# Oneida Business Committee (2025) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A55f574c753a95c67 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Public Packet 1 of 346 Oneida Business Committee Executive Session 8:30 AM Tuesday, February 25, 2025 BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center Regular Meeting 8:30 AM Wednesday, February 26, 2025 BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center Agenda Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/. Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to change. I. CALL TO ORDER II. OPENING III. ADOPT THE AGENDA IV. MINUTES A. V. Approve the February 12, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary RESOLUTIONS A. Adopt resolution entitled Midwest Energy Resources Association Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager B. Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing the Use of Self-Governance Funds for the Purchase of Fire Protection Equipment for the Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director C. Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing the Use of Carry Over Funds for the Town of Oneida Fire Department Equipment Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 5 February 26, 2025 Public Packet VI. 2 of 346 APPOINTMENTS A. VII. STANDING COMMITTEES A. VIII. IX. Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE 1. Accept the February 5, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman 2. Adopt Real Property Law rule #3 - Easements Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman TRAVEL REQUESTS A. Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 27th HHS Annual Tribal Budget Consultation - Washington, D.C. - April 21-24, 2025 Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman B. Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the Interior and Environmental Committee Testimony in Washington D.C. on February 26-27, 2025 Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary NEW BUSINESS A. Accept the fiscal impact statement of BC Resolution # 02-28-24-B Interpretation of General Tribal Council August 7, 2023, Action on Petition Removing all Employee Wage Caps Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer B. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding - University of Green Bay regarding the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) - file # 2024-0889 Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director C. Approve Letter of Commitment - Governor Evers Office - Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition & Tribal Elder Food Box Program Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman D. Review the tribal members request regarding the Language Program Audit and determine next steps Sponsor: Nancy Barton, Tribal Member E. Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the accepted Craps Rules of Play Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 5 February 26, 2025 Public Packet X. 3 of 346 F. Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the accepted Four Card Poker Rules of Play Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary G. Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the accepted Mississippi Stud Rules of Play Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary H. Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the accepted Poker Rules of Play Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary I. Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the accepted Three Card Poker of Play Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary REPORTS A. XI. TRIBALLY CHARTERED ENTITIES (9:30 a.m.) 1. Accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY-2025 1st quarter report Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank 2. Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2025 1st quarter report Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers 3. Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2025 1st quarter report Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL A. PETITIONER SHERROLE BENTON - petition # 2024-03 1. XII. Accept the fiscal impact statement regarding petition # 2024-03 Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer EXECUTIVE SESSION A. REPORTS 1. Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance February report (8:30 a.m.) Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director 2. Accept the General Manager report (9:30 a.m.) Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 5 February 26, 2025 Public Packet 4 of 346 B. C. 3. Accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY-2025 1st quarter executive report (10:00 a.m.) Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank 4. Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2025 1st quarter executive report (10:30 a.m.) Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers 5. Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2025 1st quarter executive report (11:00a.m.) Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise 6. Accept the Treasurer's January 2025 report (11:30 a.m.) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer 7. Accept the Economic Strategy Coordinator Tribally Chartered Entities FY2025 1st quarter report (1:30 p.m.) Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator 8. Accept the Chief Financial Officer February 2025 report Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer AUDIT COMMITTEE 1. Accept the January 14, 2025, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 2. Accept the Gaming Promotions and Player Tracking Systems compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve 82 new enrollments Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee 2. Review applications for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 3. Review request regarding resolution # BC-12-11-24-C and determine next steps Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 4. Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - NFL Draft Update (1:30 p.m.) Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator 5. Review draft Director of Commerce Development job description and determine next steps (1:30 p.m.) Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 5 February 26, 2025 Public Packet XIII. 5 of 346 ADJOURN Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.) The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/ For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or (800) 236-2214 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 5 February 26, 2025 Public Packet 6 of 346 Approve the February 12, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 02/26/25 2. General Information: Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion 3. Supporting Documents: ☐ Bylaws ☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Correspondence ☐ Draft GTC Notice ☐ Draft GTC Packet ☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Law ☐ Legal Review ☒ Minutes ☐ MOU/MOA ☐ Petition ☐ Presentation ☐ Report ☐ Resolution ☐ Rule (adoption packet) ☐ Statement of Effect ☐ Travel Documents 4. Budget Information: ☐ Budgeted ☐ Not Applicable ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Unbudgeted ☐ Other: Describe 5. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Primary Requestor: Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Submitted By: BPIGMAN Public Packet 7 of 346 DRAFT Oneida Business Committee Executive Session 8:30 AM Tuesday, February 11, 2025 BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center Regular Meeting 8:30 AM Wednesday, February 12, 2025 BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center Minutes EXECUTIVE SESSION Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson; Not Present: n/a Arrived at: n/a Others present: Jo A. House, Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft Teams1), Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Eric McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Laura Laitinen-Warren (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Bobbi J King (via Microsoft Teams), Danielle White (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Mercie Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Michell (via Microsoft Teams), Jason W Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams), James Sommerfeldt (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Dana McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Melinda J Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Bristol (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), James Petitjean (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Stone (via Microsoft Teams), Todd VanDen Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), Mari Kriescher (via Microsoft Teams), Sidney White (via Microsoft Teams), Samuel Vandenheuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Paul Witek (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams); REGULAR MEETING Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson; Not Present: n/a Arrived at: n/a Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Mark W. Powless, Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Laura Laitinen-Warren (via Microsoft Teams), Ashley M. Blaker (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Stone (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Deborah (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore(via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Sarah Capelle (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft 1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file sharing, and video meetings. Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 8 of 346 DRAFT Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Nicolas Reynolds (via Microsoft Teams), Stacie Cutbank, Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Martinez (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia Moore (via Microsoft Teams), Kathleen Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Reynold T Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Lorna G Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Jeremy King (via Microsoft Teams), Sidney White (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Braaten (via Microsoft Teams), Nicole Rommel (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Boulanger (via Microsoft Teams), Dana McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgenson (via Microsoft Teams), Lloyd Ninham (via Microsoft Teams), Kala Kimberly Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Paul Witek (via Microsoft Teams), Stephanie J Metoxen, Derrick Denny (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Wyman (via Microsoft Teams), Sara Punshon (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), Tana Aguirre (via Microsoft Teams, Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon Wisneski (via Microsoft Teams), Alexandria Levinson, Mark Powless, Michelle Danforth, Jerry Cornelius, John Breuninger, Garth Webster, Dan Skenandore, Ray Skenandore, Connor Kestell, Christine Klimmek, Jermaine Delgado, Nancy Powless, Greg Powless, Barb Dickenson, Jean Williquette, Stacy Ginsberg, Cleo Ginsberg, Sandra Brehmer, Pamela Danby, Laura Manthe, Robin John, Dottie Krull, Henry Martin, Norbert Hill Jr, Mike Hoeft, Patty Hoeft, Jill Martus-Ninham, Paul Ninham, Debbie Thundercloud, Kathy Hughes, Tim Hughes, Rachel Hughes, Bobbie Doxtator, Margaret Doxtator, Linn Cornelius, Gerald Doxtator, Joe Valentino, Sandy Skenadore, Olivia Hoeft, Kimberly Ninham, Barb Ninham, Richard E Hill, Carole Liggins, Steve Ninham, Jeanne Calhoun, Louise King, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams); I. CALL TO ORDER (00:01:23) Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m. Item II. was addressed next. A. Special recognition - Lifetime achievement - Kathleen Hughes Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman Special recognition of Kathleen Hughes by the Oneida Business Committee. B. Special recognition - Lifetime achievement - Sandra Brehmer Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman Special recognition of Sandra Brehmer by the Oneida Business Committee. Item XIII. was addressed next. II. OPENING (00:01:37) Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen. III. ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:02:02) Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with one (1) addition [under the Travel Requests section, add item entitled Approve travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - State of the Tribes Address - Madison, WI - March 16-19, 2025], seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 9 of 346 DRAFT Item X.B. was addressed next. IV. MINUTES A. Approve the January 17, 2025, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes (00:26:39) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve the January 17, 2025, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens B. Approve the January 22, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes (00:26:58)) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the January 22, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens V. RESOLUTIONS A. Adopt resolution entitled Recognizing Kathleen Hughes for Lifetime Achievements and Contribution to the Oneida Nation (00:27:17) Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 02-12-25-A Recognizing Kathleen Hughes for Lifetime Achievements and Contribution to the Oneida Nation with one (1) correction [in Line 44, change "is currently serving" to "recently served"], seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens B. Adopt resolution entitled Recognizing Sandra Brehmer for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida Nation (00:28:43) Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution # 02-12-25-B Recognizing Sandra Brehmer for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida Nation with one (1) correction [in Line 43, change "Bongo" to "Bingo"], seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 10 of 346 DRAFT C. Adopt resolution entitled Improving Access to Dementia Care for Native American Veteran and Non-Veteran Elders (00:29:27) Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 02-12-25-C Improving Access to Dementia Care for Native American Veteran and Non-Veteran Elders, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens D. Consider resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds for a Donation of $18,069.23 for the Rites of Passage Program (00:29:50) Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution # 02-12-25-D Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds for a Donation of $18,069.23 for the Rites of Passage Program, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens E. Adopt resolution entitled Ratifying approval of the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Charter and By-Laws (00:37:39) Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 02-12-25-E Ratifying approval of the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Charter and By-Laws, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens VI. STANDING COMMITTEES A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 1. Accept the Finance Committee January 9, 2025, regular meeting minutes (00:38:05) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Finance Committee January 9, 2025, regular meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 11 of 346 DRAFT 2. Accept the Finance Committee January 23, 2025, regular meeting minutes (00:38:27) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Finance Committee January 23, 2025, regular meeting minutes, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens B. LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE 1. Accept the January 15, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes (j00:38:49) Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the January 15, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 2. Adopt Real Property Law rule # 1 - Land Assessments for the Nation's Decisionmakers to Build an Autonomous Community (LANDBAC) (00:39:07) Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt Real Property Law rule # 1 - Land Assessments for the Nation's Decisionmakers to Build an Autonomous Community (LANDBAC), seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 3. Adopt Real Property Law rule # 2 - Land Use Licenses (00:41:42) Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt Real Property Law rule # 2 - Land Use Licenses, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 12 of 346 DRAFT VII. TRAVEL REPORTS A. Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - 2025 Presidential Inauguration - Washington, D.C. - January 17-21, 2025 (00:42:08) Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel report from Councilman Jonas Hill for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. on January 17-21, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Abstained: Jonas Hill VIII. TRAVEL REQUESTS A. Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - 2025 Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism - La Crosse, WI - March 9-12, 2025 (00:47:08) Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the travel request for Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the 2025 Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism in La Crosse, WI on March 9-12, 2025, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Abstained: Kirby Metoxen B. Approve the travel request - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - Feeding America Leadership and Oneida Nation Representative - Washington, D.C. - March 4-7, 2025 (00:47:50) Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request for Councilman Marlon Skenandore to attend the Feeding America Leadership and Oneida Nation Representative in Washington, D.C. on March 47, 2025, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Abstained: Marlon Skenandore C. Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 2025 Tribal SelfGovernance Tribal Advisory Committee SGAC/TSGAC - Arlington, VA - March 1721, 2025 (00:50:34) Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the 2025 Tribal Self-Governance Tribal Advisory Committee SGAC/TSGAC in Arlington, VA on March 1721, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 13 of 346 DRAFT D. Approve the travel request in accordance with § 219.16-1. - nine (9) Oneida Nation Commission on Aging members - 2025 Great Lakes Native American Elders Association quarterly meetings (00:51:17) Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request in accordance with § 219.16-1 for nine (9) Oneida Nation Commission on Aging members to attend the 2025 Great Lakes Native American Elders Association quarterly meetings, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens E. Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for Councilman Jonas Hill to attend the National Republican Congressional Committee Winter Meeting in Key Biscayne, FL on February 27-March 2, 2025 (00:52:00) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Kirby Metoxen to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for Councilman Jonas Hill to attend the National Republican Congressional Committee Winter Meeting in Key Biscayne, FL on February 27-March 2, 2025, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens F.. Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - State of the Tribes Address - Madison, WI - March 16-19, 2025 (00:53:23) Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request for Councilman Kirby Metoxen and three (3) additional Business Committee members to attend the State of the Tribes Address in Madison, WI on March 16-19, 2025, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve the Comprehensive Housing Division, Environmental, Land & Agricultural Division, Oneida Land Commission & Oneida Business Committee Memorandum of Agreement - file # 2025-0009 (00:55:52) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the Comprehensive Housing Division, Environmental, Land & Agricultural Division, Oneida Land Commission & Oneida Business Committee Memorandum of Agreement - file # 2025-0009, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 14 of 346 DRAFT B. Accept the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations final report as information (00:57:08) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations final report as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens C. Approve two (2) requested actions - CIP # 19-004 Amelia Cornelius Culture Park Site Amenities (01:00:31) Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager Motion by Lisa Liggins to remove project #22-109 Groundskeeping Garage from the Amelia Cornelius Culture Park project # 19-004 and make the Groundskeeping Garage an independent project and to forward the discussion regarding the additional funding for project # 19-004 Amelia Cornelius Culture Park Site Amenities for the Visitor Center to the March 6, 2025, Business Committee Work Session, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Secretary Lisa Liggins left at 9:41 a.m. D. Approve contract # 2025-0107 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System d.b.a. UW-Green Bay and Oneida Nation (01:14:13) Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve contract # 2025-0107 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System d.b.a. UWGreen Bay and Oneida Nation, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins E. Review the funding source recommendation from the Treasurer regarding the Town of Oneida request (01:14:45) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Lawrence Barton to use BIA Self-Governance Fire Protection for $59,326 of the Town of Oneida request; to bring back a resolution to use Prior Year Carry Over for the remaining balance; and to execute a timely and a simple agreement, with the guidance from Finance, Intergovernmental Affairs and the Law Office, to ensure funds are utilized for the intended purpose, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 15 of 346 DRAFT F. Enter the e-poll into the record regarding the approved research request - Cutbank - Reconnecting with Duck Creek Inspiring a Sense of Place and Stewardship (01:25:10) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved research request - Cutbank - Reconnecting with Duck Creek Inspiring a Sense of Place and Stewardship, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins Item X.D. was addressed next. X. REPORTS A. OPERATIONAL 1. Accept the Emergency Management FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:25:12) Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Emergency Management Director Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Emergency Management FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Item IV.A. was addressed next. B. APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS 1. Accept Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:03:28) Sponsor: Lorna Skenandore, Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 2. Accept Oneida Community Library Board FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:03:59) Sponsor: Stephanie Metoxen, Chair/Oneida Community Library Board Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept Oneida Community Library Board FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 16 of 346 DRAFT 3. Accept Oneida Environmental memorandum (00:04:36) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Resource Board FY-2025 1st quarter Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept Oneida Environmental Resource Board FY-2025 1st quarter memorandum, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 4. Accept Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:04:59) Sponsor: Christine Klimmek, Vice-Chair/Oneida Nation Arts Board Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 5. Accept the Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:05:19) Sponsor: John Breuninger, Secretary/Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 6. Accept Oneida Personnel Committee FY-2025 1st quarter memorandum (00:15:56) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept Oneida Personnel Committee FY-2025 1st quarter memorandum, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 7. Accept Oneida Police Commission FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:16:18) Sponsor: Richard VanBoxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission Motion by Jonas Hill to accept Oneida Police Commission FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 17 of 346 DRAFT 8. Accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:17:07) Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 9. Accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY2025 1st quarter report (00:17:36) Sponsor: Diane Hill, Chair/Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens C. ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS 1. Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:18:05) Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/Oneida Election Board Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 2. Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:18:47) Sponsor: Mark Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 3. Accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:19:19) Sponsor: Chris Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Land Claims Commission Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 18 of 346 DRAFT 4. Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:20:19) Sponsor: Sidney White, Chair/Oneida Land Commission Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 5. Accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:23:08) Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 6. Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:23:59) Sponsor: Sacheen Lawrence, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens 7. Accept Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report (00:24:37) Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Item X.A. was addressed next. D. STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Accept the Finance Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report (01:25:36) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Finance Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 19 of 346 DRAFT 2. Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report (01:25:57) Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins 3. Accept the On?yote?a?ká ni? i Standing Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report (01:26:18) Sponsor: Taryn Webster, Chair/On?yote?a?ká ni? i Standing Committee Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the On?yote?a?ká ni? i Standing Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins XI. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL A. PETITIONER SHERROLE BENTON - petition # 2024-03 1. Accept the legal review regarding petition # 2024-03 (01:26:54) Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the legal review regarding petition # 2024-03, with the correction of one (1) typo, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins 2. Accept the fiscal impact statement status update regarding petition # 2024-03 (01:28:47) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the fiscal impact statement status update regarding petition # 2024-03, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins Councilman Jonas Hill left at 10:02 a.m. Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 20 of 346 DRAFT 3. Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address petition # 202403 (01:29:11) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jennifer Webster to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address petition # 2024-03 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins Councilman Jonas Hill returned at 10:05 a.m. B. Approve the notice and mailer for the March 16, 2025, tentatively scheduled annual General Tribal Council meeting (01:36:53) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the notice and mailer for the March 16, 2025, tentatively scheduled annual General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. REPORTS 1. Accept the Chief Counsel report (01:38:34) Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins 2. Accept the General Manager report (801:38:47) Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the General Manager update on the residential detox facility, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 21 of 346 DRAFT 3. Accept the Treasurer's December 2024 report (01:39:13) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Treasurer's December 2024 report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins 4. Accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2025 1st quarter report (01:39:26) Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager Motion by Jameson Wilson to accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins 5. Accept the Retail General Manager FY-2025 1st quarter report (01:39:39) Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Retail General Manager FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins 6. Accept the Executive HR Director FY-2025 1st quarter report (01:39:53) Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Executive HR Director FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins 7. Accept the Security Director FY-2025 1st quarter report (01:40:07) Sponsor: Katsitsiyo Danforth, Security Director Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Security Director FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 22 of 346 DRAFT B. AUDIT COMMITTEE 1. Accept the Audit Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report (01:40:22) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Audit Committee FY-2025 1st quarter report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins C. NEW BUSINESS 1. Adopt resolution entitled Business Committee 401(k) Savings Plan Notice of Employer Matching Contribution (01:40:39) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution # 02-12-25-F Business Committee 401(k) Savings Plan Notice of Employer Matching Contribution and move the resolution to open session, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins 2. Accept the January 3, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes (01:41:03) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the January 3, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 16 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 23 of 346 DRAFT 3. Deliberations regarding pardon application - Enrique R. Caravantes (01:14:18) Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the recommendation of the Pardon and Forgiveness Committee, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adopt resolution # 02-12-25-F Regarding Pardon of Enrique R. Caravantes and move the resolution to open session, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins Motion by Jennifer Webster to recess at 10:11 a.m. and to reconvene at 11:15 a.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 11:15 a.m. Roll call for the record: Present: Treasurer Lawrence Barton Councilman Jonas Hill; Chairman Tehassi Hill; Secretary Lisa Liggins; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Councilman Marlon Skenandore; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster; Councilman Jameson Wilson; Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens; Item I.A. was addressed next. XIII. ADJOURN Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:51 a.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist. Minutes approved as presented on . Lisa Liggins, Secretary ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 17 of 17 February 12, 2025 Public Packet 24 of 346 Adopt resolution entitled Midwest Energy Resources Association Home Electrification and Appliance... Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 02/26/25 2. Session: ‫ ܈‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification. 3. Requested Motion: ‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR Adopt resolution to join the Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association consortium. 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ‫ ܆‬Finance ‫ ܆‬Law Office ‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail ‫ ܆‬Other: Describe ‫ ܈‬Programs/Services ‫ ܆‬DTS ‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions signed by Mark W. Powless Mark W. Powless Digitally Date: 2025.02.18 13:40:40 -06'00' 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Mark W. Powless, General Manager Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 25 of 346 6. Supporting Documents: ‫ ܆‬Bylaws ‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܈‬Correspondence ‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice ‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet ‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Other: ‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement ‫ ܆‬Law ‫ ܆‬Legal Review ‫ ܆‬Minutes ‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA ‫ ܆‬Petition ‫ ܆‬Presentation ‫ ܆‬Report ‫ ܈‬Resolution ‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet) ‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect ‫ ܆‬Travel Documents 7. Budget Information: ‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ‫ ܈‬Unbudgeted ‫ ܆‬Other: Describe ‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded ‫ ܆‬Not Applicable 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager Primary Requestor: Michael Troge, Energy Projects Manager Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 26 of 346 Engineering Department Division of Public Works February 17, 2025 To: Oneida Nation Business Committee From: Michael Troge Re: resolution to support the Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA) Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEARP) MTERA background In 2014, Oneida Nation co-founded the Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA). MTERA’s mission is to empower Tribes to manage Tribal energy resources through collective action. They are a collaborator to support Tribal interests in energy sovereignty planning and deployment. The MTERA currently has thirty-one member-Tribes from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan. MTERA has been very effective providing technical assistance to member-Tribes. They have also been very successful procuring funding from various agencies and foundations. Most notably is the Solar for All program managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This $65 million award is intended to be used for capacity building, job training, skills development, site analysis, and residential solar deployment. To effectively build projects and avoid burdensome administration and reporting, MTERA has been elected by member-Tribes to administer HEARP and Solar for All for its member-Tribes. Tribal Residential Energy Program The Oneida Nation Tribal Residential Energy Program (TREP) has been evolving since 2022. An allocation of funding for Tribes through a set-aside was available from the Wisconsin Focus on Energy Program. That funding is due to end in 2025. HEARP and Solar for All are intended to be the next funding sources to support TREP. The HEARP deadline is 2033. Solar for All deadline is 2028. N7332 Water Circle Place • P.O. Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155 oneida-nsn.gov Public Packet 27 of 346 Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program The Department of Energy (DOE) State and Community Energy Programs Office (SCEP) has allocated $1,090,000 to Oneida Nation through HEARP. These funds provide rebates to lowand-moderate income Tribal community members for certain home energy efficiency projects. Products and services include heat pumps, electric stoves, electric load service and wiring upgrades, insulation, and air sealing. HEARP projects are intended to increase home energy efficiency as the first step. This will prepare homes for the next step: residential solar. MTERA is working with Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Lead Tribe) and Slipstream (Non-profit support) to administer HEARP for a Consortium of Tribes. Currently there are about 15 member-Tribes represented by the Consortium. Each Tribe has an allocation. Each allocation contains a portion of funds that can be used to administer HEARP. These allocated funds will be used by MTERA, Bad River, and Slipstream staff to administer and deploy the Program for the Consortium. Federal Funding Status Executive Orders have created a lot of confusion regarding available federal funding. Productive communication with federal agencies has been non-existent since January. However, MTERA staff remain confident that the federal government will keep its commitment. Timing has been a key driver. Most of the application materials were submitted in 2024, and many of the awards were received by January 2025. However, delayed funding will likely delay program implementation. Other funding sources are being investigated to support Consortium activities. Resolution SCEP requires that each Tribe pass a resolution to participate in HEARP. The attached resolution expresses Oneida Nation’s recognition and support for Bad River, MTERA, and Slipstream to administer HEARP on behalf of the Oneida Community and the Consortium. This Consortium will also administer Solar for All. 2 of 2 C:\Users\lhill4\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\65LIF4FA\Memo to BC to support MTERA resolution 02-1725.docx Public Packet 28 of 346 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # 02-26-25-X Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1, of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation Business Committee is responsible for the health, safety, education, and welfare of all community members; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation Business Committee has determined that participation in programs that promote energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings for Tribal members is a priority; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation has identified the opportunity to join a consortium to apply for funding under the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program administered by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP), pursuant to Section 50122 of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation Business Committee has agreed that Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will act as the lead Indian Tribe of the Tribal Consortium and is responsible for receiving the total allocations on behalf of the Oneida Nation and other participating consortia Tribes; and WHEREAS, the Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA) has been identified and agreed upon by all participating consortium Tribes to serve as the lead entity to apply for and administer the grant on behalf of the consortium Tribes; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation Business Committee recognizes that Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, as the lead Indian Tribe, is the sole entity within the Tribal consortium eligible to receive the total allocations and is ultimately responsible for satisfying all grant requirements, with MTERA acting as the third-party administrative lead for application and grant management; and Public Packet 29 of 346 BC Resolution # 02-26-25-X Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program Page 2 of 2 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation hereby approves joining the consortium, with Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa as the lead Indian Tribe responsible for receiving the total allocation, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation recognizes that MTERA is the entity responsible for applying for and administering the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program grant on behalf of the Oneida Nation and other participating consortium Tribes; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation authorizes Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to act on its behalf in all matters related to the receipt of the allocations, while MTERA will manage the application, administrating the grant, and will be responsible for satisfying all grant requirements. Public Packet 30 of 346 Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing the Use of Self-Governance Funds for the Purchase of Fire... Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 2/26/25 2. Session: ■ Open ‫܆‬ ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification  Requested Motion: ‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR Adopt Resolution titled “Authorizing the Use of Self-Governance Funds for the P  $UHDVSRWHQWLDOO\LPSDFWHGRUDIIHFWHGE\WKLVUHTXHVW ‫ ܆‬Finance ‫ ܆‬Law Office ‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail ‫ ܆‬Other: ‫ ܆‬Programs/Services ‫ ܆‬DTS ‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List Revised: 01/07/2025 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 31 of 346  Supporting Documents: ‫ ܆‬Bylaws ‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܆‬Correspondence ‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice ‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet ‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Other: Describe ‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement ‫ ܆‬Law ‫ ܆‬Legal Review ‫ ܆‬Minutes ‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA ‫ ܆‬Petition ‫ ܆‬Presentation ‫ ܆‬Report ‫ ܆‬Resolution ‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet) ‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect ‫ ܆‬Travel Documents  Budget Information: ‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted ‫ ܆‬Other: Describe ‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded ‫ ܆‬Not Applicable  Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Primary Requestor: Brandon Wisneski, Self-Governance Manager Revised: 01/07/2025 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 32 of 346 Memorandum To: Oneida Business Committee From: Brandon Wisneski, Self-Governance Manager Date: February 26, 2025 Re: Resolution Authorizing the Use of Self-Governance Funds for the Purchase of Fire Protection Equipment for the Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department Background: Oneida Nation is a Title IV Self-Governance tribe with a compact and funding agreement with the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) pursuant to Title IV of the Indian SelfDetermination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638). In accordance with the Nation’s funding agreement, the Nation has assumed responsibility for Fire Protection program, which supports Tribal fire staff, trains volunteer firefighters, repairs existing firefighting equipment, and purchases additional equipment. The Fire Protection funds can also be used to purchase smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and emergency lights to ensure the safety of Tribal buildings. The Nation received a request for financial assistance from the Town of Oneida for the purchase of “air pack” breathing apparatuses and compressors for the Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department. The Fire Department provides fire protection services to the Oneida Nation and its members. The Nation identified $59,326 in Self Governance Fire Protection funds which can be applied towards this purchase. At the 2/12/2025 Regular Business Committee Meeting, the Business Committee adopted the following motion: “Motion by Lawrence Barton to use BIA Self-Governance Fire Protection for $59,326 of the Town of Oneida request; to bring back a resolution to use Prior Year Carry Over for the remaining balance; and to execute a timely and a simple agreement, with the guidance from Finance, Intergovernmental Affairs and the Law Office, to ensure funds are utilized for the intended purpose, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried.” In accordance with the Business Committee’s directive, Self-Governance has prepared a resolution authorizing the use of $59,326 in Self-Governance Fire Protection Funds for the purchase of fire protection equipment for the Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department. Page 1 of 2 Public Packet Recommended Action: Motion to the adopt Resolution titled “Authorizing the Use of Self-Governance Funds for the Purchase of Fire Protection Equipment for the Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department.” 33 of 346 Public Packet 34 of 346 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # 02-26-25-X Authorizing the Use of Self-Governance Funds for the Purchase of Fire Protection Equipment for the Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1, of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation has a compact and funding agreement with the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) pursuant to Title IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638); and WHEREAS, in accordance with the funding agreement, the Oneida Nation assumes responsibility for implementing the Community Fire Protection program; and WHEREAS, the Fire Protection program supports Tribal fire staff, trains volunteer firefighters, repairs existing firefighting equipment, and purchases additional equipment. Funding is also used to purchase smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and emergency lights to ensure the fire safety of Tribal buildings; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation does not currently have its own fire department but relies on surrounding municipalities to provide fire protection services; and WHEREAS, the Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection services to the Oneida Nation and its members; and WHEREAS, the Town of Oneida has requested financial assistance for the purchase of “air-pack” breathing apparatuses and compressors for the Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation understands the importance of having proper fire protection equipment to ensure the Oneida Nation’s people, land, and resources are protected; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee determined that the members of the Oneida Nation will be better protected with the purchase of the fire protection equipment; and Public Packet 35 of 346 BC Resolution # 02-26-25-X Authorizing the Use of Self-Governance Funds for the Purchase of Fire Protection Equipment for the Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department Page 2 of 2 41 42 43 44 45 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee authorizes Self-Governance funds designated for Community Fire Protection services in the amount of $59,326, from Fiscal Years 2019-2024, be used for the purchase of fire protection equipment for the Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department. Public Packet 36 of 346 Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing the Use of Carry Over Funds for the Town of Oneida Fire Departmen Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 02/26/25 2. Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification. 3. Requested Motion: ☐ Accept as information; OR Approved carryover use resolution 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ☐ Finance ☐ Law Office ☐ Gaming/Retail ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Programs/Services ☐ DTS ☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 37 of 346 6. Supporting Documents: ☐ Bylaws ☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Correspondence ☐ Draft GTC Notice ☐ Draft GTC Packet ☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Law ☐ Legal Review ☐ Minutes ☐ MOU/MOA ☐ Petition ☐ Presentation ☐ Report ☒ Resolution ☐ Rule (adoption packet) ☐ Statement of Effect ☐ Travel Documents 7. Budget Information: ☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ☐ Unbudgeted ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Not Applicable 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies Primary Requestor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 38 of 346 P.O. Box 365 ● Oneida, WI 54155 Phone: 920- 869-4325 FINANCE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE To: Oneida Business Committee From: Ralinda R. Ninham-Lamberies, CFO Date: February 20, 2025 RE: BC Agenda Request Approve use of Carryover In the February 6, 2025 BC work session, the Business Committee agreed that using Prior Year Profit/Carryover in the amount of $78,874 is the approved source of funding to meet the request of the Town of Oneida for equipment for the Town of Oneida Fire Department. Public Packet 39 of 346 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # 02-26-25-X Authorizing Use of Carry Over Funds for Town of Oneida Fire Department Equipment WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1, of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation adopts a budget for each fiscal year which identifies how anticipated funds will be utilized; and WHEREAS, at the end of each fiscal year, the difference between actual expenditures and actual revenues results in carry over funds which are available for use after the funds have been subject to the Oneida Nation’s annual audit; and WHEREAS, the General Tribal Council has identified that 25% of the audited carry over funds shall be allocated to land acquisition in accordance with the 2033 Land Acquisition Plan, resolution # GTC-09-18-10-A, 2033 Land Acquisition Plan; and WHEREAS, the remaining audited carry over funds, 75% of the audited carry over, is managed and reported out in the Treasurer’s Report in the “Owner’s Report” (report on investment restricted and unrestricted funds) and has been allocated within the approved the budget and for projects; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution # BC-10-21-22-A, Process to Authorize Use of Carry Over Funds, to track the amount of carry over funds and how those funds are being used to better monitor budget development, budget revenues and expenditures, and allocation for projects; and WHEREAS, a request to use seventy-eight thousand eight hundred seventy four dollars to meet the total funding needs for the Town of Oneida Fire Department is supported as the funding source; and WHEREAS, this request has been presented to the Oneida Business Committee, and the Finance Office has identified the current status of the carry over fund balance to determine availability of funds; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee approves the use of carry over funds as identified below. • Project Owner: Melinda Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director. • Amount Requested: $78,874. Public Packet 40 of 346 BC Resolution # 02-26-25-X Authorizing Use of Carry Over Funds for Town of Oneida Fire Department Equipment Page 2 of 2 44 45 46 • • • Purpose of Funds: To meet the total funding need of the Town of Oneida Fire Department Current Balance of Carry Over Funds: $2,929,047. Balance of Carry Over Funds after approved use: $2,850,173. Public Packet 41 of 346 Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 02/26/25 2. General Information: Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion 3. Supporting Documents: ☐ Bylaws ☐ Contract Document(s) ☒ Correspondence ☐ Draft GTC Notice ☐ Draft GTC Packet ☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Law ☐ Legal Review ☐ Minutes ☐ MOU/MOA ☐ Petition ☐ Presentation ☐ Report ☐ Resolution ☐ Rule (adoption packet) ☐ Statement of Effect ☐ Travel Documents 4. Budget Information: ☐ Budgeted ☒ Not Applicable ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted ☐ Other: Describe 5. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Primary Requestor: Amber Martinez, Recording Clerk Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Submitted By: AMARTIN3 Public Packet 42 of 346 Oneida Nation Government Administrative Office PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365 oneida-nsn.gov Memorandum TO: Oneida Business Committee FROM: Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor DATE: February 18, 2025 RE: Appointment(s) – Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee Background One (1) vacancy was posted for the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee. The vacancy is to complete a term ending December 31, 2027. The vacancy has been posted since December 11, 2024. The latest application deadline was February 7, 2025, and Two (2) application(s) were received for the following applicant(s):   Myron Vieau Albert Manders Select action(s) provided below: 1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending December 31, 2027, OR 2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR 3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies) A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire. Public Packet 43 of 346 Accept the February 5, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 02/26/25 2. Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification. 3. Requested Motion: ☒ Accept as information; OR Accept the February 5, 2025 Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes. 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ☐ Finance ☐ Law Office ☐ Gaming/Retail ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Programs/Services ☐ DTS ☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 01/07/2025 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 44 of 346 6. Supporting Documents: ☐ Bylaws ☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Correspondence ☐ Draft GTC Notice ☐ Draft GTC Packet ☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Law ☐ Legal Review ☒ Minutes ☐ MOU/MOA ☐ Petition ☐ Presentation ☐ Report ☐ Resolution ☐ Rule (adoption packet) ☐ Statement of Effect ☐ Travel Documents 7. Budget Information: ☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ☐ Unbudgeted ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Not Applicable 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Primary Requestor: Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney Revised: 01/07/2025 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 45 of 346 Oneida Nation Oneida Business Committee Legislative Operating Committee PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365 Oneida-nsn.gov LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center February 5, 2025 9:00 a.m. Present: Jameson Wilson, Kirby Metoxen, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Marlon Skenandore Others Present: Clorissa N. Leeman, Grace Elliott, Carolyn Salutz Others Present on Microsoft Teams: Fawn Billie, Janice Decorah, Jessalyn Harvath, Kaylynn Gresham, Kristal Hill, Mark Powless, Maureen Perkins, Rae Skenandore, Nicole Rommel, Jay Martinez, Eric McLester, Diane Wilson, Chad Fuss, David P. Jordan, Eric Boulanger, Tavia JamesCharles, Lisa Duff, Matthew Denny, Shannon Stone I. Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda Jameson Wilson called the February 5, 2025, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the agenda; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously. II. Minutes to be Approved 1. January 15, 2025 LOC Meeting Minutes Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the January 15, 2025 LOC meeting minutes and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously. III. Current Business 1. Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the public meeting packet for the amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance and forward to a public meeting to be held on March 14, 2025; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Landlord Tenant Law Amendments Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Landlord Tenant law Amendments Legislative Analysis and approve the public meeting packet for the amendments to the Landlord Tenant law and forward to a public meeting to be held on March 14, 2025; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously. IV. New Submissions 1. Lavish and Extravagant Trip and Gratuities Law Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2025 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 46 of 346 Motion by Marlon Skenandore to add the Lavish and Extravagant Trip and Gratuities Law to the Active Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Ten Day Notice Policy Amendments Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Ten Day Notice Policy Amendments to the Active Files List with Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried unanimously. V. Additions VI. Administrative Updates 1. Legislative Operating Committee Fiscal Year 2025 First Quarter Report Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the Legislative Operating Committee Fiscal Year 2025 First Quarter Report and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Certification of Real Property Law Rule No. 1 - Land Assessments for the Nation’s Decisionmakers to Build an Autonomous Community Motion by Jennifer Webster to certify the Real Property Law Rule No. 1 – Land Assessments for the Nation’s Decisionmakers to Build an Autonomous Community and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Certification of Real Property Law Rule No. 2 – Land Use Licenses Motion by Jonas Hill to certify the Real Property Law Rule No. 2 – Land Use Licenses and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Spring LOC Community Meeting Notice Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Spring LOC community meeting notice and schedule the community meeting to take place on March 5, 2025; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously. VII. Executive Session VIII. Adjourn Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adjourn at 9:34 a.m.; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried unanimously. Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2025 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 47 of 346 Adopt Real Property Law rule #3 - Easements Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 02/26/25 2. Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification. 3. Requested Motion: ☐ Accept as information; OR Consider the adoption of the Real Property Law Rule No. 3 - Easements 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ☐ Finance ☐ Law Office ☐ Gaming/Retail ☒ Other: Land Manageent and Oneida ☐ Programs/Services ☐ DTS ☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions Land Commission 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 01/07/2025 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 48 of 346 6. Supporting Documents: ☐ Bylaws ☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Correspondence ☐ Draft GTC Notice ☐ Draft GTC Packet ☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Law ☐ Legal Review ☐ Minutes ☐ MOU/MOA ☐ Petition ☐ Presentation ☐ Report ☐ Resolution ☒ Rule (adoption packet) ☐ Statement of Effect ☐ Travel Documents 7. Budget Information: ☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ☐ Unbudgeted ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Not Applicable 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Primary Requestor: Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney Revised: 01/07/2025 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 49 of 346 Oneida Nation Oneida Business Committee Legislative Operating Committee PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365 Oneida-nsn.gov TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Oneida Business Committee Jameson Wilson, Legislative Operating Committee Chairman February 19, 2025 Certification of the Real Property Law Rule No. 3 – Easements The Legislative Operating Committee reviewed the certification packet provided for the Real Property Law Rule No. 3 – Easements (“Rule”). The Legislative Operating Committee is responsible for certifying a proposed rule after determining the authorized agency has complied with the requirements for certification stated in section 106.7-2 of the Administrative Rulemaking law, and forwarding the rule to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration of adoption. [1 O.C. 106.7-3]. Certification by the Legislative Operating Committee means:  The certification packet provided by the Land Management Area of the Environmental, Land and Agricultural Division and Oneida Land Commission for the Rule contained all documentation required by the Administrative Rulemaking law for a complete administrative record;  The promulgation of the Rule complied with the procedural requirements contained in the Administrative Rulemaking law; and  The Rule did not exceed the rulemaking authority granted under the law for which the Rule is being promulgated. [1 O.C. 106.7-2]. The Legislative Operating Committee certified the Rule on February 19, 2025. The purpose of the Rule is to provide procedures for granting easements over, under and across tribal lands in order to best protect the interests of the Oneida Nation, and also addresses how Land Management facilitates the processing of easements on individual trust land. [Rule 3.1-1]. The Rule addresses:  Scope and application, including the general applicability of the rule and when the Rule does not apply to requests for easements [Rule 3.4];  Applications for easements on tribal lands, including what information is included on the application form and how the application is processed [Rule 3.5];  Oneida Land Commission’s preliminary review, including information on the Oneida Land Commissions easement decision, notice of the easement decision [Rule 3.6];  Oneida Land Commission final review, including Land Management’s preparation for the Oneida Land Commission, the Oneida Land Commission review of trust land easements, Oneida Land Commission review of fee land easements, and the authority to sign easement documents [Rule 3.7];  Easement administration, including land data sheet, easement corrections, affidavit of completion, and easement close-out [Rule 3.8]; Page 1 of 2 Public Packet   50 of 346 Requests for easements on individual trust land, including individual trust land easement requests, BIA easement application, environmental and cultural reviews, and BIA submittal [Rule 3.9]; and Recording easements [Rule 3.10]. The Rule was developed in accordance with the Real Property law which provides the regulations and procedures for the transfer, control and management of the territory within the Reservation and all Tribal land; to integrate these regulations and procedures with the real property laws and practices of other federal and state sovereigns which may hold jurisdiction within the Reservation; and to establish licensing and certification requirements for the Nation’s employees dealing with real property transactions. [6 O.C. 601.1-1]. The Real Property law delegates joint administrative rulemaking authority to the Oneida Land Commission and Land Management to jointly develop rules regarding easements and land use licenses. [6 O.C. 601.12-3(a)]. The Real Property law provides that the Oneida Land Commission is responsible for approving or denying all easements or land use licenses. [6 O.C. 601.12-2(b)]. The Rule is now ready to be considered by the Oneida Business Committee for adoption. The Rule would become effective immediately upon adoption by the Oneida Business Committee in accordance with section 106.9-1 of the Administrative Rulemaking law. Requested Action Consider the adoption of the Real Property Law Rule No. 3 – Easements. Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 51 of 346 Environmental, Land, & Agricultural Division MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Legislative Operating Committee Nicole Rommel, Deputy Director – Land Management Nicole Rommel January 27, 2025 Request for Certification of Procedural Compliance Real Property Law Rule No. 3 – Easements Digitally signed by Nicole Rommel Date: 2025.01.25 13:39:36 -06'00' The Land Management Area of the Environmental, Land and Agricultural Division and the Land Commission, as defined in the Real Property Law, is exercising its rulemaking authority to further define sections of Title 6, Chapter 601, Real Property Law. This rule is newly drafted; this rule is not amendment to an existing rule. In accordance with the Administrative Rulemaking law, a public meeting was held for this rule on October 8, 2024, for which the comment period expired on October 16, 2024. The following attachments are included for your review: 1. Rule No. 3 – Easements – Clean Version 1; 2. ELA Division Director Approval of Rule No. 3 – Easements; 3. Oneida Land Commission Rule Approval; 4. Public Meeting Packet; 5. Copy of Public Meeting Notice Published in the Kalihwisaks – Page 28 of the October 2024 issue (published September 24, 2024); and 6. Public Meeting transcription from the October 8, 2024, Public Meeting 2. Following certification, this rule shall become effective immediately. 1 The only revisions made to the rule since the public meeting were to update the name of the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land & Agricultural Division to Environmental, Land and Agricultural Division. Accordingly, for the Summary Report, please the Public Meeting Packet as no revisions were made to the Summary Report Documents. 2 No public meeting sign in sheet is attached because no on attended the public meeting. Similarly, no public comment memorandum is provided because no public comments were received. Little Bear Development Center N7332 Water Circle Place Oneida, WI 54155 Tsyunhehkwa Farm N139 Riverdale Drive Oneida, WI 54155 Land &Conservation Office 470 Airport Drive Oneida, WI 54155 Cannery N7210 Seminary Rd Oneida, WI 54155 Oneida Nation Farm N6010 Cty Rd C Seymour, WI 54165 Public Packet 52 of 346 Title 6. Property and Land Real Property – Chapter 601 Rule #3 – Easements 3.1 Purpose and Authority 3.2 Adoption, Amendment and Repeal 3.3 Definitions 3.4 Scope and Application 3.5 Requests for Easements on Tribal Land 3.6 Oneida Land Commission Preliminary Review 3.7 Land Commission Final Review 3.8 Easement Administration 3.9 Requests for Easements on Individual Trust Land 3.10 Recording Easements in ONROD 3.1 Purpose and Authority 3.1-1. Purpose. To provide procedures for granting easements over, under and across tribal lands in order to best protect the interests of the Oneida Nation. In addition, because the Nation is a self-governance Nation, this rule also addresses how Land Management facilitates the processing of easements on individual trust land. 3.1-2. Authority. The Real Property Law delegates rulemaking authority to the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land and Agriculture Division 1 and Land Commission pursuant to the Administrative Rulemaking law. 3.2 Adoption, Amendment and Repeal 3.2-1. This rule was adopted by the Land Commission in accordance with the procedures of the Administrative Rulemaking law. 3.2-2. This rule may be amended or repealed by the Environment, Health, Safety, Land and Agriculture Division and Land Commission pursuant to the procedures set out in the Administrative Rulemaking law. 3.2-3. Should a provision of this rule or the application thereof to any person or circumstances be held as invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this rule which are considered to have legal force without the invalid portions. 3.2-4. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this rule and a provision of another rule, internal policy, procedure, or other regulation; the provisions of this rule shall control. 3.2-5. This rule supersedes all prior rules, regulations, internal policies or other requirements relating to easements. 3.3 Definitions 3.3-1. This section shall govern the definitions of words and phrases used within this rule provided that the definition section of the Real Property law shall also apply hereto. All words not defined herein shall be used in their ordinary and everyday sense. 1 The delegation of authority in the law was to Land Management and the Land Commission, however, since the law was adopted, Land Management has been rolled into a larger division, the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land and Agricultural Division, of which Land Management is now a department without separate management from the Division. Real Property Rule #3 – Easements Page 1 of 7 Public Packet 53 of 346 (a) Affidavit of Completion. Means a legal document certifying as to the completion of construction as related to the easement that acknowledges any known deviations from stated plans, permits or other approvals. (b) Applicant. Means the third party requesting use of the Nation’s land when requesting an easement on tribal land and means the individual trust land owner when an individual trust land owner is requesting BIA approval of an easement on their individual trust land. (c) AVSO. Means the Appraisal and Valuation Services Office which is the federal administration within the Department of Interior charged with approving and conducting appraisals on federal land to ensure federal land transactions meet applicable fair market value consideration requirements. (d) Appraisal. Means an expert assessment of the value of a requested easement based on the terms of a proposed easement. (e) BIA. Means the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which is the federal administration within the Department of Interior charged with overseeing the government’s trust responsibilities to indigenous governments and their citizens. (f) Easement Negotiation Summary Form. Means the form used to aid the Land Commission in arriving at easement request decisions which, at a minimum, includes the appraised value of the easement,the legal description and map produced as a result of the survey, the offered consideration and the date Land Commission approved the easement use along with an excerpt of said meeting minutes. (g) Engineer’s Affidavit. Means a legal document completed by a licensed engineer that certifies a legal description provided in a survey document is accurate. (h) Grantee. Means the recipient of an easement on tribal land in accordance with this Rule. (i) Internal Entity. Means an entity of the Nation operating under the direction of the Oneida Business Committee and within the management structure of the Nation. (j) Organization. Means an body of people with a particular purpose, especially a business, other local government or association. (k) Servient Property. Means the parcel of land that is subject to an easement that benefits another parcel of land. (l) Survey. Means a document that measures and records the boundaries, elevation levels and anles of a parcel of land. (m) Suveyor’s Affidavit. Means a legal document completed by a licensed surveyor that certifies a legal description provided in a survey document is accurate. 3.4 Scope and Application 3.4-1. General Applicability. The requirements of this rule shall apply all requests for easements on tribal land and to all individual trust land owners’ requests for BIA approval of easements on individual trust land located within the Oneida Nation reservation except that this rule shall not apply to: (a) Service Line Agreements. The requirements of this rule shall not apply to utility service line agreements to cross or access the Nation’s property for the purpose of connecting a landowner’s property to the main utility line. Service line agreement templates shall be reviewed and approved by the Oneida Law Office, for legal contract review, and the Oneida Land Commission, for content approval, on an annual basis. Land Management staff are authorized to execute service line agreements using approved Real Property Rule #3 – Easements Page 2 of 7 Public Packet 54 of 346 templates without seeking Oneida Law Office or Oneida Land Commission review and approval of individual service line agreements provided that no revisions are made to the template document; if any revisions are made to the template document, the Oneida Law Office and Oneida Land Commission must provide their respective reviews and approvals before Land Management may execute the agreement. Land Management shall submit all service line agreements affecting tribal trust land to the BIA for filing in the Land Title and Records Office. (b) Internal Entity Easement Requests. Internal requests will not be granted official easement documents provided that, if any internal entity easement request is approved by Oneida Land Commission, the granted easement must be platted on a recorded survey and registered in the Geographic Land Information System (GLIS), to the extent capable. 3.5 Applications for Easements on Tribal Land 3.5-1. Application Form. Applicants shall submit requests for easements using the Tribal Land Easement Request Form available on Land Management’s website, at a minimum the form shall: (a) Notice the requestor that there is a twenty dollar ($20) application fee for all applications; (b) Notice the requestor that there is a one hundred dollar ($100) processing fee for easement applications received from individuals and a five hundred ($500) for organizations that receive preliminary approval from the Land Commission pursuant to section 3.6; (c) Ask what requested use is and which parcels it affects; (d) Ask the requested duration of the requested use; (e) Ask the requested method of communication with applicant noting a preference for email communication; and (f) Ask whether there is a preliminary offer of consideration for the easement or a request for waived consideration. 3.5-2. Upon receipt of an easement application, Land Management shall: (a) Send the request to the Land Assessment Team established in the LANDBAC Rule for feedback. The team members shall have five (5) business days to submit feedback. (b) Order a title report for the affected parcel. (c) Upon the close of the feedback period, prepare a recommendation explaining whether Land Management recommends Land Commission grant the easement for the requested use and duration for the consideration presented, or requested to be waived. (d) Submit Land Management’s easement recommendation to the next available Oneida Land Commission agenda along with all feedback from the Land Assessment Team. (e) Provide the applicant with a copy of Land Management’s recommendation and the date the recommendation will be the Land Commission agenda date with notice that Land Management will inform the applicant of the Oneida Land Commission’s decision within five (5) business days of the meeting date. 3.6 Land Commission’s Preliminary Review 3.6-1. Land Commission Easement Decision. When Land Management’s easement recommendation is presented to Land Commission, the Land Commission shall: (a) Approve or deny the recommendation with regard to the requested use; (b) Approve or deny the recommendation with regard to the the requested use duration; Real Property Rule #3 – Easements Page 3 of 7 Public Packet 55 of 346 and (c) Approve or deny the recommendation with regard to the requestor’s proposed consideration. Specifically, if Land Commission wishes to waive the requirement for an appraisal and accept the offered consideration, Land Commission must inform Land Management at this meeting. If the use and duration are approved, then Land Management shall proceed with processing the application and collect the processing fee. 3.6-2. Notice of Easement Decision. Land Management shall notify the Applicant of the Land Commission’s decisions concerning the easement request within five (5) business days of the Land Commission’s meeting date. (a) Notice of Easement Decision Letter. Land Management shall draft Notice of Easement Decision Letter for applicants that explains the decisions made by the OLC. (1) If the land commission approved proceeding, the letter shall also include: (A) Notice the applicant that the Applicant is responsible for all survey and appraisal costs and that survey and appraisal costs, regardless of whether an easement is ultimately granted or not; (i) Survey. A survey is required to determine the correct legal description for the easement and that there are specific surveying requirements applicable to trust land. The legal description generated shall be confirmed in an Engineer’s Affidavit or a Surveyor’s Affadavit submitted to Land Management. Land Management shall advise whether a Land Use License is required to allow the applicant to complete the survey. (ii) Appraisal. Land Management shall notice the applicant that Land Commission will not accept consideration offers for less than the full appraised value plus fifteen percent (15%) for any requested use that does not directly benefit the Oneida Nation and/or its citizens. For fee land, the Applicant may use any appraisal company to complete the appraisal, provided that, the Nation may elect to procure a competing appraisal for the purpose of price negotiation.The Nation orders appraisals on trust land. Land Management shall draft a scope of work to be submitted to the Department of Interior AVSO for approval. When the scope of work is approved, Land Management shall order an appraisal from an appraiser qualified to perform appraisals on federal land. When the appraisal is received, Land Management shall forward the appraisal to the applicant and the Department of Interior AVSO for approval and forwarding to BIA. (B) Land Management shall notice the applicant that Land Commission will not accept consideration offers for less than the full appraised value plus 15% for any requested use that does not directly benefit the Oneida Nation and/or its citizens; (C) Notice that a Land Use Permit will be required from the Oneida Zoning Department and contact information for said department; (D) If trust land, the BIA easement application documents; (E) If the applicant is an organization and not an individual, notice that the applicant must submit: Real Property Rule #3 – Easements Page 4 of 7 Public Packet 56 of 346 (i) Organizational documents and by-laws; (ii) Evidence of Authority of Officers to Execute Papers form; (F) Notice that an an Affidavit of Completion is required to be submitted when the work is complete. 3.7 Land Commission Final Review 3.7-1. Land Management Preparation for Land Commission. When the required documents are returned to Land Management in accordance with the noticed requirements, then Land Management shall: (a) Draft Easement. If the easement is on trust land, send the applicant the BIA template easement and inform the applicant that revisions may not be requested to the template. If the easement is on fee land, then Land Management shall prepare the draft easement using the Oneida Easement Template approved by the Oneida Land Commission. (b) Consideration Confirmation. If Land Commission has not approved a waiver of consideration, then Land Management shall ask the applicant to confirm their offered consideration for the easement after having received the appraisal and shall remind applicants that Land Commission will not accept consideration offers for less than the full appraised value plus 15% for any requested use that does not directly benefit the Oneida Nation and/or its citizens. (c) Land Commission Submittal. When the Applicant returns the required information, submit an Easement Negotiation Summary Form to Land Commission for their consideration, except for easements on trust land where Land Commission has already waived consideration. Easements on trust land where Land Commission has already waived consideration do not need to go back to Land Commission and can be routed to the BIA for their final review and approval with the minutes from the Oneida Land Commission meeting approving the easement use, duration and waiver of consideration. 3.7-2. Land Commission Review of Trust Land Easements. If the easement is for use of tribal trust land, then there are not revisions to consider to the easement document, so the only thing for Land Commission to consider is the offered consideration. Land Commission shall decide if it accepts the offered consideration or if it will counter with a different request for consideration. (a) Consideration Agreement Not Reached. If the applicant and Land Commission do not eventually reach an agreement as to consideration, then no easement shall be granted. (b) Consideration Agreement Reached. If the applicant and Land Commission do reach an agreement as to consideration, then Land Management shall forward the minutes from Land Commission’s meetings approving the easement use, duration and consideration to the BIA for easement processing. When the BIA processing is complete, so long as there is nothing preventing approval, then consideration will have to be paid to the Nation with the Nation’s confirmation of payment sent to the BIA before the BIA will return the approved and executed easement document to the parties. 3.7-3. Land Commission Review of Fee Land Easements. If the easement is for use of tribal fee land, then Land Management shall ensure that the easement document is in final draft form and consideration information from the applicant is presented to the Land Commission. Land Commission shall make decisions as to the minimum consideration the Land Commission will accept and whether Land Commission will require any revisions to the easement document. (a) Agreement Not Reached. If the applicant and Land Commission do not eventually reach an agreement as to consideration and easement documents, then no easement shall Real Property Rule #3 – Easements Page 5 of 7 Public Packet 57 of 346 be granted. (b) Agreement Reached. If the applicant and Land Commission do reach an agreement as to consideration and easement documents, then Land Management shall complete the easement documents pursuant to Land Commission’s direction and circulate for signature. Land Management shall provide the applicant with the signed easement documents only after receiving payment of the agreed upon consideration. 3.7-4. Authority to Sign Easement Documents. The Environmental, Health, Safety, Land and Agricultural Division Director and/or his or her designee is hereby authorized to sign easement documents approved in accordance with this Rule on behalf of the Oneida Land Commission. 3.8. Easement Administration 3.8-1. Land Data Sheet. All executed easements shall be forwarded to the Land Management Deputy Director and/or his or her designee for the information to be entered into the affected parcel’s Land Data Sheet. Any party with an agreement affecting the same parcel shall be noticed of the executed easement affecting the parcel by the Deputy Director, provided that where a parcel has both internal and external end users (i.e. a parcel assigned to Comprehensive Housing Division to be used for residential offerings by the Nation and thereafter assigned to an Oneida citizen in a residential lease) the Deputy Director shall notice the internal user and it will be the internal user’s responsibility to notice their users. 3.8-2. Easement Corrections. In the event there is any error in an easement the erroneous easement must be extinguished and a new easement entered in accordance with the processes in this Rule, provided that the old easement may be extinguished within the new easement. 3.8-3. Affidavit of Completion. Upon receipt of the Affidavit of Completion, Land Management shall schedule an inspection of the affected parcel and shall document the parcel’s condition at the time the work is complete. (a) If there were bonding requirements and Land Management reports the parcel is in acceptable condition, Land Management shall return funds held as bond in accordance with the easement documents. (b) If there were bonding requirements and Land Management reports the parcel is not in acceptable condition, Land Management shall afford the grantee an opportunity to make the necessary repairs to return the parcel to acceptable condition. If the grantee does not make the repairs within the timeframe allotted, Land Management may deduct the replacement cost of repairs from the funds held for bonding and shall return the remainder of the bonding deposit to the grantee. To the extent the repair cost of the damages exceeds the amount of bond held, the Nation may pursue the remainder of damages using any available means of debt collection wherein the grantee shall pay attorneys fees and other collection costs as incurred. 3.8-4. Easement Close-Out. When an easement term is complete, Land Management shall ensure the easement has been removed from title and shall inspect and record the condition of the property at easement expiration. If the property was not left in acceptable condition, Land Management shall consult the Oneida Law Office for potential enforcement of contractual terms that may have survived expiration of the easement. 3.9. Requests for Easements on Individual Trust Land 3.9-1. Individual Trust Land Easement Requests. If the Nation receives a request for an easement on individual trust land, the Nation shall provide the third party requestor with the names of the Real Property Rule #3 – Easements Page 6 of 7 Public Packet 58 of 346 individual trust land owners and inform the requestor that Land Management only accepts individual trust land easement requests from consenting individual trust land owners. Upon receipt of an individual trust land easement request from an individual trust land owner, Land Management shall provide the applicant with the first steps for seeking approval for an easement from the BIA to include: (a) Survey. A survey is required to determine the correct legal description for the easement. The applicant shall collect consent to survey forms signed by the landowners of the servient property and shall contract to have a survey completed. The legal description generated shall be confirmed in an Engineer’s Affidavit or a Surveyor’s Affadavit and provided to Land Management. (b) Appraisal. Upon receipt of the survey information, Land Management shall draft a scope of work to be submitted to the Department of Interior AVSO for approval to order the appraisal. When the scope of work is approved, Land Management shall order an appraisal from an appraiser qualified to perform appraisals on federal land. When the appraisal is received, Land Management shall forward the appraisal to the Department of Interior AVSO for approval and forwarding to the BIA. When an approved appraisal is received, Land Management will provide the approved appraisal to the applicant. 3.9-2. BIA Easement Application. When Land Management has all survey and appraisal documents, Land Management shall send the BIA Easement Application to the Applicant to be returned with any applicable Consent to Grant Easement forms, which shows the affected land owners have reached agreement as to the purpose of the easement, the amount of consideration, and any bonding requirements that will apply, signed by the property owners of the servient property. 3.9-3. Environmental and Cultural Reviews. When Land Management has received the completed application and any signed Consent to Grant Easement forms, Land Management shall route the application to the Nation’s environmental and cultural reviewers for completion of the environmental and cultural reviews respectively. 3.9-4. BIA Submittal. Once the Nation’s environmental and cultural reviewers have submitted their reports to Land Management, Land Management shall forward the complete easement package to the BIA to complete the processing of the easement request. Upon decision from the BIA, the signed easement or easement denial, will be returned to Land Management and the affected property owners by the BIA; Land Management is not responsible for easement processing after the complete easement package is submitted to the BIA. 3.10. Recording Easements 3.10-1. Recordation. Land Management shall ensure that all easements executed in accordance with this Rule are recorded in ONROD and, if for tribal trust, that the easement also appears on trust title. End. Original effective date: [add effective date established by authorized entity] (Certified by LOC on ) Real Property Rule #3 – Easements Page 7 of 7 Public Packet 59 of 346 Public Packet 60 of 346 Oneida Land Commission Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2024 Little Bear Conference Room & Microsoft Teams Minutes Present: Vice Chair Sidney White, Secretary Sherrole Benton, Commissioners: Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Arrived at: N/A Excused: Chair John Danforth Others Present: Matthew Denny, Brooke Doxtator, Victoria Flowers, Lauren Hartman, Michelle Hill, Krystal John, Wes Johnson, Eric McLester, Frank Noble, Troy Parr, Mariah Rauschenbach, Nicole Rommel; I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by Vice Chair Sidney White at 5:01 p.m. II. ADOPT THE AGENDA Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to adopt the agenda with two (2) additions [1) IX.B. Approve the Right for First Refusal for 4890 County Line Rd, 2) IX.C. Neighbor Letters, seconded by Patricia Cornelius. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Item VII.A. addressed next. III. TASK LIST A. Right of First Refusal – Legal Opinion B. New York Land 1. Hunting 2. Imminent Domain C. Realtor Backup D. Building Naming E. Developer Agreement IV. READING OF MINUTES A. Approve the July 22, 2024, regular Oneida Land Commission meeting minutes Sponsor: Sherrole Benton Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to approve the July 22, 2024, regular Oneida Land Commission meeting minutes, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Oneida Land Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7 August 12, 2024 Public Packet 61 of 346 V. TABLED BUSINESS VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Review and approve the revised Land Acquisition through Land Management for Residential Leasing (HIP) standard operating procedure Sponsor: Nicole Rommel Motion by Sherrole Benton to approve the revised Land Acquisition through Land Management for Residential Leasing Homeownership by Independent Purchase (HIP) standard operating procedure with all the recommended changes, seconded by Patricia Cornelius. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester Opposed: Frederick Muscavitch Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to request a written legal opinion on section 5.2 on the accuracy, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch B. Review and approve the Land Use License Rule and forward through the Rule Making process Sponsor: Nicole Rommel Motion by Donald McLester to approve the draft Land Use License Rule, to forward through the Rule Making process that includes a public hearing and allow staff to use the rule during the rule making process and no fees will be charges until rule making is complete, seconded by Patricia Cornelius. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Abstained: Frederick Muscavitch For the Record: Frederick Muscavitch abstained because he didn’t have a chance to read. C. Review Naming Standard Operating Procedure and determine next steps (no submission) Sponsor: Nicole Rommel EXCERPT FROM July 8, 2024: Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to defer to the August 12, 2024, meeting, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Motion by Donald McLester to defer to the first meeting in September, seconded by Patricia Cornelius. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Item VII.B. addressed next. Oneida Land Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 August 12, 2024 Public Packet 62 of 346 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve request to install a six (6) foot fence at 1329 Onu U Sla Way Sponsor: Mariah Rauschenbach Motion by Donald McLester to deny the request, seconded by Patricia Cornelius. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch For the Record: Sherrole Benton stated this is temporary denial as member will need to finish going through process before it can come back to the Land Commission for consideration. Item IV.A. addressed next. B. Approve letter to Treasure Larry Barton regarding training Sponsor: Frederick Muscavitch Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to request Brooke to revise the letter with reference to the bylaws section regarding training, add to letterhead, get signed by John and forward to the Treasurer as soon as possible, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Abstained: Sherrole Benton For the Record: Sherrole Benton abstained because she thinks the timing might be a problem. C. Discuss inviting the Forester to a meeting Sponsor: Frederick Muscavitch Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to invite the Forester to meet with the Land Commission at the first meeting in September, seconded by Patricia Cornelius. Motion carried: Ayes: Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Opposed: Sherrole Benton For the Record: Sherrole Benton is opposed because it is not in our authority to call individual staff members to question them about their work or the successes or failures of their work. D. Discuss installing a fence at Parcel # 170222901 Sponsor: Frederick Muscavitch Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to request the EHSLA Director work with Zoning to put up an appropriate visual or physical barrier, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch E. Approve the FY-2025 Oneida Land Commission meeting schedule Sponsor: Brooke Doxtator Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to approve the FY-2025 Oneida Land Commission meeting schedule, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Oneida Land Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 August 12, 2024 Public Packet 63 of 346 F. Approve the FY-2025 Oneida Land Commission hearing schedule Sponsor: Brooke Doxtator Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to approve the FY-2025 Oneida Land Commission hearing schedule, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch G. Approve the Building Demolition standard operating procedure Sponsor: Nicole Rommel Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to approve the Building Demolition standard operating procedure with recommended changes, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch H. Approve the Home Building Opportunities (HBO) Site Preparation standard operating procedure Sponsor: Nicole Rommel Motion by Sherrole Benton to approve the Home Building Opportunity (HBO) Site Preparation standard operating procedure with acronyms spelled out, and a definition added for Landbac, seconded by Patricia Cornelius. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch I. Approve the Landbac Rule and forward through the Rule Making process Sponsor: Nicole Rommel Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to approve the draft Landbac Rule, forward through the Rule Making process which includes a Public hearing and approve the staff to use the Rule while in the Rule making process, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch J. Approve the Easement Rule and forward through the Rule Making process Sponsor: Nicole Rommel Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to defer the draft Easement Rule for consideration of implementation until next month and approve for it to go to public hearing, seconded by Patricia Cornelius. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Oneida Land Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 August 12, 2024 Public Packet 64 of 346 VIII. REPORTS (FY-24 DEADLINES Q1-FEB 6, SEMI-ANNUAL-APR, Q2-APR 30, Q3-AUG 6, ANNUAL-OCT, Q4-NOV 5) A. Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approval of the Oneida Land Commission FY-2024 3rd quarter report Sponsor: Sherrole Benton Motion by Patricia Cornelius to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approval of the Oneida Land Commission FY-2024 3rd quarter report, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Motion by Patricia Cornelius to go into executive session at 6:11 p.m., seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Motion by Patricia Cornelius to come out of executive session at 6:55 p.m., seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. OLD/TABLED BUSINESS 1. Determine next steps regarding File # 06202402V (no submission) Sponsor: Lauren Hartman EXCERPT FROM June 24, 2024: Motion by Sherrole Benton to defer File #06202402V to the July 8, 2024, meeting with information regarding the covenants, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: EXCERPT FROM July 8, 2024: Motion by Patricia Cornelius to table File # 06202402V, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: For the record: No action taken on this item. 2. Real Estate Tools – Rights of First Offer, Rights of First Refusal and Options to Purchase, Waving Contingencies; and other tools (no submission) Motion by Donald McLester to approve developing training for rights of first offer, rights of first refusal, options of purchase, waiving contingencies, other tools along with reviewing the standard operating procedures for defects, seconded by Patricia Cornelius. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Oneida Land Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 August 12, 2024 Public Packet 65 of 346 3. Determine next steps regarding File # 07202402C Sponsor: Sidney White Motion by Sherrole Benton to allow the Oneida Nation Entities to view the facilities for File # 07202402C and Parcel # 6H-1083-1, seconded by Patricia Cornelius. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch B. Approve the Right for First Refusal for 4890 County Line Rd Sponsor: Nicole Rommel Motion by Patricia Cornelius to approve satisfying the mortgage for 4890 County Line Rd to avoid an assignment of lease for loan number xxx9253, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch C. Neighbor Letters Sponsor: Frederick Muscavitch Motion by Frederick Muscavitch to approve sending the letter to the three (3) landowners listed on the handout and authorizing offers up to $11,000 per acre should she be contacted by them, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Motion by Patricia Cornelius to go into executive session at 7:01 p.m., seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Motion by Donald McLester to come out of executive session at 7:04 p.m., seconded Frederick Muscavitch. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Motion by Patricia Cornelius to add Old Seymour property to the agenda, seconded by Donald McLester. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch D. Old Seymour Property Sponsor: Eric McLester Motion by Patricia Cornelius to approve increasing the offer up to $17,000 per acre for the property on Old Seymour Road with no hunting privileges, seconded by Frederick Muscavitch. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Oneida Land Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 August 12, 2024 Public Packet 66 of 346 X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Donald McLester to adjourn at 7:05 p.m., seconded by Sherrole Benton. Motion carried: Ayes: Sherrole Benton, Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Roll call for the record: Present: Vice Chair Sidney White, Secretary Sherrole Benton, Commissioners: Patricia Cornelius, Donald McLester, Frederick Muscavitch Minutes prepared by Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor. Minutes approved as presented August 26, 2024. ______________________________ Sherrole Benton, Secretary Oneida Land Commission Oneida Land Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7 August 12, 2024 Public Packet NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING To be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:00 a.m. In the Little Bear Development Center Conference Room N7332 Water Circle Place, Oneida, WI 54155 In accordance with the Administrative Rulemaking Law, the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land and Agricultural Division, the General Manager and Oneida Land Commission are hosting this Public Meeting to gather feedback regarding the following new propos [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A55f574c753a95c67. Public record. Not legal advice.