# Oneida Business Committee (2019)

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, March 13, 2019
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the BC Support Office, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center and
present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to change.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING
A.

Kahletsyalúsla - Oneida Nation High School Thunderhawk recognition
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

V.

A.

Oneida Personnel Commission - Barbara Cornelius, Carole Liggins, and Nancy
Skenandore
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

B.

Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Tracie Sparks
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

C.

Oneida Pow-wow Committee - Sonny Nacotee
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

MINUTES
A.

Approve the February 28, 2019, quarterly reports Business Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

B.

Approve the February 27, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

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RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled The Oneida Nation's Policy for Making Expenditures under
its Compact and Funding Agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

B.

Adopt resolution entitled Supporting the Tribal AmeriCorps Program
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

C.

Appointing Representative to the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group and the
Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental, Health, Safety & Land

D.

Adopt resolution entitled Amending Resolution BC-09-26-18-F Rescission of the
Dissolution of the Oneida Personnel Commission and Related Emergency
Amendments in Accordance with General Tribal Council’s August 27, 2018 Directive
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

APPOINTMENTS
A.

VIII.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Election Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

B.

Approve the March 4, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the February 20, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

2.

Approve the Oneida Police Commission bylaws (11:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

3.

Approve the Oneida Election Board bylaws
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

4.

Approve the Oneida Personnel Commission bylaws amendments
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

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X.

XI.

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TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Councilman Daniel
Guzman King, and Councilman Kirby Metoxen - National Congress of American
Indians 2019 Executive Council Winter Session - Washington DC - February 11-15,
2019
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman

B.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Daniel Guzman King - Indigenous Farming
and Hemp Conference - Callaway, MN - February 28-March 3, 2019
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Wisconsin Governor's
Conference on Tourism - Wisconsin Dells, WI - March 17-20, 2019
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

B.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Ernie Stevens III - 2019 Great Lakes
Intertribal Food Summit - Dowagiac, MI - April 24-29, 2019
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Accept the Oneida Retail Enterprise updated mission statement
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

B.

Repost one (1) vacancy - Oneida Community Library Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

C.

Approve requested action regarding the Univerity of Wisconsin-Green Bay 2019
STEM summer camps
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Chief Counsel report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

2.

Accept the report - Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes Impact executive
update
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

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B.

STANDING ITEMS
1.

ONEIDA GOLF ENTERPRISE CORPORATION - LADIES PROFESSIONAL GOLF
ASSOCIATION
a.

Accept the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic February 2019 report (8:30
a.m.)
Sponsor: Chad Fuss, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise
EXCERPT FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2019: Motion by David P. Jordan to
defer the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic February 2019 report to the
March 13, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried.

C.

D.

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the January 17, 2019, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

2.

Accept the Cage/Vault/Kiosk annual and year end compliance audit and lift
the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

3.

Accept the Card Games and Poker compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

4.

Accept the Roulette Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.

File # 2018-DR06-02 - Accept the update and determine the appropriate next
steps (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
EXCERPT FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2019: Motion by Kirby Metoxen to direct the BC
Officers to request an update to be brought back by the Division Director to the
March 13, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting in executive session,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried.

2.

Discuss planning and next steps related to area under to DR16
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2018: Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve
the requested action listed in the memorandum dated November 13, 2018,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried.

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E.

XIII.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve forty (40) new enrollments and one (1) relinquishment
Sponsor: Barbara Webster, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

2.

Approve the limited term employment contract for DR06
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

3.

Approve the 2nd amendment to attorney contract with Kelly McAndrews - file
# 2013-0873
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

4.

Approve the 1st amendment to attorney contract with James Bittorf - file #
2018-0235
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

5.

Approve the attorney contract with Arlinda Locklear - file # 2019-0245
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

6.

Review Thornberry Creek at Oneida's operational position and determine next
steps (8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Chad Fuss, Agenda/Oneida Golf Enterprise

7.

Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Election Board - for term
ending July 31, 2020
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

8.

Deliberations regarding pardon application - Thomas Lee
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

9.

Deliberations regarding pardon application - Cody Cornelius
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and
Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364
or (800) 236-2214

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Kahletsyalúsla - Oneida Nation High School Thunderhawk recognition
1. Meeting Date Requested:

03 / 13 / 19

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:
Kahletsyalúsla - Oneida Nation High School Thunderhawk recognition

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Liggins, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Artley Skenandore, Principal/Oneida Nation High School
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Oneida Personnel Commission - Barbara Cornelius, Carole Liggins, and Nancy Skenandore
1. Meeting Date Requested:

03 / 13 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Barbara Cornelius, Carole Liggins, and Nancy Skenandore, for the Oneida
Personnel Commission

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
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

Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Tracie Sparks
1. Meeting Date Requested:

03 / 13 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Tracie Sparks for the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory
Board

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
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

Oneida Pow-wow Committee - Sonny Nacotee
1. Meeting Date Requested:

03 / 13 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Sonny Nacotee for the Oneida Pow Wow Committee

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Page 1 of 2

Unbudgeted

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Approve the February 28, 2019, quarterly reports Business Committee meeting minutes
1. Meeting Date Requested:

03 / 13 / 19

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 the February 28, 2019, quarterly reports Business Committee meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 2/28/19 qtrly reports BC meeting minutes DRAFT

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Submitted by: Lisa Liggins, 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
Quarterly Reports Meeting
8:00 AM Thursday, February 28, 2019
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
QUARTERLY REPORTS MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council
members: David Jordan, Kirby Metoxen;
Not Present: Treasurer Trish King, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, Ernest Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Lisa Liggins, Valerie Groleau, Chad Wilson, Jameson Wilson,
Candace House, Sandra Reveles, Aliskwet Ellis, James Martin, Lois Strong, Pat Lassila, Matt W. Denny,
Loretta V. Metoxen, Chris Cornelius, Christina Liggins, Tina Skenandore, Tonya Webster, Donald
McLester, Brent Truttmann, Jeff Bowman, Nathan King, Jacquelyn Zalim, Pete King III, Justin Fox, Dena
Skenandore, Cheryl Stevens;

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:10 a.m.
For the record: Treasurer Trish King is out sick. Councilman Daniel Guzman King is on approved
travel attending the Annual Indigenous Farming and Anishinaabe Hemp Conference in Callaway, MN.
Council members are Jennifer Webster and Ernie Stevens III are attending the Creating Placemaking
Conference in Green Bay, WI.

II.

OPENING (00:00:12)

Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:03:50)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster

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IV.

REPORTS
A.

APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2019 1st
quarter report (00:04:11)
Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/AJRCCC Board

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY2019 1st quarter report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
2.

Accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2019 1st quarter report (00:05:58)
Sponsor: Desirae Hill, Chair/ONAB

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
3.

Accept the Environmental Resource Board FY-2019 1st quarter report (00:07:20)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Chair/Environmental Resource Board

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Environmental Resource Board FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
4.

Accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2019 1st quarter report
(00:14:30)
Sponsor: Dylan Benton, Chair/OCLB

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
5.

Accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2019 1st quarter report (00:16:18)
Sponsor: Sandra Reveles, Chair/OPC

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster

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6.

Accept the Oneida Pow-wow Committee FY-2019 1st quarter report (00:19:25)
Sponsor: Tonya Webster, Chair/OPC

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Oneida Pow-wow Committee FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
For the record: The Oneida Pow-wow Committee Chair provided notice of their absence via e-mail.
7.

Accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2019 1st quarter
report (00:22:40)
Sponsor: James Martin, Chair/ONVAC

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2019 1st
quarter report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
8.

Accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY2019 1st quarter report (00:26:12)
Sponsor: Kathryn LaRoque, Chair/SEOTS Advisory Board

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory
Board FY-2019 1st quarter report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
9.

Accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2019 1st quarter
report (00:33:52)
Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/PFSC

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2019 1st
quarter report, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Item IV.B.6. is addressed next.
B.

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2019 1st quarter report
(00:56:28)
Sponsor: Patricia Lassila, Chair/ONCOA

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2019 1st quarter
report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Item IV.B.4. is addressed next.

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2.

Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2019 1st quarter report (01:15:24)
Sponsor: Matthew W. Denny, Chair/OGC

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
3.

Accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2019 1st quarter report
(01:19:34)
Sponsor: Loretta V. Metoxen, Chair/OLCC

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Item IV.B.5. is addressed next.
4.

Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2019 1st quarter report (01:08:13)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Chair/ONSB

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Chairman Tehassi Hill recessed the meeting for five (5) minutes until 9:30 a.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 9:34 a.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilman David P. Jordan;
Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Secretary Lisa Summers;
Not Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Treasurer Trish King; Councilman Ernie Stevens
III; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Item IV.B.2. is addressed next.
5.

Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2019 1st quarter report (01:29:52)
Sponsor: Vicki Cornelius, Chair/OEB

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2019 1st quarter report, seconded
by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Item IV.B.7. is addressed next.

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6.

Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2019 1st quarter report (00:36:20)
Sponsor: Rae Skenandore, Chair/OLC

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Item IV.D.1. is addressed next.
7.

Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2019 1st quarter report
(01:33:28)
Sponsor: Barbara Webster, Chair/OTEC

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2019 1st quarter
report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Item IV.C.4. is addressed next.
C.

CORPORATE BOARDS
1.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2019 1st quarter report (01:59:42)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2019 1st quarter report, seconded
by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Item IV.C.5. is addressed next.
2.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC. FY-2019 1st quarter report (01:51:15)
Sponsor: Jacquelyn Zalim, Chair/OESC Board of Managers

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC. FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Item IV.C.1. is addressed next.
3.

Accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY-2019 1st quarter report
(01:49:15)
Sponsor: Pete King III, Agenda/OSGC

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY-2019 1st quarter
report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Item IV.C.2. is addressed next.
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4.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2019 1st quarter report
(01:47:15)
Sponsor: Robert Barton, President/OAHC

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
5.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2019 1st quarter report (02:02:54)
Sponsor: Chad Fuss, Agent/OGE

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Chairman Tehassi Hill recessed the meeting for five (5) minutes until 10:30 a.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 10:33 a.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilman David P. Jordan;
Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Secretary Lisa Summers;
Not Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Treasurer Trish King; Councilman Ernie Stevens
III; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Item IV.E.1. is addressed next.
D.

STANDING COMMITTEES
1.

Accept the Community Development Planning Committee FY-2019 1st quarter
report (00:44:16)
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Community Development Planning Committee FY-2019 1st
quarter report, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
2.

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2019 1st quarter report
(00:44:28)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster

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Accept the Quality of Life Committee FY-2019 1st quarter report (00:54:30)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Quality of Life Committee FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
4.

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2019 1st quarter report (00:55:14)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Finance Committee FY-2019 1st quarter report, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster
Item IV.B.1. is addressed next.
E.

OTHER
1.

Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2019 1st quarter report
(02:05:41)
Sponsor: Richard Elm-Hill, President/OYLI Board of Directors

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2019 1st quarter
report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster

V.

ADJOURN (02:11:02)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adjourn at 10:38 a.m., seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster

Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Summers, Secretary
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1. Meeting Date Requested:

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2. General Information:
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Agenda Header:

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Action - please describe:
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3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
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4.

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4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, February 27, 2019
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Secretary Lisa Summers,
Councilmembers: Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III;
Not Present: Treasurer Trish King;
Arrived at: Jennifer Webster at 9:30 a.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jeff Bowman, Nate King, Jeff House, Jackie
Zalim, John Breuninger, Leslie Wheelock (via phone), Pete King III, Becky Demmith, Robert Barton, Lisa
Tillman, Steve Ninham, Mary Shaw, Louise Cornelius, Pat Pelky, Dana McLester, Geraldine Danforth,
Michele Doxtator, Kaylynn Gresham, Tana Aguirre, Candice Skenandore, Troy Parr;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members: David Jordan, Kirby
Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Treasurer Trish King, Councilman Daniel Guzman King;
Arrived at: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens at 8:38 a.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Lisa Liggins, Geraldine Danforth, Christopher Johnson,
Chris J. Cornelius, Henriette Oudenhoven, Amy Cooper, Clorissa Santiago, Worden Shane Webster,
Floyd Silas Jr., Alva Fiddler, George Greendeer, Tonya Webster, Keith Doxtator, Chad Wilson, Troy Parr,
Scott Denny, Gary Schaumberg, Glen Olson, Cliff Webster, Timothy Mertens, Cherice Santiago, Sharon
Legare, Lisa McDonald, Sandra Mauer, Katsitsiyo Danforth, Deanna Klescewski, Theresa Torrez, Chantel
McLeod, James Martin, Arthur Elm III (via polycom), Michael Coleman (via polycom), Jen Falck, Warren
Stevens, James Petitjean, Candice Skenandore, Kristen Hooker, Mike Troge, William Vervoort, Vicki
Cornelius, Eric Boulanger, George Skenandore, Jacque Boyle, Scott Cottrell, Dennis Johnson, Brian
Doxtator, Joanie Buckley;

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.
For the record: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens is running late. Treasurer Trish King is out sick.
Councilman Daniel Guzman King is on approved travel attending the Annual Indigenous Farming and
Anishinaabe Hemp Conference in Callaway, MN.

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II.

OPENING (00:00:21)

Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
A.

Presentation of donation to the Town of Oneida by the Oneida Nation
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Chairman Tehassi Hill and Secretary Lisa Summers presented a $88,699.42 donation to Gary
Schaumberg, Chairman/Town of Oneida Board, and Glen Olson, Chief/Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire
Department, for Community Fire Protection services from FY 2011-2018.
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens arrives at 8:36 a.m.
B.

Present Certificate of Appreciation for Public Service
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Chairman Tehassi Hill presented a Certification of Appreciation for Public Service to Secretary Lisa
Summers for her work on the State of Wisconsin Joint Legislative Council's Special Committee on
State-Tribal Relations.
C.

Special Recognition for Years of Service
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources

Special recognition by Cliff Webster of Timothy Mertens (25 years of service); Special recognition by
Cherice Santiago of Sharon Legare (25 years of service); Special recognition by Cherice Santiago of
Lisa McDonald (25 years of service); Special recognition by Cherice Santiago of Sandra Mauer (25
years of service); Special recognition by Katsitsiyo Danforth of Deanna Klescewski (25 years of
service); Special recognition by Theresa Torrez of Chantel McLeod (25 years of service);
Special recognition of the following individuals who could not be present: Orin Askenette (25 years of
service); Duane Berger (25 years of service); William Duffy (25 years of service); Yia Xiong (25 years
of service); Mary Hamm (25 years of service); Diana Caldwell (25 years of service); Laura Bosacki (25
years of service); Lorna Denny (25 years of service); Beth Schrick Smith (25 years of service); Dawn
Lara (25 years of service); Joan Larock (25 years of service); Harold Bebeau (25 years of service);
Lawrence Larscheid (25 years of service); William Torres (25 years of service); Kevin Schoenebeck
(25 years of service); Daniel W. Skenandore (25 years of service);

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:22:25)

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to adopt the agenda with four (4) changes [1) correct title of item VIII.C.3.
to "Accept..."; 2) move a portion of executive session item XIV.A.13. to open session as item XI.O.
Determine next steps regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with National Indian Carbon
Coalition; 3) correct numbering of item XIV.D.b3. to "XIV.D.3"; and 4) add item XIV.D.6. File # ED18008 - Discuss proposal and business plan], noting the supporting documents for item V.D. are a
handout, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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IV.

OATH OF OFFICE (00:25:10)

Oath of Office administered by Secretary Lisa Summers. George Greendeer, James Martin, Worden
Shane Webster, Alva Fiddler, Floyd Silas Jr., Arthur Elm III (via polycom), Michael Coleman (via
polycom) were present. Sonny Nacotee and Tracie Sparks were not present.

V.

A.

Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee - George Greendeer and James Martin
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

B.

Oneida Pow-wow Committee - Worden Shane Webster, Alva Fiddler, Sonny
Nacotee, and Floyd Silas Jr.
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

C.

Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Arthur Elm III,
Michael Coleman, and Tracie Sparks
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

MINUTES
A.

Approve the January 18, 2019, special Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:30:32)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the January 18, 2019, special Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
B.

Approve the January 23, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:30:59)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the January 23, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes with one (1) correction [add Councilman Kirby Metoxen to the "Arrived at:" section of the
Executive Session attendance on page 1], seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
C.

Approve the February 8, 2019, special Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:31:41)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the February 8, 2019, special Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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D.

Approve the February 12, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:32:10)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the February 12, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

VI.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Silver Creek Trail (00:32:34)
Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Community & Economic Development

Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution 02-27-19-A Silver Creek Trail with one (1) correction [in
line 11, add the word "Committee" after "Oneida Business"], seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
B.

Adopt resolution entitled Creation of the Oneida Nation School System
Endowment in Accordance with the Endowments Law (00:36:36)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 02-27-19-B Creation of the Oneida Nation School
System Endowment in Accordance with the Endowments Law, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by Jennifer Webster to that all interest income accrued be included, up to the date the fund is
transferred, along with the settlement funds, to the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee, seconded by
Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
C.

Adopt resolution entitled Supporting Dental Therapy as a Solution to the Oneida
Nation’s Oral Health Challenges (00:39:01)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution 02-27-19-C Supporting Dental Therapy as a Solution to
the Oneida Nation’s Oral Health Challenges, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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D.

Adopt resolution entitled Approving a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for a
Premium Stabilization Fund Agreement between the Oneida Nation and Epic Life
Insurance Company (00:40:58)
Sponsor: Barbara Webster, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution 02-27-19-D Approving a limited waiver of sovereign
immunity for a Premium Stabilization Fund Agreement between the Oneida Nation and Epic Life
Insurance Company, noting today's date will be inserted in line 88 and line 92, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
E.

Adopt resolution entitled Office of Special Trustee - Sign Off Authority (00:43:16)
Sponsor: Barbara Webster, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 02-27-19-E Office of Special Trustee - Sign Off
Authority, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

VII.

APPOINTMENTS (00:44:15)

Motion by Lisa Summers to defer item VII.A. to later in the meeting, seconded by David P. Jordan.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Item VIII.A.1. is addressed next.
A.

Determine next steps regarding five (5) vacancies - Oneida Personnel Commission
(04:07:57)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to appoint Barbara Cornelius to the Oneida Personnel Commission with a
term ending 2024, Carole Liggins to the Oneida Personnel Commission with a term ending in 2023,
and Nancy Skenandore to the Oneida Personnel Commission with a term ending 2022, based on their
experience identified as in their applications, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by David P. Jordan to repost the remaining two (2) vacancies on the Oneida Personnel
Commission, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Item XV. is addressed next.

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VIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the December 6, 2018, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes (00:44:39)
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the December 6, 2018, regular Community Development
Planning Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
2.

Accept the January 3, 2019, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes (00:45:20)
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the January 3, 2019, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
B.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Approve the February 18, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:45:46)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the February 18, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
C.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the January 16, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:46:15)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the January 16, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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2.

Accept the February 6, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:46:46)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the February 6, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
3.

Approve the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board Bylaws
(00:47:07); (01:48:45)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board
Bylaws, with one (1) change [on line 370 insert language regarding the frequency of the update/review
of the bylaws which will be formulated by the Legislative Reference Office based on the discussion
today], seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Item VIII.C.4. is addressed next.
Motion by Lisa Summers to revise the approval of the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Bylaws to include one (1) additional change [remove references to specific dollar amounts for stipends
and compensation throughout], seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III
Item VIII.C.5. is addressed next.

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4.

Approve the Oneida Pow-wow Committee Bylaws (01:09:02)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the Oneida Pow-wow Committee Bylaws, with the three (3)
changes [1) insert language regarding the frequency of the update/review of the bylaws which will be
formulated by the Legislative Reference Office based on the discussion today; 2) remove references to
specific dollar amounts for stipends and compensation throughout; and 3) in section 1-5.(d) include a
requirement that the majority of current members be enrolled members of the Oneida Nation],
seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Councilman Ernie Stevens III left at 10:17 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Summers to that item VIII.C.3 is revisited to re-open that discussion, seconded by
David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III
Item VIII.C.3. is addressed next.
5.

Approve the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee Bylaws (01:49:20)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee Bylaws,
with one (1) change [insert language regarding the frequency of the update/review of the bylaws which
will be formulated by the Legislative Reference Office based on the discussion today], seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III

IX.

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Councilman Kirby
Metoxen, and Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Haaland & Davids reception Washington DC - January 3-4, 2019 (01:51:13)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

Secretary Lisa Summers left at 10:21 a.m.
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel report from Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens,
Councilman Kirby Metoxen, and Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Haaland & Davids reception
in Washington DC - January 3-4, 2019, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers

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X.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Ernie Stevens III - Midwest Tribal Energy
Regional Association (MTERA) Regional Energy Workshop for Midwest Tribes Milwaukee, WI - April 8-9, 2019 (01:54:06)
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

Secretary Lisa Summers returned at 10:24 a.m.
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel request for Councilman Ernie Stevens III to attend the
Midwest Tribal Energy Regional Association (MTERA) Regional Energy Workshop for Midwest Tribes
in Milwaukee, WI - April 8-9, 2019, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III
B.

Approve the travel request - Treasurer Trish King - 21st National Intertribal Tax
Alliance Conference - Santa Fe, NM - August 13-16, 2019 (01:56:09)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request for Treasurer Trish King to attend the 21st
National Intertribal Tax Alliance Conference in Santa Fe, NM - August 13-16, 2019, seconded by David
P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III
C.

Enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved travel request for
Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the Opioid Litigation Briefing in Atlanta, GA February 14-15, 2019 (01:56:44)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved travel request for
Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the Opioid Litigation Briefing in Atlanta, GA - February 14-15, 2019,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III
D.

Enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved travel request for
Secretary Lisa Summers to attend the WIEA Legislative Breakfast Meeting in
Madison WI - February 19-20, 2019 (01:57:12)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved travel request for
Secretary Lisa Summers to attend the WIEA Legislative Breakfast Meeting in Madison WI - February
19-20, 2019, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III

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E.

Enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved travel request for
Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend NATOW 2020-2021 Strategic and 2019
Conference Planning in Danbury, WI - February 19-21, 2019 (01:57:40)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved travel request for
Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend NATOW 2020-2021 Strategic and 2019 Conference Planning in
Danbury, WI - February 19-21, 2019, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III

XI.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Set the date for the 2019 Special Election (01:58:15)
Sponsor: Vicki Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Election Board

Councilman Ernie Stevens III returned at 10:31 a.m.
Motion by David P. Jordan to set the 2019 Special Election on July 20, 2019, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
B.

Approve the Deputization Agreement Between the Oneida Nation and the Brown
County Sheriff (02:02:19)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the Deputization Agreement Between the Oneida Nation and the
Brown County Sheriff, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
C.

Approve the Deputization Agreement Between the Oneida Nation and the
Outagamie County Sheriff (02:03:11)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the Deputization Agreement Between the Oneida Nation and the
Outagamie County Sheriff, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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D.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Wisconsin State-Department of
Transportation MACH Sub-User's Agreement - file # 2019-0038 (02:03:36)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Wisconsin StateDepartment of Transportation MACH Sub-User's Agreement - file # 2019-0038, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
E.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Wisconsin State-Department of
Transportation TraCS Sublicense Agreement - file # 2019-0039 (02:04:56)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Wisconsin StateDepartment of Transportation TraCS Sublicense Agreement - file # 2019-0039, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
F.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Wisconsin State-Agriculture,
Trade & Consumer Protection - file # 2019-0064 (02:06:14)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental, Health, Safety & Land

Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens left at 10:51 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Wisconsin StateAgriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection - file # 2019-0064, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
G.

Approve the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee/Oneida Business Committee
Memorandum of Agreement (02:22:54)
Sponsor: Barbara Webster, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee/Oneida Business
Committee Memorandum of Agreement, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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Approve an exception to resolution # BC-12-27-16-A and start the executive
discussion meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. (02:24:02)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 10:54 a.m.
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve an exception to resolution # BC-12-27-16-A and start the
executive discussion meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
I.

Approve the memorandum of understanding - Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Northeast Wisconsin - file # 2019-0059 (02:24:54)
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the memorandum of understanding for the Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin - file # 2019-0059, noting the entity within the organization as identified
by the legal review is the Governmental Services Division, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
J.

Approve a credit limit increase for OBC corporate credit cards (02:26:16)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Councilman Kirby Metoxen returned 10:59 a.m.
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens returned at 11:01 a.m.
Chairman Tehassi Hill left at 11:02 a.m. Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens assumes the role of the
Chair.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a credit limit increase for OBC corporate credit cards from
$2,000 to $6,000, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
K.

Repost one (1) vacancy to complete the term ending June 30, 2019 - Oneida Youth
Leadership Institute Board of Directors (02:34:55)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to repost one (1) vacancy to complete the term ending June 30, 2019, on
the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board of Directors, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
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Repost two (2) vacancies to complete the terms ending July 31, 2019, and one (1)
vacancy to complete the term ending July 31, 2020 - Oneida Nation School Board
(02:35:26)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to repost two (2) vacancies to complete the terms ending July 31, 2019,
and one (1) vacancy to complete the term ending July 31, 2020 on the Oneida Nation School Board,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
M.

Enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved exception to resolution #
BC-12-27-16-A and hold both the regular and executive discussion meetings on
Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. (02:35:51)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved exception to
resolution # BC-12-27-16-A and hold both the regular and executive discussion meetings on Tuesday,
February 12, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
N.

Enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved exception to resolution #
BC-12-27-16-A and hold both the regular and executive discussion meetings on
Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. (02:36:20)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved exception to
resolution # BC-12-27-16-A and hold both the regular and executive discussion meetings on Tuesday,
February 12, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
O.

Determine next steps regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with National
Indian Carbon Coalition (02:37:08)
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

Chairman Tehassi Hill returned at 11:07 p.m. and resumes the role of the Chair.
Motion by Lisa Summers to send the Memorandum of Understanding with National Indian Carbon
Coalition to the Community and Economic Development Division Director to address the two (2)
identified items in the review and for that response to come back with the proposal when completed,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
Ernie Stevens III
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
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XII.

REPORTS
A.

OPERATIONAL
1.

Accept the Human Services FY-2019 1st quarter report (03:17:54)
Sponsor: George Skenandore, Division Director/Governmental Services

Chairman Tehassi Hill returned at 2:12 p.m. and resumed the role of the Chair.
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Human Services FY-2019 1st quarter report, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
2.

Accept the Public Safety FY-2019 1st quarter report (03:26:50)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Public Safety FY-2019 1st quarter report, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Item XII.A.5. is addressed next.
3.

Accept the Housing FY-2019 1st quarter report (03:05:42)
Sponsor: Dana McLester, Division Director/Comprehensive Housing

Councilman David P. Jordan left 1:57 p.m.
Councilman Ernie Stevens III left at 1:58 p.m.
Councilman David P. Jordan returned at 2:01 p.m.
Councilman Ernie Stevens III returned at 2:01 p.m.
Councilman Kirby Metoxen returned at 2:03 p.m.
Chairman Tehassi Hill left at 2:07 p.m. Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens assumed the role of the Chair.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Housing FY-2019 1st quarter report, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
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Accept the Utilities, Wells, Wastewater and Septic FY-2019 1st quarter report
(02:57:54)
Sponsor: Jacque Boyle, Division Director/Public Works

Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 1:54 p.m.
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Utilities, Wells, Wastewater and Septic FY-2019 1st quarter
report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
Item XII.A.3. is addressed next.
5.

Accept the Planning, Zoning and Development FY-2019 1st quarter report
(03:36:20)
Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Community & Economic Development

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Planning, Zoning and Development FY-2019 1st quarter
report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Secretary Lisa Summers left at 2:28 p.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers returned at 2:31 p.m.
6.

Accept the Government Administration FY-2019 1st quarter report (03:41:40)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 2:33 p.m.
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens left at 2:37 p.m.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Government Administration FY-2019 1st quarter report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
Item XIV.A.1. is addressed next.

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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Approve tentative GTC meeting dates through January 2021 (02:39:05)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to schedule a tentative semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting on
Monday, July 29, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by David P. Jordan to schedule a tentative special General Tribal Council meeting on Monday,
December 2, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. and identify Monday, January 6, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. as the inclement
weather date, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by David P. Jordan to schedule a tentative annual General Tribal Council meeting on Monday,
January 20, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. and identify Monday, March 2, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. as the inclement
weather date, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by David P. Jordan to schedule a tentative special General Tribal Council meeting on Monday,
March 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. and identify Monday, June 1, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. as the inclement
weather date, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by David P. Jordan to schedule a tentative special General Tribal Council meeting on Monday,
June 22, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by David P. Jordan to schedule a tentative semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting on
Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by David P. Jordan to schedule a tentative special General Tribal Council meeting on Monday,
September 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. to address the annual budget, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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Continued motions regarding item XII.A. Approve tentative GTC meeting dates through January 2021:
Motion by David P. Jordan to schedule a tentative special General Tribal Council meeting on Monday,
December 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. and identify Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. as the
inclement weather date, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by David P. Jordan to schedule a tentative annual General Tribal Council meeting on Monday,
January 18, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. and request the Secretary to with Radisson to identify an appropriate
inclement weather date in March, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by David P. Jordan to recess at 11:25 a.m. and to reconvene at 1:00 p.m., seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

XIV.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (02:55:33)

Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens at 1:04 p.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilman David P. Jordan; Councilman Kirby
Metoxen; Councilman Ernie Stevens III; Secretary Lisa Summers; Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Trish King;
Motion by Lisa Summers to go into executive session at 1:04 p.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
Chairman Tehassi Hill returned at 1:20 p.m. and resumed the role of the Chair.
Motion by Brandon Stevens to come out of executive session at 1:47 p.m., seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
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REPORTS
1.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2019 1st quarter executive report
(03:53:23)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2019 1st quarter executive report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
2.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC. FY-2019 1st quarter executive report
(03:53:46)
Sponsor: Jacquelyn Zalim, Chair/OESC Board of Managers

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC. FY-2019 1st quarter executive report,
seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to send Chapter 502 Indian Preference in Contracting to the Legislative
Operating Committee to address the identified concern regarding the definition of Tribal Entities,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
3.

Accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY-2019 1st quarter
executive report (03:54:25)
Sponsor: Pete King III, Agent/OSGC

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY-2019 1st quarter
executive report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
4.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2019 1st quarter executive
report (03:54:41)
Sponsor: Robert Barton, President/OAHC

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2019 1st quarter
executive report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the BC Officers to follow up with the Community & Economic
Development Division Director on the identified concern regarding invoicing, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen

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Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2019 1st quarter executive report
(03:55:19)
Sponsor: Chad Fuss, Agent/OGE

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2019 1st quarter executive report,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
6.

Accept the Environmental, Health, Safety & Land FY-2019 1st quarter executive
report (03:55:37)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental, Health, Safety & Land

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Environmental, Health, Safety & Land FY-2019 1st quarter
executive report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity regarding the following
contracts – file # 2019-0227, file # 2019-0232, file # 2019-0225, file # 2019-0224, file # 2019-0226, and
file # 2019-0223 in regards to contract file # 2019-0208, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
7.

Accept the Comprehensive Housing FY-2019 1st quarter executive report
(03:56:49)
Sponsor: Dana McLester, Division Director/Comprehensive Housing

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Comprehensive Housing FY-2019 1st quarter executive
report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
8.

Accept the Human Resources FY-2019 1st quarter executive report (03:57:05)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources

Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens returned at 2:48 p.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Human Resources FY-2019 1st quarter executive report,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen
9.

Accept the Retail Enterprise FY-2019 1st quarter executive report (03:57:20)
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Retail Enterprise FY-2019 1st quarter executive report,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen

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Accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2019 1st quarter executive report
(03:57:36)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Councilman Kirby Metoxen returned at 2:49 p.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2019 1st quarter executive
report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
11.

Accept the Emergency Management FY-2019 1st quarter executive report
(03:57:51)
Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Emergency Management FY-2019 1st quarter executive
report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by Jennifer Webster to direct the BC Officers to follow up on the outstanding request to post,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
12.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
February 2019 report (03:58:20)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and SelfGovernance February 2019 report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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Accept the Chief Counsel report (03:59:00)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the travel request for Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the moot
court and oral arguments in the Texas ICWA appeal in New Orleans, LA - March 12-14, 2019,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by Lisa Summers to authorize the action to amend the complaint as identified in the memo from
Chief Counsel dated February 25, 2019, presented in Executive Session, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the 3rd amendment to attorney contract with Patricia Garvey file # 2011-0313, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
B.

STANDING ITEMS
1.

ONEIDA GOLF ENTERPRISE CORPORATION - LADIES PROFESSIONAL GOLF
ASSOCIATION
a.

Accept the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic February 2019 report
(04:01:20)

Motion by David P. Jordan to defer the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic February 2019 report to the
March 13, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the November 15, 2018, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
(04:01:44)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the November 15, 2018, regular Audit Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
2.

Accept the Gaming Contracts compliance/financial audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (04:02:04)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Gaming Contracts compliance/financial audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
3.

Accept the Bingo compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement
(04:02:25)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Bingo compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
4.

Accept the Player Tracking compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (04:02:41)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Player Tracking compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
5.

Accept the Slots Year End compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (04:02:55)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Slots Year End compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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Accept the Table Games compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (04:03:12)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Table Games compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
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Accept the Title 31 compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement
(04:03:29)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Title 31 compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
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Accept the Behavioral Health performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (04:03:44)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Behavioral Health performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
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Accept the Audit Committee FY-2019 1st quarter report (04:04:01)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Audit Committee FY-2019 1st quarter report, seconded by
Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
D.

NEW BUSINESS
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Approve the attorney contract - Hobb Straus Dean and Walker LLP - file # 20190139 (04:04:18)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the attorney contract for Hobb Straus Dean and Walker LLP - file
# 2019-0139, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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Review application(s) for five (5) vacancies - Oneida Personnel Commission
(04:04:43)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the discussion regarding the application(s) for five (5) vacancies
on the Oneida Personnel Commission, as information, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
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File # 2018-DR06-02 - Accept the update and determine the appropriate next
steps (04:05:05)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to direct the BC Officers to request an update to be brought back by the
Division Director to the March 13, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting in executive session,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
4.

Enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved requested action listed
the memorandum dated February 13, 2019, regarding the OGE Agent (04:05:34)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved requested action
listed the memorandum dated February 13, 2019, regarding the OGE Agent, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
5.

Enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved requested action listed
the memorandum dated February 14, 2019, regarding the 2004 judgement - case
# 5:70-cv-00035-LEK (04:06:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved requested action
listed the memorandum dated February 14, 2019, regarding the 2004 judgement - case # 5:70-cv00035-LEK, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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File # ED18-008 - Discuss proposal and business plan (04:06:33)
Sponsor:

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to send file # ED18-008 to the Community & Economic Development
Division Director for a Tier 1 review, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III
Opposed:
Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King
For the record: Secretary Lisa Summers stated I am opposed to the motion on file # ED18-008 due to
the expense and the timing of the requested action.
Item VII.A. is addressed next.

XV.

ADJOURN (04:10:13)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adjourn at 3:01 p.m., seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King

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Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Summers, Secretary
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Adopt resolution entitled The Oneida Nation's Policy for Making Expenditures under its Compact and...
1. Meeting Date Requested:

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2. General Information:
Session:

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Agenda Header:

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

Resolutions

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve Resolution The Oneida Nation's Policy for Making Expenditures under its Compact and Funding
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

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4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Jennifer Webster, Council Member

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Candice Skenandore, Self Governance Coordinator, IGAC
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Approve BC Resolution The Oneida Nation’s Policy for Making Expenditures under its Compact and Funding
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This Resolution identifies how the Nation
spends its base funding which generates Contract Support Costs.
The Nation receives Contract Support Costs funding to cover costs associated with providing programs, services,
functions, and activities in accordance with the funding agreement with the US Department of Health and
Human Services and when making expenditures pursuant to the Compact and Funding Agreement, the Nation
expends IHS funds first, third-party revenue second, and tribal contribution last.
The Resolution states that the Nation will continue to expend IHS first, third-party revenue second and that any
shortfall be covered by tribal contribution and directs the Oneida Accounting Department to structure tribal
accounts to accurately reflect this practice.
On December 6, 2018, the Oneida Business Committee, Comprehensive Health Division, Finance, Law Office, and
Self-Governance had a meeting to discuss how the Nation currently utilizes IHS funds and third-party revenue to
pay for contract support costs. It was determined at that meeting that a Resolution be developed to specify how
the Nation expends IHS funds.
A statement of effect is not required for IHS resolutions pursuant to BC Resolution 06-01-05-C.

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BC Resolution # _____________
The Oneida Nation’s Policy for Making Expenditures under its Compact and Funding Agreement
with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a Self-Governance tribe and has entered into a Compact with the US
Department of Health and Human Services; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation receives funding on an annual basis to cover costs associated with
providing programs, services, functions and activities pursuant to a Funding Agreement
between the Oneida Nation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under
the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation receives contract support costs funding to cover costs associated with
providing programs, services, functions, and activities pursuant to the Funding Agreement
between the Oneida Nation and the US Department of Health and Human Services; and

WHEREAS,

when making expenditures under its Compact and Funding Agreement the Oneida Nation
expends IHS funds first, third-party revenue second, and tribal contribution last.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation shall continue to expend IHS funding first,
third-party revenue second, with any shortfall to be covered by tribal contribution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, in expending funds for salaries and related costs, the
Oneida Nation shall continue to first use IHS funding to the maximum amount allowable, and then utilize
third-party revenue and then tribal contribution to cover any shortfall and the Oneida Accounting
Department shall structure tribal accounts to accurately reflect this practice.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Adopt resolution entitled Supporting the Tribal AmeriCorps Program
1. Meeting Date Requested:

03 / 13 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Resolutions

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Requesting the Oneida Business Committee to adopt the resolution entitled "Supporting the Tribal
AmeriCorps program.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Memorandum

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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
The Oneida Nation received a request from the Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise Community for the Nation to
consider supporting their application to continue the Tribal AmeriCorps program for years 2019-2022.
Attached is a resolution of support that I am respectfully requesting the Oneida Business Committee to adopt.

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Phone: (920) 869-2214

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BC Resolution # __________
Supporting the Tribal AmeriCorps Program
WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has determined that the overall goal of the Oneida Nation is to protect,
maintain and improve the standard of living and the environment in which the Oneida
people live; and

WHEREAS,

our Vision is a Nation of strong families built on Tsiʔ niyukwalihotʌ (Our Ways) and a strong
economy; and

WHEREAS,

it is important to the Oneida Nation community to prevent and reduce substance abuse
among our members; and

WHEREAS,

a collaborative of the eleven sovereign American Indian Tribes in Wisconsin received a
national planning grant (2009) and subsequent implementation grants (2010-2018) to
develop a multi-site Tribal AmeriCorps Project from the Corporation for National Service;
and

WHEREAS,

the Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise Community Inc. has served as the fiscal agent for the
project since 2013; and

WHEREAS,

the Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise Community Inc. will be submitting an application in May
of 2019 to continue the Tribal AmeriCorps program for years 2019-2022 (start date
September 1, 2019); and

WHEREAS,

the Tribal State Collaboration for Positive Change (TSCPC) is a collaborative consisting of
behavioral health professionals from all eleven Wisconsin Tribes and Wisconsin
Department of Health Services working to integrate prevention and treatment services has
and will continue to serve as the Tribal Advisory Board for the Tribal AmeriCorps Program;
and

WHEREAS,

Kovar Consulting Company, Inc. has and will continue to provide all programmatic
leadership for the project under the guidance of the fiscal agent and the Tribal AmeriCorps
Program Tribal Advisory Board; and

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WHEREAS,

the Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise Community Inc. a grassroots organization with a strong
history of serving Tribes in northern Wisconsin wants to continue as the fiscal agent for the
Tribal AmeriCorps Program; and

WHEREAS,

the Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) corporation chartered by
the State of Wisconsin and is not considered a “tribal organization” by the Corporation for
National and Community Service; and

WHEREAS,

passage of a Tribal Resolution of Support is a Tribal AmeriCorps Program requirement for
Wisconsin Tribes to be eligible to receive AmeriCorps members in their communities; and

WHEREAS,

the Tribal AmeriCorps Program works with local tribal substance abuse prevention
coalitions to recruit local tribal AmeriCorps members to build capacity to prevent and
reduce substance abuse, and;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation, although it maintains no control over the
activities of Northwoods NiiJii Enterprises Community, and Northwoods NiiJii Enterprises Community is not
a chartered entity of the Oneida Nation, does hereby fully support Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise Community,
Inc. as a “tribal organization” as that term is defined in 45 CFR § 2510.20 and authorizes Northwoods NiiJii
Enterprise Community, Inc. to be the legal applicant for and act on behalf of and include the Oneida Nation
in the Tribal AmeriCorps Program CNCS grant program solely for the purpose of conducting the activities
and providing the services described in the application in conformance with all requirements of the funding
agency, and all applicable laws and regulations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation supports continuing participation in the Tribal
AmeriCorps Program for the Tribes of Wisconsin for program years 2019-2022, which will continue to focus
on addressing the significant substance abuse prevention needs of tribal communities.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation hereby authorizes the Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise
Community Inc. to sign all necessary documents as fiscal agent in furtherance of the Tribal AmeriCorps
Program.

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Appointing Representative to the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group and the Tribal Radioactive...

Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

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Requesting a Letter stating that Daniel King will be the Oneida Nation Tribal Representative for the NETWG
(Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group) and TRMTC (Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation
Committee) Address to the Dept of Energy.
**Request to adopt resolution entitled Appointing Representative to the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working
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Patrick Pelky, Division Director/EHS

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

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # __________
Appointing Representative to the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group and the Tribal Radioactive
Materials Transportation Committee

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WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy has created the Nuclear Energy
Tribal Working Group for which the National Conference of State Legislatures provides
support; and

WHEREAS,

the National Conference of State Legislatures has created the Tribal Radioactive Materials
Transportation Committee; and

WHEREAS,

the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group and the Tribal Radioactive Materials
Transportation Committee are made up of Tribal leaders throughout the United States; and

WHEREAS,

the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group serves as a conduit to foster communication and
education with the goal of developing and maintaining government-to-government
relationships between the U.S. Department of Energy and American Indian tribes; and

WHEREAS,

the Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee serves as a forum for American
Indian tribes to provide input to the U.S. Department of Energy on programs and activities
relating to the transportation and storage of radioactive materials and spent nuclear fuel
from federally recognized Tribes impacted by shipments of radioactive and hazardous
materials; and

WHEREAS,

it is possible that shipments of radioactive and hazardous materials could be transported
through or near the Oneida Nation Reservation as a result of two closed nuclear energy
plants within the State of Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS,

Daniel A. King, former Safety Coordinator/Environmental Health Safety & Land Division,
wishes to remain involved as the Oneida Nation’s representative on the Nuclear Energy
Tribal Working Group and the Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee
following his retirement on March 6, 2019; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee hereby appoints Daniel A.
King, Tribal member, as the Nation’s representative on the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group and
the Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee.

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BC Resolution # __________
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Materials Transportation Committee
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee hereby appoints Jeffrey Mears, Deputy
Director/Environmental Health Safety & Land Division, as the alternate representative on the Nuclear
Energy Tribal Working Group and the Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Nation’s representative shall provide the following information to the
Oneida Business Committee:
1. Notice of all schedule meetings and attendance;
2. Timely notice of issues discussed presented to the Intergovernmental Affairs and Communications
Director in order to obtain position decisions from the Oneida Business Committee; and
3. Written reports on all meetings and actions taken.

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BC Resolution # ________________
Amending Resolution BC-09-26-18-F Rescission of the Dissolution of the Oneida Personnel
Commission and Related Emergency Amendments in Accordance with General
Tribal Council’s August 27, 2018 Directive
WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Personnel Selection Committee was created by the General Tribal Council to monitor
the hiring process to protect against issues of nepotism, and to enforce Oneida and Indian
preference; and

WHEREAS,

in an effort to provide for a tribal employment system that is operated in an orderly and fair
manner, the Oneida Business Committee re-designated the Personnel Selection
Committee as the Oneida Personnel Commission through resolution BC-04-13-90-A; and

WHEREAS,

resolution BC-04-13-90-A delegated the Oneida Personnel Commission the responsibility
to generate personnel policies to be presented and recommended to the Oneida Business
Committee for the Oneida Business Committee to review, take formal action to approve,
disapprove, change and/or amend said personnel policy recommendations; and

WHEREAS,

through resolution BC-05-12-93-J, the Oneida Business Committee, in conjunction with the
Nation’s Human Resources Department and the Oneida Personnel Commission, revised
the Nation’s Personnel Policies and Procedures to allow the Oneida Personnel
Commission to serve as a grievance hearing body for employment matters; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Personnel Commission then served the Oneida Nation as a hearing body for
employee grievances, with appeals of those hearings authorized to be made to the Oneida
Appeals Commission after its creation in 1991 by the General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee, through resolution BC-03-06-01-B, temporarily rescinded
authority delegated to the Oneida Personnel Commission contained within the Oneida
Personnel Policies and Procedures as it pertained to the role of the Oneida Personnel
Commission as representatives of the community at large, the commissioners’
responsibility to serve on the Screening Committee, the Interview Committee, the
Personnel Screening Committee, and as the Grievance Hearing Body; and

WHEREAS,

resolution BC-03-06-01-B required that the hiring process of the Nation continue without
interruption under the auspices of the Human Resources Department, and that the Oneida
Appeal Commission be delegated the first level hearing body for employment related
actions as referenced in the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures; and

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WHEREAS,

although the Oneida Personnel Commission served the Nation as a hearing body for
employee grievances since the early 1990s, except for the period when the Oneida
Personnel Commissions’ authority was temporarily rescinded, the Nation has been moving
towards consolidating all hearing responsibilities to the Oneida Nation Judiciary; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council adopted the Judiciary law as the next step in formalizing
the hearing authority of the Oneida Nation in an independent judicial body; and

WHEREAS,

the membership approved amendments to the Constitution which adopted Article V,
Judiciary, which established “a judiciary to exercise the judicial authority of the Oneida
Nation”; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council adopted resolution GTC-03-19-17-A which designated
the Oneida Judiciary as the judiciary authorized pursuant to Article V of the Constitution;
and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has presented reports, and the General Tribal Council
has accepted such reports, regarding the consolidation of administrative hearing and
judicial hearing responsibilities in the Judiciary for the purpose of increasing consistency in
hearing processes, efficiency, and reducing overall costs to the Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee notified the Judiciary of its intention to consolidate all
judicial functions and the Judiciary identified that it is prepared to accept such
responsibilities; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has adopted amendments to laws that transferred the
hearing authority of the Environmental Resources Board and the Land Commission to the
Judiciary; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee determined it was appropriate to begin consolidating
employment related grievance hearings into the Judiciary as the number of current cases
in the Oneida Personnel Commission was low and the costs of maintaining judicial hearing
authorities continues to increase; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee dissolved the Oneida Personnel Commission on April 11,
2018, through resolution BC-04-11-18-A in an effort to consolidate employment related
grievance hearings into the Judiciary; and

WHEREAS,

resolution BC-04-11-18-A required the Legislative Operating Committee to develop and
present emergency legislative amendments to fully address the impact of this resolution
by the April 25, 2018, Oneida Business Committee meeting for consideration of adoption;
and

WHEREAS,

resolution BC-04-11-18-A required that all personnel matters pending, scheduled, and for
which timelines were running were hereby tolled until the emergency amendments could
be brought forward by the Legislative Operating Committee regarding laws impacted by
the dissolution of the Oneida Personnel Commission, with the tolling of time interpreted
and applied in the best interests of the employee; and

WHEREAS,

although the Oneida Personnel Commission was dissolved, the Oneida Business
Committee recognized the valuable service the Personnel Selection Committee provided
in its original form before being expanded to include hearing authority; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee determined that the valuable service the Personnel
Selection Committee provided remained necessary in the hiring process, and therefore

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recreating the Personnel Selection Committee was in the best interest of the Oneida
Nation; and
WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee recreated the Personnel Selection Committee on April 11,
2018, through resolution BC-04-11-18-B; and

WHEREAS,

resolution BC-04-11-18-B provided that bylaws for the Personnel Selection Committee be
placed on the May 23, 2018 Oneida Business Committee meeting agenda, and that the
Human Resources Department consider not scheduling screening or interviews until the
Personnel Selection Committee is created and members are appointed, provided that, the
Human Resources Department may schedule screening and interviewing where it would
be unreasonable to delay or further delay that action; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee approved the Personnel Selection Committee bylaws on
May 23, 2018; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee adopted emergency amendments to the Military Service
Employee Protection Policy, the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures, the Oneida
Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedures, and the Employee Protection Policy on April 25, 2018,
through resolutions BC-04-25-18-D, BC-04-25-18-E, BC-04-25-18-F, and BC-04-25-18-G;
and

WHEREAS,

the emergency amendments to the above mentioned laws replaced any reference to the
Oneida Personnel Commission which referred to actions affecting employees involving
adverse employment actions for which a hearing is authorized with a reference to the
Judiciary – Trial Court, thereby transferring the hearing authority to the Judiciary – Trial
Court; and

WHEREAS,

the emergency amendments to the above mentioned laws replaced any reference to the
Oneida Personnel Commission which referred to actions involving hiring, including
screening and interviews, with a reference to the Personnel Selection Committee; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee determined emergency adoption of the amendments to
the Military Service Employee Protection Policy, the Oneida Personnel Policies and
Procedures, the Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedures, and the Employee Protection
Policy were necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare
of the reservation population as required by the Legislative Procedures Act in order to
ensure that the general welfare and due process rights of employees of the Nation were
preserved in absence of the Oneida Personnel Commission; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee adopted a plan for the process of transitioning cases from
the Oneida Personnel Commission to the Judiciary – Trial Court through resolution BC-0425-18-H;

WHEREAS,

resolution BC-04-25-18-H required that the Judiciary Trial Court utilize prior decisions of
the Oneida Personnel Commission as precedent in its hearing and decision-making
process, and that hearing procedures shall follow those set forth in the Oneida Judiciary
Rules of Civil Procedure, provided that, in circumstances where the Oneida Personnel
Policies and Procedures conflict with the Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure, the
deadlines in the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures shall govern; and

WHEREAS,

resolution BC-04-25-18-H set forth a process to be used to transfer matters to the Judiciary
from the Oneida Personnel Commission including:
1. All active cases for which at least one hearing had been held was transferred to the
Judiciary Trial Court effective immediately.

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2.
3.
4.
5.

a. The employee had, by close of business on May 11, 2018, to file a notice with
the Judiciary Trial Court stating either they wish to maintain the current hearing
body or have their case assigned to a judicial officer of the Trial Court and the
Trial Court shall begin the hearing from the beginning, or at the request of the
employee, continue the existing hearing with the judicial officer replacing the
hearing body.
b. In all circumstances, the Judiciary was required to receive active case files and
hearing records for active cases and begin management of the case.
All cases which had been accepted, but no hearing had yet been conducted or no
hearing officers selected, had been transferred to the Judiciary Trial Court and a
judicial officer of the Trial Court was assigned.
All cases which had been concluded and for which no appeal time remains, were
transferred to the Records Management Department which worked with the Judiciary
to assist in managing those records.
All matters filed, but for which no determination has been made regarding acceptance
was immediately forwarded to the Judiciary Trial Court.
The Oneida Personnel Commission administration was required to deliver a complete
record of all decisions of the Oneida Personnel Commission to the Judiciary and a
copy to Records Management Department; and

WHEREAS,

on May 14, 2018, the Petition: G. Powless – Oneida Personnel Commission Dissolution
was submitted to the Business Committee Support Office by Gina Powless and was
verified by the Trust Enrollment Department; and

WHEREAS,

the petition requested General Tribal Council “to address the actions of the Oneida
Business Committee’s (OBC) Dissolving the Oneida Personnel Commission (OPC) by BC
Resolution #04-11-18-A, BC Resolution #04-11-18-B. The OBC has intentionally violated
their authority, they do not have the right to make a decision to dissolve the OPC which
was created and approved by General Tribal Council (GTC). The only body that can
dissolve the OPC is GTC. The OBC has abused their power and directly violated the
Oneida Constitution, their Oath of Office, Oneida’s Code of Ethics, the Oneida Blue Book,
to name a few. The OBC has deliberately undermined the authority of GTC. The OBC has
cited in their BC resolutions that there is an emergency, yet have not cited any real
emergency. The GTC hereby rescinds the action of the OBC, by rescinding BC
Resolutions: 04-11-18-A, 04-11-18-B, 04-25-18-D, 04-25-18-E, 04-25-18-E, 04-25-18-F,
04-25-18-G, 04-25-18-H, placing the OPC back into the grievance and hiring practice, per
the Oneida Blue Book, until GTC determines otherwise. Further, GTC takes corrective
measures pertaining to the OBC, by suspending the OBC Members without pay that
approved the mentioned Resolutions for a period of 90 days”; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee accepted the verified Petition: G. Powless – Oneida
Personnel Commission Dissolution on May 23, 2018, and directed that the petition be sent
to the Law, Finance, Legislative Reference, and Direct Report Offices' for legal, financial,
legislative, and administrative analyses to be completed, and that a General Tribal Council
Meeting be scheduled for this matter on August 27, 2018; and

WHEREAS,

the Petition: G. Powless – Oneida Personnel Commission Dissolution was presented to
the General Tribal Council on August 27, 2018; and

WHEREAS,

the General Tribal Council adopted a motion to “rescind the actions of the Oneida Business
Committee related to the dissolution of the Oneida Personnel Commission, and to rescind
the amendments related to the Blue Book from April 11, 2018 to today”; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee held an emergency Oneida Business Committee Meeting
on August 29, 2018, for the purpose of identifying the next steps to implement the August

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