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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Meeting Materials February 8, 2017
Open Session

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that
the following 304 pages are the Open Session meeting materials presented at a meeting
duly called, noticed and held on the 8th day of February, 2017.

____________________________
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Oneida Business Committee

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
To get a copy of the agenda, go to: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. OPENING
A. Special Recognition of Retirement and Years of Service – Don Denny
Sponsor:

p. 6

Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

III. ADOPT THE AGENDA

pp. 1-5

IV. MINUTES
A. Approve January 25, 2017, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor:

B. Approve January 26, 2017, FY ’17 1st quarter reports meeting minutes
Sponsor:

pp. 7-29

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
pp. 30-38

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

V. RESOLUTIONS
A. Adopt resolution entitled Real Property Law Amendments
Sponsor:

B. Adopt resolution entitled Conflict of Interest Amendments
Sponsor:

pp. 39-60

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
pp. 61-91

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

C. Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of the Budget Management and Control Law
Amendments
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

D. Adopt resolution entitled Eviction and Termination Rules Extension
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda of February 8, 2017
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pp. 92-115

pp. 116-119

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E. Adopt resolution entitled Landlord-Tenant Rules Extension
Sponsor:

pp. 120-132

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

VI. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Legislative Operating Committee
Chair: Brandon Stevens, Councilman

1. Accept January 18, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes

pp. 133-136

B. Finance Committee
Chair: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

1. Approve January 30, 2017, Finance Committee meeting minutes

pp. 137-142

VII. APPOINTMENTS
A. Approve recommendation to appoint Sandra Reveles to the Oneida Personnel
Commission
Sponsor:

pp. 143-144
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

B. Approve recommendation to appoint Kory Wesaw to the Oneida Police Commission
Sponsor:

pp. 145-146

Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

C. Approve recommendation to appoint Lloyd Ninham and Kathryn LaRoque to the
Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board
Sponsor:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

pp. 147-148

D. Approve recommendation to appoint Loretta Metoxen to the Oneida Land Claims
Commission
Sponsor:

pp. 149-150
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve 2017 Amended Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Oneida Business
Committee Memorandum of Agreement (OTEC/OBC - MOA) – contract # 2017-0085
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman

pp. 151-176

B. Approve draft letter of support to be sent to the Acting Attorney General from the OBC
for the Twahwatshi’lay^ project
Sponsor:
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman

pp. 177-180

C. Post one (1) vacancy on the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board with
term expiration of November 12, 2017
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

pp. 181-182

D. Accept memorandum from Oneida Election Board regarding representation during
quarterly report meetings
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

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pp. 183-185

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IX. TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Approve travel request – Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, and
Councilman David Jordan – 35th Annual Native American Finance Officers Association
conference – San Francisco, CA – April 23-26, 2017
pp. 186-187

2. Approve travel request – Up to two (2) Business Committee members – 31st Annual
Wisconsin Indian Education Association conference – Minocqua, WI – May 11-14, 2017 pp. 188-190

B. E-POLLS
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 in accordance with Travel & Expense Policy – Eight (8)
Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee members & one (1) Veterans Service
Officer – 72nd Anniversary of Iwo Jima Flag Raising Ceremony – Phoenix, AZ –
February 23-26, 2017
Requestor:
Mike Hill, Chair/Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee
Liaison:
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

pp. 191-201

b. Approved travel request – Councilwoman Jennifer Webster – Medicare, Medicaid,
and Health Policy Subcommittee (MMPC) & Tribal Technical Advisory Group
(TTAG) meetings – Washington D.C. – February 27-March 1, 2017
pp. 202-208
Requestor:
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

X. OPERATIONAL REPORTS (Please Note: Scheduled time slots are approximate and subject to
change)

A. Accept Environmental Health & Safety FY ’17 1st quarter report (1:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.)
Sponsor:

B. Accept Division of Land Management FY ’17 1st quarter report (1:50 p.m.-2:10 p.m.)
Sponsor:

pp.245-257

Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services

F. Accept Retail Enterprise FY ’17 1st quarter report (3:10 p.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Sponsor:

pp. 230-244

Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources Department

E. Accept Internal Services Division FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:50 p.m.-3:10 p.m.)
Sponsor:

pp. 222-229

Dale Wheelock, Executive Director/Oneida Housing Authority

D. Accept Human Resources Department FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.)
Sponsor:

pp. 218-221

Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Land Management

C. Accept Oneida Housing Authority FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:10 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor:

pp. 209-217

Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health & Safety

Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

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pp. 258-281

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XI. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL (To obtain a copy of Members Only Materials, please visit the BC
Support Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Norbert Hill Center and present Tribal I.D. card)

A. Accept update on creation of GTC Legal Resource Center; and approve job descriptions
for advising attorney and advocates positions
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

pp. 282-288

B. Schedule special GTC FY 2018 Budget meeting on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at 1:00
p.m.
Sponsor:

pp. 289-296
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Please Note: Scheduled time slots are approximate and subject to
change)

A. REPORTS
1. Accept Retail Enterprise FY ’17 1st quarter report – Michele Doxtator, Retail Profits Area
Manager (This item is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.)

2. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

pp. 297-335
p. 336

B. STANDING ITEMS
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Accept final report and close-out complaint # 2016-DR11-01

pp. 337-338

Sponsors: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer; Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman; Lisa Summers,
Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 25, 2017: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the verbal
update provided regarding complaint # 2016-DR11-01, noting the final written findings will be
brought back to the February 8, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by
David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to deem complaint #
2016-DR11-01 as having merit; and to assign Treasurer Trish King, Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster, and Secretary Lisa Summers to investigate the complaint, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.

2. Accept final report and close-out complaint # 2016-DR14-01
Sponsors: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer; Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman; Lisa Summers,
Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 25, 2017: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the verbal
update provided regarding complaint # 2016-DR14-01, noting the final written findings will be
brought back to the February 8, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to deem complaint #
2016-DR14-01 as having merit; and to assign Treasurer Trish King, Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster, and Secretary Lisa Summers to investigate the complaint, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.

Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda of February 8, 2017
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pp. 339-340

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3. Determine next steps regarding Culture & Language reorganization (This item is
scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

pp. 341-342

EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 25, 2017: Motion by David Jordan to defer this item to the
February 8, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried unanimously.

4. Accept executive session information regarding Oneida Personnel Commission FY ’17
1st quarter report (Not Submitted) (This item is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.)
Chair:
Yvonne Jourdan
Liaison Alternate: David Jordan, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 26, 2017: Motion by Trish King to defer this item back to the
Oneida Personnel Commission to separate out the issues as discussed so we can address the
Personnel Commission issues in executive session on February 7, 2017; and to defer the FY
’17 1st quarter report to the next quarterly reports Business Committee meeting on April 27,
2017, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously.

D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Accept verbal update regarding Environmental Protection Agency programming and
funding (This item is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health & Safety

2. Approve interim reassignment for Development Division (9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.)
Sponsor:

p. 343

pp. 344-347

Troy Parr, Assistant Division Director/Development

3. Approve procedural exception to acquisition limit of $150,000 for single purchase

pp. 348-352

(This item is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Dale Wheelock, Executive Director/Oneida Housing Authority

4. Approve Dun & Bradstreet Inc. – contract # 2017-0003
Chair:
Liaison:

5. Adopt resolution entitled Regarding Pardon of Richard Dickenson
Sponsor:

pp. 365-367

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

6. Adopt resolution entitled Regarding Pardon of Seagram Stevens
Sponsor:

pp. 353-364

Mark A. Powless Sr., Oneida Gaming Commission
Brandon Stevens, Councilman

pp. 368-370

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

XIII. ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov, at 4:15 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2017, pursuant
to the Open Records and Open Meetings Law, section 7.17-1.
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida Nation’s official
website at: https://oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364 or (800) 2362214.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

1 / 11 / 17 2 / 8 / 17
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2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Announcement/Recognition

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Recognition of Don Denny's years of service as he retires from Oneida Retail. Don's last day was on
December 30th.

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:

Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

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

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02 / 08 / 17

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 January 25, 2017, regular meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. January 25, 2017, regular 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:

Submitted by: Heather Heuer, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes - DRAFT
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth (departs at 3:23 p.m.), Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth,
Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members: Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon
Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilwoman Fawn Billie (excused);
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Janice Hirth‐Skenandore, Josh Doxtator, Jeff Bowman, Jackie Zalim, Pete King III,
Louise Cornelius, Nathan King, JoAnne House, Joanie Buckley, Larry Barton, Steve Ninham, Mary Shaw,
Jeff House, Jacque Zalim, Rich VanBoxtel, Tamara VanSchyndel, Josie Skenandore, Janice Jourdan,
Dave Cluckey, Mark A. Powless Sr., James Sommerfeldt, Matt Denny, David Deleon, Michele Doxtator,
Krystal John;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council
members: Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilwoman Fawn Billie;
Arrived at: Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 8:32 a.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Pat Pelky, Joanie Buckley, Cheryl Stevens, Janice Hirth-Skenandore,
Josh Doxtator, Geraldine Danforth, Kelly McAnally, Michael Troge, Jacque Boyle, Madelyn Genskow,
Michael Debraska, Nancy Barton, Brad Graham, Bill Graham, Liz Somers, Debra Powless, Bonnie
Pigman, Larry Barton, Heather Heuer, Jessica Wallenfang, Michele Doxtator, Troy Parr, James Petitjean,
Christina Bluebird, Barb Erickson, Tom Danforth, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Tom Danforth, Stephanie
Metoxen, Michele Doxtator, Barb Dickson, Richard Elm-Hill, Louis Williams, Edmund Baumgart, Melinda
K. Danforth, Donald Wilson, Alvira Close, Teresa Kaquatosh, Michael Finney, Lynn Wautier, Christopher
Powless, Mary Ann Peters, Stephanie Skenandore, Terry Metoxen, Kim Laluzerne, Anita Barber, Lori
Elm, Michelle Braaten;

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL BY Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 8:31 a.m.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth arrives at 8:32 a.m. and assumes responsibility of the Chair.
Condolences expressed on behalf of the Oneida Nation and Oneida Business Committee for the families
of Elias Ubaldo Gonzales, Carol Metoxen, Robert McKindle, and Jamie Spencer; and families who have
lost loved ones over the course of the last couple of weeks.
For the record:

Councilwoman Fawn Billie is away on approved travel attending the
Tribal Law & Order Action Training in Columbia, South Carolina.

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II. OPENING by Councilman Tehassi Hill
A. Presentation of Wisconsin Public Service Foundation $5,000 award and WE Energies
$5,000 award to Oneida Youth Leadership (78-71) program to assist with Junior Golf Clinic-LPGA
Sponsor:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Janice Hirth-Skenandore acknowledges Kelly McAnally and Josh Doxtator for their efforts with the LPGA
Thornberry Creek Classic event; and presents awards to, and on behalf of the Oneida Youth Leadership
(78-71) program are received by, Joanie Buckley, Internal Services Division Director and Cheryl Stevens,
Grants Department Manager.

B. Special Recognition for Retirement and Years of Service – Don Denny (Not Present)
Sponsor:

Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 8:59 a.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 9:03 a.m.
Councilman David Jordan departs at 9:03 a.m.
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 9:05 a.m.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth departs at 9:06 a.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers and Treasurer Trish King depart at 9:07 a.m.
Councilman David Jordan returns at 9:06 a.m.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth returns at 9:09 a.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers and Treasurer Trish King return at 9:10 a.m.

C. Special Recognition for years of service – Twenty (20) Oneida Nation employees
Sponsor:

Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources Department

Special recognition by Joanie Buckley of Chris Powless (30 years); Special recognition by Pat Pelky of
Terry Metoxen (30 years); Special recognition by Jacque Boyle of Edmund Baumgart (25 years); Special
recognition by Pat Pelky of Michael Finney (25 years); Special recognition by Geraldine Danforth of Lynn
Wautier (25 years); Special recognition by Geraldine Danforth of Teresa Kaquatosh (25 years); Special
recognition by Lori Elm of Stephanie Skenandore (30 years); Special recognition by Anita Barber of Louis
Williams (25 years); Special recognition by Kim Laluzerne of Donald Wilson (25 years); Special
recognition by Michelle Braaten of Mary Ann Peters (30 years); Special recognition by Michelle Braaten of
Alvira Close (25 years); and Special recognition by Geraldine Danforth of Melinda K. Danforth (25 years).
Recognition by Geraldine Danforth of the following individuals who were not present: Allen Michaelson for
30 years of service, Karen Melchert for 30 years of service, Nichole Napier for 25 years of service, Leroy
Skenandore for 25 years of service, Carie King for 25 years of service, Diana Hernandez for 25 years of
service, Ingrid King for 25 years of service, Clinton Skenandore for 25 years of service, David Paluch for
25 years of service, April King for 25 years of service, Lawrence Schoen for 25 years of service, and Paul
Danforth for 25 years of service.

III. ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:38:12)
Motion by David Jordan to adopt the agenda with the following change: [Add Executive Session – New
Business item “XI.E.07. Accept update regarding strategic land purchase”], seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill

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IV. MINUTES (00:39:05)
A. Approve January 11, 2017, regular and January 13, 2017, reconvened meeting minutes
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the January 11, 2017, regular and January 13, 2017,
reconvened meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill

V. RESOLUTIONS
A. Adopt resolution entitled Extending the Appointment of Agent for Oneida Seven
Generations Corporation Until Such Time as Dissolution is Completed (00:39:43)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 01-25-17-A Extending the Appointment of Agent for
Oneida Seven Generations Corporation Until Such Time as Dissolution is Completed, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill

B. Adopt resolution entitled Tobacco Law Amendments (00:40:35)
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Chair of Legislative Operating Committee

Motion by David Jordan to adopt resolution # 01-25-17-B Tobacco Law Amendments, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried with one opposed:
Ayes:
David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Opposed:
Melinda J. Danforth
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated I also struggled with this. I’m going to
support it, but for the record I need to state the reasons why I’m
supporting it. I agree with a lot of what the Vice-Chairwoman has stated
here. However, we know from a strategic perspective there are things
coming down the road that we need to be prepared for and this allows us
at least one more tool in order to get there. I think the other thing that is
important to note is that indian preference still applies in the hiring
process. So that regardless of this change, indian preference still
happens so meaning Oneidas will be selected first in that process. I think
that’s something important to note and believe I have that accurate,
correct? Okay. I just need to also include that and put that out there for
my own purposes. Thank you.
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated I think it needs to be noted that indian
preference still applies regardless of these amendments and that we are
to encourage tribal members to be employed which includes the 16 year
olds.

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C. Adopt resolution entitled Landlord-Tenant Law Emergency Amendments (00:44:53)
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Chair of Legislative Operating Committee

Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 01-25-17-C Landlord-Tenant Law Emergency
Amendments, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill

D. Adopt resolution entitled Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Amendments (00:49:10)
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Chair of Legislative Operating Committee

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution # 01-25-17-D Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping
Amendments, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill
Treasurer Trish King departs at 9:57 a.m.
Treasurer Trish King returns at 10:03 a.m.

E. Adopt resolution entitled Per Capita Amendments (1:02:43)
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Chair of Legislative Operating Committee

Motion by David Jordan to adopt resolution entitled Per Capita Amendments, seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion failed with Chairwoman Tina Danforth voting in opposition breaking the tie:
Ayes:
David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Opposed:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Opposed tie breaker:
Tina Danforth
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill
Motion by Lisa Summers for this item to be deferred to the February 14, 2017, Business Committee work
meeting; and to be brought back to the February 22, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously: (1:37:00)
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill

VI. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Legislative Operating Committee
Chair: Brandon Stevens, Councilman

1. Accept December 21, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
(1:39:58)
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the December 21, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill

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2. Accept January 4, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes (1:40:26)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the January 4, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 10:16 a.m.
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth departs at 10:19 a.m.

3. Review Division of Land Management & Oneida Land Commission rules regarding
Foreclosure Law; Landlord-Tenant Law; and Real Property Law (1:40:50)
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Division of Land Management & Oneida Land Commission rules
regarding Foreclosure Law; Landlord-Tenant Law; and Real Property Law; with the understanding that
the language of ‘maximum term’ will be included in section 1.7-3 for terms, seconded by Trish King.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie

B. Finance Committee
Chair: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

1. Approve January 16, 2017, Finance Committee meeting minutes (1:58:20)
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the January 16, 2017, Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth returns at 10:39 a.m.

C. Community Development Planning Committee
Chair: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

1. Accept Community Development Planning Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report (2:15:30)
EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 11, 2017: Motion by Fawn Billie to defer the Community
Development Planning Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report to the January 25, 2017, regular
Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Community Development Planning Committee FY ’16 4th quarter
report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon
Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie

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D. Quality of Life Committee
Chair: Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
Chairwoman Tina Danforth departs at 11:18 a.m. and Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth assumes
responsibility of the Chair.

1. Accept December 8, 2016, Quality of Life Committee meeting minutes (2:33:12)
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the December 8, 2016, Quality of Life Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 11:16 a.m. before voting occurs.
Ayes:
Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers

VII. NEW BUSINESS
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 11:24 a.m.

A. Approve Memorandum of Agreement – Oneida Nation and U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency – Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Data Exchange – contract # 2017-0001 (2:51:34)
Sponsor:
Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health & Safety
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Memorandum of Agreement – Oneida Nation and U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency – Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Data Exchange – contract # 20170001, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie
Treasurer Trish King departs at 11:41 a.m.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth returns at 11:42 a.m. and resumes responsibility of the Chair.

B. Accept Constitutional Amendments Team report; and request the team to provide closeout report at the March 22, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting (3:05:22)
Sponsors:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman; Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Constitutional Amendments Team report; and to request the team
to provide close-out report at the March 22, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon
Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie

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C. Accept status update on the Emergency Food Pantry implementation (3:16:04)
Sponsors:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary; Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the status update on the Emergency Food Pantry implementation,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon
Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie

D. Review concern # 2017-CC-03 regarding Emergency Food Pantry denial letter and SOPs
(5:49:00)
Sponsor:

Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept community concern # 2017-CC-03 as information, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster departs at 3:36 p.m. before voting occurs.
Ayes:
Not Present:

Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King , Lisa
Summers
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returns at 3:41 p.m.

E. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Approved procedural exceptions to the Ticket Distribution SOP; and to hold a random
drawing on January 5, 2017, for the purpose of distributing fifty (50) Green Bay
Packers Wild Card Game tickets (5:53:45)
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the E-Poll into the records for the approved procedural exceptions to
the Ticket Distribution SOP; and to hold a random drawing on January 5, 2017, for the purpose of
distributing fifty (50) Green Bay Packers Wild Card Game tickets, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King , Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated I will like to ask that the Secretary’s
Office provide a list of the names from the wild card drawing to the
Business Committee so we can be informed and answer questions
accordingly.

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VIII. TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REPORTS
1. Accept travel report – Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth – Bemidji Area Indian
Health Services Annual Tribal Budget Formulation meeting – Bloomington, MN –
December 6-8, 2016 (5:57:54)
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the travel report – Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth – Bemidji
Area Indian Health Services Annual Tribal Budget Formulation meeting – Bloomington, MN –
December 6-8, 2016; and to close-out this travel, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one
abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Melinda J. Danforth
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

B. TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Approve travel request – Councilman Tehassi Hill – 2017 Tribal Environmental
Program Management conference – Chicago, IL – April 3-5, 2017 (5:48:42)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request – Councilman Tehassi Hill – 2017 Tribal
Environmental Program Management conference – Chicago, IL – April 3-5, 2017, noting this is 100%
grant funded, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Tehassi Hill
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

2. Approve travel request – Secretary Lisa Summers – 2017 Crimes Against Children in
Indian Country conference – Carlton, MN – April 24-27, 2017 (4:59:27)
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the travel request – Secretary Lisa Summers – 2017 Crimes
Against Children in Indian Country conference – Carlton, MN – April 24-27, 2017, seconded by Trish
King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to recess at 12:17 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., seconded by Trish King. Motion
carried unanimously: (3:45:50)
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon
Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 1:30 p.m.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Councilwoman Fawn Billie, Secretary Lisa Summers, and Councilman
Brandon Stevens not present.

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IX. REPORTS (This section the agenda is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
A. UNFINISHED REPORTS
Secretary Lisa Summers arrives at 1:31 p.m.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth arrives at 1:52 p.m. and assumes the responsibilities of the Chair.
Treasurer Trish King departs at 2:13 p.m.

1. Accept Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:46:28)
Sponsors: Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Medical Director/Medical Operations
EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 11, 2017: (1) Motion by Tehassi Hill to defer the
Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report to the January 25, 2017, regular
Business Committee meeting, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously. (2)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to request the Tribal Secretary to send notice to the Comprehensive
Health Division Directors requesting somebody be present to represent their report at the
January 25, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting…, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the
Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report to the December 14, 2016,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously: (4:12:19)
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King, Brandon Stevens

2. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report (4:34:32)
Agent:
Chair:

Pete King III
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting…, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Melinda J. Danforth
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King, Brandon Stevens

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3. Accept Personnel Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report (4:35:04)
Chair:
Yvonne Jourdan
Liaison Alternate: David Jordan, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 11, 2017: Motion by David Jordan to defer the Personnel
Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report to the January 25, 2017, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Personnel Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by
Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried with two opposed:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated that it is inaccurate that anybody’s trying
to cover anything up. A complaint was submitted against one of our
direct reports and we processed it just like we do everything else. There
has been no effort to hide anything or hush anything. We are handling it
in accordance with every other complaint that we handle when it’s a
personnel related matter and we’ve acted accordingly. Thank you.
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated I’m opposing because the report states
and I’m going to quote “this commission had filed a complaint regarding
some unfair and unethical hiring practices that were allowed and
controlled by the Human Resources Department,” and I’m going to stop
the quotation there. This is exactly why I’m opposing it because these
are allegations that have been not proven and it is a premature
determination made by the Personnel Commission that something has
taken place without being proven and that is the crux of the issue and
that is why I’m opposing.
For the record:
Councilman Tehassi Hill stated for me it was the same reason.

B. OPERATIONAL REPORTS
1. Accept Comprehensive Health Division FY ’17 1st quarter report (3:53:57)
Sponsors: Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Medical Director/Medical Operations
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY ’17 1st quarter report,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (4:31:49)
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Treasurer Trish King returns at 2:32 p.m.
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth departs at 2:42 p.m.

2. Accept Development Division FY ’17 1st quarter report (4:45:05)
Sponsors: Troy Parr, Interim Assistant Division Director/Development; Jacque Boyle,
Interim Assistant Division Director/Development Operations
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Development Division FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by Trish
King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth returns at 3:28 p.m.
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 3:29 p.m.
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Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 3:32 p.m.

3. Accept Governmental Services Division FY ’17 1st quarter report (5:17:57)
Sponsor:

Elizabeth Somers, Division Director/Governmental Services

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Governmental Services Division FY ’17 1st quarter report, noting
that the Cultural Heritage section is actually up for discussion on another part of our agenda in executive
session, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

X. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL (To obtain a copy of Members Only Materials, please visit the BC
Support Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Norbert Hill Center and present Tribal I.D. card)

A. Petitioner Edward Delgado: Oneida panel of educators and retention of kindergarten
students

1. Accept legal analysis (6:00:40)
Sponsor:

Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 13, 2017: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the legislative
analysis, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to
accept the verbal update regarding the legal analysis for January 13, 2017, noting that the
complete analysis will be provided at the January 25, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Motion by Lisa Summers to
accept the update regarding the financial analysis, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Law, Finance, and
Legislative Reference Offices to submit their analyses within sixty (60) days; and that a progress
report be submitted within forty-five (45) days, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the legal analysis as information which was a handout dated January
23, 2017, from Chief Counsel, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

B. Approve March 19, 2017, special General Tribal Council meeting materials
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the March 19, 2017, special General Tribal Council meeting
materials, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously: (6:04:50)
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the Business Committee recommendation memo dated January 19,
2017, regarding the election stipend petition into the meeting packet, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously: (6:41:20)
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

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C. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Approval of using the alternate General Tribal Council meeting date of Monday,
February 13, 2017, for the Annual General Tribal Council meeting (6:08:30)
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the of using the alternate General
Tribal Council meeting date of Monday, February 13, 2017, for the Annual General Tribal Council
meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. REPORTS
1. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’17 1st quarter report (6:11:15)
Agent:
Liaison:

Janice Hirth-Skenandore
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’17 1st quarter report,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
Motion by Lisa Summers to request the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation to provide a preliminary and
conceptual plan on how the corporation plans will proceed with strategic renovations at the next quarterly
report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

2. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’17 1st quarter report (6:12:37)
Agent:
Liaison:

Janice Hirth-Skenandore
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated I would like to make note that I have
asked for a segregated report for the LPGA budget and expenses and
revenue regarding the tournament segregated from the rest of operations
and I would like for that to be provided at the next report. Thank you.

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3. Accept Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY ’17 1st quarter report (6:14:04)
President: Jeff Bowman
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

4. Accept Oneida ESC Group, LLC. FY ’17 1st quarter report (6:14:35)
Chair:
Liaison:

Jackie Zalim
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC. FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by
David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

5. Accept Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises, LLC. FY ’17 1st quarter report (6:15:08)
Interim Chair: Jackie Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises, LLC. FY ’17 1st quarter
report, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

6. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’17 1st quarter report (6:15:33)
Agent:
Liaison:

Pete King III
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’17 1st quarter report,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
a. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report (6:16:16)
Agent:
Pete King III
Chair:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular
Business Committee meeting…, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

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7. Accept Gaming General Manager report – Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
(6:16:46)
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the Gaming General Manager report, seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

8. Accept Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report – Nathan King, Director
(6:17:13)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications reports, seconded by
David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
Motion by Tehassi Hill to direct the Director of the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
Department to work with the Department of Instruction on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding
requested in the correspondence sent to the Chair’s Office dated December 18, 2016, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
Motion by Lisa Summers to request the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Director to work
with Secretary Lisa Summers’ and Councilwoman Fawn Billie’s Offices to schedule a work session on the
issues and recommendations presented to be done prior to the NCAI event, seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

9. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel (6:19:23)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

B. STANDING ITEMS
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
2. Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf Association update (6:19:58)
Sponsor:

Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Trish King to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf Association update,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

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For the record:

Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated Tehassi is asking that there be
scheduled time frames for the both the Gold Enterprise report and the
LPGA update that they be assigned times frames that are close in
proximity to one another.

C. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Chair: Tehassi Hill, Councilman

1. Accept Audit Committee FY ’17 1st quarter report (6:21:25)
Chair:

Tehassi Hill, Councilman

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Audit Committee FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

2. Accept December 15, 2016, Audit Committee meeting minutes (6:21:47)
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the December 15, 2016, Audit Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

3. Approve audit entitled Title 31 Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement to allow
Tribal Members to view the audit (6:22:16)
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the audit entitled Title 31 Compliance; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

4. Approve audit entitled Oneida Minors Trust Fund; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:23:38)
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the audit entitled Oneida Minors Trust Fund; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

5. Approve audit entitled Gaming Contracts; and lift confidentiality requirement to allow
Tribal Members to view the audit (6:24:08)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to approve the audit entitled Gaming Contracts; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

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6. Approve audit entitled Parimutuel Wagering; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:24:34)
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the audit entitled Parimutuel Wagering; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

7. Approve audit entitled Ultimate Texas Hold’em; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:25:00)
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the audit entitled Ultimate Texas Hold’em; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

8. Approve audit entitled Cage/Vault Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:25:23)
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the audit entitled Cage/Vault Compliance; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

9. Approve audit entitled Complimentary Items and Services; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:25:49)
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the audit entitled Complimentary Items and Services; and lift
confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

10. Approve audit entitled Blackjack Rules of Play; and lift confidentiality requirement to
allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:26:14)
Motion by David Jordan to approve the audit entitled Blackjack Rules of Play; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

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11. Approve audit entitled Higher Education Performance Assurance; and lift
confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:26:35)
Motion by David Jordan to approve the audit entitled Higher Education Performance Assurance; and lift
confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Melinda J. Danforth
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

12. Approve audit entitled Retail Open Road Rewards Program; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:27:03)
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the audit entitled Retail Open Road Rewards Program; and lift
confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by David Jordan. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

13. Approve audit entitled Surveillance Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement to
allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:28:15)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the audit entitled Surveillance Compliance; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

14. Approve audit entitled Bingo Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement to allow
Tribal Members to view the audit (6:28:36)
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the audit entitled Bingo Compliance; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

15. Approve audit entitled Slots Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement to allow
Tribal Members to view the audit (6:29:00)
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the audit entitled Slots Compliance; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

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16. Approve audit entitled Player Tracking Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:29:25)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the audit entitled Player Tracking Compliance; and lift
confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

17. Approve audit entitled Information Technology Compliance; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:29:28)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the audit entitled Information Technology Compliance; and lift
confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

18. Approve audit entitled Drop & Count Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:30:12)
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the audit entitled Drop & Count Compliance; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

19. Approve audit entitled Drop & Count (Class II Poker & Kiosk) Compliance; and lift
confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit (6:30:41)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to approve the audit entitled Drop & Count (Class II Poker & Kiosk) Compliance;
and lift confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

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D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Accept transition plan update regarding Surveillance System Replacement Project
(6:31:06)
Sponsor:

Joanie Buckley, Division Director/ Internal Services

EXCERPT FROM JULY 13, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the transition plan
from Internal Services/MIS Department regarding Surveillance System Replacement Project,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to direct
that an internal team be established from a minimum of MIS Department, Oneida Police
Department, Gaming Commission and Security, and Purchasing Department to develop a full
transition plan for the Operations based on the recommendations provided in the report; and
to request an update on the progress be brought back to a regular Business Committee
meeting in six (6) months which would be January of 2017, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM APRIL 27, 2016: Motion by David Jordan to accept the update from the
Gaming Commission, Retail, Finance, and Gaming regarding Surveillance System
Replacement Project and to request that the agreed upon action plan be placed in writing and
signed by all affected parties, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM APRIL 13, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to request that the team
working on this item meet and collaborate on how to proceed and bring back this item to the
April 27, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting for an update, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to defer a policy
development on this issue to the Internal Services/MIS Department to bring back a
recommendation on a transition plan which moves the Nation towards a long-term systems
alignment and for this draft plan to be brought back to the July 13, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the transition plan update regarding the Surveillance System
Replacement Project with the next update provided at the April 26, 2017, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
For the record:
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth stated I did request a project
timeline, yesterday, and they’ve already sent it to use as of this morning I
believe.

2. Accept verbal update and approve extension regarding complaint # 2016-DR06-06
(6:32:05)
Sponsors: Brandon Stevens, Councilman; Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman;
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster that the Business
Committee determined that there is merit to complaint # 2016-DR06-06; and assigns
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, and Councilwoman
Fawn Billie to investigate the complaint, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the verbal update and approve a sixty (60) day extension regarding
complaint # 2016-DR06-06, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

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3. Accept update regarding complaint # 2016-DR11-01 (6:32:51)
Sponsors: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer; Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman; Lisa Summers,
Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to deem complaint #
2016-DR11-01 as having merit; and to assign Treasurer Trish King, Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster, and Secretary Lisa Summers to investigate the complaint, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the verbal update provided regarding complaint # 2016-DR11-01,
noting the final written findings will be brought back to the February 8, 2017, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

4. Accept update regarding complaint # 2016-DR14-01 (6:33:36)
Sponsors: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer; Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman; Lisa Summers,
Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to deem complaint #
2016-DR14-01 as having merit; and to assign Treasurer Trish King, Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster, and Secretary Lisa Summers to investigate the complaint, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the verbal update provided regarding complaint # 2016-DR14-01,
noting the final written findings will be brought back to the February 8, 2017, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Determine next steps regarding Culture & Language reorganization (6:34:20)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by David Jordan to defer this item to the February 8, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

2. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Sovereign Financial LLC. –
Confidentiality Agreement – contract # 2017-0007 (6:35:14)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Sovereign Financial
LLC. – Confidentiality Agreement – contract # 2017-0007, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

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3. Adopt resolution entitled Resolution to Adopt Name Change Amendments to the
Governmental and Enterprise 401(k) Plans; and signing of corresponding documents
(6:35:38)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to adopt resolution # 01-25-17-E Resolution to Adopt Name Change
Amendments to the Governmental and Enterprise 401(k) Plans; and signing of corresponding documents,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
David Jordan
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

4. Accept update regarding the meeting with Menominee Nation representatives on Back
Forty Mine (6:36:48)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the update regarding the meeting with Menominee Nation
representatives on the Back Forty Mine; and to assign the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
Director to this item for tracking and follow-up, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
Motion by David Jordan to go into executive session at 4:22 p.m., seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
Motion by David Jordan to come out of executive session at 4:43 p.m., seconded by Melinda J. Danforth.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

5. Accept update regarding DR12 and determine next steps (6:38:56)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to not approve the recommendations presented in the Tribal Secretary’s
memo dated January 16, 2017; to approve the alternate recommendation provided by the Business
Committee today; and to assign Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth and Tribal Secretary Lisa
Summers to execute that recommendation, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried with one
abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

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6. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with BC SOP Conducting Electronic
Voting:
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

a. Approved attorney contract - # 2016-1426 (6:40:40)
Requestor:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved attorney contract - #
2016-1426, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

7. Accept update regarding strategic land purchase (6:42:05)
Sponsor:

Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the update; and to request a follow-up report be brought back in
approximately sixty (60) days for the April 26, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

XII. ADJOURN
Motion by David Jordan to adjourn at 4:47 p.m., seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

Minutes prepared by Heather Heuer, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented on ___________.

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Lisa Summers, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
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Oneida Business Committee
FY ’17 1st Quarter Reports
8:00 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes – DRAFT
FY ’17 1ST QUARTERLY REPORTS MEETING
Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council
members: Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilwoman Fawn Billie;
Arrived at: Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 1:32 p.m.; Councilman Brandon Stevens at 8:03 a.m.;
Others present: Carol Elm, Chad Wilson, Heather Heuer, Dale Powless, Laura Manthe, Marlene Garvey,
Brad Graham, Bill Graham, Dylan Benton, Sandra Reveles, Tonya Webster, Lois Powless, Larry Barton,
Mike Hill, John Brueninger, Gary Melchert, Dale Melchert, Nancy Barton, Jessica Wallenfang, Danelle
Wilson, Pete King III, Jo Anne House, Janice Hirth-Skenandore, Jeff House, Jackie Zalim (via Polycom),
Cathy Bachhuber, Barb Erickson, Patricia Lassila;

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 8:02 a.m.
For the record:

Chairwoman Tina Danforth is away on funeral time. Councilwoman Fawn
Billie is away on approved travel attending the Tribal Law & Order Action
Training in Columbia, South Carolina.

Councilman Brandon Stevens arrives at 8:03 a.m.

II. OPENING by Councilman Tehassi Hill
III. ADOPT THE (00:03:51)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the agenda with the following change: [Allow Item IV.C.06. Accept
Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’17 1st quarter report, to be first on the agenda in the
afternoon], seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie

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IV. REPORTS
A. APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1. Accept Oneida Nation Arts Board FY ’17 1st quarter report (00:04:55)
Chair:
Liaison:

Tamara VanSchyndel
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie

2. Accept Anna John Residential Centered Care Community Board FY ’17 1st quarter
report (00:05:52)
Chair:
Candace House
Liaison:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Anna John Residential Centered Care Community Board FY ’17 1st
quarter report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie

3. Accept Oneida Child Protective Board FY ’17 1st quarter report (00:13:28)
Chair:
Liaison:

Dale Powless
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Child Protective Board FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded
by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie
Councilman David Jordan departs at 8:26 a.m.
Councilman David Jordan returns at 8:33 a.m.

4. Accept Oneida Environmental Resources Board FY ’17 1st quarter report (00:24:22)
Chair:
Liaison:

Marlene Garvey
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Oneida Environmental Resources Board FY ’17 1st quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie

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5. Accept Oneida Community Library Board FY ’17 1st quarter report (00:51:58)
Chair:
Liaison:

Dylan Benton
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY ’17 1st quarter report,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie

6. Accept Oneida Personnel Commission FY ’17 1st quarter report (00:38:40)
Chair:
Yvonne Jourdan
Liaison Alternate: David Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Trish King to defer this item back to the Oneida Personnel Commission to separate out the
issues as discussed so we can address the Personnel Commission issues in executive session on
February 7, 2017; and to defer the FY ’17 1st quarter report to the next quarterly reports Business
Committee meeting on April 27, 2017, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 9:03 a.m.

7. Accept Oneida Police Commission FY ’17 1st quarter report (1:00:35)
Chair:
Liaison:

Bernie Stevens
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Police Commission FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded
by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated I believe it was part of this first quarter
and I think we are all aware, but I just want to make sure that for the
record that everybody understands. The Police Department has been
working with Emergency Management and the folks from the LPGA
coordination to make sure that logistically all of those things are taken
care of from a public service perspective and that includes working
cooperatively with Hobart and any other municipalities or police agency
that needs to be coordinated with in order to make sure that that event is
successful.
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 9:07 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Summers to recess at 9:11 a.m. until 9:45 a.m., seconded by David Jordan. Motion
carried unanimously: (1:09:06)
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 9:43 a.m.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Councilwoman Fawn Billie, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers
not present.

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Secretary Lisa Summers arrives at 9:46 a.m.
Treasurer Trish King arrives at 9:49 a.m.

8. Accept Oneida Pow-wow Committee FY ’17 1st quarter report (1:09:24)
Chair:
Liaison:

Tonya Webster
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Pow-wow Committee FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie

9. Accept Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY ’17 1st quarter report
(Not Submitted) (1:04:13)
Chair:
Daniel Schiller
Liaison: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY ’17 1st
quarter report to the next quarterly reports Business Committee meeting on April 27, 2017; and to request
Tribal Secretary Lisa Summers to follow-up with the Chair of the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services
Advisory Board, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 9:56 a.m.
Treasurer Trish King departs at 10:03 a.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers and Treasurer Trish King return at 10:07 a.m.
Treasurer Trish King departs at 10:29 a.m.

10. Accept Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY ’17 1st quarter report (1:32:42)
Chair:
Liaison:

Mike Hill
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY ’17 1st quarter
report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 10:25 a.m. before voting occurs.
Ayes:
Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers

Motion by David Jordan to request the Liaison of the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee to work
with the Internal Services Division Director and Oneida Community Integrated Food Systems with regards
to Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee use of the brat barn for fundraising activities, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers

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B. ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1. Accept Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY ’17 1st quarter report (1:23:27)
Chair:
Liaison:

Patricia Lassila
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY ’17 1st quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie

2. Accept Oneida Gaming Commission FY ’17 1st quarter report (1:54:25)
Chair:
Liaison:

Mark A. Powless Sr.
Brandon Stevens, Councilman

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers

3. Accept Oneida Election Board FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:11:35)
Chair:
Liaison:

Racquel Hill
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Election Board FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers

4. Accept Oneida Land Claims Commission FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:52:20)
Vice-Chair: Loretta Metoxen
Liaison:
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY ’17 1st quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie

5. Defer Oneida Land Commission FY ’17 1st quarter report (1:07:36)
Chair:
Liaison:

Rae Skenandore
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

Motion by David Jordan to defer the Oneida Land Commission FY ’17 1st quarter report to the next
quarterly reports Business Committee meeting on April 27, 2017, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie

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6. Accept Oneida Nation School Board FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:53:58)
Chair:
Liaison:

Debbie Danforth
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie
Motion by David Jordan to recess at 10:48 a.m. until 1:15 p.m., seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion
carried unanimously: (2:12:05)
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Meeting called to order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 1:32 p.m.
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth and Councilwoman Fawn Billie not present.

C. CORPORATE BOARDS
1. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:13:54)
Agent:
Liaison:

Janice Hirth-Skenandore
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’17 1st quarter report,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie

2. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:17:30)
Agent:
Liaison:

Janice Hirth-Skenandore
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by
Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie

3. Accept Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:25:48)
President: Jeff Bowman
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie

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4. Accept Oneida Engineering, Science, and Construction Group, LLC. FY ’17 1st quarter
report (2:27:15)
Chair:
Jackie Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida Engineering, Science, and Construction Group, LLC. FY
’17 1st quarter report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie

5. Accept Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises, LLC. FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:30:40)
Interim Chair: Jackie Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises, LLC. FY ’17 1st quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie

6. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:13:00)
Agent:
Liaison:

Pete King III
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’17 1st quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie

D. STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Defer Community Development Planning Committee FY ’17 1st quarter report (1:08:08)
Chair:

Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Community Development Planning Committee FY ’17 1st quarter
report to the next quarterly reports Business Committee meeting on April 27, 2017, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie

2. Accept Legislative Operating Committee FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:34:10)
Chair:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY ’17 1 st quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie

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3. Accept Quality of Life Committee FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:37:52)
Chair:

Fawn Billie, Councilwoman

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Quality of Life Committee FY ’17 1 st quarter report, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie

4. Accept Finance Committee FY ’17 1st quarter report (2:43:27)
Chair:

Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Finance Committee FY ’17 1st quarter report, seconded by
David Jordan. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie

V. ADJOURN
Motion by David Jordan to adjourn at 2:16 p.m., seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie

Minutes prepared by Heather Heuer, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented on ___________.

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Lisa Summers, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
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2. General Information:
Session:

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Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Resolutions

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Consider the Real Property Law Amendments for adoption

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Report

Resolution

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4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Brandon Stevens, LOC Chair

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Jennifer Falck, LRO Director
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida -nsn.gov

TO:
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Oneida Business Committee
Brandon Stevens, LOC Chairpersod--_DS
February 8, 2017
Real Property Law Amendments

Please find the following attached backup documentation for your consideration of the Real
Prope1ty Law Amendments:
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Resolution: Real Prope1ty Law Amendments
Statement of Effect: Real Property Law Amendments
Real Property Law Amendments Legislative Analysis
Real Prope1iy Law (Clean)
Real Prope1iy Law Amendments Fiscal Impact Statement

Overview
This is a proposal to amend an existing Tribal Law which would:
• Remove hearing body authority from the Oneida Land Commission and transfer it to the
Judiciary;
• Update the probate process;
• Add Wisconsin State real estate education requirements for persons purchasing property
on behalf of the Nation;
• Remove provisions related to rental housing oppmiunities provided by the Nation as that
subject matter is now contained in the Landlord-Tenant law;
• Remove provisions related to mortgages and foreclosures within the Nation's programs
as that subject matter is now contained in the Mmigage and Foreclosure law;
• Remove provisions related to te1minating or evicting from the Nation's leasing or rental
programs as that subject matter is now contained in the Eviction and Te1mination law;
and
• Remove provisions related to leasing from the Nation as that subject matter is now
contained in the Leasing law.

In accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act, a public meeting on the proposed
amendments to the Real Prope1iy law was held on October 20, 2016. A second public meeting
on the proposed amendments to the Real Prope1iy law was held on December 1, 2016.
Requested Action
Approve the Resolution: Real Prope1iy Law Amendments.

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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BC Resolution __________
Adoption of Real Property Law Amendments

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 Nation Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee adopted the Real Property law pursuant to resolution
BC-05-29-96-A and amended the law by resolutions: BC-03-01-06-D, BC-04-28-10-E
and BC-02-25-15-C; and
WHEREAS, these amendments update the probate process and delegate joint administrative
rulemaking authority to the Division of Land Management and the Oneida Land
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Land Management and the Oneida Land Commission are required to
create rules further defining the process for probate administration; and
WHEREAS, these amendments add Wisconsin State real estate education requirements for persons
purchasing property on behalf of the Nation; and
WHEREAS, these amendments transfer the Oneida Land Commission’s original hearing body
authority to the Oneida Judiciary; and
WHEREAS, these amendments remove provisions related to rental housing opportunities, mortgages
and foreclosures and terminations and evictions as such subject matters are addressed in
the Landlord-Tenant law, the Mortgage and Foreclosure law, the Eviction and
Termination law; and
WHEREAS, these amendments remove provisions related to the leasing from the Nation as such
subject matter is addressed in the Leasing law; and
WHEREAS, the Leasing law’s effective date is contingent upon approval of the Leasing law by the
Secretary of the Department of Interior; and
WHEREAS, public meetings regarding these amendments were held on October 20, 2016 and
December 1, 2016, in accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that all parties required to create administrative rules to
further support the Real Property law have all such rules finalized to become effective on June 25,
2017, provided that the rules related to residential sales by the Nation may have an earlier effective
date.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in recognition that the Leasing law is
not effective until it receives approval from the Secretary of the Department of Interior, the following

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provision shall replace section 601.9 of the Real Property law until the Leasing law is effective should
the Leasing law not be effective by the effective date of these amendments:
601.9. Leasing of Real Property
601.9-1. All leasing of tribal land shall be processed through the Division of Land
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601.9-2. Commercial, Agricultural and Residential Leases of tribal trust land are available,
with preference given to Oneida tribal citizens and programs.
601.9-3. All leases shall include the responsibility of the lessee and lessor regarding the
following principles:
(a) Possession of Leased Premises;
(b) Improvements;
(c) Maintenance of Premises;
(d) Assignment and Subleasing;
(e) Options to Renew;
(f) Destruction of Premises;
(g) Termination of Lease;
(h) Breach of Lease;
(i) Use of Premises;
(j) Term of Lease; and
(k) Security Deposit.
601.9-4. Assignment of leasehold interest for the purpose of financing shall be processed and
recorded at the appropriate office by the Division of Land Management. No assignment or
related encumbrance to the leasehold interest shall be valid without approval and recordation
through procedures established by the Division of Land Management.
601.9-5. In the event of default by the lessee of the terms of an approved encumbrance, and the
lessee’s assignment reaches the point of sale or foreclosure, the Division of Land Management
shall have the right to correct the default. If the default is corrected under these circumstances
the lessee will be subject to further proceedings which may lead to termination of lessee’s
lease, loss of improvements, revised payment schedule and/or garnishment of lessee’s wages in
order to pay the remainder of the default.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that these Real Property law amendments are
hereby adopted and shall become effective on June 25, 2017.

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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54115-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect
Adoption of Real Property Law Amendments
Summary
This Resolution adopts amendments to the Real Property law which would:
 Remove hearing body authority from the Oneida Land Commission and transfer it to the
Judiciary;
 Update the probate process;
 Add Wisconsin State real estate education requirements for persons purchasing property
on behalf of the Nation;
 Remove provisions related to rental housing opportunities provided by the Nation as that
subject matter is now contained in the Landlord-Tenant law;
 Remove provisions related to mortgages and foreclosures within the Nation’s programs
as that subject matter is now contained in the Mortgage and Foreclosure law;
 Remove provisions related to terminating or evicting from the Nation’s leasing or rental
programs as that subject matter is now contained in the Eviction and Termination law;
and
 Remove provisions related to leasing from the Nation as that subject matter is now
contained in the Leasing law.
By: Krystal L. John, Staff Attorney
Analysis
This resolution adopts amendments to the Real Property law which was adopted by resolution
BC-05-29-96-A and thereafter amended by resolutions BC-03-01-06-D, BC-04-28-10-E, and
BC-02-25-15-C.
In addition to the items amended as summarized above, these amendments to the Real Property
law also delegate administrative rulemaking authority to various parties. The Division of Land
Management and the Oneida Land Commission are delegated joint authority to create rules that
further govern probate administration and requests for land use licenses and easements. The
Oneida Land Commission and the Comprehensive Housing Division are delegated joint
authority to create rules governing residential sales by the Nation. The Oneida Planning
Department is delegated authority to create Land Use Technical Unit, provided that they are
required to work in collaboration with affected Oneida divisions, departments and the Oneida
Land Commission in developing such rules.
The effective date of the law is extended to June 25, 2017, to align with the required effective
date for all rules required to be developed by these amendments, provided that the resolution
permits the rules related to residential sale to become effective sooner than June 25, 2017. The
Residential sales rule is permitted to become effective sooner because the Real Property law
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previously contained a general delegation of rulemaking authority to implement the law which
would have allowed the residential sales rule to be adopted without requiring these amendments.
As noted above, these amendments to the Real Property law also removed various provisions
with subject matter that has been transferred to newly developed laws, including the Leasing law.
The Leasing law was adopted and subsequently amended by the Oneida Business Committee,
but is not yet effective because it is pending approval with the Secretary of the Department of
Interior. In the event that the Leasing law is not yet approved and made effective by the June 25,
2017, which is the effective date of these Real Property law amendments, the resolution provides
leasing provisions which will govern until the Leasing law becomes effective.
Public meetings were held on October 20, 2016 and December 1, 2016 in accordance with the
Legislative Procedures Act.
Conclusion
Adoption of these amendments does not conflict with the Nation’s laws.

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Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
Real Property law (amendments)
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Krystal L. John
Maureen Perkins
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While the primary focus of the amendments is to transfer hearing body authority from
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the land Commission to the Judiciary, the law requires extensive updating to provide
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greater clarity as to the intent of the law. Additionally, content was pulled from this law
and created into other laws.
The purpose of this law is to provide regulations and procedures for the transfer,
control and management of the territory within the Reservation and all tribal land; to
integrate these regulations and procedures with the real property laws and practices of
Purpose
other federal and state sovereigns which may hold jurisdiction within the reservation;
and to establish licensing and certification requirements for the Nation’s employees
dealing with real property transactions.
Oneida Land Commission, Division of Land Management, Comprehensive Housing
Authorized/
Division, Oneida Judiciary, Oneida Nation Register of Deeds, Oneida Planning
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Department
Related
Mortgage and Foreclosure law, Land Ordinance, Leasing law, Landlord-Tenant law,
Legislation
Eviction and Termination law, Public Use of Tribal Land law, Land Commission Bylaws
All involuntary transfers of title require a Judiciary hearing [see 601.7-3].
The Division of Land Management shall process and administer probate estates and,
where necessary, shall refer probate estates to the Oneida Judiciary for formal
Enforcement &
administration [see 601.8-1].
Due Process
The Judiciary shall hear and administer disputed probate estates or matters requiring
appointment of a guardian ad litem and shall have all the above powers conferred
upon the Division of Land Management in such cases [see 601.8-2].
Public meetings were held October 20, 2016 and December 1, 2016. The LOC has
fully considered all public comments received during the public comment period; and
Public Meeting
any changes made based on the public comments received have been incorporated
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Overview
The Real Property Law has been redrafted; pulling out content into three separate laws
(Landlord-Tenant, Mortgage and Foreclosure, and Eviction and Termination).1 Additionally,
hearing body authority was removed from the Land Commission and transferred to the Judiciary,
the probate process was updated and Wisconsin State real estate education and testing
requirements were added for persons purchasing property on behalf of the Nation.

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Provisions were pulled from the current Real Property Law and drafted into the following laws:
 Provisions related to rental housing opportunities provided by the Nation were drafted
into the Landlord-Tenant law.
 Provisions related to mortgages and foreclosures within the Nation’s mortgage programs
were drafted into the Mortgage and Foreclosure law.
 Provisions related to terminating or evicting from the Nation’s leasing or rental programs
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The Rules of Statutory Construction [see 67.2 of current law] were removed from the
current Real Property law as this provision was intended to guide contested cases; these
provisions are not necessary under this amended draft because the Judiciary will hear
contested cases – these rules are not typically included in laws.
The probate section [see 67.9 of current law] was reworked and the Division of Land
Management and the Oneida Land Commission were given rulemaking authority to
jointly develop rules related to probate [see 601.8] under the Administrative Rulemaking
law.
Real Estate Trust Accounts section [see 67.10 of current law] was removed as these
functions are performed through the rules under the Mortgage and Foreclosure law and
detail regarding where the funds are kept is not necessary in this law.
The Leasing law references tribal land only and does not include Tribal fee land [see
602.4-3]. The Leasing law is drafted to align with the HEARTH Act (federal legislation)
which only applies to tribal land and excludes lands held in fee status, held in trust for
individual Indian landowners as well as mineral leases. These proposed Real Property
law amendments state that all leases, go through the Leasing law process regardless of
whether the lease is on Tribal trust land or Tribal fee land [see 601.9-1].
General contracts were removed from the records section [see 601.10]. There was little
guidance under the current law [see 67.12-2 of current law] and records that were not
useful were recorded. The amended law refocuses the Oneida Register of Deeds to only
accept records that affect land titles.
The real estate licensing section [see 67.13 of current law] was amended to remove the
Nation’s Tribal Property License requirement and instead require State of Wisconsin real
estate education and exam. Under the amended law, Wisconsin Real Estate education
and exam is required for all persons performing real estate closings [see 601.11-1]. An
Oneida specific training is still required that focuses directly on the Nation’s acquisition
goals and the unique circumstances that apply to Indian nations. Persons acquiring Tribal
fee land on behalf of the Nation are regular employees of the Nation and are not be
eligible for a commission [601.11-1(a)]. Requiring State of Wisconsin education and
exam places those who purchase land on behalf of the Nation on equal footing with the
seller, which is an advantage to the Nation. Also, the Nation’s Tribal Property License
program lacked oversight, which will now be provided through Wisconsin State real
estate education. Finally, by requiring Wisconsin real estate education the Land
Commission is removed from enforcement issues arising from questions regarding
licensing complaints.
The amendments require that two additional Division of Land Management staff are
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Trust Asset and Accounting Management System (TAAMS) certification was added to
the real estate licensing and certification section [see 601.11-2]. The TAAMS system is
required by the BIA to track land title documents and land transactions, contracts and
leases as well as reporting.
The Tribal Real Estate Tax section was removed from the current law [see 67.15 of
current law] because the Real Estate Tax Code referenced was never developed and is
not currently intended to be developed.
The Land Ordinance is applicable only to valid land assignments existing as of January 1,
2016, and is repealed when the last existing land assignment expires. Further, the
amendments add that the Nation may not acknowledge any new land assignments – and
in order to be eligible for a Tribal loan issued against an interest in a land assignment, it
must first be converted to a residential lease [see 601.2-4 and current 67.5-4]. Land
assignments are being phased out because the Nation no longer uses land assignments
and has moved to residential leases instead.
The term of office was removed from the Organization section pertaining to the Oneida
Land Commission [see 67.16-2(b) of current law] as this detail appropriately appears in
the bylaws of the Land Commission. The amended law only includes the Land
Commission’s responsibilities that are directly related to this law [see 601.12-3].
The disposition of estates of deceased Tribal members section of the current law [see
67.9] was amended to the probate section [see 601.8].
 The amended law moves the appointment of a personal representative
earlier in the process [see 601.8-1(j)].
The Oneida Land Commission will no longer have the authority to create the Nation’s
seal to be used by the Division of Land Management [see 67.12-6 of current law]. The
Nation’s seal will now be provided by the Tribal Secretary [see 601.10-5].

Rulemaking Authority
The following entities have been granted Rulemaking Authority to develop rules under this law:
 The Division of Land Management and the Oneida Land Commission shall jointly
develop rules regarding requests for easements for landlocked properties [see 601.73(e)].
 The Division of Land Management and the Oneida Land Commission shall further
develop rules related to probate [see 601.8-1]. The rules will include timelines to ensure
timely probate completion and land consolidation [see 601.7-3(c)(3)].
 The Oneida Land Commission shall develop rules to allocate and assign land uses to all
Tribal land, except uses governed by the Public Use of Tribal Land law [see 601.122(e)].
 The Oneida Land Commission and the Comprehensive Housing Division shall exercise
joint rulemaking authority to provide process requirements, including but not limited to
advertising, notice, prequalification, and selection, that apply in all circumstances when
the Nation is selling a residential property [see 601.12-1].
 The Division of Land Management and the Oneida Land Commission shall develop
easement and land use license rules [see 601.12-3(a)].
 The Oneida Planning Department shall develop the Land Use Technical Unit rules in
collaboration with the Oneida Land Commission [see 601.12-2(e)].
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Title 6. Property and Land – Chapter 601
REAL PROPERTY
Tok^ske Kayanl^hsla Tsi> Ni>yohuntsya=t#

The real/certain laws of the territory of the nation
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Purpose and Policy
601.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this law is to provide regulations and procedures for the
transfer, control and management of the territory within the Reservation and all tribal land; to
integrate these regulations and procedures with the real property laws and practices of other
federal and state sovereigns which may hold jurisdiction within the Reservation; and to establish
licensing and certification requirements for the Nation’s employees dealing with real property
transactions.
601.1-2. Policy. It is the policy of the Nation to set out the responsibilities and expectations for
persons purchasing and/or managing real property on behalf of the Nation and/or within the
Reservation and to provide real property holder’s rights and responsibilities. In addition, it is the
Nation’s policy that probated estates shall be settled expeditiously and without undue delay.
601.2.
Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
601.2-1. This law was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee by resolution BC-5-29-96-A
and amended by resolutions BC-3-01-06-D, BC-04-28-10-E, BC-02-25-15-C and BC-05-13-15B.
601.2-2. This law may be amended or repealed by the Oneida Business Committee pursuant to
the procedures set out in the Legislative Procedures Act.
601.2-3. Should a provision of this law or the application thereof to any person or
circumstances be held as invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this law
which are considered to have legal force without the invalid portions.
601.2-4. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this law and a provision of another
law, the provisions of this law shall control. Provided that, the Land Ordinance is applicable
only to valid land assignments existing as of January 1, 2016 and is hereby repealed upon the
expiration of the last existing land assignment.
601.2-5. This law is adopted under authority of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation.
601.3.
Definitions
601.3-1. This section shall govern the definitions of words and phrases used within this law.
All words not defined herein shall be used in their ordinary and everyday sense, subject to 601.45.
(a) “Broker” means a person who acts as an agent and negotiates the sale, purchase or
rental of real property on behalf of others for a fee.
(b) “Certified Survey Map” means a map which provides the legal description of real
property and is officially filed and approved by the county, Tribal or municipal
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(c) “Comprehensive Housing Division” means the entity responsible for housing matters
as defined by Oneida Business Committee Resolution.1
(d) “Easement” means a real property right to cross or otherwise utilize the land of
another for a specified purpose.
(e) “Estate” means a person’s interest in real property or other property.
(f) “Fiduciary” means a person required to act for the benefit of another person on all
matters within the scope of their relationship and by such a relationship owes another
duties of good faith, trust, confidence and candor. For the purposes of this law, both
brokers and salespersons are “fiduciaries.”
(g) “Guardian Ad Litem” means a guardian appointed by the Judiciary on behalf of an
incompetent or minor party.
(h) “Individual Fee Land” means real property held in fee status by an individual or
group of individuals.
(i) “Individual Trust Land” means individual Tribal land held in trust by the United
States of America for the benefit of a Tribal member.
(j) “Judiciary” means the judicial system that was established by Oneida General Tribal
Council resolution GTC-01-07-13-B to administer the judicial authorities and
responsibilities of the Nation.
(k) “Land Use License” means an agreement entered into by the Nation providing a party
the right to occupy and/or utilize a specified piece of Tribal land for a specific purpose
and a specific duration, which may require the Nation to be compensated for such use.
(l) “Leasehold Mortgage” means a mortgage, deed of trust, or other instrument that
pledges a lessee’s leasehold interest as security for a debt or other obligation owed by the
lessee to a lender or other mortgagee.
(m) “Nation” means the Oneida Nation.
(n) “Personal Representative” means a person to whom authority to administer a
decedent’s estate have been granted by the Division of Land Management or the
Judiciary.
(o) “Probate” or “Administration” means any proceeding relating to a decedent’s estate,
whether there is or is not a will.
(p) “Real Property” means land and anything growing on, attached to, or erected on the
land, excluding anything that may be severed without injury to the land.
(q) “Reservation” means all the property within the exterior boundaries of the
Reservation of the Oneida Nation, as created pursuant to the 1838 Treaty with the Oneida
7 Stat. 566, and any lands added thereto pursuant to federal law.
(r) “Restricted Fee Status” means an interest in real property which includes a provision
in the deed or will that, upon the happening or failure to happen of a certain event, the
title of the purchaser or devisee will be limited, enlarged, changed or terminated.
(s) “Rule” means a set of requirements, including fee schedules, enacted by the
Comprehensive Housing Division, Division of Land Management, Oneida Planning
Department and/or the Oneida Land Commission in accordance with the Administrative
Rulemaking law based on authority delegated in this law in order to implement, interpret
and/or enforce this law.
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See BC Resolutions 08-10-16-L, 10-12-16-B and 10-12-16-D defining the Comprehensive Housing Division for
purposes of the Mortgage and Foreclosure law, Eviction and Termination law and Landlord-Tenant law
respectively.

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(t) “TAAMS” (Trust Asset and Accounting Management System) means the Bureau of
Indian Affairs system for maintaining and tracking land title documents and all legal
documents relating to land transactions.
(u) “Title Status Report” means a report issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs after a
title examination which shows the proper legal description of a tract of Tribal land;
current ownership, including any applicable conditions, exceptions, restrictions or
encumbrances on records; and whether the land is in unrestricted, restricted, trust, or
other status as indicated by the records in a Land Titles and Records Office. (v) “Tribal
Fee Land” means Tribal land held in fee status by the Nation within the Reservation.
(v) “Tribal Land” means Tribal fee land and Tribal trust land.
(w) “Tribal Member” means an individual who is an enrolled member of the Nation.
(x) “Tribal Trust Land” means the surface estate of land or any interest therein held by
the United States in trust for the Nation; land held by the Nation subject to federal
restrictions against alienation or encumbrance; land reserved for federal purposes; and/or
land held by the United States in trust for the Nation under Section 17 of the Indian
Reorganization Act, 25 U.S.C §477, et. seq.
601.4.
General Provisions
601.4-1. Applicable Real Property. The provisions of this law extend to all Tribal member’s
individual fee land and Tribal member’s individual trust land within the Reservation boundaries
and all Tribal land.
601.4-2. Tribal Land Base. The Division of Land Management shall administer all transactions
which add real property to the Tribal land base under the provisions of this law.
601.4-3. Sale of Tribal Land Prohibited. The sale of Tribal land is specifically prohibited by
this law, unless the intent of the transaction is the consolidation or partition of Tribal trust land
and/or individual trust land.
601.4-4. New Land Assignments Prohibited. The Nation may not acknowledge any new land
assignments. Further, in order to be eligible for a Tribal loan issued against a real property
interest held as a land assignment, the land assignment shall first be converted to a residential
lease.
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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A5d6f5fa4260e08ed. Public record. Not legal advice.