B benefits for Tribal members who use the Oneida
Health Center be assigned to the Comprehensive Health Division Directors to research and bring
back in 60 days, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this item to the October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. Review update regarding vacancies and appointment recommendations regarding Oneida
Personnel Commission (Not submitted) (2:51:08)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item back to
Chair’s Office regarding the (2) two Oneida Personnel Commission vacancies not filled through
posting #3 which had the deadline of June 20, 2016, and the one (1) vacancy not filled through
posting #4 which had the deadline of July 15, 2016; and to request clarifications be brought back
to the October 12, 2016, regular Business Committee, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
with two abstentions.
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: (1) Motion by David Jordan to approve the recommendation
to appoint Leland Wigg-Ninham, Eric Krawczyk, and Jennifer L. Hill to Oneida Personnel
Commission, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried with one abstention. (2) Amendment
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to the main motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Tribal Secretary to bring back a chronology of
events for these particular vacancies for information to the Business Committee, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this item to the October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
X. NEW BUSINESS1
A. Approve request from Environmental Resources Board to support Menominee Nation in
opposing the Back Forty
Mine (3:26:00)
Chair:
Marlene Garvey; Environmental Resources Board
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
Motion by Tehassi Hill to forward this item to the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
Department to do further research; and for that area to bring back a report and proposed correspondence
for the Business Committee to consider and support, to be conducted before the October 26, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting so that any action that may be taken can be accepted at the
October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. Approve annual Gaming Facilities Compliance Inspections; and request a letter be drafted
by Tribal Secretary certifying approved request
(3:14:40)
Sponsor:
Troy Parr, Division Director/Development
Motion by Fawn Billie to approve the annual Gaming Facilities Compliance Inspections, seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to request a letter be drafted in a timely manner by the Tribal Secretary
certifying the approved annual Gaming Facilities Compliance Inspections, seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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C. Approve changes to the Rules of Play – Poker which were adopted by Oneida Gaming
Commission on September 30, 2016
(3:29:12)
Chair:
Mark A. Powless Sr.
Liaison:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the changes to the Rules of Play – Poker which were adopted by
Oneida Gaming Commission on September 30, 2016, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
D. Approve request from Oneida Nation School Board regarding the Final Settlement
Agreement in the Ramah Navajo Chapter, et al., v. Jewell case
(3:31:15)
Chair:
Debra Danforth; Oneida Nation School Board
Liaison:
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the request to affirm that the awarded money shall not reduce or
eliminate any grants or tribal contributions that the Oneida Nation School System is currently receiving or
will be eligible to receive, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Brandon Stevens to request the Business Committee to meet with the Oneida Nation School
Board to discuss the pre-planning for utilization of the Final Settlement Agreement funds, seconded by
Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
E. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Wisconsin Public Service – contract #
2016-1143 for CIP project # 14-008 Uskah Village Infrastructure (3:38:32)
Sponsor:
James Petitjean, Interim Assistant Division Director/Development
Motion by David Jordan to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Wisconsin Public Service –
contract # 2016-1143 for CIP project # 14-008 Uskah Village Infrastructure, seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
F. Approve three (3) requests regarding 2017 Oneida Business Committee Standing Meeting
Schedule
(3:39:03)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Fawn Billie to approve the 2017 Oneida Business Committee Standing Meeting Schedule as
presented with the following changes: [Revise start time of Business Committee executive and regular
meetings to begin at 8:30 a.m.; and Revise to limitstart time of Agenda Review meetings to begin at from
1:30-2:30 p.m.], seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
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Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to request that any 2017 Oneida Business Committee Standing Meeting
Schedule updates be submitted to a Business Committee work meeting as information, seconded by
Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to request meetings from the approved 2017 Oneida Business Committee
Standing Meeting Schedule be sent to Business Committee members and their aides from the Tribal
Secretary E-mail account, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
G. Approve 2017 Quarterly Report Schedule; and direct Tribal Secretary to provide
notification of schedule to Boards, Committees, and Commissions, Standing Committees,
and Corporate Boards no later than December 1, 2016
(3:45:41)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Tehassi Hill to approve the 2017 Quarterly Report Schedule, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Tehassi Hill to direct Tribal Secretary to provide notification of the schedule to Boards,
Committees, and Commissions, Standing Committees, and Corporate Boards no later than December 1,
2016, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
H. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – CNH America LLC-CHN Industrial Capital
– contract # 20160973 (3:47:58)
Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Fawn Billie to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – CNH America LLC-CHN
Industrial Capital – contract # 2016-0973, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth calls for a five (5) minute recess at 2:20 p.m. (3:49:00)
Meeting called to order by Melinda J. Danforth at 2:25 p.m.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, and Secretary Lisa Summers not present.
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XI. TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REPORTS
1. Accept travel report – Councilman David Jordan – 34th Annual Native American
Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) conference – Phoenix, AZ – April 17-20, 2016
(3:49:22)
Motion by Fawn Billie to accept the travel report – Councilman David Jordan – 34th Annual Native
American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) conference – Phoenix, AZ – April 17-20, 2016,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
2. Accept travel report – Councilman David Jordan – Democratic National Convention –
Philadelphia, PA – July 24-29, 2016
(3:52:55)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the travel report – Councilman David Jordan – Democratic National
Convention – Philadelphia, PA – July 24-29, 2016, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one
abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David Jordan
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting (3:43:18)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
a. Approved travel request – Councilman Brandon Stevens – White House Tribal
Nations conference – Washington D.C. – September 25-27, 2016
Requestor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
Motion by Tehassi Hill to enter the E-Poll results into the record for approved travel request – Councilman
Brandon Stevens – White House Tribal Nations conference – Washington D.C. – September 25-27, 2016,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by David Jordan to recess at 12:01 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously: (2:56:07)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 1:30 p.m.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, and Secretary Lisa Summers not present.
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XII. REPORTS (This section of the agenda is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
A. OPERATIONAL REPORTS
1. Accept Development Division FY ’16 4th quarter report
(2:56:42)
(1:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.)
Sponsors: Troy Parr, Division Director/Development; Jacque Boyle, Interim Assistant
Division Director/Operations; Scott Cottrell, Utilities Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Development Division FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
2. Accept Environmental Health & Safety Division FY ’16 4th quarter report
(3:02:55)
(1:50 p.m.-2:10 p.m.)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health & Safety
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Environmental Health & Safety Division FY ’16 4th quarter report,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
3. Accept Division of Land Management FY ’16 4th quarter report
(3:08:19)
(2:10 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Land Management
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Division of Land Management FY ’16 4th quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 1:44 p.m.
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 1:47 p.m.
Councilwoman Fawn Billie departs at 1:55 p.m.
1. Accept Anna John Residential Centered Care Community Board FY ’16 4th quarter
report (2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.)
(3:17:50)
Chair:
Candace House
Liaison:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Anna John Residential Centered Care Community Board FY ’16 4th
quarter report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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2. Defer Oneida Nation Arts Board FY ’16 4th quarter report to the October 26, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting
(3:13:44)
Chair-Elect: Dawn Walschinski
Liaison:
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY ’16 4th quarter report to the October
26, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Lisa Summers
XIII. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL (To obtain a copy of Members Only Materials, please visit the BC
Support Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Norbert Hill Center and present Tribal I.D. card)
A. Schedule the 2nd reconvened special General Tribal Council meeting
(3:54:09)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to approve scheduling the 2nd reconvened special General Tribal Council meeting
on Monday, November 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. Approve reprint and mailing of meeting materials for the 2nd reconvened special General
Tribal Council meeting
(3:56:23)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Tehassi Hill to approve the reprint and mailing of meeting materials for the 2nd reconvened
special General Tribal Council meeting scheduled on Monday, November 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one opposed:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. REPORTS
1. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel (4:03:18)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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B. STANDING ITEMS
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Review report regarding request from Tribal Member’s concern over depletion of
Bureau of Indian Affairs – General Assistant Grant funds (Not submitted) (4:03:35)
Sponsors: Chris Johns, Coordinator/Self-Governance; Liz Somers, Division
Director/Governmental Services
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24 & 29, 2016: (1) Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the request as
information; and to request the Governmental Services Division and Self-Governance Director to
provide a report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Amendment to the main
motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item to a Business Committee Officer’s for continued monitoring
and follow-up; and to request the initial report be brought back within thirty (30) days, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items to the
August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to defer this item to the October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Accept update regarding white corn crop damage as information (4:04:13)
(This item is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the report; for follow-up information to be provided in the tribal
newspaper; and for the employee part of the complaint to be referred to the Internal Services Division
Director for follow-up, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
2. Review concern regarding safety and lockdown procedures at Skenandoah building
and determine next steps (4:07:11) (This item is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept this item as information; and to request a notification to the
Business Committee when the Emergency Management procedures are complete, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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3. Accept update regarding Department of Public Works HVAC contracts as information
(4:07:56) (This item is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to defer this item to the Legislative Operating Committee, Law Office, and
Purchasing Department to develop policies and solutions; and for an update to be brought back within
sixty (60) days, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
4. Review close-out report regarding 340-B certification and determine next steps
(4:08:30) (This item is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.)
Sponsors: Debra Danforth Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Division Director/Medical Operations
Motion by Fawn Billie to accept the close-out report; to include the sales comparison; and request the
report to be released from executive session by placing it into open session for the October 26, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
5. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP –
contract # 2016-1076 (4:10:24) (This item is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.)
Chair:
Debra Danforth; Oneida Nation School Board
Liaison:
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Fredericks Peebles &
Morgan LLP – contract # 2016-1076, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
6. Review submission regarding complaint # 2016-DR07-01 (4:18:45)
(This item is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the verbal update; and to request an update be brought back in two (2)
weeks, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
7. Review proposed Economic Development Structure and determine next steps (4:11:09)
(This item is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Development
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the proposed concept regarding the Economic Development
Structure, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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8. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Wisconsin Division of Transportation
– Sealed Bid for Purchase of Excess Highway Property – contract # 2016-1123
(4:12:26) (This item is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Land Management
Motion by Tehassi Hill to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Wisconsin Division of
Transportation – Sealed Bid for Purchase of Excess Highway Property – contract # 2016-1123, seconded
by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
9. Review and accept concern # 2016-CC-17 as information
(4:12:49)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Brandon Stevens to acknowledge the receipt of information regarding concern # 2016-CC-17,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with two abstentions:
Ayes:
David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
10. Review concern # 2016-CC-18 and determine next steps
(4:13:28)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge receipt of information regarding concern # 2016-CC-18,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
11. Review item regarding Ancillary Facilities and determine next steps
(4:13:47)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to direct the Law Office to develop the correspondence; and to submit the
correspondence for an E-Poll approval by the Business Committee by Wednesday, October 19, 2016,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
12. Discuss Self-Governance Coordinator succession planning and determine next steps
(4:14:55)
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Fawn Billie to defer this item to the October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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13. Review update regarding Tribal Ombudsman (4:14:17)
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the verbal update; and to direct the Business Committee Officers to bring
back a location recommendation to the Business Committee within sixty (60) days, seconded by Fawn
Billie. Motion carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
14. Approve request for title change of Medical Director to Comprehensive Health Division
Director-Medical (4:16:10)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this item to the October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee in
order to allow for additional information to be followed up on, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
15. Discuss performance expectations for new Direct Reports (4:16:35)
Sponsor:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by David Jordan to approve the request and defer this item to the October 17, 2016, Business
Committee work meeting, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
16. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-05 and determine next steps (4:16:58)
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the draft memorandum; and to direct the memorandum be forwarded to
the appropriate parties, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with one with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
17. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – PoliticalCalling.com – contract # 20161128 (4:17:47)
Sponsor: Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – PoliticalCalling.com –
contract # 2016-1128, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Fawn Billie to go into executive session at 2:54 p.m., seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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Motion by Tehassi Hill to come out of executive session at 3:42 p.m., seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion
carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
18. Review two (2) requests regarding release of confidential employee information
(4:20:28)
Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
Motion by Tehassi Hill to request the Finance Department to identify cost and funds to potentially provide
identity theft insurance to the thirty-eight (38) employees; and to direct that report to come back in two (2)
weeks, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
XV. ADJOURN
Motion by David Jordan to adjourn at 3:45 p.m., seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Minutes prepared by Heather Heuer, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented/corrected on October 26, 2016.
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Lisa Summers, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Secretary Lisa Summers (excused at 12:00 p.m.-personal), Council
members: Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King;
Arrived at: Councilwoman Fawn Billie at 9:30 a.m. (excused-personal);
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Troy Parr, Joanie Buckley, Jacque Boyle;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Council members: Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon
Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers;
Arrived at: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 1:25 p.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Brad Graham, Bill Graham, Rhiannon Metoxen, Jessica Wallenfang,
Lisa Liggins, Nancy Barton, Kathy Metoxen, Cathy Bachhuber, Heather Heuer, Dale Wheelock, Chris
Johnson, Michelle Gordon, Clorissa Santiago, Brian Doxtator, Laura Manthe, Denice Beans, Gerald Hill,
Ed Delgado, Marcus Zelenski, Layatalati Hill, Tonya Webster, Leyne Orosco, Krystal John, Troy Parr,
Larry Barton, Cathy Metoxen, Mike Debraska, Taniquelle Thurner, Geraldine Danforth, Debra Danforth,
Paul Witek, Larry Cornelius, Jacque Boyle, Scott Cottrell, Mark A. Powless, Lori Elm, James Petitjean,
Brenda Skenandore, Sylvia Cornelius, Lauren Hartman, Mary Adams, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies,
Lorraine Monita, Barb Erickson, Sharon Mousseau, Tom Danforth, Linda Jenkins;
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 9:05 a.m.
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth will be out of the office during the afternoon
session on personal time. Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth is out of
the office on personal time, but will arrive for the afternoon session to
chair the meeting. Treasurer Trish King and Secretary Lisa Summers are
out of the office on personal time.
II. OPENING by Councilman Tehassi Hill
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III. ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:04:25)
Motion by Fawn Billie to adopt the agenda with the following changes: [Add-on to Resolutions section 6.F.
Adopt resolution entitled Election Law Emergency Amendments Extension; and Add-on to Executive
Session – New Business section 14.D.18. Review two (2) requests regarding the release of confidential
employee information], seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
IV. OATHS OF OFFICE (00:11:05) by Chairwoman Tina Danforth
A. Oneida Family Court Judge – Marcus S. Zelenski
V. MINUTES
A. Approve September 28, 2016, regular meeting minutes
(00:14:39)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to approve the September 28, 2016, regular meeting minutes, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. Approve September 30, 2016, special meeting minutes
(00:15:12)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to approve the September 30, 2016, special meeting minutes, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
VI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Adopt resolution entitled Eviction and Termination Law
(00:15:38)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-A Eviction and Termination Law, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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B. Adopt resolution entitled Defining Comprehensive Housing Division in the Eviction and
Termination Law
(00:56:39)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Tehassi Hill to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-B Defining Comprehensive Housing Division in the
Eviction and Termination Law, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated I think this needs more work overall
and maybe in 120 days we’ll see what we find, but thank you.
C. Adopt resolution entitled Landlord-Tenant Law
(1:44:52)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Tehassi Hill to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-C Landlord-Tenant Law, seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
D. Adopt resolution entitled Defining Comprehensive Housing Division in the LandlordTenant Law
(1:46:27)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Tehassi Hill to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-D Defining Comprehensive Housing Division in the
Landlord-Tenant Law, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Councilman David Jordan departs at 11:02 a.m.
Councilman David Jordan returns at 11:07 a.m.
E. Adopt resolution entitled Vendor Licensing Law Amendments (1:47:17)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-E Vendor Licensing Law Amendments with
the following changes:
[Revise section 56.5-3(b) by replacing “…appeal the decision.” With “file a complaint with the
Judiciary challenging the Department’s action.”;
Revise header of section 56.9 by replacing “Appeals of Licensing Decisions” with
“Department Decisions”;
Revise section 56.9-1 to read “The Judiciary is granted jurisdiction to hear complaints filed
regarding actions taken by the Department pursuant to this law.”;
Add section 56.9-2 to read “No administrative hearing body, including a board, committee or
commission, is authorized to hear a complaint filed regarding actions taken pursuant to this
law.”; and
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Add section 56.9-3 to read “Complaints filed with the Judiciary shall name the Licensing
Department as the responding party”],
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to request the Finance Department to develop an analysis on whether the
fees minus the funds collected for Trust are covering the costs of the Licensing Department; and for that
analysis to be due back to the Business Committee within thirty (30) days, seconded by Fawn Billie.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster departs at 11:18 a.m.
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returns at 11:22 a.m.
F. Adopt resolution entitled Emergency Election Law Amendments Extension (2:13:38)
Sponsor:
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair/Legislative Operating Committee
Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 10-12-16-F Emergency Election Law Amendments
Extension, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
VII. APPOINTMENTS
A. Approve recommendation to appoint Weldon “Ted” Hawk to the Environmental Resources
Board
(2:30:17)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the recommendation to appoint Weldon “Ted” Hawk to the
Environmental Resources Board, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David Jordan
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
For the record:
Councilman David Jordan abstained due to the appointee being a
relative.
B. Approve recommendation to appoint Felicia Bernhardt to the Southeastern Oneida Tribal
Services Advisory Board
(2:30:59)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the recommendation to appoint Felicia Bernhardt to the
Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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VIII. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Finance Committee
Sponsor:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 11:40 a.m.
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 11:43 a.m.
1. Approve October 3, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes
(2:31:31)
Motion by David Jordan to approve the October 3, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes, seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Review final report and accept recommendation regarding Medicare Part B Research
(2:48:50)
Sponsors:
Debra Danforth Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Division Director/Medical Operations
EXCERPT FROM APRIL 08, 2015: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to defer the Medicare Part B
research back to the Comprehensive Health Division Directors and to comeback with a report in
90 days that researches the opportunities we would have to provide insurance to those individuals
of 65 and over that are Oneida Tribal members and have a work meeting with the directors to clarify
and develop the scope, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2015: Motion by Melinda Danforth to accept the Oneida Nation
Commission on Aging report and that the request from ONCOA regarding researching whether or
not the Tribe should pay for Medicare Part B benefits for Tribal members who use the Oneida
Health Center be assigned to the Comprehensive Health Division Directors to research and bring
back in 60 days, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this item to the October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. Review update regarding vacancies and appointment recommendations regarding Oneida
Personnel Commission (Not submitted) (2:51:08)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item back to
Chair’s Office regarding the (2) two Oneida Personnel Commission vacancies not filled through
posting #3 which had the deadline of June 20, 2016, and the one (1) vacancy not filled through
posting #4 which had the deadline of July 15, 2016; and to request clarifications be brought back
to the October 12, 2016, regular Business Committee, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
with two abstentions.
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: (1) Motion by David Jordan to approve the recommendation
to appoint Leland Wigg-Ninham, Eric Krawczyk, and Jennifer L. Hill to Oneida Personnel
Commission, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried with one abstention. (2) Amendment
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to the main motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Tribal Secretary to bring back a chronology of
events for these particular vacancies for information to the Business Committee, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this item to the October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
X. NEW BUSINESS1
A. Approve request from Environmental Resources Board to support Menominee Nation in
opposing the Back Forty
Mine (3:26:00)
Chair:
Marlene Garvey; Environmental Resources Board
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
Motion by Tehassi Hill to forward this item to the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
Department to do further research; and for that area to bring back a report and proposed correspondence
for the Business Committee to consider and support, to be conducted before the October 26, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting so that any action that may be taken can be accepted at the
October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. Approve annual Gaming Facilities Compliance Inspections; and request a letter be drafted
by Tribal Secretary certifying approved request
(3:14:40)
Sponsor:
Troy Parr, Division Director/Development
Motion by Fawn Billie to approve the annual Gaming Facilities Compliance Inspections, seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to request a letter be drafted in a timely manner by the Tribal Secretary
certifying the approved annual Gaming Facilities Compliance Inspections, seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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C. Approve changes to the Rules of Play – Poker which were adopted by Oneida Gaming
Commission on September 30, 2016
(3:29:12)
Chair:
Mark A. Powless Sr.
Liaison:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the changes to the Rules of Play – Poker which were adopted by
Oneida Gaming Commission on September 30, 2016, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
D. Approve request from Oneida Nation School Board regarding the Final Settlement
Agreement in the Ramah Navajo Chapter, et al., v. Jewell case
(3:31:15)
Chair:
Debra Danforth; Oneida Nation School Board
Liaison:
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the request to affirm that the awarded money shall not reduce or
eliminate any grants or tribal contributions that the Oneida Nation School System is currently receiving or
will be eligible to receive, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Brandon Stevens to request the Business Committee to meet with the Oneida Nation School
Board to discuss the pre-planning for utilization of the Final Settlement Agreement funds, seconded by
Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
E. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Wisconsin Public Service – contract #
2016-1143 for CIP project # 14-008 Uskah Village Infrastructure (3:38:32)
Sponsor:
James Petitjean, Interim Assistant Division Director/Development
Motion by David Jordan to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Wisconsin Public Service –
contract # 2016-1143 for CIP project # 14-008 Uskah Village Infrastructure, seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
F. Approve three (3) requests regarding 2017 Oneida Business Committee Standing Meeting
Schedule
(3:39:03)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Fawn Billie to approve the 2017 Oneida Business Committee Standing Meeting Schedule as
presented with the following changes: [Revise start time of Business Committee executive and regular
meetings to begin at 8:30 a.m.; and to limit Agenda Review meetings from 1:30-2:30 p.m.], seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
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Motion by Jennifer Webster to request that any 2017 Oneida Business Committee Standing Meeting
Schedule updates be submitted to a Business Committee work meeting as information, seconded by
Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to request meetings from the approved 2017 Oneida Business Committee
Standing Meeting Schedule be sent to Business Committee members and their aides from the Tribal
Secretary E-mail account, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
G. Approve 2017 Quarterly Report Schedule; and direct Tribal Secretary to provide
notification of schedule to Boards, Committees, and Commissions, Standing Committees,
and Corporate Boards no later than December 1, 2016
(3:45:41)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Tehassi Hill to approve the 2017 Quarterly Report Schedule, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Tehassi Hill to direct Tribal Secretary to provide notification of the schedule to Boards,
Committees, and Commissions, Standing Committees, and Corporate Boards no later than December 1,
2016, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
H. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – CNH America LLC-CHN Industrial Capital
– contract # 20160973 (3:47:58)
Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Fawn Billie to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – CNH America LLC-CHN
Industrial Capital – contract # 2016-0973, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth calls for a five (5) minute recess at 2:20 p.m. (3:49:00)
Meeting called to order by Melinda J. Danforth at 2:25 p.m.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, and Secretary Lisa Summers not present.
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XI. TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REPORTS
1. Accept travel report – Councilman David Jordan – 34th Annual Native American
Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) conference – Phoenix, AZ – April 17-20, 2016
(3:49:22)
Motion by Fawn Billie to accept the travel report – Councilman David Jordan – 34th Annual Native
American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) conference – Phoenix, AZ – April 17-20, 2016,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
2. Accept travel report – Councilman David Jordan – Democratic National Convention –
Philadelphia, PA – July 24-29, 2016
(3:52:55)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the travel report – Councilman David Jordan – Democratic National
Convention – Philadelphia, PA – July 24-29, 2016, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one
abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David Jordan
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting (3:43:18)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
a. Approved travel request – Councilman Brandon Stevens – White House Tribal
Nations conference – Washington D.C. – September 25-27, 2016
Requestor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
Motion by Tehassi Hill to enter the E-Poll results into the record for approved travel request – Councilman
Brandon Stevens – White House Tribal Nations conference – Washington D.C. – September 25-27, 2016,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by David Jordan to recess at 12:01 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously: (2:56:07)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 1:30 p.m.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, and Secretary Lisa Summers not present.
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XII. REPORTS (This section of the agenda is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
A. OPERATIONAL REPORTS
1. Accept Development Division FY ’16 4th quarter report
(2:56:42)
(1:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.)
Sponsors: Troy Parr, Division Director/Development; Jacque Boyle, Interim Assistant
Division Director/Operations; Scott Cottrell, Utilities Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Development Division FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
2. Accept Environmental Health & Safety Division FY ’16 4th quarter report
(3:02:55)
(1:50 p.m.-2:10 p.m.)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health & Safety
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Environmental Health & Safety Division FY ’16 4th quarter report,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
3. Accept Division of Land Management FY ’16 4th quarter report
(3:08:19)
(2:10 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Land Management
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Division of Land Management FY ’16 4th quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 1:44 p.m.
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 1:47 p.m.
Councilwoman Fawn Billie departs at 1:55 p.m.
1. Accept Anna John Residential Centered Care Community Board FY ’16 4th quarter
report (2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.)
(3:17:50)
Chair:
Candace House
Liaison:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Anna John Residential Centered Care Community Board FY ’16 4th
quarter report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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Councilwoman Fawn Billie returns at 1:57 p.m.
2. Defer Oneida Nation Arts Board FY ’16 4th quarter report to the October 26, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting
(3:13:44)
Chair-Elect: Dawn Walschinski
Liaison:
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY ’16 4th quarter report to the October
26, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Lisa Summers
XIII. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL (To obtain a copy of Members Only Materials, please visit the BC
Support Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Norbert Hill Center and present Tribal I.D. card)
A. Schedule the 2nd reconvened special General Tribal Council meeting
(3:54:09)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to approve scheduling the 2nd reconvened special General Tribal Council meeting
on Monday, November 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
B. Approve reprint and mailing of meeting materials for the 2nd reconvened special General
Tribal Council meeting
(3:56:23)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Tehassi Hill to approve the reprint and mailing of meeting materials for the 2nd reconvened
special General Tribal Council meeting scheduled on Monday, November 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one opposed:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. REPORTS
1. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel (4:03:18)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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B. STANDING ITEMS
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Review report regarding request from Tribal Member’s concern over depletion of
Bureau of Indian Affairs – General Assistant Grant funds (Not submitted) (4:03:35)
Sponsors: Chris Johns, Coordinator/Self-Governance; Liz Somers, Division
Director/Governmental Services
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24 & 29, 2016: (1) Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the request as
information; and to request the Governmental Services Division and Self-Governance Director to
provide a report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Amendment to the main
motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item to a Business Committee Officer’s for continued monitoring
and follow-up; and to request the initial report be brought back within thirty (30) days, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items to the
August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to defer this item to the October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Accept update regarding white corn crop damage as information (4:04:13)
(This item is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the report; for follow-up information to be provided in the tribal
newspaper; and for the employee part of the complaint to be referred to the Internal Services Division
Director for follow-up, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
2. Review concern regarding safety and lockdown procedures at Skenandoah building
and determine next steps (4:07:11) (This item is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept this item as information; and to request a notification to the
Business Committee when the Emergency Management procedures are complete, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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3. Accept update regarding Department of Public Works HVAC contracts as information
(4:07:56) (This item is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to defer this item to the Legislative Operating Committee, Law Office, and
Purchasing Department to develop policies and solutions; and for an update to be brought back within
sixty (60) days, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
4. Review close-out report regarding 340-B certification and determine next steps
(4:08:30) (This item is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.)
Sponsors: Debra Danforth Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Division Director/Medical Operations
Motion by Fawn Billie to accept the close-out report; to include the sales comparison; and request the
report to be released from executive session by placing it into open session for the October 26, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
5. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP –
contract # 2016-1076 (4:10:24) (This item is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.)
Chair:
Debra Danforth; Oneida Nation School Board
Liaison:
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Fredericks Peebles &
Morgan LLP – contract # 2016-1076, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
6. Review submission regarding complaint # 2016-DR07-01 (4:18:45)
(This item is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the verbal update; and to request an update be brought back in two (2)
weeks, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
7. Review proposed Economic Development Structure and determine next steps (4:11:09)
(This item is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Development
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the proposed concept regarding the Economic Development
Structure, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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8. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Wisconsin Division of Transportation
– Sealed Bid for Purchase of Excess Highway Property – contract # 2016-1123
(4:12:26) (This item is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Land Management
Motion by Tehassi Hill to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Wisconsin Division of
Transportation – Sealed Bid for Purchase of Excess Highway Property – contract # 2016-1123, seconded
by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
9. Review and accept concern # 2016-CC-17 as information
(4:12:49)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Brandon Stevens to acknowledge the receipt of information regarding concern # 2016-CC-17,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with two abstentions:
Ayes:
David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
10. Review concern # 2016-CC-18 and determine next steps
(4:13:28)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge receipt of information regarding concern # 2016-CC-18,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
11. Review item regarding Ancillary Facilities and determine next steps
(4:13:47)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to direct the Law Office to develop the correspondence; and to submit the
correspondence for an E-Poll approval by the Business Committee by Wednesday, October 19, 2016,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
12. Discuss Self-Governance Coordinator succession planning and determine next steps
(4:14:55)
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Fawn Billie to defer this item to the October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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13. Review update regarding Tribal Ombudsman (4:14:17)
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the verbal update; and to direct the Business Committee Officers to bring
back a location recommendation to the Business Committee within sixty (60) days, seconded by Fawn
Billie. Motion carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
14. Approve request for title change of Medical Director to Comprehensive Health Division
Director-Medical (4:16:10)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this item to the October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee in
order to allow for additional information to be followed up on, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
15. Discuss performance expectations for new Direct Reports (4:16:35)
Sponsor:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by David Jordan to approve the request and defer this item to the October 17, 2016, Business
Committee work meeting, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
16. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-05 and determine next steps (4:16:58)
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the draft memorandum; and to direct the memorandum be forwarded to
the appropriate parties, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with one with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
17. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – PoliticalCalling.com – contract # 20161128 (4:17:47)
Sponsor: Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – PoliticalCalling.com –
contract # 2016-1128, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Fawn Billie to go into executive session at 2:54 p.m., seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
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Councilman Brandon Stevens departs at 3:40 p.m.
Motion by Tehassi Hill to come out of executive session at 3:42 p.m., seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion
carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
18. Review two (2) requests regarding release of confidential employee information
(4:20:28)
Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
Motion by Tehassi Hill to request the Finance Department to identify cost and funds to potentially provide
identity theft insurance to the thirty-eight (38) employees; and to direct that report to come back in two (2)
weeks, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
XV. ADJOURN
Motion by David Jordan to adjourn at 3:45 p.m., seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Minutes prepared by Heather Heuer, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented/corrected on October 26, 2016.
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Lisa Summers, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
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2. General Information:
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3. Supporting Materials
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Contract
Other:
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Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2016
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members: Fawn Billie,
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Treasurer Trish King;
Arrived at: Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 9:05 a.m.;
Others present: Jim Bittorf, Bill Vervoort, Joanie Buckley, Nathan King, Racquel Hill, Troy Parr, Patrick
Pelky, Debra Danforth, Dale Wheelock, Larry Barton, Henrietta Cornelius;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Secretary Lisa Summers,
Council members: Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Treasurer Trish King;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Brad Graham, Bill Graham, Heather Heuer, Nancy Barton, Michele
Danforth, Geraldine Danforth, Jen Falck, Phil Wisneski, Owen Summers, Leyne Orosco, Jessica
Wallenfang, Chris Johnson, Cathy Metoxen, Wes Martin Jr., Rosa Francour, Tracy Williams, Madelyn
Genskow, Mike A. Powless, Dianne McLester Heim, Rhiannon Metoxen, Debra Danforth, Jacque Boyle,
Larry Barton, Dale Wheelock, Gina Buenrostro, Troy Parr, Jamie Willis, Dave Cluckey, Bec Kurznske,
Marianne Close, Matt Denny, Carrie Ninham, Josh Cottrell, Jeff Metoxen, Liz Somers, Joanie Buckley,
Dawn Walschinski, Bill Vervoort, Tanya Arce, Jean Metoxen, Tina Moore, Debra Cornelius, Orville
Cornelius Jr., Lucy Neville, Laura Laitinen-Warren, Graves Todd, Trudell Kohlwey, Virginia Peltier, David
Emerson, Gail Grissman, Jay Rasmussen, Michelle Schneider, Jackie Smith, Travis Cottrell, Louise
Cornelius, Barb Erickson, Arlie Doxtator, Rena Metoxen;
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 9:05 a.m.
For the record:
Treasurer Trish King is out of the office on personal time.
II. OPENING by Tribal Member Leander Danforth
A. Presentation of grant award to Pulaski School District for Oneida Language program
Sponsor:
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
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B. Special Recognition for Years of Service
Sponsor:
Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources Department
Special Recognition by Tanya Arce of Jean Metoxen (35 years); Special Recognition by Tina Moore
of Debra Cornelius (25 years); Special Recognition by Councilman Tehassi Hill of Orville Cornelius Jr.
(25 years); Special Recognition by Lucy Neville of Laura Laitinen-Warren (25 years); Special
Recognition by Graves Todd of Trudell Kohlwey (25 years); Special Recognition by Graves Todd of
Virginia Peltier (25 years); and Special Recognition by David Emerson of Gail Grissman (25 years).
Recognition by Geraldine Danforth of the following individuals who were not present: Reynold T.
Danforth for 25 years of service, Michael Metoxen for 25 years of service, and Frances Nunies for 25
years of service.
III. ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:27:36)
Motion by Fawn Billie to adopt the agenda with the following change: [Add-on New Business item 09.F.
Approve procedural exception to the Disposition of Excess Tribal Property policy to allow Oneida Lab to
sell Hematology Analyzer to outside vendor; and delete item 13.F.14. Accept concern # 2016-CC-19 as
information], seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with two abstentions:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
Amendment to main motion by Brandon Stevens to move General Tribal Council item 12.B. Accept status
update on the Emergency Food Pantry Implementation to the top of the agenda, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
IV. MINUTES (2:14:40)
A. Approve October 26, 2016, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to approve the October 26, 2016, regular meeting minutes, seconded by Fawn
Billie. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Tehassi Hill
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
V. RESOLUTIONS
A. Adopt resolution entitled Opposition to Back 40 Mine Project in Michigan (2:17:15)
Sponsor:
Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 11-09-16-A Opposition to Back 40 Mine Project in
Michigan, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
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Councilwoman Jennifer Webster departs at 11:24 a.m.
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returns at 11:27 a.m.
Councilman Brandon Stevens departs at 11:34 a.m.
Councilman Brandon Stevens returns at 11:38 a.m.
B. Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of Definition and Guidance Regarding “Day-to-Day”
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 11-09-16-B Adoption of Definition and Guidance
Regarding “Day-to-Day”, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion not voted on, item tabled. (2:18:18)
Motion by Lisa Summers to table this item until right after lunch so that we can make the proper changes
that we’ve identified for the formatting and to see if we can include the other piece that has been identified
from a history perspective, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (2:43:26)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
Motion by Brandon Stevens to take the item from the table, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously: (2:55:30)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
Motion by Brandon Stevens adopt resolution # 11-09-16-B Adoption of Definition and Guidance
Regarding “Day-to-Day”, noting there are changes from this morning it’s just formatting and adding
additional hyphens, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously: (3:00:00)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
VI. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Legislative Operating Committee
Chair: Brandon Stevens, Councilman
1. Accept October 20, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes (2:44:13)
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the October 20, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
B. Finance Committee
Chair: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
1. Approve October 31, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes (2:44:50)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the October 31, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
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VII. APPOINTMENTS
A. Approve recommendation to appoint Vicki Cornelius, Floyd Silas Jr., and Yasiman
Metoxen to the Oneida Pow Wow Committee (2:45:23)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the recommendation to appoint Vicki Cornelius, Floyd Silas Jr., and
Yasiman Metoxen to the Oneida Pow Wow Committee, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Approve recommendations regarding vacancies on the Oneida Personnel Commission
(2:46:02)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the request to defer
the update regarding vacancies on the Oneida Personnel Commission to the November 9, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 12, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this item to the
October 26, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion
carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item back to
Chair’s Office regarding the (2) two Oneida Personnel Commission vacancies not filled through
posting #3 which had the deadline of June 20, 2016, and the one (1) vacancy not filled through
posting #4 which had the deadline of July 15, 2016; and to request clarifications be brought back
to the October 12, 2016, regular Business Committee, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
with two abstentions.
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: (1) Motion by David Jordan to approve the
recommendation to appoint Leland Wigg-Ninham, Eric Krawczyk, and Jennifer L. Hill to Oneida
Personnel Commission, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried with one abstention. (2)
Amendment to the main motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Tribal Secretary to bring back a
chronology of events for these particular vacancies for information to the Business Committee,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the identified recommendations dated November 1, 2016, to post two
(2) vacancies; and to accept the recommendation to appoint Richard Hill-Elm to the Oneida Personnel
Commission for the second posting, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
B. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
1. Approved letter of support for the Menominee Nation opposing the Back Forty Mine
(2:53:37)
Requestor: Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
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EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this item for two
(2) weeks with the understanding that Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications will
submit an E-Poll request with the letter of support for the Menominee Nation opposing the
Back Forty Mine to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, seconded by Fawn Billie.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 12, 2016: Motion by Tehassi Hill to forward this item to the
Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Department to do further research; and for that
area to bring back a report and proposed correspondence for the Business Committee to
consider and support, to be conducted before the October 26, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting so that any action that may be taken can be accepted at the October 26,
2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Brandon Stevens to enter the E-Poll results into the record for approved letter of support for the
Menominee Nation opposing the Back Forty Mine, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review request from Tribal Member for assistance and donations to Standing Rock Sioux
Tribe, Sacred Stone camp, and Oceti Sakowin Camps in their fight against Dakota Access
Pipeline
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
B. Approve draft letter to President Barack Obama regarding Dakota Access Pipeline
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
C. Review, discuss, and make any recommendations regarding letter from Ray Halbritter
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
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D. Approve request to repost one (1) vacancy on the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services
Advisory Board, as there were no applications received
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
E. Approve request to post one (1) vacancy on the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services
Advisory Board, due to resignation
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
F. Approve procedural exception to the Disposition of Excess Tribal Property policy to allow
Oneida Lab to sell Hematology Analyzer to outside vendor
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
X. TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Approve 100% grant funded travel request – Councilwoman Jennifer Webster – 2016
Head Start Program Performance Standards – Chandler, AZ – December 12-16, 2016
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
Motion by David Jordan to recess at 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously: (2:54:13)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
Meeting called to order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 1:35 p.m.
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XI. REPORTS (This section of the agenda is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
A. OPERATIONAL REPORTS
Councilman Tehassi Hill arrives at 2:27 p.m.
1. Accept Tribal Ombudsman FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:22:10)
(1:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.)
Sponsor: Dianne McLester Heim, Tribal Ombudsman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Tribal Ombudsman FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Tehassi Hill
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 2:47 p.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 3:03 p.m.
Councilman David Jordan departs at 3:18 p.m.
2. Accept Human Resources Department FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:49:19)
(1:50 p.m.-2:10 p.m.)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources Department
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Human Resources Department FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King
Councilman Brandon Stevens departs at 3:30 p.m.
Councilman David Jordan returns at 3:38 p.m.
3. Accept Internal Services Division FY ’16 4th quarter report (4:44:18)
(2:10 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Internal Services Division FY ’16 4 th quarter report, seconded by
Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
Motion by Lisa Summers to recess until November 10, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Motion withdrawn. (5:46:15)
4. Accept Governmental Services Division FY ’16 4th quarter report (5:31:46)
(2:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.)
Sponsor: Liz Somers, Division Director/Governmental Services
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
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the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
B. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
1. Accept Oneida Election Board FY ’16 4th quarter report
(2:50 p.m.-3:05 p.m.)
Chair:
Racquel Hill
Liaison:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
2. Accept Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY ’16 4th quarter report
(3:05 p.m.-3:20 p.m.)
Chair:
Patricia Lassila
Liaison:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
3. Accept Oneida Gaming Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report
(3:20 p.m.-3:35 p.m.)
Chair:
Mark A. Powless
Liaison:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
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XII. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL (To obtain a copy of Members Only Materials, please visit the BC
Support Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Norbert Hill Center and present Tribal I.D. card)
A. Petitioners Madelyn Genskow and Yvonne Metivier: Incentive stipends for Oneida Nation
elections starting 2017
1. Accept legal analysis
Sponsor:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
2. Accept financial analysis
Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: (1) Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the
updated legislative analysis, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously. (2)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the progress report regarding the legal analysis,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Motion by Lisa Summers to
accept the progress report regarding the financial analysis, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the verified
petition submitted by Madelyn Genskow and Yvonne Metivier regarding incentive stipends for
Oneida Nation elections starting 2017, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to send the verified petition to the Law, Finance,
and Legislative Reference, and Direct Report Offices for the legal, financial, legislative, and
administrative analyses to be completed, seconded by Fawn Billie.
Motion carried
unanimously. (3) Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative
Reference Offices to submit their analyses to the Tribal Secretary’s Office within sixty (60)
days; and that a progress report be submitted in forty-five (45) days, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously. (4) Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Direct
Report Offices to submit appropriate administrative analyses regarding the petition to be
submitted to the Tribal Secretary’s Office within thirty (30) days, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 10:02 a.m.
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 10:03 a.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 10:54 a.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 10:57 a.m.
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B. Accept status update on the Emergency Food Pantry Implementation (00:47:55)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Tribal Member’s
request; and to direct a written update be provided at the November 9, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the update on the Emergency Food Pantry Implementation, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
Motion by Brandon Stevens to approve the definition of “Food Emergency”; to determine that the
residency should be open; and that income eligibility validation should on a case-by-base basis,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
Motion by David Jordan to add Petitioner Nancy Barton to the team on a voluntary basis, seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated one of things also that we have a
challenge with is that we are not provided contact information. We are to
contact her through Enrollments. That’s her requested contact relay and
so even if we were to schedule a meeting tomorrow I have no way of
notifying her except through Enrollments. By the time I would get
something through Enrollments to notice to get it to her it would already
go by and I don’t want to be boxed if okay I don’t want to be in a situation
where I am being accused of not following up with the motion at this
point. I’ll just put it out there so I’m just going to oppose. I want those
comments added for the record because I just don’t feel like we are
going to be in a situation where we are going to be successful because
history tells us that those things can occur and we have a lot things to
get done in the next week.
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated that the Business Committee did clarify
that the intent is to keep the petitioner updated on the progress of the
team and to not hold up progress.
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated that the motion says that she be a part
of the team as a volunteer and that was the intent.
C. Approve the 2017 Annual General Tribal Council meeting agenda, noting the remaining
back up materials must be submitted by Noon on Friday, November 18, 2016
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
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D. Forward resolution entitled Designation of the Oneida Judiciary as the Judiciary
Authorized Pursuant to Article V – Judiciary of the Oneida Nation Constitution, to the
General Tribal Council for consideration
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
E. Accept petition submitted by Frank Vandehei regarding support for Oceti Sakowin Camp
and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in their battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline, as
information only, as it does not meet the number of required signatures in accordance
with the Oneida Nation Constitution and By-laws to call a special GTC meeting; and direct
the Tribal Secretary to notify the petitioner of the action taken
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. UNFINISHED REPORTS
1. Accept Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report – Nathan King, Director
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the
Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report to the November 9, 2016, seconded by
Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
B. REPORTS
1. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
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C. STANDING ITEMS
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
D. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Chair: Tehassi Hill, Councilman
1. Approve Table Games audit and lift confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal
Members to view the audit
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Accept close-out report and recommendations regarding complaint # 2016-DR07-01
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the update; and
to acknowledge that a close-out report with the final recommendations will be made for the
November 9, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting agenda, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 12, 2016: Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the verbal update;
and to request an update be brought back in two (2) weeks, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity Ignite Payments, LLC. – contract # 20160979 (This item is scheduled at 9:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
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2. Accept Final Monitoring Report regarding on-site performance review of Indian
Housing Block Grant and Indian Community Development Block grant programs; and
defer concern # 2016IHBG-1, concern # 2016-IHBG-2, finding # 2016-IHBG-3, and
finding # 2016IHBG-4, to the appropriate parties for follow-up
(This item is scheduled at 1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
3. Review request regarding Right-of-Way and Signage Issue
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
4. Review, discuss and make any recommendations regarding amendment agreement –
contract # 2014-1164
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
5. Review, discuss and make any recommendations regarding amendment agreement –
contract # 2012-1280
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business
Committee unless there are items that the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by
the Business Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:50:45)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens, Trish King
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