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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
Oneida, WI 54155
BC Meeting Materials September 14, 2016
Open Session
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that
the following 251 pages are the Open Session meeting materials presented at a meeting
duly called, noticed and held on the 14th day of September, 2016.
____________________________
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
Page 1 of 242
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
To get a copy of the agenda, go to: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
I.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II.
OPENING
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV.
OATHS OF OFFICE
V.
A.
Oneida Police Commission – Twylite Moore and Beverly Anderson
B.
Oneida Library Board – Jennifer Hill and Michael Denny
C.
Southeastern Oneida Tribal Advisory Board – Peter Stevens
D.
Oneida Pow Wow Committee – Teresa Schuman
E.
Oneida Personnel Commission – Leland Wigg-Ninham, Erick Krawczyk, and Jennifer Hill
F.
Oneida Land Claims Commission – Charles Wheelock
G.
Oneida Trust/Enrollment Committee – Loretta Metoxen
page 8
page 10
MINUTES
A.
Approve August 16, 2016, special meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda of September 14, 2016
Page 1 of 7
page 12
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B.
VI.
Approve August 24, 2016, regular/August 29, 2016, reconvened meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic Voting:
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
1. Two (2) approved requests regarding the adoption of BC resolution # 08-17-16-A
Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline and
Support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Requestor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
B.
VII.
Adopt resolution titled Rules of Decorum for General Tribal Council Meetings
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
page 44
Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic Voting:
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
1. Approved request to support the nomination of Debra Danforth to the National Institutes
of Health’s Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee
Requestor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
page 55
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
Finance Committee
Sponsor: Tribal Treasurer Trish King, Chair
1. Approve September 8, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes
IX.
page 36
APPOINTMENTS
A.
VIII.
page 15
page 66
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
Determine next steps for the 2nd reconvened 2016 semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting
agenda and requested reports
page 75
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
B.
Approve 2017 Semi-Annual General Tribal Council meeting date and time
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda of September 14, 2016
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page 86
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X.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.
Approve recommendation to appoint Melinda K. Danforth and Wesley Martin Jr. to Child
Protective Board
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
page 88
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the recommendation to
appoint Melinda K. Danforth and Wesley Martin Jr. to the Child Protective Board to the September 14,
2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried with two
opposed and one abstention.
B.
page 94
Accept update regarding vacancies on the Oneida Personnel Commission as information
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: (1) Motion by David Jordan to approve the recommendation to
appoint Leland Wigg-Ninham, Eric Krawczyk, and Jennifer L. Hill to Oneida Personnel Commission,
seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried with one abstention. (2) Amendment to the main motion
by Lisa Summers to direct the Tribal Secretary to bring back a chronology of events for these particular
vacancies for information to the Business Committee, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.
XI.
TABLED BUSINESS
A.
Adopt resolution titled Adoption of the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute’s Charter
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services
page 100
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution titled Adoption
of the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute’s Charter, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion not voted on,
item tabled. (2) Motion by Brandon Stevens to table this item, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
with one opposed.
1.
Approve corresponding Oneida Youth Leadership Institute’s by-laws
page 113
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: Motion by Brandon Stevens to table this item, seconded by
David Jordan. Motion carried with one opposed.
XII.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Approve request to post two (2) vacancies on the Oneida Election Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
B.
Enter E-Poll results into the record for approved request to transfer one hundred (100) 2016
Indian Summer Festival tickets to Joint Marketing
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda of September 14, 2016
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page 122
page 124
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XIII.
TRAVEL
A.
Travel Requests
1. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
a. Approved travel request – Councilman Brandon Stevens – Generation Indigenous
Philanthropic event – Washington D.C. – August 25-26, 2016
Requestor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
page 137
2. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
a. Failed travel request – Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - American Indian Tourism
(AIANTA) conference – Tulalip, WA – September 12‐15, 2016
Requestor:
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
XIV.
page 147
3. Approve travel request – Chairwoman Tina Danforth – White House Tribal Nations
conference – Washington D.C. – September 25-28, 2016
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
page 157
4. Approve travel request – Chairwoman Tina Danforth – National Congress of American
Indians (NCAI) convention – Phoenix, AZ – October 9-14, 2016
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
page 162
REPORTS (This section of the agenda is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
A.
Unfinished Reports
1. Accept Child Protective Board FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(1:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.)
Chair:
Dale Powless
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
page 179
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Child Protective Board
FY ’16 3rd quarter report to the September 14, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
B.
Operational Reports
1. Accept Self-Governance FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(1:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.)
Sponsor:
Chris Johns, Coordinator/Self-Governance
page 190
2. Accept Emergency Management FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(2:05 p.m.-2:25 p.m.)
Sponsor:
Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management Department
page 193
Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda of September 14, 2016
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C.
Corporate Reports
1. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(2:25 p.m.-2:40 p.m.)
Agent:
Pete King III
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
page 201
2. Accept Oneida Total Integrated Enterprise FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(2:40 p.m.-2:55 p.m.)
Chair:
Butch Rentmeester
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
page 204
3. Accept Oneida Engineering Science & Construction, LLC FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(2:55 p.m.-3:10 p.m.)
Chair:
Jacquelyn Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
page 223
4. Accept Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(3:10 p.m.-3:25 p.m.)
Vice-President: Dianne Zubella
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
page 230
5. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(3:25 p.m.-3:40 p.m.)
President:
Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
page 235
6. Defer Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’16 3rd quarter report to September 28, 2016, regular
Business Committee meeting
Agent:
Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
XV.
page 241
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
Reports
1. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.)
Agent:
Pete King III
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
page 243
2. Accept Oneida Total Integrated Enterprise FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Chair:
Butch Rentmeester
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
page 249
3. Accept Oneida Engineering Science & Construction, LLC FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.)
Chair:
Jacquelyn Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
page 256
Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda of September 14, 2016
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4. Accept Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)
Vice-President: Dianne Zubella
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
page 261
5. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’16 3rd quarter report
(11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)
President:
Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
page 273
6. Defer Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’16 3rd quarter report to September 28, 2016, regular
Business Committee meeting
Agent:
Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
7. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
a. Approve two (2) requests regarding Housing and Urban Development (HUD) draft
monitoring report
B.
page 314
page 316
page 317
Standing Items
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
C.
D.
Audit Committee
Sponsor: Councilman Tehassi Hill, Chair
1. Accept June 30, 2016, Audit Committee meeting minutes
page 368
2. Accept August 15, 2016 Audit Committee meeting minutes
page 371
3. Accept Department of Public Works Cemetery Maintenance audit and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit
page 374
4. Accept Let It Ride Rules of Play audit and lift confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal
Members to view the audit
page 387
New Business
1. Approve eighty-three (83) new enrollments
Chair:
Debra Danforth, Trust & Enrollment Committee
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
2. Approve amended resignation date for Family Court Judge from October 19, 2016, to
October 21, 2016
Sponsors:
Melinda J. Danforth, Vice-Chairwoman; and David Jordan, Councilman
page 403
page 410
3. Adopt resolution titled Regarding Pardon of Richard Dickenson
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
page 415
4. Adopt resolution titled Regarding Pardon of Valerie Ventura
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
page 418
5. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – MiCamp Solutions-Merchant Agreement
and Amendment – contract # 2016-0356 (This item is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor:
Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda of September 14, 2016
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page 421
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6. Approve request to review section 4.5 of Gaming General Manager contract based on
annual performance review
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
page 489
7. Approve request for a market analysis and updated job description of Human Resources
Department Area Manager position
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
page 537
8. Approve request to direct Retail Profit Manager to sign updated job description
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
page 543
9. Approve request to direct the Gaming General Manager to follow-up on complaint # 2016DR16-01
page 547
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
XVI.
10. Accept concern # 2016-CC-10 as information
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
page 552
11. Approve request for follow-up regarding concern # 2016-CC-11
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
page 556
12. Accept concern # 2016-CC-12 as information
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
page 559
ADJOURN
Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov, at 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2016, pursuant to the
Open Records and Open Meetings Law, section 7.17-1.
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida Nation’s official website
at: https://oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364 or (800) 236-2214.
Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda of September 14, 2016
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
09 / 14 / 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Oaths of Office
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Twylite Moore and Beverly Anderson to the Oneida Police Commission.
Administer Oath of Office to Jennifer Hill and Michael Denny to the Oneida Library Board.
Administer Oath of Office to Peter Stevens to the SEOTS Board.
Administer Oath of Office to Teresa Schuman to the Oneida Pow Wow Committee.
Administer Oath of Office to Leland Wigg-Ninham and Erik Krawczyk and Jennifer Hill to the Oneida
Personnel Commission.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Kathleen M. Metoxen, Executive Tribal Clerk
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Page 1 of 2
Unbudgeted
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
The posting was in the May 19, 2016 issue of the Kalihwisaks for (1) vacancy on the Oneida Police Commission for
a (5) year term with the deadline of June 20, 2016. There was (1) applicant for the (1) vacancy on the
Oneida Police Commission. The appointment was made on the August 24, 2016 BC Agenda.
The posting was in the June 2, 2016 issue of the Kalihwisaks for (1) vacancy on the Oneida Police Commission to
finish the term until October 18, 2019 with the deadline of July 2, 2016. There was (1) applicant for the (1)
vacancy on the Oneida Police Commission. The appointment was made on the August 24, 2016 Agenda.
The posting was in the May 19, 2016 issue of the Kalihwisaks for (1) vacancy on the Oneida Library Board for a
(3) year term with the deadline of June 20, 2016. There were (2) applicants for the (1) vacancy on the
Oneida Library Board. The appointment was made on the August 24, 2016 BC Agenda.
The posting was in the June 16, 2016 issue of the Kalihwisaks for (1) vacancy on the Oneida Library Board for a
(3) year term with the deadline of July 15, 2016. There was (1) applicant for the (1) vacancy on the Oneida Library
Board. The appointment was made on the August 24, 2016 BC Agenda.
The posting was in the June 16, 2016 issue of the Kalihwisaks for (1) vacancy on the SEOTS Board for a
(3) year term with the deadline of July 15, 2016. There were (2) applicants for the (1) vacancy on the
SEOTS Board. The appointment was made on the August 24, 2016 BC Agenda.
The posting was in the June 16, 2016 issue of the Kalihwisaks for (1) vacancy on the Oneida Pow Wow Committee
to finish the term until February 28, 2109 with the deadline of July 15, 2016. There was (1) applicant for the (1)
vacancy on the Oneida Pow Wow Committee. The appointment was made on the August 24, 2016 BC Agenda.
The posting was in the May 19, 2016 issue of the Kalihwisaks for (4) vacancies on the Oneida Personnel
Commission for a (5) year term with the deadline of May 19, 2016. There were (3) applicants for the (4) vacancies
on the Oneida Personnel Commission. The appointment was made on the August 24, 2016 BC Agenda.
The posting was in the June 16, 2016 issue of the Kalihwisaks for (2) vacancies on the Oneida Personnel
Commission one for (5) year term and one to finish a term until June 10, 2020 with the deadline of July 15, 2016.
There were (4) applicants for the (2) vacancies on the Personnel Commitee. The appointment was made on the
August 24, 2016 BC Agenda.
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Page 2 of 2
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
09 / 14 / 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Oaths of Office
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Charles Wheelock to the Oneida Land Claims Commission. Loretta Metoxen to
the Oneida Trust/Enrollment Committee.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Kathleen Metoxen, Executive Tribal Clerk
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Page 1 of 2
Unbudgeted
Page 11 of 242
Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
There was a Special Election on July 9, 2016 for Elected Boards, Committees and Commissions. Couldn't make to
the August 24, 2016 BC meeting.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
09 / 14 / 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Minutes
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve August 16, 2016, special meeting minutes
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. August 16, 2016, special meeting minutes
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Heather Heuer, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Page 1 of 2
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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Special Meeting
10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2016
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes - DRAFT
SPECIAL MEETING
Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council
members: Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens;
Not Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Councilwoman Fawn Billie, Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Heather Heuer, Nancy Barton, Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Leyne Orosco, Cathy
Bachhuber, Brian Doxtator, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Don White, Cathy Metoxen, Jessica Wallenfang,
Lori Elm, Jacqueline Schuman;
I.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 10:00 a.m.
For the record:
II.
OPENING
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Councilwoman Fawn Billie, and
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster are out of the office on vacation time.
Motion by Tehassi Hill to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
IV.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Approve Special General Tribal Council FY2017 Budget meeting materials
Sponsors:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary; Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting with the exception of item 09.B.
Approve Special General Tribal Council FY2017 Budget meeting materials and item 13.B.
Approve 2016 Special Election Final Report and declare official results which are to be moved to
special Business Committee meeting to be coordinated and scheduled by the Tribal Secretary for
next week, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Trish King to approve the Special General Tribal Council FY2017 Budget meeting materials
with the following changes: [To include a report notifying General Tribal Council of the Fiscal Year 2017
Wage/Salary Plan for Oneida Business Committee member with noted corrections; To change
“economic” to “economy in the 6th Whereas on page 46 of 82; and change “development” to “develop” in
the Be It Finally Resolved on page 47 of 82], seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Oneida Business Committee Special Meeting Minutes - DRAFT of August 16, 2016
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DRAFT
Ayes:
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
B. Accept 2016 Special Election Final Report and declare results official
Chair:
Vicki Cornelius, Oneida Election Board
Liaison:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting with the exception of item 09.B.
Approve Special General Tribal Council FY2017 Budget meeting materials and item 13.B.
Approve 2016 Special Election Final Report and declare official results which are to be moved to
special Business Committee meeting to be coordinated and scheduled by the Tribal Secretary for
next week, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the 2016 Special Election Final Report and declare the results official,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
V.
ADJOURN
Motion by Lisa Summers to adjourn at 10:57 a.m., seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
Minutes prepared by Heather Heuer, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented/corrected on ___________.
_________________________________
Lisa Summers, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Oneida Business Committee Special Meeting Minutes - DRAFT of August 16, 2016
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
09 / 14 / 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Minutes
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve August 24, 2016, regular/August 29, 2016, reconvened meeting minutes
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. August 24 & 29, 2016 meeting minutes
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Heather Heuer, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2016
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Reconvened Regular Meeting
1:30 p.m. Monday, August 29, 2016
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes – DRAFT
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members: Tehassi Hill, David
Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, Councilwoman Fawn Billie;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Lisa Liggins, Larry Barton, Nate King, Janice Hirth-Skenandore, Kelly McAnally,
Justin Fox;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Secretary Lisa Summers,
Council members: Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster on August 24 & 29, 2016;
Not Present: Treasurer Trish King on August 24 & 29, 2016, Councilwoman Fawn Billie on August 24, 2016;
Arrived at: Councilman Brandon Stevens at 9:04 a.m. on August 24, 2016;
Others present: Brad Graham, Bill Graham, Norbert Hill Jr., Jo Anne House, Heather Heuer, Chris Johnson,
Jessica Wallenfang, Kathy Metoxen, Jennifer Falck, Lloyd Powless Jr., Rae Skenandore, Mike Debraska, Gina
Buenrostro, Phil Wisneski, Dylan Benton, Sherrole Benton, Kaylynn Gresham, Dawn Moon-Kopetsky, Rebecca
Webster, Nancy Barton, Wes Martin Jr., Dianne McLester Heim, Joanie Buckley, Susan White, Ed Delgado,
Cheryl Stevens, Larry Barton, Cathy Metoxen, Pat Pelky, Don White, Debra Danforth, Troy Parr, Dr. Ravinder Vir,
Jeff Metoxen, Pat Metoxen, Arlie Doxtator, Mary Ann Kruckeberg, Dale Webster, Chris Cornelius, Tomas
Escamea, Shanna Torres, Teresa Schuman, David Cluckey, Rita Metoxen, Anita Barber, Cathy Bachhuber, Dale
Powless, Bonnie Pigman, Laura Manthe, James Petitjean, Brian Doxtator, Sharon Mousseau, Lou Williams,
LouAnne Green, Don White, Frank Cornelius, Linda Dallas, Patricia Cornelius, Tracy Williams, Chris Cornelius,
JoAnn Ninham, Krystal John, Bonnie Pigman, Paul Witek, Lisa Liggins, Joan Christnot, Sue Doxtator;
I.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 9:00 a.m.
For the record:
II.
Treasurer Trish King and Councilwoman Fawn Billie are out of the office on
vacation time. Councilman Tehassi Hill and Councilwoman Jennifer Webster are
excused at 3:30 p.m. to attend a diabetic prevention event at the Radisson Hotel
& Conference Center on August 24, 2016.
OPENING by Councilman Tehassi Hill
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Councilman Brandon Stevens arrives at 9:04 a.m. on August 24, 2016
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:03:58)
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to adopt the agenda as presented, noting item 11.C. Approve request from Tribal
Member to direct Division Director of Environmental Health & Safety to provide timelines, clarifications, and
accountability regarding Environmental Health & Safety FY ’16 3rd quarter report, is scheduled to begin at 10:00
a.m., seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
IV.
V.
OATHS OF OFFICE (00:06:25) by Secretary Lisa Summers
A.
Oneida Land Commission – Rebecca Webster and Lloyd Powless Jr.
B.
Oneida Land Claims Commission – Chris Cornelius and Tomas Escamea
C.
Oneida Nation Commission on Aging – Mary Ann Kruckeberg, Dale Webster, and Arlie Doxtator
D.
Oneida Trust/Enrollment Committee – Norbert Hill Jr. and Dylan Benton
E.
Oneida Nation School Board – Shanna Torres
F.
Oneida Election Board –Teresa Schuman
MINUTES (00:10:33)
A.
Approve August 3, 2016, special meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to approve the August 3, 2016, special meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
B.
Approve August 10, 2016, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to approve the August 10, 2016, regular meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
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VI.
RESOLUTIONS (00:23:11)
A.
Adopt resolution titled Adoption of the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute’s Charter
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution titled Adoption of the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute’s Charter,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion not voted on, item tabled.
Motion by Brandon Stevens to table this item, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried with one opposed:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Opposed:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
1. Approve corresponding Oneida Youth Leadership Institute’s by-laws
Motion by Brandon Stevens to table this item, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried with one opposed:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Opposed:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
B.
Adopt resolution titled Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation (WisDOT)/Tribal Historic
Preservation Office (THPO) Project
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 08-24-16-A Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation (WisDOT)/Tribal
Historic Preservation Office (THPO) Project, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
C.
Adopt resolution titled Oneida Nation of Wisconsin 2015-2020 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 08-24-16-B Oneida Nation 2015-2020 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan,
with the following change: [Revise “Oneida Nation of Wisconsin” to “Oneida Nation”], seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
VII.
APPOINTMENTS (00:40:58)
A.
Approve recommendation to appoint Beverly Anderson and Twylite Moore to Oneida
Police Commission
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the recommendation to appoint Beverly Anderson and Twylite Moore to
Oneida Police Commission, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
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B.
Approve recommendation to appoint Jennifer L. Hill and Michael Denny to Oneida
Library Board
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the recommendation to appoint Jennifer L. Hill and Michael Denny to
Oneida Library Board, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
C.
Approve recommendation to appoint Peter Stevens to Southeastern Oneida Tribal
Services Advisory Board
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the recommendation to appoint Peter Stevens to Southeastern Oneida Tribal
Services Advisory Board, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
D.
Approve recommendation to appoint Teresa Schuman to Oneida Pow Wow Committee
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the recommendation to appoint Teresa Schuman to Oneida Pow Wow
Committee, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
E.
Approve recommendation to appoint Melinda K. Danforth and Wesley Martin Jr. to
Child Protective Board
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the recommendation to appoint Melinda K. Danforth and Wesley Martin Jr. to
Child Protective Board to the September 14, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried with two opposed and one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
David Jordan, Brandon Stevens
Abstained:
Melinda J. Danforth
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 9:53 a.m. on August 24, 2016
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 9:56 a.m. on August 24, 2016
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F.
Approve recommendation to appoint Leland Wigg-Ninham, Eric Krawczyk, and Jennifer L.
Hill to Oneida Personnel Commission
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to approve the recommendation to appoint Leland Wigg-Ninham, Eric Krawczyk, and
Jennifer L. Hill to Oneida Personnel Commission, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried with one
abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
Amendment to the main motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Tribal Secretary to bring back a chronology of
events for these particular vacancies for information to the Business Committee, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
VIII.
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
Legislative Operating Committee
Sponsor: Councilman Brandon Stevens, Chair
1. Accept August 3, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes (1:04:15)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to approve the August 3, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
B.
Finance Committee
Sponsor: Tribal Treasurer Trish King, Chair
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 11:20 a.m. on August 24, 2016
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 11:25 a.m. on August 24, 2016
1. Approve August 15, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes (2:03:10)
Motion by David Jordan to approve the August 15, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes, seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with one opposed:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Opposed:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to request the Tribal Treasurer and Finance Department work with Governmental
Services Department to identify the gap regarding those with disabilities; and to bring back a recommendation on
how to address that gap for the Fiscal Year 2018 budget, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
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IX.
1
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
Approve three (3) requests regarding a Reconvened Special General Tribal Council meeting
from the August 10, 2016, Special General Tribal Council meeting (5:56:42)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. as the date and time for the
Reconvened Special General Tribal Council meeting; and to approve the reprint of the meeting materials from the
August 10, 2016, Special General Tribal Council meeting with an updated cover page and agenda, seconded by
Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated I am not available for the Sunday, October 2nd
meeting due to prior commitments.
B.
Approve meeting date and time for 2017 Annual General Tribal Council meeting; reserving
February 13, 2017, as an alternate date in event of inclement weather (6:02:44)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve Monday, January 16, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. for the 2017 Annual General
Tribal Council meeting; reserving February 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. as an alternate date in event of inclement
weather, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to recess at 4:30 p.m. on August 24, 2016 and to reconvene on Monday, August 29,
2016, at 1:30 p.m., seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Meeting called to order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 1:30 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Treasurer Trish King not present on August 29, 2016
C.
Accept verified petition submitted by Madelyn Genskow and Yvonne Metivier regarding
incentive stipends for Oneida Nation elections starting 2017; and request appropriate analyses
(6:07:41)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the verified petition submitted by Madelyn Genskow and Yvonne Metivier
regarding incentive stipends for Oneida Nation elections starting 2017, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Trish King
Motion by Lisa Summers to send the verified petition to the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference, and Direct
Report Offices for the legal, financial, legislative, and administrative analyses to be completed, seconded by Fawn
Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Trish King
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Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Offices to submit their analyses to
the Tribal Secretary’s Office within sixty (60) days; and that a progress report be submitted in forty-five (45) days,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Trish King
Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Direct Report Offices to submit appropriate administrative analyses
regarding the petition to be submitted to the Tribal Secretary’s Office within thirty (30) days, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Trish King
X.
STANDING ITEMS (6:12:52)
Councilman Brandon Stevens departs at 1:48 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Councilman Brandon Stevens returns at 1:56 p.m. on August 29, 2016
A.
Accept update regarding Work Plan for Cemetery Improvements project # 14-002
Sponsor: James Petitjean, Interim Assistant Division Director/Development
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the update regarding Work Plan for Cemetery Improvements project # 14-002,
as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Trish King
For the record:
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth stated the final report with
recommendations and proposed budget will be brought back to the September
28th Business Committee meeting for consideration.
XI.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.
Review update regarding Oneida Sacred Burial Grounds and determine appropriate next steps
(6:33:17)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Councilman and Liaison/Trust and Enrollment Committee
EXCERPT FROM JUNE 8, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the information in the
memorandum from the Trust Department dated May 31, 2016, as information, noting there have been
two (2) identified alternative sites for a cemetery should the need arise and to send this item to the
next available Officers’ meeting for continued follow-up with the overall cemetery work plan, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM MARCH 9, 2016: (1) Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the presentation regarding the
Oneida Sacred Burial Grounds per GTC Directive, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried
unanimously. (2) Amendment to the main motion by Tehassi Hill to request an update at the first
regular Business Committee meeting in June regarding potential locations of the cemetery, seconded
by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to table this item until after the September 28, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting so that we have more information before us, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Trish King
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B.
Approve updated Oneida Head Start/Early Head Start Selection Criteria (6:50:36)
Sponsor:
Don White, Division Director/Governmental Services
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items to the
August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to defer this item to the next Business Committee work meeting for discussion,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Trish King
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 10:11 a.m. on August 24, 2016
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 10:20 a.m. on August 24, 2016
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth departs at 10:25 a.m. on August 24, 2016
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth returns at 10:43 a.m. on August 24, 2016
Councilman David Jordan departs at 10:43 a.m. on August 24, 2016
Councilman David Jordan returns at 10:49 a.m. on August 24, 2016
C.
Approve request from Tribal Member to direct Division Director of Environmental Health &
Safety to provide timelines, clarifications, and accountability regarding Environmental Health &
Safety FY ’16 3rd quarter report (This item is scheduled at 10:00 a.m.) (1:06:06)
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items to the
August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the Tribal Member’s request for information; to request the Division
Director of Environmental Health & Safety to bring back a report to the September 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting; and to request all appropriate parties relative to that report to be present for the discussion,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one opposed:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Opposed:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
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XII.
TABLED BUSINESS (7:12:02)
A.
Adopt resolution titled Implementing Per Capita Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 to Fiscal Year
2021 Adopted by General Tribal Council on June 13, 2016
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items to the
August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM JULY 13, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution titled Implementing
Per Capita Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 to Fiscal Year 2021 Adopted by General Tribal Council on June
13, 2016, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion ruled out of order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth. (2)
Motion by Lisa Summers to table this item to the July 27, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to take this item from the table, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Trish King
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 2:59 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 3:01 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 3:30 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 3:33 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 3:39 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 3:42 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution titled Implementing Per Capita Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 to Fiscal
Year 2021 Adopted by General Tribal Council on June 13, 2016, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion ruled out
of order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth.
Motion by David Jordan to request an external third party attorney’s office to provide an opinion regarding the per
capita actions taken by the General Tribal Council during a special meeting on June 13, 2016, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried with three opposed:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Lisa Summers
Opposed:
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Trish King
Amendment to the main motion by Melinda J. Danforth to request the Finance Office be the person to administer
and request the legal opinion, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried with one opposed and one abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers
Opposed:
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Trish King
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth departs at 3:57 p.m.
Motion by Lisa Summers to place this item on the next Business Committee work meeting agenda for further
discussion on possible ways to continue to approach the concerns that were addressed here today, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
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XIII.
NEW BUSINESS (8:24:19)
A.
Approve request to post one (1) vacancy on the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services
Advisory Board with a term end date of November 12, 2017
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the request to post one (1) vacancy on the Southeastern Oneida Tribal
Services Advisory Board with a term end date of November 12, 2017, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
B.
Approve request to direct Business Committee Officers to complete reorganization of
Utilities/Wastewater Dept. to the Dept. of Public Works in accordance with Standard Operating
Procedure titled Reorganizing Positions
Sponsor: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the request to direct Business Committee Officers to complete
reorganization of Utilities/Wastewater Dept. to the Dept. of Public Works in accordance with Standard Operating
Procedure titled Reorganizing Positions, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King
XIV.
TRAVEL (8:25:32)
A.
UNFINISHED TRAVEL REPORTS
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth returns at 4:12 p.m. on August 29, 2016
1. Accept travel report – Chairwoman Tina Danforth – American Indian Sovereignty in
Action – Havana, Cuba – July 18-22, 2016
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to accept the travel report – Chairwoman Tina Danforth – American Indian Sovereignty in
Action – Havana, Cuba – July 18-22, 2016, as information, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one
opposed and one abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens
Opposed:
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Trish King
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated I am not making myself unavailable and I’m
not making myself unaccountable. I explained myself fully to General Tribal
Council that I did not see an email come across my computer. I took full
responsibility for that, but it seems like nobody wants to let that go at this table at
least some of you not all of you. So you know okay if that’s how you want to play
this out I guess that’s totally up to you, but my answers will be the same. My
expectations will be the same and it doesn’t help anything to continue to rehash
the fact that I missed an email that came across my email and it wasn’t because I
was traveling. I just did not get to it. Period. And yeah I took some time off for
personal vacation which I am entitled to. That was part of the reason why I
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For the record:
missed it. So you know again it lends itself to the communications, it’s the
communication. So, you know whatever you know you want to continue to
scrutinize you know the fact that I missed an email, you can. Is it fruitful? I don’t
think so. Did you make your point clear? Yeah about a hundred times. It’s real
clear. I’ve got it. I got it and I got and I got it. It’s clear. Are you just banning me
from travel now no matter what? I was not allowed to go to MAST. I was not
allowed to go to WEWIN. And now because I’m being transparent about being
you know traveling. I’m being transparent about it. I’m disclosing the contents of
the meetings. I think I am doing what I am supposed to do, but I guess if you,
maybe I should’ve not labeled this travel I should have labeled it new business or
report or made it something else on the agenda, I don’t know. Maybe that was
the wrong thing to do, but anyways. I owned up to what I did and didn’t do. So if
we’re going to continue this we are going to continue this I guess I will just expect
that and I do feel like I am being held to a different standard any time I put in any
kind of a travel or other consideration, but you know, it is what it is. I know it’s not
all of you. So let’s move on here.
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster stated I still believe there should have been
formal approval even though the travel was paid by another entity especially
international travel.
Motion by Lisa Summers to send the topic of Business Committee travel expectations to the next Business
Committee work meeting agenda for discussion, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Trish King
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated as the Secretary I’ve had several inquiries to my
office about formal approval on this travel and I just need to state that there was
no formal Business Committee approval for this travel.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth departs at 4:23 p.m. on August 29, 2016, and Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth
assumes responsibilities of the Chair.
B.
TRAVEL REPORTS
1. Accept travel report – Secretary Lisa Summers – National Congress of American
Indians (NCAI) mid-year conference – Spokane, WA – June 27-30, 2016
Motion by Fawn Billie to accept the travel report – Secretary Lisa Summers – National Congress of American
Indians (NCAI) mid-year conference – Spokane, WA – June 27-30, 2016, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
2. Accept travel report – Secretary Lisa Summers – Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes
(MAST) summer meeting – New Buffalo, MI – July 20-21, 2016
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the travel report – Secretary Lisa Summers – Midwest Alliance of Sovereign
Tribes (MAST) summer meeting – New Buffalo, MI – July 20-21, 2016, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
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C.
UNFINISHED TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Enter E-Poll results into the record for approval of Oneida Arts Board travel request in
accordance with the Travel & Expense Policy – Three (3) Music from Our Culture (MOC)
teachers and six (6) Kids Learning their Culture/Ways (KLU) students – National Indian
Tourism Conference – Seattle, WA – September 13-15, 2016
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the E-Poll results into the record for approval of Oneida Arts Board travel
request in accordance with the Travel & Expense Policy – Three (3) Music from Our Culture (MOC) teachers and
six (6) Kids Learning their Culture/Ways (KLU) students – National Indian Tourism Conference – Seattle, WA –
September 13-15, 2016, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
D.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster departs at 4:39 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returns at 4:41 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 4:43 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 4:46 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Councilwoman Fawn Billie departs at 4:46 p.m. on August 29, 2016
Councilwoman Fawn Billie returns at 4:49 p.m. on August 29, 2016
1. Approve travel request in accordance with Travel & Expense Policy – Four (4) Oneida
Language Department staff – Kaliwiyo Ceremonies – Corfu, NY (Tonawanda Seneca
Longhouse) – September 9-16, 2016
Sponsor:
Don White, Division Director/Governmental Services
Motion by David Jordan to approve the travel request in accordance with the Travel & Expense Policy – Four (4)
Oneida Language Department staff – Kaliwiyo Ceremonies – Corfu, NY (Tonawanda Seneca Longhouse) –
September 9-16, 2016, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
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XV.
REPORTS (2:56:56) (This section of the agenda is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on August 24, 2016)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to recess at 11:56 a.m. August 24, 2016, and to reconvene at 1:30 p.m., seconded by
David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
Meeting called to order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 1:30 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Treasurer Trish King, Councilwoman Fawn Billie, and Councilman Brandon Stevens not present on August 24,
2016.
A.
UNFINISHED REPORTS
Councilman Brandon Stevens arrives at 1:44 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 2:38 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 2:42 p.m. on August 24, 2016
1. Accept Internal Services Division FY ’16 3rd quarter report (1:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.)
Sponsor:
Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Internal Services
Division FY ’16 3rd quarter report to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Internal Services Division FY ’16 3rd quarter report, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
B.
OPERATIONAL REPORTS
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 2:53 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 2:56 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Councilman David Jordan departs at 3:22 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Councilman David Jordan returns at 3:24 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth departs at 3:24 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 3:27 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth returns at 3:32 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Chairwoman Tina Danforth departs at 3:33 p.m. and Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth assumes
responsibility of the Chair on August 24, 2016.
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 3:37 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster departs at 3:37 p.m. on August 24, 2016
Chairwoman Tina Danforth returns at 3:42 p.m. and resumes the responsibilities of the Chair on August 24, 2016.
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1. Accept Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 3rd quarter report (1:50 p.m.-2:10 p.m.)
Sponsors:
Debra Danforth Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Division Director/Medical Operations
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 3:42 p.m. on August 24, 2016, before voting occurs
Ayes:
Not Present:
C.
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
1. Accept Land Claims Commission FY ’16 3rd quarter report (2:10 p.m.-2:35 p.m.)
Vice-Chair:
Loretta Metoxen
Liaison:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Land Claims Commission FY ’16 3rd quarter report, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Abstained:
Melinda J. Danforth
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
2. Accept Oneida Nation School Board FY ’16 3rd quarter report (2:35 p.m.-2:50 p.m.)
Chair:
Debra Danforth
Liaison:
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY ’16 3rd quarter report, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
3. Accept Oneida Library Board FY ’16 3rd quarter report (2:50 p.m.-3:05 p.m.)
Vice-Chair:
Roxanne Anderson
Liaison:
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Library Board FY ’16 3rd quarter report, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
4. Accept Environmental Resources Board FY ’16 3rd quarter report (3:05 p.m.-3:20 p.m.)
Chair:
Marlene Garvey
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Environmental Resources Board FY ’16 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
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5. Defer Child Protective Board FY ’16 3rd quarter report to the September 14, 2016, regular
Business Committee meeting
Chair:
Dale Powless
Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Child Protective Board FY ’16 3rd quarter report to the September 14, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
XVI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (9:18:40)
Secretary Lisa Summers and Councilman David Jordan depart at 4:52 p.m. on August 29, 2016
A.
REPORTS
1. Accept Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report – Nathan King, Director
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa Summers
2. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with
one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 4:53 on August 29, 2016
a. Enter E-Poll results into the record approving 1st Amendment to Attorney McAndrews
employment contract # 2013-0873
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the E-Poll results into the record approving 1st Amendment to Attorney
McAndrews employment contract # 2013-0873, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King
b. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – LexisNexis-Time Matters Annual
Maintenance Agreement – contract # 2016-0909
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – LexisNexis-Time Matters Annual
Maintenance Agreement – contract # 2016-0909, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one
abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King
c. Approve Andrus Intellectual Property Law LLP. – contract # 2016-0912
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EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 3, 2016: (1)Motion by Jennifer Webster that the Business
Committee acting as the representative of the shareholder of the Oneida Golf Enterprise
operating the business Thornberry Creek at Oneida Golf Course selects Thornberry Creek
LPGA Classic as the name of the LPGA tournament, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried
with one opposed. (2) Motion by Brandon Stevens to direct the Oneida Law Office to bring
forward options with regards to this issue to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Andrus Intellectual Property Law LLP. – contract # 2016-0912,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King
3. Accept Chief Financial Officer report – Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Chief Financial Officer report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King
B.
STANDING ITEMS
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
2. Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf Association
(This item is scheduled at 10:00 a.m.)
Sponsor:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the update regarding the Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf
Association, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King
Motion by Lisa Summers to request a formal notice be provided to the Oneida Golf Enterprise agent with
notification that we will be looking for more specific detailed information regarding Ladies Professional Golf
Association event, including event progress and sponsorships for each report forthcoming after today, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King
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C.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Accept Chief Counsel report dated August 9, 2016 – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Counsel report dated August 9, 2016, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King
2. Approve two (2) recommendations by sub-committee; and close-out complaint #
2016-DR06-01
Sponsors:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman; Brandon Stevens, Councilman; Jennifer Webster,
Councilwoman
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM JUNE 22, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the update regarding
complaint # 2016-DR06-01 to the August 10, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM MAY 25, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the update regarding
complaint # 2016-DR06-01; and to defer item to the June 22, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM MARCH 30, 2016: Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept Complaint # 2016-DR06-01,
to acknowledge merit, and to assign Councilman Brandon Stevens, Councilman Tehassi Hill, and
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one abstention.
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the two (2) recommendations by the sub-committee; and close-out complaint
# 2016-DR06-01, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King
Councilman David Jordan returns at 4:57 p.m. on August 29, 2016
3. Approve investigation results and close-out concern # 2016-CC-09
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman; Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM JUNE 22, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer concern # 2016-CC-09 to
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth and Councilwoman Fawn Billie, seconded by Fawn Billie.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the investigation results; and close-out concern # 2016-CC-09, seconded
by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
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4. Approve two (2) requests regarding complaint # 2016-DR07-01
Sponsors:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary; David Jordan, Councilman; Brandon Stevens,
Councilman
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM JULY 27, 2016: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to assign Secretary Lisa
Summers, Councilman David Jordan, and Councilman Brandon Stevens to form a subcommittee
to investigate the complaint, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the recusals of Councilman David Jordan and Councilman Brandon Stevens
from the sub-committee assigned to investigate complaint # 2016-DR07-01; and to appoint Councilman Tehassi
Hill and Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to the sub-committee assigned to investigate complaint # 2016-DR0701, noting Secretary Lisa Summers is already assigned to the sub-committee, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
5. Enter E-Poll results into the record approving (4) four requests regarding Family Court
Judge job description and position
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the E-Poll results into the record approving (4) four requests regarding Family
Court Judge job description and position, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
6. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – First Data Merchant Services
– contract # 2016-0564
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items
to the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity– First Data Merchant Services –
contract # 2016-0564, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
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7. Approve request to support procedural exception to reallocate funds from CapEX to
Technology Set Aside regarding Surveillance System Replacement project for FY ’16
and FY ’17
Chair:
Mark A. Powless Sr., Gaming Commission
Liaison: Brandon Stevens, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items to
the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the request to support a procedural exception to reallocate funds from
CapEX to Technology Set Aside regarding Surveillance System Replacement project for FY ’16 and FY ’17,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
8. Approve request from Tribal Member for accountability to be provided regarding
violation of Code of Ethics by Oneida Business Committee member at the July 27,
2016, regular Business Committee meeting
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items to
the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept this item as information, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
9. Review request from Tribal Member regarding depletion of Bureau of Indian Affairs –
General Assistance Grant funds and determine appropriate next steps
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items to
the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the request as information; and to request the Governmental Services
Division and Self-Governance Director to provide a report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
Amendment to the main motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item to a Business Committee Officer’s for
continued monitoring and follow-up; and to request the initial report be brought back within thirty (30) days,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King
Councilman Brandon Stevens departs at 5:12 p.m.
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10. Accept update regarding Chief Financial Officer employment contract as information
Sponsor: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 10, 2016: Motion by Trish King to defer the remaining agenda items to
the August 24, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the update regarding Chief Financial Officer employment contract as
information, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
D.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – BDO USA LLP. – contract # 2016-0279
(This item is scheduled at 9:00 a.m.)
Sponsor:
Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health & Safety
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – BDO USA LLP. – contract # 20160279, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
XVII.
ADJOURN
Motion by Lisa Summers to adjourn at 5:14 p.m. on August 29, 2016, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Minutes prepared by Heather Heuer, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented/corrected on ___________.
_________________________________
Lisa Summers, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
09 / 14 / 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Resolutions
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Enter E-Poll results into the records for two (2) approved requests regarding the adoption of BC resolution #
08-17-16-A Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline and Support of Standing
Rock Sioux Tribe
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. Emails with E-Poll results and request
3.
2. Agenda Request for E-Poll
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Submitted by: Heather Heuer, Info. Mgmt. Specialist/BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
***BACKGROUND***
On, Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at 5:01 p.m., the following E-Poll was conducted:
SUMMARY:
This is a request for support of the BC resolution: Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota
Access Pipeline and Support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The resolution is in Opposition of the Dakota Access
Pipeline (DAPL), and supporting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The construction of the pipeline jeopardizes
many sacred places. Federal law requires meaningful consultation with the Tribe on these matters, that has not
happened here. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has been actively opposing the permitting and construction of
the Dakota Access Pipeline since the Tribe first learned of the proposal in 2014 and the pipeline’s proposed
construction. The Standing Rock Sioux Reservation is home to Dakota and Lakota people of the Standing Rock
Sioux Tribe and covers parts of North Dakota and South Dakota. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted
authorization to the Dakota Access Pipeline as part of the construction of a 1,100 mile pipeline that is proposed
to carry over a half͈million barrels of Bakken crude oil to Illinois and across four states. The pipeline would cross
the Tribe’s traditional and ancestral lands, and is less than one mile from the reservation border.
This is an E͈poll request because it would support a pending injunction filed by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
1. Adopt the BC resolution titled Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota Access
Pipeline and Support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
2. Direct Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications to draft and publish a press release.
DEADLINE FOR RESPONSE:
Responses are due no later than 12:00 (NOON) on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.
As of the deadline on, Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at 12:00 p.m., the following are the E-Poll results:
Support: Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
***REQUESTED ACTION***
Enter E-Poll results into the records for two (2) approved requests regarding the adoption of BC resolution #
08-17-16-A Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline and Support of Standing
Rock Sioux Tribe
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Heather M. Heuer
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:
TribalSecretary
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 12:02 PM
TribalSecretary; Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Cristina S. Danforth; David P. Jordan;
Fawn J. Billie; Jennifer A. Webster; Lisa M. Summers; Melinda J. Danforth; Patricia M.
King; Ronald W. Hill
Brian A. Doxtator; Cathy L. Bachhuber; Danelle A. Wilson; Dawn M. Moon-Kopetsky;
Jessica L. Wallenfang; Leyne C. Orosco; Lisa A. Liggins; Lora L. Skenandore; Rhiannon R.
Metoxen; Nathaniel S. King; Jo A. House
E-POLL RESULTS: Adopt BC resolution titled Oneida Nation Objecting to the
Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline and Support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
Epoll - Adopt resolution titled Oneida Nation Objecting Construction of ....pdf
E‐Poll RESULTS
The E‐Poll request to adopt BC resolution # 08‐17‐16‐A Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota
Access Pipeline and Support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe;
and to direct the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Department to draft and publish a corresponding press
release, has been approved. Below are the results:
Support: Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Heather Heuer
Information Management Specialist
Business Committee Support Office (BCSO)
office 920.869.4421
cell 920.471.5002
fax 920.869.4040
From: TribalSecretary
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 5:01 PM
To: Brandon L. Yellowbird‐Stevens <BSTEVENS@oneidanation.org>; Cristina S. Danforth
<tdanfort@oneidanation.org>; David P. Jordan <djordan1@oneidanation.org>; Fawn J. Billie
<fbillie@oneidanation.org>; Jennifer A. Webster <JWEBSTE1@oneidanation.org>; Lisa M. Summers
<LSUMMER2@oneidanation.org>; Melinda J. Danforth <MDANFORJ@ONEIDANATION.org>; Patricia M. King
<TKING@ONEIDANATION.org>; Ronald W. Hill <RHILL7@oneidanation.org>
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Subject: E‐POLL REQUEST: Adopt BC resolution titled Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota
Access Pipeline and Support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
Importance: High
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E‐POLL REQUEST
Summary:
This is a request for support of the BC resolution: Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota
Access Pipeline and Support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The resolution is in Opposition of the Dakota Access
Pipeline (DAPL), and supporting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The construction of the pipeline jeopardizes
many sacred places. Federal law requires meaningful consultation with the Tribe on these matters, that has not
happened here. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has been actively opposing the permitting and construction of
the Dakota Access Pipeline since the Tribe first learned of the proposal in 2014 and the pipeline’s proposed
construction. The Standing Rock Sioux Reservation is home to Dakota and Lakota people of the Standing Rock
Sioux Tribe and covers parts of North Dakota and South Dakota. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted
authorization to the Dakota Access Pipeline as part of the construction of a 1,100 mile pipeline that is proposed
to carry over a half‐million barrels of Bakken crude oil to Illinois and across four states. The pipeline would cross
the Tribe’s traditional and ancestral lands, and is less than one mile from the reservation border.
This is an E‐poll request because it would support a pending injunction filed by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
Requested Actions:
1. Adopt the BC resolution titled Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota Access
Pipeline and Support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
2. Direct Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications to draft and publish a press release.
Deadline for response:
Responses are due no later than 12:00 (NOON) on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.
Voting:
1. Use voting button above, if available; OR
2. Reply with “support” or “oppose”
Heather Heuer
Information Management Specialist
Business Committee Support Office (BCSO)
office 920.869.4421
cell 920.471.5002
fax 920.869.4040
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
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2. General Information:
Session:
18] Open D Executive- See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
AgendaHeader:
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D Accept as Information only
181 Action - please describe:
Adopt the BC resolution: Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline
and Support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
3. Supporting Materials
D Report
18] Resolution
D Contract
D Other:
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D Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
D Budgeted -Tribal Contribution
D Budgeted- Grant Funded
s. Submission
Authorized Sponsor I Liaison:
!Brandon Stevens, Council Member
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Your Name, Title I Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
This is a request for support of the BC resolution: Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota
Access Pipeline and Support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The resolution is in Opposition of the Dakota Access
Pipeline (DAPL), and supporting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The construction of the pipeline jeopardizes
many sacred places. Federal law requires meaningful consultation with the Tribe on these matters, that has not
happened here. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has been actively opposing the permitting and construction of
the Dakota Access Pipeline since the Tribe first learned of the proposal in 2014 and the pipeline's proposed
construction. The Standing Rock Sioux Reservation is home to Dakota and Lakota people of the Standing Rock
Sioux Tribe and covers parts of North Dakota and South Dakota. The U.S Army Corps of Engineers granted
authorization to the Dakota Access Pipeline as part of the construction of a 1,1 00 mile pipeline that is proposed
to carry over a half-million barrels of Bakken crude oil to Illinois and across four states. The pipeline would cross
the Tribe's traditional and ancestral lands, and is less than one mile from the reservation border.
The Oneida Nation has a Vision of strong families built on Tsi?ni yukwalihot" and a strong economy. The
Mission of the Oneida Nation is to strengthen and protect our people, reclaim our land and enhance the
environment by exercising our sovereignty. This resolution supports our mission and vision as it does the
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe for the same mission to protect Mother Earth. This resolution will confirm that the
Oneida Nation supports the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and stands strong in opposition to the DAPL.
Action:
Adopt the BC resolution: Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline and Support
of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
Direct IGAC to draft and publish a press release.
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
Oneida, WI 54155
BC Resolution # __-__-__-_
Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline and Support of
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
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,
it is the culture and essential nature of the Oneida Nation to protect Mother Earth made up
of the waters, air, earth and all of the fish, birds, animals and plants on it; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation recognizes the conflict this responsibility to Mother Earth and the world
we live in today causes in providing resources in this modern world; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation recognizes that transportation of resources across the United States
poses difficulties in regards to safely obtaining the resources and the dangers that occur
moving the resources; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation believes that the reports of the safety of pipeline transportation over rail
or truck transportation is greatly exaggerated as it is not possible to replace sacred sites
or lost medicines when oils spills occur and that there is no dollar value that can be placed
on these losses when they occur, see Furchtgott-Roth, D. (June 2013) Pipelines are Safest
for Transportation of Oil and Gas, Manhattan Institute, Issue Brief No. 23.; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation believes that streams, rivers, and lakes not only serve the local
environment it also provides drinking water for the surrounding and downstream
communities that must be kept in mind in all decisions affecting those waters; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation, having reviewed the materials related to the Dakota Access Pipeline,
also known as the Bakkan Pipeline, believes that the federal government, particularly the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has failed in its responsibilities to the Standing Rock Sioux
Tribe and community by failing to clearly identify the impact of the proposed pipeline, to
clearly and publicly engage in government-to-government consultations with the Tribe, and
by failing to address the concerns raised by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, see Native
Communities Stand Up to Proposed Oil Pipeline: ‘This is Keystone 3’; at thinkprogress.org,
Sioux Tribe Fights $3.8B Pipeline Through Ancestral Lands at law360.com, and Dakota
Access
Pipeline
Standoff:
Mni
Wiconi,
Water
is
Life
at
indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com; and
WHEREAS,
the needs of Tribes and tribal communities are equally as important as surrounding
communities and have been disregarded when identifying the pipeline route when the route
was changed to avoid potential environmental concerns regarding water resources to the
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BC Resolution __-__-__-_
Oneida Nation Objecting to the Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline and Support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
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city of Bismark while not giving the same thought and concerns to the Standing Rock Sioux
Tribe and community; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation believes that the government-to-government relations and consultations
are meant to be meaningful and result in protections of the self-governance of Tribes and
the trust responsibilities the United States holds today to governments in which it has treaty
relations with, see U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tribal Consultation Policy and Related
Documents (2013); and
WHEREAS,
based on the review of the Oneida Nation of the proposed pipeline and the activities
surrounding approvals of permits and applications, the Oneida Nation believes that neither
the requirements of government-to-government consultation nor the spirit of governments
working together inherent in those consultation processes has been met; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee does hereby support the Standing
Rock Sioux Tribe in opposing the issuance of permits, construction and the location of the Dakota Access
Pipeline.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee does hereby urge
the Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell and the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, Lawrence Roberts, to
take any and all steps necessary to protect the environment and water resources of the Standing Rock
Sioux Tribe and community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee does hereby
request Commanding General and Chief of Engineers, Lieutenant General Todd T. Semonite to review this
series of actions and direct that issuance of permits and any construction be halted until such time as the
government-to-government consultation process can be fully implemented not only as to the processes but
the inherent spirit of recognizing the sovereignty of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
09 / 14 / 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
General Tribal Council
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Adopt Rules of DecorumSFTPMVUJPO and Logistic Changes for GTC Meetings
3. Supporting Materials
Report
X Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. Memo dated 9/6/16 from Tribal Secretary
3.
2. Memo dated 10/25/15 from OBC to GTC
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Lisa Liggins, Executive Assistant II
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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Unbudgeted
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Secretary’s Office
Internal Memorandum
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From:
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Date:
September 6, 2016
Re:
Request to Adopt Rules of Decorum & Logistic Changes for GTC Meetings
This memorandum serves as a request for the Oneida Business Committee (OBC) to invoke
the emergency action1 to adopt Rules of Decorum and to support logistical changes for the
next General Tribal Council (GTC) meeting. The intent of this request is to put short-term
stop gap measures in place while we work to implement long-term solutions.
Background
At the January 4, 2016, GTC meeting, the OBC presented a request to adopt rules of
decorum and put a Sergeant-at-Arms in place, having the authority to make determinations
on necessary actions needed to maintain order within the designated meeting area. At the
adoption of the agenda, this item was deleted.
A copy of the request is attached; this provides reason(s) behind it. Additionally, as
discussed for almost two (2) years now, action is needed in order to ensure the safety of
participants, including staff. During the September 1, 2016, our gravest concern about public
safety being breached became a reality. An altercation took place involving several
individuals. According to the briefing information received by the OBC, at least two (2) bystanders were injured and required medical attention.
Additionally, I am requesting support on the following logistical changes to the designated
meeting area:
1. Move the registration/check-out into the meeting room(s) – as part of this change,
the overflow room would be opened in conjunction with the start of registration.
2. Eliminate the designated smoking area
3. Request the Radisson to stop serving ½ hour after the posted meeting start time. (e.g.
6:00 start, 6:30 close, etc.)
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Legislative Procedures Act, excerpt: 16.9-5. Emergency Law. The Oneida Business Committee
may temporarily enact an emergency law where legislation is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare of the reservation population and the
enactment or amendment of legislation is required sooner than would be possible under this law.
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
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I am asking the proposed changed be supported so that the staff who completes logistics can
begin processing the identified changes for the upcoming budget meeting on Monday,
September 19, 2016.
Requested Action:
1. Motion to adopt the rules of decorum resolution, including the appointment of a
Sergeant-at-Arms from Security for each GTC meeting under the emergency
provision of the Legislative Procedures Act (LPA) noting public safety as the reason;
2. Motion to support the requested logistical changes in the designated GTC meeting
area, including moving the registration tables inside the meeting space, eliminating
the smoking area and stopping Radisson food service ½ hour after the published
meeting start time.
Attachments:
Statement of Effect Re: Resolution titled Adoption of Rules of Decorum for GTC meetings
Resolution titled Adoption of Rules of Decorum for GTC meetings
Memo to GTC Re: Rules of Decorum Sergeant-at-Arms dated November 25, 2015
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
Statement of Effect
Resolution: Adoption of Rules of Decorum for General Tribal Council Meetings
Summary
This resolution establishes Rules of Decorum which are required to be followed by all
persons attending General Tribal Council (GTC) meetings. Any person who violates the Rules of
Decorum may be prohibited from attending a GTC meeting, or removed from a GTC meeting
and not allowed to return for the rest of the meeting.
The resolution also authorizes the Oneida Business Committee (OBC) to appoint a
Sergeant-at-Arms for each GTC meeting. The Sergeant-at-Arms would be responsible for
enforcing the Rules of Decorum, as well as for overseeing the Security Department during the
GTC meeting. The Sergeant-at-Arms (or designee) is authorized to remove persons from a GTC
meeting upon discovering a violation of the Rules of Decorum, or when directed to do so by the
Chairperson of the GTC meeting.
Finally, this resolution is required to be presented to GTC for ratification, by no later than
the July, 2017 Semi-Annual GTC meeting.
Submitted by: Tani Thurner, Staff Attorney
Analysis from Legislative Reference Office
Over the past several years, attendance at GTC meetings has grown substantially, but little
has changed as far as how meetings are conducted. In recent months, members of the Nation
have brought various concerns to the office of the Nation’s Secretary regarding the actions and
behavior of individuals attending GTC meetings. The OBC is also aware of a number of
incidents that have occurred at recent GTC meetings. In particular, over the past two years, there
have been several instances where the Chairperson has had to warn attendees that they would be
removed from the meeting if they continued to be disruptive; and several instances where
disruptive behavior required intervention by security staff.
This resolution has been proposed for adoption by the OBC in order to address concerns about
public safety, and to limit disruptiveness. The resolution establishes the following Rules of
Decorum which would apply to all persons attending GTC meetings.
1. GTC meeting attendees shall treat each other with respect.
2. GTC meeting attendees shall not:
(a) Use profanity.
(b) Interrupt others.
(c) Heckle or threaten others.
(d) Disrespect property.
(e) Exhibit behavior that disrupts the meeting or that endangers the safety of other
attendees.
(f) Be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
(g) Have a weapon on their person in violation of any applicable law.
(h) Take action that violates any law of the Nation.
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In addition, the resolution:
Establishes how the Rules of Decorum will be enforced – persons who violate the Rules
of Decorum may be prohibited from attending a GTC meeting, or removed from a GTC
meeting and not allowed to return for the rest of the meeting.
Authorizes the OBC to appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms for each GTC meeting; who would be
responsible for enforcing the Rules of Decorum and for overseeing the Security
Department during the GTC meeting.
Authorizes the Sergeant-at-Arms (or designee) to remove persons from a GTC meeting
upon discovering a violation of the Rules of Decorum, or when directed to do so by the
Chairperson of the GTC meeting.
Must be ratified by GTC; the OBC must present this resolution for ratification no later
than the July 2017 Semi-Annual GTC meeting.
Possession of Weapons
Among other things, this resolution prohibits GTC meeting attendees from having a
weapon on their person in violation of any applicable law. On October 26, 2011, the OBC
adopted a resolution prohibiting weapons on Tribal public property and at Tribally-sponsored
events. Under that resolution, the only persons who are currently authorized to possess a weapon
at a GTC meeting are individuals engaged in performing employment duties requiring them to
carry a weapon. There would be no change to the existing restrictions if this current resolution is
adopted.
Other Laws/Policies Governing GTC Meetings
There are currently two Oneida policies which set out specific requirements related to
GTC meetings – the GTC Meeting Stipend Payment Policy, and the GTC Ten Day Notice
Policy. However, neither these policies, nor any other Oneida laws or policies, address the
conduct of persons at GTC meetings, or security at GTC meetings.
The Legislative Operating Committee is currently processing a proposal for a GTC
Meetings Law, which would set out various requirements relating to GTC meetings. The current
draft law includes requirements which are similar to these Rules of Decorum, but since that law
has not yet been adopted, this resolution is not affected.
OBC Adoption on Behalf of GTC
The OBC would be adopting this resolution on behalf of GTC, but would be presenting it
for ratification by GTC no later than the July 2017 Semi-Annual GTC meeting.
The Oneida Constitution, Art. IV, Sec. 1 sets out specific authorities for GTC, including
the authority to “adopt resolutions […] regulating the procedure of [GTC] itself […]”.
Although the authorities in Art. IV of the Constitution have been delegated to the OBC to
carry out the day-to-day governmental functions of the Nation; there is potential inconsistency
between 1) this resolution, which would be adopted by the OBC; and 2) the Constitution, which only
specifically delegates authority to General Tribal Council to adopt resolutions regulating the
procedure of GTC itself.
However, once this resolution is ratified by GTC, there would no longer be any
inconsistency, because ratification would reflect GTC adoption of the resolution.
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Conclusion
The only potential inconsistency between this law and another Oneida law will be resolved by
GTC ratification of this resolution. Otherwise, this resolution does not conflict with any of the
Nation’s laws.
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A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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BC Resolution # __-__-__-_
Adoption of Rules of Decorum for General Tribal Council Meetings
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,
in recent years, attendance at General Tribal Council (GTC) meetings has increased
considerably, making it more of a challenge to conduct an orderly and efficient meeting;
and
WHEREAS,
individual members of the Oneida Nation have brought concerns to the Oneida Nation
Secretary’s Office about disruptive, disrespectful, and/or potentially dangerous behavior
and actions of other attendees; and
WHEREAS,
over the past two (2) years, there have been numerous situations where it was necessary
for the Chairperson to warn meeting attendees that continued disruptive behavior would
result in their removal from the meeting, and
WHEREAS,
over the past two (2) years, there have been numerous situations where it became
necessary for Oneida Police Department personnel and/or security staff to intervene when
there was disruptive behavior among attendees; and
WHEREAS,
it is necessary to establish basic expectations of behavior for all attendees, and protocol
for addressing inappropriate behavior; in order to protect the safety and welfare of the
membership, and to ensure that GTC meetings are conducted in an orderly manner; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on behalf of General Tribal Council, the Oneida Business
Committee hereby adopts the following Rules of Decorum, which shall be adhered to by all persons in
attendance at any GTC meeting:
1. GTC meeting attendees shall treat each other with respect.
2. GTC meeting attendees shall not:
a) Use profanity.
b) Interrupt others.
c) Heckle or threaten others.
d) Disrespect property.
e) Exhibit behavior that disrupts the meeting or that endangers the safety of other
attendees.
f) Be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
g) Have a weapon on their person in violation of any applicable law.
h) Take action that violates any law of the Nation.
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BC Resolution # __-__-__-_
Adoption of Rules of Decorum for General Tribal Council Meetings
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for each GTC meeting, the Oneida Business Committee shall appoint
the appropriate Internal Security Department staff member to serve as Sergeant-at-Arms for that meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sergeant-at-Arms shall be responsible for overseeing the Security
Department during the meeting, and for enforcing the Rules of Decorum.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any GTC meeting attendee who violates the Rules of Decorum may be
prohibited from attending a GTC meeting, or may be removed from a GTC meeting by the Sergeant-atArms or designee, upon discovery of the violation or at the direction of the Chairperson of the meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any individual removed from a GTC meeting shall not be allowed to
return for the duration of the meeting.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee shall present this resolution to General
Tribal Council for ratification by no later than the July 2017 Semi-Annual GTC meeting.
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Memorandum
To:
General Tribal Council
From: Oneida Business Committee
Date:
November 25, 2015
Re:
Rules of Decorum; Appoint Sergeant-at-Arms and Exiting
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with information regarding the agenda item
entitled “Rules of Decorum and Appoint Sergeant-at-Arms”.
Background
Since taking office just over a year ago, the Oneida Business Committee (OBC) has taken the
time to review logistical concerns after each General Tribal Council (GTC) meeting. In our work
session known as “GTC debrief” meetings; we worked to obtain feedback and corrective
solutions to concerns raised by our staff, Security, Enrollment and Emergency Management
staff, as well as Election Board members.
This past year we have reviewed concerns during each of these debrief meetings which include,
but are not limited to:
Alcohol / illegal substance use during GTC meetings,
Crowd management / flow,
Pushing and shoving during exiting,
Designated smoking area,
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Decorum in the main and overflow rooms, and most importantly
General safety and welfare of all tribal members
We understand there may be some concerns which arise at every meeting such as room
temperature and we will address these types of issues as they come up; however, the OBC has
taken the time to map out ways to address the main issues. In doing so, we are seeking your
support as we implement the provided solutions.
Requested action
1. Keeping in line with the Oneida principle of Kalihwi=y%1, we are looking to General
Tribal Council to adopt the following rules of decorum:
General Tribal Council meeting attendees are expected to treat each other with
respect. In addition, General Tribal Council meeting attendees shall not:
(1) Use profanity, interrupt others, heckle or threaten people, disrespect
property or exhibit behavior that disrupts the meeting or endangers the
safety of other attendees.
(2) Be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
(3) Have a weapon on their person in violation of any applicable law.
(4) Take action that violates Tribal law.
2. In addition to the identified “Rules of Decorum,” we have presented here, we are also
seeking General Tribal Council support to appointment of a Sergeant-at-Arms for each
meeting. The scope of the Sergeant-at-Arms duty will be:
To oversee the Security Department during General Tribal Council meetings.
To enforce the Rules of Decorum.
(1) General Tribal Council meeting attendee who violates the Rules of Decorum
may be prohibited from attending a General Tribal Council meeting or may
be removed from a General Tribal Council meeting by the Sergeant-atArms, or designee, upon discovery of a violation or at the direction of the
Chairperson of the meeting.
(2) An individual removed from a General Tribal Council meeting shall not be
allowed to return for the duration of the meeting.
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The Sergeant-at-Arms shall be the appropriate Internal Security Department staff
member assigned to work the GTC meeting
3. Lastly, the OBC is asking GTC meeting participants to honor the exiting flow identified
on page iii of this packet. This cooperative effort will assist security and the workers at
the checkout tables.
We ask GTC participants to be patient during the exiting procedures and be careful
not to push or shove other participants to avoid injuries and conflict.
In the main room (3 Clans), we ask you exit through the door(s) according to the
respective Sections (1-6) flow of arrows, out each door identified.
For those seated in the overflow room (Iroquois South), we ask you exit according to
the instructions provided by the lead staff person in this room.
Suggested GTC Motion(s)
1) Motion to adopt the Rules of Decorum as presented,
2) Motion to appoint the appropriate Internal Security Department staff member as
Sergeant-at-Arms, and
3) Motion to honor the exiting flow identified in the packet on page iii.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
09 / 14 / 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Appointments
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Enter E-Poll results into the record for the approved request to support the nomination of Debra Danforth to the
National Institutes of Health's Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. Emails with E-Poll results and request
3.
2. Agenda Request for E-Poll
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Submitted by: Heather Heuer, Info. Mgmt. Specialist/BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
***BACKGROUND***
On, Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 2:07 p.m., the following E-Poll was conducted:
SUMMARY:
Vice͈Chairwoman, Melinda J. Danforth, respectfully requests the Oneida Business Committee’s support
in the nomination of Debra Danforth to the National Institutes of Health’s Tribal Consultation
Advisory Committee. At this time, Vice͈Chairwoman Danforth is the alternate to the Bemidji area
delegate and has expressed that it would be advantageous for the Oneida Nation to be represented on
this advisory committee as a full͈time representative. The deadline to submit completed nomination
materials is Friday, August 26, 2016. Thus, an E͈Poll is being requested.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Approve request to support the nomination of Debra Danforth to the National Institutes of Health’s
Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee.
DEADLINE FOR RESPONSE:
Responses are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.
As of the deadline on, Wednesday August 24, 2016, at 4:30 p.m., the following are the E-Poll results:
Support: Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
***REQUESTED ACTION***
Enter E-Poll results into the record for the approved request to support the nomination of Debra Danforth to the
National Institutes of Health's Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee
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Heather M. Heuer
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
TribalSecretary
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 5:02 PM
Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Cristina S. Danforth; David P. Jordan; Fawn J. Billie;
Jennifer A. Webster; Lisa M. Summers; Melinda J. Danforth; Patricia M. King; Ronald W.
Hill
TribalSecretary; BC_Agenda_Requests; Brian A. Doxtator; Cathy L. Bachhuber; Danelle A.
Wilson; Dawn M. Moon-Kopetsky; Jessica L. Wallenfang; Leyne C. Orosco; Lisa A.
Liggins; Lora L. Skenandore; Rhiannon R. Metoxen
E-POLL RESULTS: Nomination of Debra Danforth (NIH-TCAC)
08-23-16 epoll request NIH nomination of D Danforth (002).pdf
Importance:
High
Categories:
Next Meeting
Cc:
E‐POLL RESULTS
The E‐Poll request to support the nomination of Debra Danforth to the National Institutes of Health’s Tribal Advisory
Consultation Advisory Committee is approved. Below are the results:
Support: Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Heather Heuer
Information Management Specialist
Business Committee Support Office (BCSO)
office 920.869.4421
cell 920.471.5002
fax 920.869.4040
From: TribalSecretary
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:07 PM
To: Brandon L. Yellowbird‐Stevens <BSTEVENS@oneidanation.org>; Cristina S. Danforth
<tdanfort@oneidanation.org>; David P. Jordan <djordan1@oneidanation.org>; Fawn J. Billie
<fbillie@oneidanation.org>; Jennifer A. Webster <JWEBSTE1@oneidanation.org>; Lisa M. Summers
<LSUMMER2@oneidanation.org>; Melinda J. Danforth <MDANFORJ@ONEIDANATION.org>; Patricia M.
King <TKING@ONEIDANATION.org>; Ronald W. Hill <RHILL7@oneidanation.org>
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<CBACHHUB@oneidanation.org>; Danelle A. Wilson <DWILSON1@ONEIDANATION.org>; Dawn M.
Moon‐Kopetsky <dmoonkop@oneidanation.org>; Jessica L. Wallenfang
<JWALLENF@oneidanation.org>; Leyne C. Orosco <lorosco@oneidanation.org>; Lisa A. Liggins
<lliggins@oneidanation.org>; Lora L. Skenandore <LSKENAN3@oneidanation.org>; Rhiannon R.
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Subject: E‐POLL REQUEST: Nomination of Debra Danforth (NIH‐TCAC)
Importance: High
E‐POLL REQUEST
Summary:
Vice‐Chairwoman, Melinda J. Danforth, respectfully requests the Oneida Business Committee’s support
in the nomination of Debra Danforth to the National Institutes of Health’s Tribal Advisory Consultation
Advisory Committee. At this time, Vice‐Chairwoman Danforth is the alternate to the Bemidji area
delegate and has expressed that it would be advantageous for the Oneida Nation to be represented on
this advisory committee as a full‐time representative. The deadline to submit completed nomination
materials is Friday, August 26, 2016. Thus, an E‐Poll is being requested.
Requested Action:
Approve request to support the nomination of Debra Danforth to the National Institutes of Health’s
Tribal Advisory Consultation Advisory Committee.
Deadline for response:
Responses are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.
Voting:
1. Use the voting button above, if available; OR
2. Reply with “support” or “oppose”
Heather Heuer
Information Management Specialist
Business Committee Support Office (BCSO)
office 920.869.4421
cell 920.471.5002
fax 920.869.4040
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
08 / 23 / 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Appointments
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Requesting the Oneida Business Committee to approve nominating Debra Danforth to the National
Institutes's of Health Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee.
Deadline: August 26, 2016
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. NIH Call for Nominations Letter
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice Chairwoman
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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Unbudgeted
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
I am respectfully requesting the Oneida Business Committee's support to the nominate Debra Danforth to the
National Institutes's of Health Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee.
Deadline to submit nominations is August 26, 2016.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH &. HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
July 20, 2016
Dear Tribal Leader:
The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee (ICAC)
currently has vacancies for membership. I would like to solicit your recommendation for
nominations to serve on this committee for the areas that have an open seat.
The NIH TCAC was established in 2015 to provide a venue wherein tribal representatives and
NIH staff can exchange information about NIH research policies and program priorities. As an
advisory committee, the NIH TCAC provides recommendations on the development of relevant
NIH policies, programs, and priorities. The NIH TCAC's tribal representation is comprised of
seventeen positions: one delegate (and one alternate) from each of the twelve Indian Health
Service (IHS) areas and one delegate (and one alternate) for five National At-Large Member
positions.
We will be concluding the first year of staggered terms for our membership and have several
vacancies to fill. Those selected will serve a two-year term. These vacancies open for
nomination include a primary delegate and an alternate from each of the following areas:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Albuquerque
Billings
California
Navajo
Oklahoma
Phoenix
National At-Large Member (3 seats)
The NIH will support the travel of these representatives and their technical advisors to attend two
in-person meetings a year. Each area representative must be an elected official or a tribal
employee, who is designated to act on behalf of a tribal leader and is qualified to represent the
views of the Indian Tribes in the area for which he/she is being nominated. Each national atlarge representative must be an elected official or designated representative who is qualified to
represent the views of tribes from a national collective perspective (for example, views of groups
such as the National Congress of American Indians, National Indian Health Board, Tribal SelfGovernance Advisory Committee, Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee, National Indian
Child Welfare Association, National Indian Head Start Directors Association or National Tribal
Environmental Council).
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Tribal Leader
Page 2
Please submit nomination letters on tribal letterhead signed by tribal leaders, a resume/CV, a
cover letter from the nominee. and contact information for the nominee and nominating tribal
leader. Nomination packages should be submitted no later than August 26, 2016, to:
Robin Kawazoe
Deputy Director
Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives
Office of the Director, NIH
1 Center Drive, Building 1, Room 260
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Email: NIHTribalCommittee@od.nih.gov
Nominations will be considered for selection in the priority order listed below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Tribal President/Chairperson/Governor
Tribal Vice-President/Vice-Chairperson/Lt. Governor
Elected or Appointed Tribal Official
Designated Tribal Official
In the event there is more than one nomination for a specific area, letters of support from
regional tribal organizations will be taken into consideration when selecting the primary and
alternate delegates.
We plan to notify members in September 2016 with monthly conference calls beginning in
October and an in-person meeting in the winter of 2017. Detailed information about the NIH
TCAC can be found at https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/thro.
The NIH is committed to continuing our efforts to improve relations with tribal nations and to
partnering with tribal nations to use the power of science to support healthier communities. If
you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Robin Kawazoe. Thank you for
your support in this endeavor.
Sincerely yours,
Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D.
Director
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National Institutes of Health Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee
Nominations for New Members Requested
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Tribal Consultation
Advisory Committee (TCAC) was established in 2015 to
provide a venue wherein tribal representatives and NIH
staff can exchange information about NIH research policies
and program priorities. As an advisory committee, the NIH
TCAC provides recommendations on the development of
relevant NIH policies, programs, and priorities.
Vacancies open for nomination include a primary delegate
and an alternate from each of the following areas:
• Albuquerque
• Billings
• California
• Navajo
• Oklahoma
• Phoenix
• National At-Large Member (3 seats)
Each area representative must be an elected official or a
tribal employee, who is designated to act on behalf of a
tribal leader.
Nominations should be submitted no later than
August 26, 2016.
More information about the NIHTCAC and the
nominations process can be found at
https://d pepsi. nih. gov/th ro.
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NIH Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee
Membership List
Position
Delegate
Alternate
Alaska Area
Denise Dillard
King Island Native Corporation
Donna Galbreath
Mentasta Traditional Council
(Term ends
9/28/2017)
Albuquerque Area Vacant
Vacant
Bemidji Area
Aaron Payment
Chairperson
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Melinda Danforth
Vice Chairwoman
Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin
L. Jace Killsback
Tribal Health Administrator
Northern Cheyenne Tribe
Vacant
Mark Romero
Representative to NIH TCAC and Executive
Director of Housing
Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians
Russell Attebery
Chairperson
Karuk Tribe
(Term ends
9/28/2017)
Billings Area
(Term ends
9/28/2016)
California Area
(Term ends
9/28/2016)
Great Plains Area Harold Frazier
Chairman
(Term ends
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
9/28/2017)
Vernon Miller
Chairman
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
Nashville Area
Beverly Cook
Chief
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Karen Hatcher-Sneed
President
Pequot Health Care
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
Walter Phelps
Council Delegate
Navajo Nation Council
Jonathan L. Hale
Chair of Health, Education and Human Services
Committee
Navajo Nation Council
Liana Onnen
Chair
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Vacant
Phoenix Area
Vacant
Vacant
Portland Area
Jeromy Sullivan
Chair
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Robin Little Wing Sigo
Tribal Council Treasurer
Suquamish Tribe
(Term ends
9/28/2017)
Navajo Area
(Term ends
9/28/2016)
Oklahoma Area
(Term ends
9/28/2016)
(Term ends
9/28/2017)
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Tucson Area
(Term ends
9/28/2017)
NALM
(Term ends
9/28/2017)
NALM
(Term ends
9/28/2016)
NALM
(Term ends
9/28/2017)
NALM
Chester Antone
Chairperson, Health and Human Services
Committee
Tohono O'odham Nation
Daniel L.A. Preston, III
Member, Health and Human Services
Committee
Tohono O'odham Nation
Lynn Malerba
Chief
Mohegan Tribe
Vacant
Bruce Pratt
President
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
Vacant
Malia Villegas
Councilmember
Native Village of Afognak
Sally Smith
Ekuk Village Council
Vacant
Alison Ball
Services Director
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Kathy Goodwin
Councilmember
White Earth Reservation
Vacant
(Term ends
9/28/2016)
NALM
(Term ends
9/28/2016)
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
09
I 14 I 16
2. General Information:
Session:
[gJ Open D Executive- See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Agenda Header:
!standing Committees
D Accept as Information only
[gJ Action - please describe:
BC approval of Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of Sept. 8, 2016
3. Supporting Materials
D Report
D Resolution
D Contract
[gJ Other:
1.1FC Mtg Minutes of 9/8/16
3. FC Spl E-Poll approving 3 requests fr: Environmental
2.1FC E-Poll approving 9/8/16 Minutes
4.
D Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
D Budgeted -Tribal Contribution
D Budgeted- Grant Funded
D Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor/Liaison:
~~T~ri~sh~Ki~n~g~,T~r~ib~a~IT~r~e~as~u~re~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Primary Requestor:
Denise Vigue, Executive Assistant /Finance Administration
Your Name, Title I Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Oneida Business Committee approval is required to approve all Finance Committee meeting actions as the FC is
a standing committee of the OBC.
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ONEIDA NATION
P.O. Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Finance Committee
CC:
Business Committee
FR:
Denise Vigue, Executive Assistant
DT:
September 9, 2016
RE:
E-Poll Results of: FC Meeting Minutes of Sept. 8, 2016
An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the
September 8, 2016 Finance Committee meeting minutes. The results of
the completed E-Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
There was a Majority 4 YES votes from Wesley Martin, Jr., David Jordan,
Jennifer Webster and Chad Fuss to approve the September 8, 2016
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.
The minutes will be placed on the next BC agenda of Sept. 14, 2016 for
approval and the next Finance Committee agenda of Sept. 19, 2016 to
ratify this E-Poll action.
Yaw⩑ko
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
* Per the Finance Committee By-Laws Article III-Meetings, 3-4 Quorum. Four (4) members of the Finance Committee shall
constitute a quorum & 3-6 Voting. (d) The Finance Committee shall act by a majority of vote of the quorum present at any
meeting.
Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4325
FAO@oneidanation.org
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ONEI D A FI N ANCE COM M I TTEE
REGULAR MEETING (rescheduled)
S e pt 8 , 2 01 6 – 1 : 30 P .M .
B C C onf e r e nc e Ro o m
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC Members Present:
Larry Barton, CFO/FC Vice-Chair
Jenny Webster, BC Council Member
David Jordan, BC Council Member
Chad Fuss, Gaming AGM/FC Alternate
Wesley Martin, Jr., Community Elder Member
Excused: Patricia King, Treasurer/FC Chair & Patrick Stensloff, Purchasing Director
Others Present: Connie Danforth, Nicole Rommel, Jeff Mears, Victoria Flowers, Don Miller and
Denise Vigue, taking minutes
I.
Ca ll t o O r d e r: The FC meeting was called to order by the FC Vice-Chair at 1:35 P.M.
II.
Ap p ro v a l o f Ag e n d a: SEPTEMBER 8, 2016:
Motion by David Jordan to approve the Finance Committee agenda for September 8, 2016.
Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
III.
Ap p ro v a l o f M in u t es: AUGUST 15, 2016 (approved via FC E-Poll on 8/15/16):
Motion by Wesley Martin, Jr. to ratify the FC E-Poll action of Aug. 15, 2016 approving the
Finance Committee meeting minutes of Aug. 15, 2016. Seconded by David Jordan. Motion
carried unanimously.
IV.
T ab le d Bu sin e ss: N o it em s
V.
Cap it al Ex p en d it u r e s : N o i tem s
VI.
New B u s in es s:
1.
Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste
Jeff Mears & Victoria Flowers, Environmental
These three requests from Environmental were approved by the FC via an e-poll on 9/6/16;
there was some discussion with the requestors of these PO increases; the nature of the
contaminated soil being cleaned up; the EPA grant where funding is coming from; bid questions
on the Avantti contract; and remaining work to be done.
Motion by Wesley Martin to ratify the FC E-Poll action of 9/6/16 approving this and the following
two requests for Purchase Order increases in order to complete this cleanup project. Seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
2.
Environmental Services Plus
Jeff Mears & Victoria Flowers, Environmental
- See action taken in NB #1
3.
Avantti Environmental Group
Jeff Mears & Victoria Flowers, Environmental
- See action taken in NB #1
4.
PRN Health Services –PO Increase
Connie Danforth & Tim Zellmer, AJRCCC
Connie Danforth was present to explain this PO increase for CNA services at the AJRCCC; no
additional funds being requested, to use funds in STAT PO that will not be used; requesting funds
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transfer to PRN Health Service PO.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Purchase Order increase of $50,500 to the blanket
PO for PRN Health Services. Seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
5.
D & T Construction LLC – PO Increase
Nicole Rommel, DOLM
Nicole Rommel was present to discuss this PO increase; to repair concrete at eight properties;
portion will be completed this year and portion to complete work will be done next year; this is
actually the third amendment for this PO with this vendor.
Motion by David Jordan to approve the Purchase Order increase of $69,692.75 to the blanket
PO for D & T Construction, LLC. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
6.
FY17 Blanket PO – Spectra Cash & Credit Card Sales Reimbursement
Chad Fuss, Gaming Administration
Amount: $2,200,000.
Chad Fuss explained vendor was Ovations, changed name to Spectra; this item is for cash for
cash transactions from customers at food venues; the funds go to the Oneida Gaming account,
those funds are then reimbursed back to Spectra; the Comps reimbursement is the cost of
promotions for Casino guests in the form of free play, hotel stays, etc; the vendor absorbs the
costs and Gaming reimburses them per the agreement; the P&L is from reduced prices/discounts
from Marketing and other Gaming promotions such as free meals, mainly a marketing expense;
discussion of lack of legal review in packet as well as the ROI for all these investments and
reimbursements; Chad can have reviews and ROI sent to the FC when completed in about 2
weeks; Gaming has 2 more years in contracts with this vendor and will rebid out.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the three requests from Gaming with Spectra (NB #6, #7, &
#8) in the amounts specified contingent upon receiving within 2 weeks the ROI analysis and Legal
Review. Seconded by Wesley Martin, Jr. Motion carried unanimously.
7.
FY17 Blanket PO – Spectra Comps Reimbursement
Chad Fuss, Gaming Administration
Amount: $850,000.
- See action taken in NB #6
8.
FY17 Blanket PO – Spectra Profit & Loss
Chad Fuss, Gaming Administration
Amount: $1,600,000.
- See action taken in NB #6
9.
FY17 Blanket PO – Badger Liquor
Chad Fuss, Gaming Administration
Amount: $350,000.
Chad Fuss explained requests #9 through #13; blanket Purchase Orders for FY17 for liquor and
beer for guests at the Casinos; there was discussion as to the pricing; Gaming does not have a
warehouse to purchase in bulk; Marketing is working on a price sheet for volume discount
purchases and combine with other areas such as Retail, Golf Course, and the hotel in order to
lower overall costs to the tribe.
Motion by David Jordan to approve this and the following four requests from Gaming for FY17
Blanket Purchase Orders in the amounts specified. Seconded by Wesley Martin, Jr. Motion
carried unanimously.
10.
FY17 Blanket PO – Dean Distributing
Chad Fuss, Gaming Administration
Amount: $575,000.
- See action taken in NB #9
11.
FY17 Blanket PO – General Beverage
Chad Fuss, Gaming Administration
Amount: $450,000.
- See action taken in NB #9
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12.
FY17 Blanket PO – Kay Beer Distributing
Chad Fuss, Gaming Administration
Amount: $350,000.
- See action taken in NB #9
13.
FY17 Blanket PO – Triangle Distributing
Chad Fuss, Gaming Administration
Amount: $575,000.
- See action taken in NB #9
14.
FY17 Blanket PO – S. Abraham & Sons
Michele Doxtator, Retail Enterprise
Amount: $44,100,000.
Discussion of the four FY17 Blanket Purchase Order requests from Retail; this request is for
cigarettes and convenience items; US Ventures is for gasoline used at the One Stops, Dean’s
Distributing is for Monster Energy drinks and last one is for Pepsi products; all resale items have
30% margin (except the gas); concern the Legal Reviews not part of request would like to see
those and perhaps have updated reviews done noting name change of the Oneida Nation.
Motion by David Jordan to approve this and the following three requests from Retail for FY17
Blanket Purchase Orders in the amounts specified. Seconded by Wesley Martin, Jr. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to request Retail to forward the legal reviews to Denise in the Finance
Office for distribution to the Finance Committee. Seconded by Wesley Martin, Jr. Motion carried
unanimously.
15.
FY17 Blanket PO – U.S. Ventures
Michele Doxtator, Retail Enterprise
Amount: $20,000,000.
- See action taken in NB #14
16.
FY17 Blanket PO – Deans Distributing
Michele Doxtator, Retail Enterprise
Amount: $475,000.
- See action taken in NB #14
17.
FY17 Blanket PO – Pepsi Cola
Michele Doxtator, Retail Enterprise
Amount: $425,000.
- See action taken in NB #14
18.
OMSC -Miron Construction –Amendment #1
Timothy Skenandore, Gam Facilities
Chad Fuss explained this amendment is to correct damages from a vendor to the canopy at the
West Mason Street Casino, reimbursement to the casino from vendor will occur once insurance
claim is settled; the casino has current contract with Miron who can repair the damage now
rather than wait until settlement with other vendor’s insurance.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the amendment in the amount of $2,714.25 so Miron
Construction can repair unexpected damage. Seconded by Wesley Martin, Jr. Motion carried
unanimously.
19.
FY17 Blanket PO – Warehouse Rental
Don P. Miller, Oneida Food Distribution
Don Miller was present to discuss this request with the committee; this is a standard multi-year
lease for the food distribution warehouse; lease is with Seven Generations and PO will be the
blanket for FY17 payments; there was a question on an updated legal review of this lease, Don
will send a copy of the Legal Review to Denise for distribution to the FC.
Motion by Wesley Martin, Jr. to approve the FY17 Blanket PO with Seven Generations for the
Food Distribution Warehouse rental in the amount of $51,000. Seconded by David Jordan.
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Motion carried unanimously.
VII.
E xe cu t iv e Se s sio n: N o i tem s
VIII.
1.
Com mu n it y F u n d :
Oneida Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. – Annual Banquet
Jeff Skenandore, OSC President
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve from the Community Fund $750 to be used for the purchase of
food at the annual banquet of the Oneida Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. Seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.
2.
Youth Orchestra Program at St. Norbert’s
Penny Cornelius for son, Aaron
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Community Fund $200 for Youth Orchestra
Program fees for the son of the requestor.
Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried
unanimously.
3.
Youth Orchestra Program at St. Norbert’s
Penny Cornelius for son, Stephen
Motion by Wesley Martin, Jr. to approve from the Community Fund $200 for Youth Orchestra
Program fees for the son of the requestor. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.
4.
Tri-County Gymnastics
Tonya Webster for daughter, Justice
Motion by David Jordan to approve from the Community Fund $200 for Tri-County Gymnastics
class fees for the daughter of the requestor. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Jennifer Webster
abstained. Motion carried.
5.
Allouez Stampede Soccer
Lorraine Frias for son, Alonzo
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve from the Community Fund $100 for Allouez Stampede Soccer
fees for the son of the requestor. Seconded by Wesley Martin, Jr. Motion carried unanimously.
6.
O.N.H.S. Lock-In (Homecoming)
Carol Johnson, ONHS Teacher
Motion by Wesley Martin, Jr. to approve from the Community Fund the product request for 16
Cases to be used at the O.N.H.S Lock-In (Homecoming) event. Seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.
Bode Bootcamp class fees
Sherry Flauger for son, Ian
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve from the Community Fund $200 for Bode Bootcamp class fees
for the son of the requestor. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
8.
Bode Bootcamp class fees
Sherry Flauger
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Community Fund $200 for Bode Bootcamp
class fees for the requestor. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
9.
Bode Bootcamp class fees
Sherry Flauger for daughter, Sheridan
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve from the Community Fund $200 for Bode Bootcamp class fees
for the daughter of the requestor. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
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IX.
Foll o w Up : N o i tem s
X.
FY I an d / o r T h an k Y o u :
1.
FYI: Brown County Service Agreement
Paula King-Dessart, BC Support Office
Motion by Chad Fuss to accept the Government to Government Service Agreement with Brown
County and the following service agreement with Ashwaubenon as FYI. Seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
2.
FYI: Ashwaubenon Service Agreement
Paula King-Dessart, BC Support Office
- See action in FYI #1
XI.
OTHER:
1.
Finance Committee-Draft Mtg. Schedule FY17
Denise Vigue, Finance
Denise noted that she did check with the BC support staff to ensure the dates for the BC meetings
were accurate /confirmed as well as ensured all FY17 holiday dates were included.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the Finance Committee Meeting schedule for FY17 and
have Denise send out the meeting appointments to the FC members. Seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
2.
Community Fund FY17 Fund/Product Forms & Updates
Denise Vigue, Finance
Updated funding and product packets for FY17 for the Community Fund were provided in the
meeting packets as well as in handouts to the FC members. The CF Product SOP’s as updated
with name change to Oneida Nation was also reviewed.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Community Fund FY17 Fund Packet and form; the
CY2016-17 Product Packet and form; and the updated CF Product SOP’s. Seconded by Wesley
Martin, Jr. Motion carried unanimously.
XII.
Ad jo u r n : Motion by David Jordan to adjourn. Seconded by Wesley Martin, Jr. Motion
carried unanimously. The regular FC meeting ended at 2:37 P.M.
Minutes taken & transcribed by:
Denise Vigue, Executive Assistant to the CFO
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary
Finance Committee- E-Poll Minutes Approval Date:
September 9, 2016
Oneida Business Committee- FC Minutes- Approval Date:
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2016
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ONEIDA NATION
Finance A dministrati on
P.O. Box 365 ● Oneida, WI 54155
Phone: 920- 869-4325
FAO@oneidanat ion.org
MEMORANDUM
To:
Oneida Finance Committee
Fr:
Denise Vigue, Executive Assistant-Finance
Dt:
September 6, 2016
Re:
E-Poll Results – 3 items from Environmental
On September 6, 2016 the Treasurer approved an E-poll of the Finance Committee
regarding three requests from Environmental of a P.O. increase to an existing
contract and two additional contracts (all EPA grant funded) to complete project of
soil contamination removal as follows:
Name
1. Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste
2. Environmental Services Plus
3. Avantti Environmental Group
PO Increase
$10,000.
Contract Total
$55,000.
$58,569.25
$62,582.60
E-POLL RESULTS:
There was a Majority - 5 YES votes from Chad Fuss, Larry Barton, Jennifer
Webster, David Jordan, and Wesley Martin, Jr. to approve the above three
requests from the Environmental Department. It was further requested by the
FC that representatives from Environmental are present at the 9/8/16 FC
meeting to answer questions.
This concludes the Finance Committee E-poll. The information will be
forwarded to the Business Committee to request a BC E-Poll and placed on the
FC agenda of September 8, 2016 to ratify this E-Poll. Thank You.
Finance Committee By-Laws excerpt:
Article III. Meetings
3-6.
Voting
(c)
Telephone and e-mail polls may be allowed by authority of the (Finance Committee) Chairperson.
Polls must be sent to all Finance Committee members with a quorum responding.
IX. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A. Determine next steps for the 2nd reconvened 2016 Semi-Annual GTC meeting agenda
and requested reports
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
B. Approve 2017 Semi-Annual GTC meeting date and time
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
These agenda items contain information for Tribal Members only. Please visit the Business Committee
Support Office on the second floor of the Norbert Hill Center with Tribal I.D. to obtain full packet materials.
Materials may also be obtained after logging into the Tribal Members only portal at https://oneidansn.gov/members-only/gtc-portal/bc-meeting-materials-for-members-only/
For any questions, please call the Business Committee Support Office at (920)869-4364 or send an email
to TribalSecretary@oneidanation.org. Thank you.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested: ================
08 I 24 I 16
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 24, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer
the recommendation to appoint Melinda K. Danforth and Wesley
Martin Jr. to the Child Protective Board to the September 14, 2016,
regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried with two opposed and one abstention.
2. General Information:
Session:
[8] Open D Executive- See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
AgendaHeader:
~~A~p~p_o_in_tm
__e_n_ts____________________________________________________~
D Accept as Information only
[8] Action -please describe:
BC approval to appoint Melinda K. Danforth (finish term until 05-27-19) and Wesley Martin Jr. to serve on the
Child Protective Board.
3. Supporting Materials
D Report
D Resolution
D Contract
[8] Other:
1..-IM_e_m_o------------------------------,
2. Memo re: Chronology of vacancies
3.
4.
D Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
D Budgeted -Tribal Contribution
D Budgeted -Grant Funded
D Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor I Liaison:
Cristina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Submitted by Lora Skenandore, Assistant to Chairwoman
Your Name, Title I Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
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TO:
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
FROM:
CHAIRWOMAN TINA DANFORTH
DATE:
AUGUST 16, 2016
RE:
ONEIDA CHILD PROTECTIVE BOARD
ONEIDA
There are 11 applicants for 2 vacancies on the Child Protective Board. The one vacancy is to
finish term until 05-27-19. The applicants are Justine Hill, Melinda K. Danforth, Dakota
Webster, Connie Doxtater, Sunshine Wheelock, Aaron Manders and Gina Buenrostro.
The candidates are qualified to serve. In accordance with the Article VI., Section 6-2 (c) ofthe
Comprehensive Policy Governing Boards, Committees and Commissions, I recommend
Melinda K. Danforth (finish term until 05-27-19) and Wesley Martin Jr. to be appointed to serve
on the Child Protective Board.
Thank You.
A good mind. A good heart A strong fire.
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Oneida Business Committee
Business Committee Support Office
Po Box 365 Oneida WI 54155
Oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From: Kathleen Metoxen, Executive Tribal Clerk
Date: August 18, 2016
Re:
Oneida Child Protective Board vacancies
This memo is to inform you of the applicants for each vacancy posting for the Oneida Child
Protective Board.
Posting deadline: June 6, 2016 for (1) one vacancy to finish the term until 5/27/19 with (7)
seven applications: Justine Hill, Melinda K. Danforth, Dakota Webster, Connie Doxtater,
Sunshine Wheelock, Aaron Manders and Gina Buenrostro. The Board made a recommendation
for Gina Buenrostro to be appointed.
Posting deadline: June 20, 2016 for (1) one vacancy with (4) four applications: Dakota Webster,
Twylite Moore, Wesley Martin Jr. and Jennifer L. Hill. The Board made a recommendation for
Wesley Martin Jr. to be appointed.
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Oneida Business Committee
Business Committee Support Office
Po Box 365 Oneida WI 54155
Oneida‐nsn.gov
Memorandum
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From: Kathleen M. Metoxen, Executive Tribal Clerk
Date: September 9, 2016
Re:
Oneida Child Protective Board vacancies
This memo is to inform you of the events related to each vacancy posting for the Oneida Child
Protective Board.
Posting #1:
Posting deadline: June 6, 2016
Number of vacancies: There was one (1) vacancy‐ to finish the term until 5/27/19
Number of applications: There were seven (7) applications
Number of appointments: There was one (1) appointment
Chronology:
1. Business Committee Support Office was notified on 3/29/16 of the availability of the
vacancy.
2. Business Committee Support Office sent request to post to the BC agenda on 4/6/16.
3. Posting was on the BC agenda for consideration on 4/27/16
4. Business Committee approved the posting at the BC meeting of 4/27/16.
5. Business Committee Support Office sent notice to the Kalihwisaks on 4/28/16.
6. Kalihwisaks posted it in the 5/5/16 issue.
7. Business Committee Support Office posted online on 4/28/16.
8. For the one (1) vacancy, seven (7) applications were received:
a. Justine Hill
b. Melinda K. Danforth
c. Dakota Webster
d. Connie Doxtater
e. Sunshine Wheelock
f. Aaron Manders
g. Gina Buenrostro
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9. Business Committee Support Office sent applications to the Oneida Child Protective
Board for their recommendation on 6/7/16.
10. Business Committee Support Office received recommendation back from the Oneida
Child Protective Board on 6/22/16
11. Business Committee Support Office sent vacancy folder to the Chair’s Office on 7/18/16
with following:
a. Applications
b. Application reference sheet
c. Enrollment verification
d. Oneida Child Protective Board recommendation
12. Chair’s Office returned vacancy folder to the Business Committee Support Office on
8/16/16.
13. Chair’s Office submitted recommendation to the BC agenda on 8/16/16.
14. Chair’s recommendation was on the BC agenda for consideration on 8/24/16/16
15. Business Committee deferred the recommendation until BC meeting of 9/14/16.
Posting #2:
Posting deadline: June 20, 2016
Number of vacancies: There was one (1) vacancy
Number of applications: There were four (4) applications
Number of appointments: There was one (1) appointment
Chronology:
1. Business Committee Support Office was notified in May 2016 of the availability of the
vacancy.
2. Business Committee Support Office sent notice to the Kalihwisaks on 5/4/16.
3. Kalihwisaks posted it in the 5/19/16 issue.
4. Business Committee Support Office posted online on 5/4/16.
5. For the one (1) vacancy, four (4) applications were received:
a. Dakota Webster
b. Twylite Moore
c. Wes Martin
d. Jennifer L. Hill
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6. Business Committee Support Office sent applications to the Oneida Child Protective
Board for their recommendation on 6/21/16.
7. Business Committee Support Office received recommendation back from the Oneida
Child Protective Board on 6/30/16
8. Business Committee Support Office sent vacancy folder to the Chair’s Office on 7/18/16
with following:
a. Applications
b. Application reference sheet
c. Enrollment verification
d. Oneida Child Protective Board recommendation
9. Chair’s Office returned vacancy folder to the Business Committee Support Office on
8/16/16.
10. Chair’s Office submitted recommendation to the BC agenda on 8/16/16.
11. Chair’s recommendation was on the BC agenda for consideration on 8/24/16
12. Business Committee deferred the recommendation until BC meeting of 9/14/16.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
09 / 14 / 16
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Unfinished Business
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Accept update on the Oneida Personnel Commission vacancies as FYI.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. Memo
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Kathleen Metoxen, Executive Tribal Clerk
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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Unbudgeted
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Background: The following action was taken at the August 24, 2016 Business Committee meeting and please see
the attached memo for more information.
F. Approve recommendation to appoint Leland Wigg-Ninham, Eric Krawczyk, and Jennifer L.
Hill to Oneida Personnel Commission
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to approve the recommendation to appoint Leland Wigg-Ninham, Eric Krawczyk, and
Jennifer L. Hill to Oneida Personnel Commission, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried with one
abstention:
Ayes: Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained: Brandon Stevens
Not Present: Fawn Billie, Trish King
Amendment to the main motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Tribal Secretary to bring back a chronology of
events for these particular vacancies for information to the Business Committee, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes: Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present: Fawn Billie, Trish King
Action Requested: Accept update on the Oneida Personnel Commission as FYI.
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Memorandum
To:
Oneida Business Committee
Business Committee Support Office
Po Box 365 Oneida WI 54155
Oneida‐nsn.gov
Oneida Business Committee
From: Kathleen Metoxen, Executive Tribal Clerk
Date: September 9, 2016
Re:
Personnel Commission vacancies
This memo is to inform you of the events related to each vacancy posting for the Oneida
Personnel Commission for calendar year 2016.
Posting #1:
Posting deadline: January 4, 2016
Number of vacancies: There was one (1) vacancy
Number of applications: There were five (5) applications
Number of appointments: There was one (1) appointment
Chronology:
1. Business Committee Support Office was notified in November of 2015 the availability of the
vacancy.
2. Business Committee Support Office sent notice to the Kalihwisaks on 11/19/15.
3. Kalihwisaks posted it in the 12/3/15 issue.
4. Business Committee Support Office posted online on 11/19/15.
5. For the one (1) vacancy, five (5) applications were received:
a. Leland Wigg‐Ninham
b. Cheryl Stevens
c. Bradley Graham
d. Mary Graves
e. Sylvia Cornelius.
6. Business Committee Support Office sent vacancy folder to the Chair’s Office on 1/8/16 with
following:
a. Applications
b. Application reference sheet
c. Enrollment verification
7. Chair’s Office returned vacancy folder to the Business Committee Support Office on
1/19/16.
8. Chair’s Office submitted recommendation to the BC agenda on 1/19/16.
9. Chair’s recommendation was on the BC agenda for consideration on 1/27/16
10. Chair’s recommendation was tabled at the BC meeting on 1/27/16 and Business
Committee appoints Bradley Graham at the BC meeting on 2/10/16.
11. Business Committee Support Office submitted Oath of Office to the BC agenda on
2/16/16.
12. Oath of Office was on the BC meeting agenda for 2/24/16.
13. Oath of Office administered on 2/24/16.
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Posting #2:
Posting deadline: February 8, 2016
Number of vacancies: There was one (1) vacancy
Number of applications: There were three (3) applications
Number of appointments: There was one (1) appointment
Chronology:
1. Business Committee Support Office was notified on 12/14/15 of the availability of the
vacancy.
2. Business Committee Support Office sent request to post to the BC agenda on 12/14/15.
3. Posting was on the BC agenda for consideration on 12/23/15
4. Business Committee approved the posting at the BC meeting of 12/23/15.
5. Business Committee Support Office sent notice to the Kalihwisaks on 12/23/15.
6. Kalihwisaks posted it in the 1/7/16 issue.
7. Business Committee Support Office posted online on 12/23/15.
8. For the one (1) vacancy, three (3) applications were received:
a. Sylvia Cornelius
b. Marjorie Stevens,
c. Tomas Escamea
9. Business Committee Support Office sent vacancy folder to the Chair’s Office on 2/12/16
with following:
a. Applications
b. Application reference sheet
c. Enrollment verification
10. Chair’s Office returned vacancy folder to the Business Committee Support Office on
3/1/16.
11. Chair’s Office submitted recommendation to the BC agenda on 3/1/16.
12. Chair’s recommendation was on the BC agenda for consideration on 3/9/16
13. Business Committee appoints Bradley Graham at the BC meeting on 3/9/16.
14. Business Committee Support Office submitted Oath of Office to the BC agenda on
3/22/16.
15. Oath of Office was on the BC meeting agenda for 3/30/16.
16. Oath of Office administered on 3/30/16.
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Posting #3:
Posting deadline: February 20, 2016
Number of vacancies: There were four (4) vacancies
Number of applications: There were three (3) applications
Number of appointments: There were (2) appointments
Chronology:
1. Business Committee Support Office was notified in 5/12/16 of the availability of the
vacancy.
2. Business Committee Support Office sent notice to the Kalihwisaks on 5/4/16.
3. Kalihwisaks posted it in the 5/19/16 issue.
4. Business Committee Support Office posted online on 5/4/16.
5. For the four (4) vacancies, three (3) applications were received:
a. Leland Wigg‐Ninham
b. Jennifer L. Hill
c. Erik Krawczyk
6. Business Committee Support Office sent vacancy folder to the Chair’s Office on 8/3/16
with following:
a. Applications
b. Application reference sheet
c. Enrollment verification
7. Chair’s Office returned vacancy folder to the Business Committee Support Office on
8/16/16.
8. Chair’s Office submitted recommendation to the BC agenda on 8/16/16.
9. Chair’s recommendation was on the BC agenda for consideration on 8/24/16
10. Business Committee appoints Jennifer L. Hill and Erik Krawczyk at the BC meeting on
8/24/16.
11. Business Committee Support Office submitted Oath of Office to the BC agenda on
8/26/16.
12. Oath of Office is scheduled for the BC meeting of 9/14/16.
13. Oath of Office is scheduled to be administered at the BC meeting of 9/28/16.
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Posting #4:
Posting deadline: July 15, 2016
Number of vacancies: There were two (2) vacancies‐(1 full term and 1 to finish a term until
6/10/20.
Number of applications: There were four (4) applications
Number of appointments: There were (1) appointment
Chronology:
1. Business Committee Support Office was notified in 6/3/16 of the availability of the
vacancy.
2. Business Committee Support Office sent notice to the Kalihwisaks on 6/8/16.
3. Kalihwisaks posted it in the 6/16/16 issue.
4. Business Committee Support Office posted online on 6/8/16.
5. For the two (2) vacancies, four (4) applications were received:
a. Leland Wigg‐Ninham
b. Cherie Elm
c. Richard Elm‐Hill
d. Cheryl Stevens
6. Business Committee Support Office sent vacancy folder to the Chair’s Office o
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