# Oneida Business Committee (2025)

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## Record

- **Collection:** Tribal code
- **Document type:** Tribal code

## Text

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, August 26, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, August 27, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda

Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill
Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to
change.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

Legal Resource Center - Tsyoslake House
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Oneida Election Board - Lynette Jordan, and Tina Skenandore
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Oneida Gaming Commission - Thurston Denny
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Oneida Land Claims Commission - Donald McLester
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

E.

Oneida Land Commission - Cristina Danforth, and Donald McLester
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

F.

Oneida Nation Commission on Aging - Mary Loeffler, Beverly Anderson, and Joseph
Torres
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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G.

Oneida Nation School Board - Cary Waubanascum Hawpetoss, and Joseph Torres
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

H.

Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee - Norbert Hill Jr., Jermaine Delgado, and Lynette
Jordan
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

MINUTES
A.

VI.

VII.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program Grant
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

B.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Participation of the Tribal Nations Traffic
Safety Communication Campaign
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

C.

Adopt resolution entitled Delegation of the Vice-Chair’s Duties to Chair Meetings
During the Vacancy In Office
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Adopt resolution entitled Amending Completion deadline for ARPA FRF LR TCS
Obligation for Government Infrastructure in resolutions BC # 11-10-21-E & # 08-2323-E
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

E.

Adopt resolution entitled Amending Resolution # BC-11-13-24-L Setting Supervision
of Direct Reports Regarding Internal Security Director
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

APPOINTMENTS
A.

VIII.

Approve the August 13, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the August 6, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

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B.

ONɅYOTEʔA·KÁ NI I STANDING COMMITTEE
1.

IX.

X.

XI.

Accept the October 3, 2024, through July 1, 2025, regular Onʌyoteʔa·ká ni i
Project Plan Standing Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Taryn Webster, Chair/Onʌyoteʔa·ká ni i Project Plan Workgroup Standing
Committee

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - Federal Budget Lobbying Washington, D.C. - June 2-5, 2025
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

B.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2025 NCAI Mid-Year
Convention & Marketplace - Mashantucket, CT - June 8-11, 2025
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

C.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2025 Native Nations
Institute Emerging Leaders Seminar - Tucson, AZ - July 15-18, 2025
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

D.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - Midwest Alliance of
Sovereign Tribes 2025 Summer Meeting - Welch, MN - July 21-23, 2025
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - Indigenous Biz Con
Conference 2025 - Milwaukee, WI - October 13-14, 2025
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

B.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - 2026 Annual American
Indian Tourism Conference - Choctaw, MS - October 26-30, 2025
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

C.

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Administration for
Children's & Families Tribal Advisory Committee (ACF-TAC) Meeting - Washington,
D.C. - November 3-6, 2025
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approve the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission bylaw amendments
Sponsor: Richard VanBoxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

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REPORTS
A.

XIII.

XIV.

TRIBALLY CHARTERED ENTITIES (11:30 a.m.)
1.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

2.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

3.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

4.

Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Schedule the 2026 annual General Tribal Council meeting
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Accept the draft July 8, 2025, special General Tribal Council meeting minutes and
determine next steps
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Accept the draft July 20, 2025, semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting minutes
and determine next steps
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance August 2025
report (8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

2.

Accept the CEO- Nation Services report (9:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

3.

Accept the Treasurer's July 2025 report (11:45 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

4.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2025 3rd quarter executive report
(1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

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B.

C.

5.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2025 3rd quarter executive report
(2:00 p.m.)
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

6.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2025 3rd quarter executive report
(2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

7.

Accept the analyses of the FY-2025 3rd quarter executive report for Tribally
Chartered Entities
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

8.

Accept the Chief Financial Officer August 2025 report
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

9.

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

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the July 15, 2025, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

2.

Accept the Bingo Compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

3.

Accept the Information Technology Compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

4.

Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission Internal Control Review audit and lift
the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Review the draft FY-2026 Budget and determine next steps
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

2.

Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

3.

Approve attorney contract - Stenzel Law Office LLC -Amendment - file # 20220926
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

4.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - First Stop Health LLC - file #
2025-0848
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

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ADJOURN

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

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Legal Resource Center - Tsyoslake House

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/27/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

August 19, 2025

RE:

Oath of Office – Legal Resources Center

Background
On July 12, 2025 the Oneida 2025 Special Election was held.
On August 13, 2025 the Oneida Business Committee accepted the 2025 Special Election
Final Report and declared the official results.
Legal Resources Center – Tsyoslake House.
§105.9-1 All appointed and elected positions are official upon taking an oath during a
regular or special Oneida Business Committee meeting.

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

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Oneida Election Board - Lynette Jordan, and Tina Skenandore

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/27/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

August 19, 2025

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Election Board

Background
On July 12, 2025 the Oneida 2025 Special Election was held.
On August 13, 2024 the Oneida Business Committee accepted the 2025 Special Election
Final Report and declared the official results.
Oneida Election Board – Lynette Jordan, Tina Skenandore
§105.9-1 All appointed and elected positions are official upon taking an oath during a
regular or special Oneida Business Committee meeting.

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

Public Packet

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Oneida Gaming Commission - Thurston Denny

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/27/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

August 19, 2024

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Gaming Commission

Background
On July 12, 2025 the Oneida 2025 Special Election was held.
On August 13, 2025 the Oneida Business Committee accepted the 2025 Special Election
Final Report and declared the official results.
Oneida Gaming Commission – Thurston Denny
§105.9-1 All appointed and elected positions are official upon taking an oath during a
regular or special Oneida Business Committee meeting.

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

Public Packet

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Oneida Land Claims Commission - Donald McLester

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/27/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

August 19, 2025

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Land Claims Commission

Background
On July 12, 2025 the Oneida 2025 Special Election was held.
On August 13, 2025 the Oneida Business Committee accepted the 2025 Special Election
Final Report and declared the official results.
Oneida Land Claims Commission – Donald McLester
§105.9-1 All appointed and elected positions are official upon taking an oath during a
regular or special Oneida Business Committee meeting.

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

Public Packet

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Oneida Land Commission - Cristina Danforth, and Donald McLester

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/27/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

August 19, 2025

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Land Commission

Background
On July 12, 2025 the Oneida 2025 Special Election was held.
On August 13, 2025 the Oneida Business Committee accepted the 2025 Special Election
Final Report and declared the official results.
Oneida Land Commission – Cristina Danforth, Donald McLester
§105.9-1 All appointed and elected positions are official upon taking an oath during a
regular or special Oneida Business Committee meeting.

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

Public Packet

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Oneida Nation Commission on Aging - Mary Loeffler, Beverly Anderson, and Joseph Torres

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/27/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

Public Packet

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

August 19, 2025

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Background
On July 12, 2025, the Oneida 2025 Special Election was held.
On August 13, 2025, the Oneida Business Committee accepted the 2025 Special Election
Final Report and declared the official results.
Oneida Nation Commission on Aging – Mary Loeffler, Beverly Anderson, and Joseph Torres
§105.9-1 All appointed and elected positions are official upon taking an oath during a
regular or special Oneida Business Committee meeting.

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

Public Packet

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Oneida Nation School Board - Cary Waubanascum Hawpetoss, and Joseph Torres

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/27/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

August 19, 2025

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Nation School Board

Background
On July 12, 2025 the Oneida 2025 Special Election was held.
On August 13, 2025 the Oneida Business Committee accepted the 2025 Special Election
Final Report and declared the official results.
Oneida Nation School Board – Cary Waubanascum Hawpetoss, and Joseph Torres.
§105.9-1 All appointed and elected positions are official upon taking an oath during a
regular or special Oneida Business Committee meeting.

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

Public Packet

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Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee - Norbert Hill Jr., Jermaine Delgado, and Lynette Jordan

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/27/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

Public Packet

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

August 19, 2025

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Background
On July 12, 2025 the Oneida 2025 Special Election was held.
On August 13, 2025 the Oneida Business Committee accepted the 2025 Special Election
Final Report and declared the official results.
Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee – Norbert Hill Jr., Jermaine Delgado, and Lynette
Jordan.
§105.9-1 All appointed and elected positions are official upon taking an oath during a
regular or special Oneida Business Committee meeting.

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

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Approve the August 13, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/27/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☐ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, August 12, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, August 13, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: n/a;
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo A. House, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams1),
James Petitjean (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius (via
Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams),
Cheryl Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgenson (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft
Teams), Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Danielle White (via
Microsoft Teams), Jessalyn Harvath (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams),
Josephine Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon Wisneski (via
Microsoft Teams), Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl-Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams),
Tana Aguirre (via Microsoft Teams), Marie Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
(via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft Teams);
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Jameson Wilson;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, Mark W. Powless, Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Justin
Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Sidney White (via Microsoft
Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon
Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams),
Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Ashley Blaker (via
Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams),
Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Shane Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams),
Sarah Capelle (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves (via Microsoft
Teams), Lisa Duff (via Microsoft Teams), Taryn Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Tonya Webster (via
Microsoft Teams), Crystal Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens (via Microsoft
Teams), Kathleen Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Diane Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Julie A. King (via
Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Amber
Martinez (via Microsoft Teams), Nicolas Reynolds (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Boulanger (via Microsoft
Teams), Candace House (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via Microsoft Teams), Todd
VanDen Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Jackie Zalim (via Microsoft Teams), Joshua Cottrell (via Microsoft
Teams), Winnifred Thomas, Lynn Metoxen, Weeya Calif, Brenda VandenLangenberg, Mark A. Powless
Sr., John Breuninger, John Danforth, Jermaine Delgado, Warren Stevens, James Skenandore Jr., Gail
Niedziejko, Ronald Niedziejko, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);

1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file

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CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Jameson Wilson is providing the welcome at the Region 5 Tribal
Operations Committee meeting at the Oneida Casino Hotel at 9:00 a.m.

II.

OPENING (00:00:04)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:28

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with four (4) corrections and two (2) additions; [1) under
the Resolutions section, item A., correct requested action from “Approve” to “Adopt”; 2) under the
Travel Requests section, item C., add the location “Milles Lacs, MN”; 3) under the Travel Requests
section, add item entitled Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Bandon Dunes
Weekend - Bandon, OR - November 13-16, 2025; 4) under the New Business section, add item
entitled Review the Sports Wagering Rules of Play and determine next steps; 5) under the Reports
section, move item A.4. to section B.; and 6) under the Executive Session section, item A.4., correct
title from “Accept the Retail General Manager FY-2025 3rd quarter report” to “Accept the CEO-Retail
FY-2025 3rd quarter report” and correct the Sponsor from “Debra Powless, Retail General Manager” to
“James Petitjean, CEO-Retail”], seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE (00:00:53)
A.

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board - Brenda
VandenLangenberg
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Audit Committee - James R. Skenandore Jr.
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors - Joshua Cottrell, Todd Vanden Heuvel
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Oneida ESC Group LLC Board of Managers - Jacqueline Zalim
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

E.

Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Gail Niedziejko
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oaths of Office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Joshua Cottrell, Todd Vanden Heuvel,
Jacqueline Zalim were present via Microsoft Teams. Brenda VandenLangenberg, James R.
Skenandore Jr., Gail Niedziejko were present.
Item XI.A. was addressed next.
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MINUTES
A.

Approve the July 23, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:19:21)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the July 23, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
B.

Approve the August 5, 2025, special Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:19:44)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the August 5, 2025, special Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

VI.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled 2025 ITBC Buffalo Surplus Grant Program (00:20:04)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 08-13-25-A 2025 ITBC Buffalo Surplus Grant Program,
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

VII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the July 10, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:21:40)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the July 10, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

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Accept the July 24, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:22:02)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the July 24, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
B.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the July 2, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:22:21)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the July 2, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

VIII.

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - D.C. Testimony - Washington,
D.C. - February 26-27, 2025 (00:22:43)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill for the D.C.
Testimony in Washington, D.C. on February 26-27, 2025, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
B.

Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Midwest Alliance of Sovereign
Tribes (MAST) Impact Week - Washington, D.C. - March 22-26, 2025 (00:23:09)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill for the Midwest
Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Impact Week in Washington, D.C. on March 22-26, 2025,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

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Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - 2025 Self Governance
Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 6-11, 2025 (00:23:31)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill for the 2025 Self
Governance Conference in Chandler, AZ on April 6-11, 2025, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
D.

Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - National Indian Child Care
Association (NICCA) - Herndon, VA - March 10-14, 2025 (00:23:54)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill for the National
Indian Child Care Association (NICCA) in Herndon, VA on March 10-14, 2025, seconded by Marlon
Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
E.

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - ACF Tribal Advisory
Committee Tri-Annual Meeting - Anadarko, OK - June 2-6, 2025 (00:24:17)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the
ACF Tribal Advisory Committee Tri-Annual Meeting in Anadarko, OK on June 2-6, 2025, seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

IX.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee (DCCC) and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
(DSCC) events - Washington, D.C. - September 2-4, 2025 (00:25:02)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request for Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and Democratic Senatorial Campaign
Committee (DSCC) events in Washington, D.C. on September 2-4, 2025, seconded by Lisa Liggins.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

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Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - National Indian
Health Board Conference - Phoenix, AZ - September 8-11, 2025 (00:25:32)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the
National Indian Health Board Conference in Phoenix, AZ on September 8-11, 2025, seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
C.

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Administration for
Children & Families (ACF) Consultation - Mille Lacs, MN - August 24-25, 2025
(00:26:38)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend
the Administration for Children & Families (ACF) Consultation in Mille Lacs, MN on August 24-25,
2025, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
D.

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 20th Annual
Violence Against Woman Tribal Consultation - Prior Lake, MN - October 27-30,
2025 (00:27:05)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the
20th Annual Violence Against Woman Tribal Consultation in Prior Lake, MN on October 27-30, 2025,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
E.

Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Brandon Dunes Weekend Bandon, OR - November 13-16, 2025 (00:27:38)
Sponsor:

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request for Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the
Brandon Dunes Weekend in Bandon, OR on November 13-16, 2025, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

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NEW BUSINESS
A.

Review the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Control Chapter 3 Controlled Keys
and determine next steps (00:28:23)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr. Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept notice of the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Control Chapter 3
Controlled Keys approved by the Oneida Gaming Commission on July 1, 2025, and to direct notice to
the Oneida Gaming Commission there are no requested revisions under Section 501.6-14(d),
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
B.

Review the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Control Chapter 8 Sports Wagering
and determine next steps (00:29:16)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept notice of the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Control Chapter 8
Sports Wagering approved by the Oneida Gaming Commission on July 14, 2025, and to direct notice
to the Oneida Gaming Commission there are no requested revisions under Section 501.6-14(d),
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
C.

Accept the 2025 Special Election final report and declare the official results
(00:30:01)
Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the 2025 Special Election final report and declare the official results,
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve extending the term for the five (5) Oneida Election Board
Alternates2 to February 26, 2026, and to post for four (4) Oneida Election Board Alternates, seconded
by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

2 The Oneida Election Board Alternates are Justine Huff, Mary King, Linda Langen, Patricia Moore, and Ramona

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Appoint Councilman Jonas Hill to fill in for the vacant Vice-Chairperson position
regarding the OBC SOP entitled Community Complaints and/or Concerns
(00:32:08)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to appoint Councilman Jonas Hill to fill in for the vacant Vice-Chairperson
position regarding the OBC SOP entitled Community Complaints and/or Concerns, seconded by
Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
E.

Review the Sports Wagering Rules of Play and determine next steps (00:33:11)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept notice of the Sports Wagering Rules of Play approved by the Oneida
Gaming Commission on July 7, 2025, and to direct notice to the Oneida Gaming Commission there are
no requested revisions under Section 501.6-14(d), seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
Item XI.D.1. was addressed next.

XI.

REPORTS
A.

APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2025 3rd
quarter report (00:09:39)
Sponsor: Lynn Metoxen, Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Board

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY2025 3rd quarter report, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
2.

Accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2025 3rd quarter report
(00:10:43)
Sponsor: Stephanie Metoxen, Chair/Oneida Community Library Board

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2025 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

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Accept the Oneida Environmental Resource Board FY-2025 3rd quarter
memorandum (00:11:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Environmental Resource Board FY-2025 3rd quarter
memorandum, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
4.

Accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:12:20)
Sponsor: Harmony Hill, Chair/Oneida Nation Arts Board

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
5.

Accept the Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report
(00:12:53)
Sponsor: Gerald Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee FY-2025 3rd
quarter report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
6.

Accept the Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter memorandum
(00:13:20)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter
memorandum, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
7.

Accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:13:44)
Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

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Accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter
report (00:14:08)
Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
9.

Accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY2025 3rd quarter report (00:14:29)
Sponsor: Diane Hill, Chair/Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory
Board

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY2025 3rd quarter report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
B.

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:15:07)
Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
2.

Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:15:29)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
3.

Accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report
(00:15:53)
Sponsor: Chris Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Land Claims Commission

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

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Accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2025 3rd quarter report
(00:16:14)
Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2025 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
5.

Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:16:58)
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Vice Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
6.

Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report
(00:17:20)
Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
7.

Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:18:13)
Sponsor: Sidney White, Chair/Oneida Land Commission

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
C.

OPERATIONAL
1.

Accept the Emergency Management FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:18:45)
Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Emergency Management Director

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Emergency Management FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
Item V.A. was addressed next.

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STANDING COMMITTEES
1.

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:34:09)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Finance Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
2.

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report
(00:34:29)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
3.

Accept the Onʌyoteʔa·ká ni i Standing Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report
(0034:48)
Sponsor: Taryn Webster, Chair/On^yote?a•ka ni i Standing Committee

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Onʌyoteʔa·ká ni i Standing Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

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EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:35:15)
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance June report
(00:36:33)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance June report,
seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the Department of the Interior Compact3 and Multi-Year Funding
Agreement4 - file # 2025-0870 and to direct Self-Governance to submit the Final Offer to the
Department of the Interior, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
2.

Accept the CEO-Nation Services report (00:37:13)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the CEO-Nation Services report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
3.

Accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:37:29)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2025 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
4.

Accept the CEO-Retail FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:37:46)
Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the CEO-Retail FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded by Marlon
Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

3 Formally, the 2023 Amended and Restated Compact of Self-Governance between the Oneida Nation and the

United States of America.
4 Formally, the Multi-Year Funding Agreement for CY2022-2025 between the Oneida Nation and the United States of
America.

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5.

Accept the Executive HR Director FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:38:05)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Executive HR Director FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
6.

Accept the Security Director FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:38:23)
Sponsor: Katsitsiyo Danforth, Security Director

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Security Director FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
7.

Accept the Treasurer's June 2025 report (00:38:39)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Treasurer's June 2025 report, seconded by Marlon
Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
8.

Accept the Chief Counsel report (00:38:55)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 08-13-25-B Approving Settlement of FY-2017 and FY2018 Contract Support Cost Claims against IHS and to move the resolution only to open session,
noting the associated Settlement Agreement will be an open session record once it is approved by the
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seconded by Lawrence
Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

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B.

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the Audit Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report (00:39:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Audit Committee FY-2025 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
C.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Accept the New York properties analysis report (00:40:14)
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

Motion by Lisa Liggins to forward the New York properties analysis report to the September 5, 2025,
Business Committee Officers Session, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
2.

Review the updated Oneida Business Committee Compensation & Education
Credentials draft proposal (00:40:41)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the Oneida Business Committee
Compensation & Education Credentials draft proposal as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
3.

Provide guidance on budget recommendation(s) regarding Oneida Business
Committee & Intergovernmental Affairs strategy implementation (00:41:04)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the guidance on budget recommendation(s)
for Oneida Business Committee and Intergovernmental Affairs strategy implementation as information,
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
4.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Infor (US), LLC-Infinium
Software Amendment - file # 2006-1701 (00:41:28)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Infor (US), LLC-Infinium
Software Amendment - file # 2006-1701, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson
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ADJOURN (00:41:51)

Motion by Jonas Hill to adjourn at 9:12 a.m., seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Jameson Wilson

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Adopt resolution entitled Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program Grant

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

8/27/25

2. Session:
■ Open
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‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification

 Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR
Approve attached Resolution allowing Oneida TTP to apply for the Rural and Tr
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‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬DTS
‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List

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 Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement
‫ ܆‬Law
‫ ܆‬Legal Review
‫ ܆‬Minutes
‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA
‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation
‫ ܆‬Report
‫ ܆‬Resolution
‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)
‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect
‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

 Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Not Applicable
‫ ܆‬Other: Self-Governance Program

 Submission:

signed by Mark W. Powless
Mark W. Powless Digitally
Date: 2025.08.14 16:10:22 -05'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

Suzanna Jordan, Multi-Modal Transportation Manager

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Memorandum

Department of Public Works
Community Development

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Suzanna E. Jordan, Multi-Modal Transportation Manager

CC:

Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Suzanna Elaine Jordan, Digitally signed by Suzanna Elaine
Jordan, Multi Modal
Multi Modal
Transportation Manager
Transportation Manager Date: 2025.08.14 14:33:41 -05'00'

Troy D. Parr, AIA, Community Development Area Manager,
Kyle A. Skenandore, EIT Civil Engineer
Date:

08/14/2025

Re:

Business Committee Agenda Request: Resolution Rural Tribal Assistance Pilot Program

The Oneida Tribal Transportation Program seeks approval to submit an application for the Rural Tribal
Assistance Pilot Program. This competitive grant will enhance the Tribal Transportation Program’s
capacity to develop transportation infrastructure projects serving tribal and rural communities.
Funding may be used for planning, technical assistance, and construction eligible infrastructure projects.
The program is administered by the Building America Bureau on the first come, first serve basis, with no
cost-share or match requirements.
The funding range is as follows: minimum award $250,000.00 to maximum award $2,500,000.00
The application portal opens September 8,2025

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

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Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program Grant
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 Business Committee supports the Oneida Nation Tribal Transportation
Program to apply for the Rural and Tribal and Assistance Pilot Program grant; and

WHEREAS,

the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program aims to help applicants develop
infrastructure projects to include development activities and construction; and

WHEREAS,

the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program requires no match and will not require
tribal contribution; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation authorizes the submission of a grant
application to the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation Tribal Chairman, Tehassi Hill, will be authorized to
sign documents in connection with the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program

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Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Participation of the Tribal Nations Traffic Safety Communication...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

8/27/25

2. Session:
■ Open
‫܆‬
‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification

 Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR
Approve attached Resolution allowing Oneida TTP to proceed with working with
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‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬DTS
‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Suzanna Jordan, Multi Modal Transportation Manager
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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 Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement
‫ ܆‬Law
‫ ܆‬Legal Review
‫ ܆‬Minutes
‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA
‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation
‫ ܆‬Report
‫ ܆‬Resolution
‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)
‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect
‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

 Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Not Applicable
‫ ܆‬Other: Self-Governance Program

 Submission:

signed by Mark W. Powless
Mark W. Powless Digitally
Date: 2025.08.14 09:21:09 -05'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

Suzanna Jordan, Multi-Modal Transportation Manager

Revised: 01/07/2025

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Memorandum

Department of Public Works
Community Development

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Suzanna E. Jordan, Multi-Modal Transportation Manager

CC:

Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Troy D. Parr, AIA, Community Development Area Manager,
Kyle A. Skenandore, EIT Civil Engineer

Date:

08/13/2025

Re:

Business Committee Agenda Request: Resolution Tribal Nations Traffic Safety
Communication Campaign

The Oneida Tribal Transportation Program is requesting a resolution to support our participation
In the Tribal Nations Traffic Safety Communication Campaign led by the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation and Perodigm.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Perodigm received a no match grant.
This grant will fund community initiatives to improve roadway safety across tribal lands through culturally
relevant communications. Participation will allow us to help shape educational material
tailored to our community, promote safer driving habits, and strengthen partnerships.

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Oneida Nation
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Phone: (920)869-2214

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Approval of Participation in the Tribal Nations Traffic Safety Communication Campaign
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,

recent traffic safety data from 2018-2022 has identified critical traffic safety concerns with
tribal communities across Wisconsin experiencing disproportionately high rates of lane
departures, impaired driving, and unbelted motorist injuries and fatalities; and

WHEREAS,

the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Office of Tribal Affairs and Bureau of
Transportation Safety (BOTS), in partnership with Perodigm, has invited the Oneida Nation
Tribal Transportation Program to participate in the Tribal Nation’s Traffic Safety
Communication initiative; and

WHEREAS,

this initiative aims to improve road safety across tribal lands through culturally relevant
communication, campaign tailored to language and values; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation Tribal Transportation Program recognizes the importance of reducing
traffic-related injuries and fatalities while strengthening partnerships with state
transportation agencies to improve the safety and wellbeing of our community members;
and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee approves for the Oneida
Nation Tribal Transportation Program to participate in the Tribal Nations Traffic Safety Communication
Campaign and the designee from the Oneida Nation Tribal Transportation Department shall serve as the
primary point-of-contact for coordination with Perodigm and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

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Adopt resolution entitled Delegation of the Vice-Chair’s Duties to Chair Meetings During the Vacancy In...

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/27/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☒ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☒ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☒ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

LLIGGINS

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Memorandum
To:

Oneida Business Committee

From: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Date: August 12, 2025
Re:

Adopt resolution entitled Delegation of the Vice-Chair’s Duties to Chair Meetings During
the Vacancy In Office

Background
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens submitted his resignation from the office of the Vice-Chairman
effective August 4, 2025, leaving approximately one year remaining in office from the date of
resignation.
The Oneida Business Committee (OBC) accepted the resignation and scheduled a special
General Tribal Council (GTC) meeting on September 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to request the
GTC’s consideration of options to fill this vacancy for the remainder of the term.
The OBC discussed the need to identify if another member of the OBC to preside over meetings
of the OBC or General Tribal Council until such time as a successor takes the oath of office or
until the term is ended. A legal opinion on how best to proceed was requested from Chief
Counsel and is attached.
A draft of the attached resolution was reviewed by the OBC as part of the Chief Counsel report
on August 12, 2025; the final resolution was submitted for a statement of effect following that
review.
Requested Action
Adopt resolution entitled Delegation of the Vice-Chair’s Duties to Chair Meetings During
the Vacancy In Office
Thank you.

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Jo Anne House, PhD | Chief Counsel
James R. Bittorf | Deputy Chief Counsel
Kelly M. McAndrews | Deputy Chief Counsel

Law Office

Krystal L. John, Senior Attorney
Carl J. Artman
Peggy A. Van Gheem
Andrea L. Gage

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

Digitally signed by Jo
Anne House
Date: 2025.08.11
DATE:
August 11, 2025
16:23:28 -05'00'
SUBJECT: Opinion – Authority of the Oneida Business Committee to Delegate Officer
Responsibilities – Vacancy in Vice Chair Position

FROM:

Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

You have requested a legal opinion regarding the authority of the Oneida Business Committee to
assign duties of an officer position to another officer or Council Member when a vacancy occurs.
Specifically, your question is regarding the Vice Chair position duties being assigned because of
a vacancy in office with one year remaining in the term and prior to the ability to call the General
Tribal Council in session.
Background
The Constitution of the Oneida Nation creates nine elected positions to operate the government
when the General Tribal Council is not in session. Four officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary,
and Treasurer) and five Council members. Over the decades the elected positions have taken on
more specific responsibilities – for example, the Council Member being delegated legislative
drafting authority first in the Ten Day Notice Policy, then in the Administrative Procedures Act,
and most recently in the Legislative Procedures Act.
In 1990, the General Tribal Council adopted position descriptions for each member of the
Oneida Business Committee. The impetus for this was a desire to have a better understanding of
how the Oneida Business Committee represented the Oneida Nation. These position descriptions
have been reviewed over the decades at least twice by the General Tribal Council, most recently
in 2017.
The officers' positions – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer – have responsibilities which are
unique to their elected office. The Treasurer is responsible for oversight of the Nation’s funds
and the Secretary is responsible for managing the history of the Nation through its documents of
minutes and other records. Only the Chair and Vice Chair positions have paired responsibilities –
the Vice Chair position acts as support for the Chair position in the event of his or her absence
from the office. That absence can be the result of business, travel, time off, illness, or vacancy.
There is no other officer position given this responsibility.

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Over the years the Oneida Business Committee has had vacancies resulting from resignations or
removal. In each of those occasions, the General Tribal Council has acted to fill those vacancies
through a special election process governed by rules adopted under the Constitution.1 In later
years, after adoption of a formal Election law, this process of filling vacancies was still
recognized as outside of the Election law.2
In almost every circumstance a vacancy on the Oneida Business Committee has been in a
Council Member position.3 In those occasions where the vacancy was in an officer position, it
involved the Secretary or Treasurer position. The one exception was the 1982 actions of the
General Tribal Council which suspended five members of the Oneida Business Committee
(Chair, Treasurer, and three Council Members) and then removed four of those five members. At
the meeting initial 1982 meeting, immediately following the suspension, the General Tribal
Council adopted a motion which reset the quorum of the Oneida Business Committee from five
members to four members and took on oversight authority while the investigation was
completed, a hearing was held, and a decision regarding removal was made.
A review of Oneida Business Committee minutes identifies the following occasions where the
Oneida Business Committee acted to delegate authority of an officer position regarding a
vacancy.
• October 1982 – vacancies caused by removal filled by special election (19 months
remaining in term).
• June 1983 – vacancy caused by passing of Vice Chairman filled by special election (14
months remaining in term).
• June 1990 – vacancy caused by resignation of Chair noticed at General Tribal Council,
no action taken (2 months remaining in term).
• September 2014 – vacancy caused by resignation of Council Member filled by special
election (almost full term remaining).
• May 2023 – vacancy caused by resignation of Council Member noticed at General Tribal
Council no action taken (3 months remaining in term).
For the June 1983 vacancy, the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution # BC-06-27-83A. This resolution identified that “the vacancy of the Vice-Chairman’s position will inhibit the
function of the Business Committee to carry out formal meetings in the absence of the
Chairman.” Whereas # 4. The resolution directed –
That the Oneida Business Committee hereby delegates and appoints L. Gordon McLester[,
Treasurer] to preside over formal meetings of the Oneida Business Committee under the rules and
procedures of the Business Committee until such time as a successor may be selected and
certified by the Oneida General Tribal Council for the position of Vice-Chairman. This delegated
authority shall end no later than thirty (30) days after the caucus on July 9, 1983.

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After 1990 and the adoption of the Ten Day Notice Policy, action by the General Tribal Council was delayed by
notice requirements. As a result, a vacancy on the Oneida Business Committee which could have been filled quickly
calling a General Tribal Council now require significant time to provide the necessary notice and information prior
to the meeting date.
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See GTC October 2014 and OAC decisions.
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The “Oneida Business Committee” examined in this opinion is the nine members body created by constitutional
amendment in the 1960s.

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The vacancy was filled by Rick Hill for the remainder of the term. There have been no other
delegations of authority for any of the remaining vacancies.
Analysis
The Oneida Business Committee has acted to delegate duties only in one instance – a vacancy in
the Vice Chair position for longer than one year through adoption of a resolution. The delegated
authority was in place during the vacancy and until the position as filled. A review of the General
Tribal Council meeting minutes for June through August of 1983 did not identify any concerns,
questions, or contesting of this delegation of authority.
Conclusion
It is within the authority of the Oneida Business Committee to provide continuity of authority in
the office of the Vice Chair when a vacancy arises. I have drafted a resolution for this purpose
for consideration by the Oneida Business Committee consistent with the 1983 action.
If you have further questions, please contact me.

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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 Vice-Chairman, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens has submitted his resignation from office
effective August 4, 2025, leaving approximately one year remaining of the term from the
date of resignation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has accepted the resignation and scheduled a special
General Tribal Council meeting on September 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to request the
General Tribal Council’s consideration of options to fill this vacancy for the remainder of
the term; and

WHEREAS,

the soonest the position could be filled would be by appointment of the General Tribal
Council on September 14th (Option E), if the action were consistent with the 2014 vacancy,
the accelerated special election (Option B), then the vacancy would be filled by October
22nd, and if an election on the same day occurred (Option C), the vacancy would be filled
by September 24th; and

WHEREAS,

as identified in resolution # BC-06-27-83-A, “the vacancy of the Vice-Chairman’s position
will inhibit the function of the Business Committee to carry on the formal meetings in the
absence of the Chairman,”; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee hereby delegates and
appoints Lawrence Barton, Treasurer, to preside over meetings of the Oneida Business Committee or
General Tribal Council until such time as a successor takes the oath of office or until the term is ended,
whichever comes first.

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

Statement of Effect
Delegation of the Vice-Chair’s Duties to Chair Meetings During the Vacancy In Office
Summary
Through the adoption of this resolution the Oneida Business Committee hereby delegates and
appoints Lawrence Barton, Treasurer, to preside over meetings of the Oneida Business Committee
or General Tribal Council until such time as a successor takes the oath of office or until the term
is ended, whichever comes first.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: August 19, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Constitution and Bylaws of the Oneida Nation address the composition and responsibilities
of the Oneida Business Committee. Article III, Section 3 of the Constitution and Bylaws of the
Oneida Nation provides that the Oneida Business Committee consists of a chairman, vicechairman; secretary, treasurer, and five (5) councilmen. A majority of the Business Committee
including the chairman or vice-chairman shall constitute a quorum of this body. The Constitution
then goes on to say that the General Tribal Council may at any regular or special meeting fill any
vacancies that occur on the Business Committee for an unexpired term.
Article I, Section 1 of the Bylaws of the Oneida Nation addresses the responsibilities of the Oneida
Business Committee Chairman and provides that the Chairman shall preside over all meetings of
the Council, shall perform the usual duties of a Chairman, and exercise any authority delegated to
him by the Council. A Chairman shall vote only in the case of a tie. Article I, Section 2 of the
Bylaws of the Oneida Nation then address the responsibilities of the Vice-Chairman and provides
that the Vice-Chairman shall assist the Chairman when called upon to do so and in the absence of
the Chairman, he shall preside. When so presiding, he shall have all the rights, privileges and duties
as well as the responsibilities of the Chairman.
This resolution provides that the Onieda Business Committee Vice-Chairman, Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens submitted his resignation from office effective August 4, 2025, leaving
approximately one (1) year remaining of the term from the date of resignation. The Oneida
Business Committee accepted the resignation and scheduled a special General Tribal Council
meeting on September 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to request the General Tribal Council’s
consideration of options to fill this vacancy for the remainder of the term.
The soonest the position could be filled would be:
• by appointment of the General Tribal Council on September 14th (Option E);
• if the action were consistent with the 2014 vacancy, the accelerated special election (Option
B), then the vacancy would be filled by October 22nd; and

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if an election on the same day occurred (Option C), the vacancy would be filled by
September 24th.

Due to the fact that there is no current Vice-Chairman to reside over meetings and handle the
responsibilities of the Chairman in the Chairman’s absence, the Oneida Business Committee needs
to address the potential issues that may arise due to the vacancy of the Vice-Chairman position
until it can be filled. The Election law addresses special elections, but does not address the
delegation of authorities and responsibilities of an officer position during a time where the Oneida
Business Committee is waiting for the vacant position to be filled by the General Tribal Council.
[1 O.C. 102.12].
Through the adoption of this resolution the Onedia Business Committee hereby delegates and
appoints Lawrence Barton, Treasurer, to preside over meetings of the Oneida Business Committee
or General Tribal Council until such time as a successor takes the oath of office or until the term
is ended, whichever comes first.
Similar action was taken by the Oneida Business Committee through the adoption of resolution
BC-06-27-83-A. In 1983 the position of the Vice-Chairman of the Oneida Business Committee
was vacated on June 19,1983, by the untimely death of Vice-Chairman, Norbert S. Hill. Resolution
BC-06-27-83-A provided that the Oneida Constitution and By-laws, Article I, Section 2, provides
that the Vice-Chairman shall preside in the absence of the Chairman, and that a vacancy of the
Vice-Chairman's position would inhibit the function of the Oneida Business Committee to carryon
formal meetings in the absence of the Chairman. Resolution BC-06-27-83-A then delegated and
appointed L. Gordon McLester to preside over formal meetings of the Oneida Business Committee
under the rules and procedures applicable to the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and members of the
Oneida Business Committee until such time as a successor may be selected and certified by the
Oneida General Tribal Council for the position of Vice-Chairman.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Adopt resolution entitled Amending Completion deadline for ARPA FRF LR TCS Obligation for...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/27/25

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR
Adopt Resolution to Amendment to BC Resolution 8-23-23-E Obligation for Government
Infrastructure American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Fiscal Recover Funds Lost Revenue

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܆‬Other: OBC Government

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬DTS
‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

Administration

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement ‫ ܆‬Presentation
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܆‬Law
‫ ܆‬Report
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Legal Review
‫ ܈‬Resolution
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Minutes
‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA
‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Petition
‫ ܆‬Travel Documents
‫ ܈‬Other: Cover memo dated July 28, 2025 & copy of back up material submitted when
original resolution was adopted.

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܈‬Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Director of Gov’t Administration

Primary Requestor:

Lisa Summers, Director of Gov’t Administration

Revised: 08/25/2023

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Oneida Nation

Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365 y Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
m
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Lisa Summers, Director of Gov’t Administration
tion

CC:

Patricia King, Executive Assistant
Debbie Melcher, Office Manager

DATE:

July 28, 2025

RE:

Request to Amend Resolutions #BC-11-21 & #BC-08-23-23-E ARPA FRF LR TCS
Obligation for Government Infrastructure to Extend Timeline

The purpose of this correspondence is to request the Oneida Business Committee (OBC) amend the
completion deadline of OBC Resolutions 11-10-21-E Obligation for Government Infrastructure,
American Recue Plan Act of 2021 Fiscal Recovery Funds Lost Revenue, and Resolution BC-08-23-23-E,
Amendments to BC Resolution 11-10-21-E Obligation for Government Infrastructure, American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Fiscal Recovery Funds Lost Revenue. The recommended revised deadline is
September 30, 2028.
Background
The OBC adopted Resolution 11-10-21-E Obligation for Government Infrastructure, American Rescue
Plan Act of 2021 Fiscal Recovery Funds Lost Revenue, designating the use of $2,214,218.09 for
government infrastructure projects which are managed by the Government Administrative Office. The
funds have been utilized in accordance with an identified spending plan which is tracked and reported
regularly – all reporting requirements are current. Allocation of funds to date have enhanced services
to the government through physical infrastructure improvements, technology updates and capacity
building through leadership development (i.e., government chamber remodel, nation building and
current records management project, etc.) as well as General Tribal Council (GTC) Meeting solutions.
Current Status
As identified in the regular reporting (attached), several projects have been completed to date with
the use of these obligated funds. Following is the most current listing of projects with actual amounts
expended, current projects in process, and remaining projects are either already in process or are in
the active planning stage to begin implementation (e.g., the Records Management Project and

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

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Records Department restroom renovations, building generator for VFW for emergency response
infrastructure) this fall. While significant work has been completed over the past three years on all the
projects, the volume of work needed continues to require additional time for completion.
Requested Action
1. Adopt Resolution titled: Amending Completion Deadline for ARPA FRF LR TCS Obligation for
Government Infrastructure in resolutions #BC-11-10-21-E and BC-08-23-23-E, and
2. Request an update on the GAO overall strategic plan(s) be presented at the December 2025 OBC
Work session.

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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # 08-23-23-E
Amendments to BC Resolution # 11-10-21-E Obligation for Government Infrastructure, American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Fiscal Recovery Funds Lost Revenue
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has received federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of
2021 (ARPA) funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has approved application of ARPA funds to lost revenue
and allocation of tribal funds to the ARPA Federal Recovery Funds to investments in the
“Lost Revenue” line (ARPA FRF LRi) in the Investment Report;

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has determined that these funds should be used as set
out in resolution # BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by resolution # BC-06-23-21-C which
designates percentage allocations of ARPA FRF LR to eight areas of use (percentages
rounded) –
 Direct Membership Assistance, 45% of funds;
 Housing, 17% of funds;
 Food and Agriculture, 12% of funds;
 Education, 6% of funds;
 Culture and Language, 10% of funds;
 Revenue Generations, 2% of funds;
 Government Roles and Responsibilities, 3% of funds;
 Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty, 5% of funds; and

WHEREAS,

the Government Administrative Office has completed a strategic plan which includes
Government Roles and Responsibilities work, and General Tribal Council meeting
solutions; and

WHEREAS,

the Project Owner for this strategic plan and the Nation’s Secretary have proposed to
obligate the Fiscal Year 2022 ARPA funds in the amount of $2,214,218.09 from the ARPA
FRF LR, Government Roles and Responsibilities; and

WHEREAS,

the infrastructure projects are planned for conclusion by September 2025; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed the strategic plan; and

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BC Resolution # 08-23-23-E
Amendments to BC Resolution # 11-10-21-E Obligation for Government Infrastructure, American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Fiscal Recovery Funds Lost Revenue
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WHEREAS,

the projects identified in the strategic plans are still in process.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the amount of $2,214,218.09 from ARPA FRF LR,
Government Roles and Responsibilities category, with Lisa Summers Business Committee Area Manager,
assigned as the Project Owner, to implement the Government Administrative Office Strategic Plan which
includes government infrastructure and General Tribal Council meeting solutions through September 30,
2025; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that at the conclusion of the plan by September 30, 2025, any remaining
funds shall be returned to the ARPA FRF LR Government Roles and Responsibilities category and be
unobligated.
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that the Oneida
Business Committee is composed of 9 members of whom 5 members constitute a quorum; 6 members
were present at a meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 23rd day of August, 2023; that the forgoing
resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by a vote of 6 members for, 0 members against, and 0
members not voting*; and that said resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.

____________________________
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
*According to the By-Laws, Article I, Section 1, the Chair votes "only in the case of a tie."

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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # 11-10-21-E
Obligation for Government Infrastructure, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Fiscal Recovery
Funds Lost Revenue
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has received federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of
2021 (ARPA) funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has approved application of ARPA funds to lost revenue
and allocation of tribal funds to the ARPA Federal Recovery Funds to investments in the
“Lost Revenue” line (ARPA FRF LRi) in the Investment Report;

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has determined that these funds should be used as set
out in resolution # BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by resolution # BC-06-23-21-C which
designates percentage allocations of ARPA FRF LR to eight areas of use (percentages
rounded) –
• Direct Membership Assistance, 45% of funds;
• Housing, 17% of funds;
• Food and Agriculture, 12% of funds;
• Education, 6% of funds;
• Culture and Language, 10% of funds;
• Revenue Generations, 2% of funds;
• Government Roles and Responsibilities, 3% of funds;
• Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty, 5% of funds; and

WHEREAS,

the Government Administrative Office has completed a strategic plan which includes
Government Roles and Responsibilities work, and General Tribal Council meeting
solutions; and

WHEREAS,

the Project Owner for this strategic plan and the Nation’s Secretary have proposed to
obligate the Fiscal Year 2022 ARPA funds in the amount of $2,214,218.09 from the ARPA
FRF LR, Government Roles and Responsibilities; and

WHEREAS,

the infrastructure projects are planned for conclusion by September 2023; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed the strategic plan;

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BC Resolution # 11-10-21-E
Obligation for Pandemic Pay, Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Fiscal Recovery
Funds Lost Revenue
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the amount of $2,214,218.09 from ARPA FRF LR,
Government Roles and Responsibilities category, with Lisa Summers Business Committee Area Manager,
assigned as the Project Owner, to implement the Government Administrative Office Strategic Plan which
includes government infrastructure and General Tribal Council meeting solutions through September 30,
2023; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that at the conclusion of the plan by September 30, 2023, any remaining
funds shall be returned to the ARPA FRF LR Government Roles and Responsibilities category and be
unobligated.
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that the Oneida
Business Committee is composed of 9 members of whom 5 members constitute a quorum; 6 members
were present at a meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 10th day of November, 2021; that the forgoing
resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by a vote of 5 members for, 0 members against, and 0
members not voting*; and that said resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.

____________________________
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
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TribalContributionSavings
QuarterlyReport
Instructions
BC Resolution # 05-22-24-A Amending BC Resolution # 03-30-22-A Updating Tribal Contribution Savings
Processes and Allocations. The Project Owner shall provide a report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
quarterly. The Oneida Business Committee has approved the following format for this reporting process.

Project
Title

Gov’t Infrastructure

Today's Date

02/12/2025

Project Owner

Lisa Summers

Approving Resolution

BC-11-10-21-E &
BC-08-25-23-E

Original Obligated
Budget

$2,214,218

Original Project End Date

In Progress
(see attached spreadsheet)

Modified Budget
(if applicable)

N/A

Modified End Date
(if applicable)

N/A

Project Expenses to
Date

(see attached spreadsheet)

Funds Expended this
Quarter

(see attached spreadsheet)

Project Description– Please provide the purpose and intent of this project.
There are several projects associated with this allocation that are gov’t infrastructure related, including the
physical environment such as the update to the government chambers, on-going leadership development,
relationship & nation building capacity development, as well as software systems updates for records. See
attached spreadsheet for details to date.
Describe the projected expenses in relation to when they will occur on the project timeline.
Please see attached spreadsheet.

Has the scope of the project changed since it’s inception? If so, how?
The timelines of the identified projects associated with the allocated funding are adjusted as needed to
accommodate vendor and material schedules, contract development and accounting processes (i.e. RFP’s, bidding,
etc.).
Is the project on time and on budget? If not, why not?
To date, each of the identified gov’t infrastructures projects have aligned with the projected budget and
completed within a reasonable timeframe upon commencement. The most current major project for the Records
Management area is set to begin this quarter (2nd) and be substantially completed in approximately one (1) year.
This timeline may be adjusted depending on staffing needs and is set for review at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Please return this form to Ashley M. Blaker ablaker@oneidanation.org

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ARPAAllocationsͲGov'tInfrastructureͲUpdatedJanuary1,2025
Project
Gov'tChambers(SafteyͲ2ndFloorRennovation)
a.Steelcase(replacements)
b.MS2Contract(w/4RequestedChanges)
c.Amazon(BCCRequipment)
d.CameraCorner
e.FF&E(NationalBusinessFurniture)
f.Other(Asbostes,KainEnergy,ElectricalDept.)
g.FF&E(AmbrosiusStudiosͲOBCPhotos&Reframing
h.FF&EAmbrosiusStudiosͲPhotoPlaques)

NationBuilding(TransitionRe:NationBuilding&Leadership
DevelopmentServices)
a.UniverstalConsultingSolutions
b.UniversalContultingSolutionsͲ1stAmendment
c.UniversalContultingSolutionsͲ2ndAmendment
d.UniversalConsultingSolutions3rdAmendment
e.UniversalConsultingSolutions4thAmendment
f.UniversalConsultingSolutions5thAmendment

ProjectStatus FYExpended
Complete

Complete

Gov'tInformationServices(AllInclusiveBudgetExp.)
a.BestBuy(Equipment)
b.Personnel(formerGISArea)
c.Personnel(FormerGISArea)

Complete

$1,383.70
$173,932.36
$289.48
$37,702.88
$25,032.85
$24,382.43
$3,417.00
$3,642.00
SubͲTotal $269,782.70 $1,944,435.39

$100,000.00
FY'23
FY'24
FY'24
FY'24
FY'24
FY'24

Complete

AmountSpent RemainingBalance
$2,214,218.09

$622,000.00
FY'23
FY'23
FY'24
FY'23
FY'23
FY'23
FY'24
FY'25

Reinholt(SafteyͲNHCSignageProject)
ParkingLots,Doors&Tenant
RemodelingTenantSign

Amount
Allocated

$47,150.00
$7,850.00
$4,050.00
$33,300.00
$3,600.00
$2,500.00
SubͲTotal $98,450.00 $1,845,985.39

FY'23
FY'23
FY'25

$18,000.00

FY'23
FY'23
FY'23
FY'22

$520,113.37

$16,418.00
$675.00
SubͲTotal $17,093.00 $1,828,892.39

$1,545.88
$216,480.00
$199,876.71

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d.OverallFY'23budgetexpenses(formerGISArea)

VirtualGTCOption(InEvent)
b.InEventContractͲ1stRenewal

FY'23

Complete
FY'24

$20,010.50
SubͲTotal $437,913.09 $1,390,979.30
$40,000.00
SubͲTotal $36,694.00 $1,354,285.30 AsofJuly1,2024
Amount
Allocated

CustomerServiceSoftware(ArticITOption)
a.callcenterupdate(s)Ͳworkingw/DTS

InͲProgress

AmountSpent RemainingBalance
$1,304,285.30
FY'25&FY'26 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $1,254,285.30

RidgeviewConf.Update
a.BCC'sMeeting&Workplace

InͲProgress

FY'25&FY'26 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $1,248,285.30

LeadershipDevelopment
a.J.Wilson&J.HillNCAILeadershipProgram
b.Elected,DR's&Operationalprogramming(culturalrelevancy
training)
c.OneidaHotelͲBCRetreat(08/14/24)
d.UniversalConsultingͲNewcontractduetoStrategicPlanner
resignation(expensedfirst6mos.)ͲaddedOct.1,2024
e.NNIͲNationBuildingTraining(Lsummers)
f.NNINationBuildingTraining(KristalHill)Trans/PerDiem
g.NNINationBuildingTraining(KristineHill)Trans/PerDiem
h.UniversalConsultingSolutionsLeadershipDev.ͲUpto3staff
i.OneidaHotelͲNationBuildingWorkshop12Ͳ19Ͳ24
k.CulturalRelevancyTrainingͲexperiential(homelands)

InͲProgress
Complete

FY'25&FY'26 $166,500.00
FY'24
$4,000.00 $3,632.46

InͲProgress
InͲProgress

FY'24

$50,000.00 $Ͳ
$590.10

InͲProgress
Complete
Complete
Complete
InͲProgress
InͲProgress
InͲProgress

FY'24
FY'25
FY'25
FY'25
FY'25
FY'25
FY'25

$90,000.00 $45,000.00
$1,769.26
$3,198.66
$4,544.11
$10,500.00
$1,224.93
$22,500.00 $Ͳ

SubͲtotal $166,500.00 $70,459.52 $1,177,825.78
RecordsManagementSystem(Electronic)
a.VendorsearchcompleteͲRSMcontractunderreview.Draw
downsoverFY'25&FY'26

InͲProgress

FY'25&FY'26 $400,000.00
$390,013.00 $787,812.78

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RecordsManagement(Physical)
a.Udpatesinplanningstagesw/PlanningDept.12/01/24

InͲProgress

FY'25

NFLDraft(Gov't)
a.workingw/planningteamoncommunityupdateneeds
b.Hats&TͲshirts(ordered,invoiceexpected01/2025)
c.Parking(SiteSelectedͲCheesecakeHeaven)
d.Buses(Tours)ͲVendorisLamers
e.FoodVendor1(WelcomeTent)
f.FoodVendor2(WelcomeTent)
g.Cannery
h.UpdatedStreetFlags
i.yardsigns
j.culturalperformance
L.SpectrumAdvertising

InͲProgress

FY'25

Complete
Complete

$140,000.00 $140,000.00 $647,812.78

$120,000.00
$2,238.00
$1,262.00
$15,000.00
$12,000.00
$14,000.00
$14,000.00
$1,500.00
$18,000.00
$5,000.00
$7,000.00
$30,000.00
SubͲTotal $120,000.00

$Ͳ
$1,262.00
$1,790.00

$3,052.00

$644,760.78
$457,760.78

EmergencyResponseInfrastructure
a.workingw/EmergencyManagementͲgeneratorsatkeyfacilities
(warming/emergencyshelter)

InͲProgress

$187,000.00 $187,000.00

WebsiteUpdate&ManagementRedesign

InͲProgress

$150,000.00 $150,000.00 $307,760.78

Contigency
a.electronicrecords&websiteupdates

InͲProgress

$94,772.30 $94,772.30 $212,988.48

Note:purplecellsarestillestimates
Note:PositivevarianceduetoinͲprogressexpensesthatare
forthcoming

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TribalContributionSavings
QuarterlyReport
Instructions
BC Resolution # 05-22-24-A Amending BC Resolution # 03-30-22-A Updating Tribal Contribution Savings
Processes and Allocations. The Project Owner shall provide a report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
quarterly. The Oneida Business Committee has approved the following format for this reporting process.

Project
Title

Gov’t Infrastructure

Today's Date

02/12/2025

Project Owner

Lisa Summers

Approving Resolution

BC-11-10-21-E &
BC-08-25-23-E

Original Obligated
Budget

$2,214,218

Original Project End Date

In Progress
(see attached spreadsheet)

Modified Budget
(if applicable)

N/A

Modified End Date
(if applicable)

N/A

Project Expenses to
Date

(see attached spreadsheet)

Funds Expended this
Quarter

(see attached spreadsheet)

Project Description– Please provide the purpose and intent of this project.
There are several projects associated with this allocation that are gov’t infrastructure related as well as and
relationship building on behalf of the government. Included in the mix of projects are the physical environment
such as the update to the government chambers, safety signage on NHC lots & building doors, on-going
leadership development, relationship & nation building capacity development with the local community through
outreach initiatives, as well as software systems updates for records that is in collaboration w/DTS. See attached
spreadsheet for details to date.
Describe the projected expenses in relation to when they will occur on the project timeline.
Please see attached spreadsheet.

Has the scope of the project changed since its inception? If so, how?
The timelines of the identified projects associated with the allocated funding are adjusted as needed to
accommodate vendor and material schedules, contract development and accounting processes (i.e. RFP’s, bidding,
etc.).

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Currently the bathroom update for the Records Department is underway and the next steps have been
identified as follows:
Subject: RE: Follow Up Re: Records Bathroom (scope change to from ADA compliance to simple renovation)
Next steps:
1. Create more detail on the drawings to define the project scope and allow it to be priced.
2. Confirm with DPW – Plumbing and DPW – Electrical that they have the current capacity to do the related
work in-house.
a. Get budget form them for material costs.
3. Get the quote from Oneida Construction Services (OCS) as required by BS Resolution 04-08-20-K.
a. Review quote with you and confirm within budget.
4. Prepare contract with OCS and get legal review done.
5. Send the information so you can requisition a PO.
6. Once PO is completed, send a Notice To Proceed to OCS.
Is the project on time and on budget? If not, why not?
To date, each of the identified gov’t infrastructures projects have aligned with the projected budget and completed
within a reasonable timeframe upon commencement. There are two (2) current projects for the Records
Management area.
The first is records project in collaboration with DTS & vendor RSM. The project is underway and almost
through the discovery phase; the next step is to begin planning the scanning activity/schedule. The project is still
on schedule to be significantly completed in approximately one (1) year. This timeline may be adjusted depending
on staffing needs and is set for review at the end of the 3rd quarter.
The second project for records management is a much-needed update to the restroom facility. In working
w/planning the project has been adjusted from a full ADA compliant update (due to budget and structure), in to a
simple renovation which removes the custodial chemicals from the restroom and completes finishings and updates
the overall stall, sink and toilet.
A final note for the OBC, is that due to the on-going project timelines for in-progress items, the current resolution
will need to be extended for a minimum of one (1) additional year, possibly two (2). This request will be
forthcoming to an OBC agenda by August 2025.
Note: The safety item (generator) is in discovery mode with Public Works on best available options and the VFW
building has been tentatively identified for the update to ensure power for a warming/cooling location during
extreme weather. A clearer timeline will be available in the next quarter as we identify final size and product
purchase lead time that is necessary to coordinate with estimated installation. Collaboration with Public Works
continues to be on track.
Note: It is projected the resolution will need an extension as the projects remain on track for implementation
throughout 2026 as anticipated. Tentative conclusion of all projects is September 2026 to coincide with the end of
FY’26 and this will be continuously monitored for the duration of the projects.

Please return this form to Ashley M. Blaker ablaker@oneidanation.org

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ARPAAllocationsͲGov'tInfrastructureͲUpdatedMay1,2025
Project
Gov'tChambers(SafteyͲ2ndFloorRennovation)
a.Steelcase(replacements)
b.MS2Contract(w/4RequestedChanges)
c.Amazon(BCCRequipment)
d.CameraCorner
e.FF&E(NationalBusinessFurniture)
f.Other(Asbostes,KainEnergy,ElectricalDept.)
g.FF&E(AmbrosiusStudiosͲOBCPhotos&Reframing
h.FF&EAmbrosiusStudiosͲPhotoPlaques)

NationBuilding(TransitionRe:NationBuilding&Leadership
DevelopmentServices)
a.UniverstalConsultingSolutions
b.UniversalContultingSolutionsͲ1stAmendment
c.UniversalContultingSolutionsͲ2ndAmendment
d.UniversalConsultingSolutions3rdAmendment
e.UniversalConsultingSolutions4thAmendment
f.UniversalConsultingSolutions5thAmendment

Project
Status

FYExpended

Complete

AmountSpent

Remaining
Balance
$2,214,218.09

$622,000.00
FY'23
FY'23
FY'24
FY'23
FY'23
FY'23
FY'24
FY'25
SubͲTotal

Complete

Amount
Allocated

$1,383.70
$173,932.36
$289.48
$37,702.88
$25,032.85
$24,382.43
$3,417.00
$3,642.00
$622,000.00 $269,782.70 $1,944,435.39

$100,000.00
FY'23
FY'24
FY'24
FY'24
FY'24
FY'24
SubͲTotal $100,000.00

$47,150.00
$7,850.00
$4,050.00
$33,300.00
$3,600.00
$2,500.00
$98,450.00 $1,845,985.39

Reinholt(SafteyͲNHCSignageProject)
ParkingLots,Doors&Tenant
RemodelingTenantSign

Complete

$18,000.00
FY'23
$16,418.00
FY'25
$675.00
SubͲTotal $18,000.00 $17,093.00 $1,828,892.39

Gov'tInformationServices(AllInclusiveBudgetExp.)
a.BestBuy(Equipment)

Complete

FY'23
FY'23

$520,113.37
$1,545.88

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b.Personnel(FormerGISArea)
c.Personnel(FormerGISArea)
d.OverallFY'23budgetexpenses(formerGISArea)

VirtualGTCOption(InEvent)
b.InEventContractͲ1stRenewal

CustomerServiceSoftware(ArticITOption)

FY'23
FY'22
FY'23
SubͲTotal $520,113.37
Complete

$216,480.00
$199,876.71
$20,010.50
$437,913.09 $1,390,979.30

$40,000.00
FY'24
$36,694.00
SubͲTotal $40,000.00 $36,694.00 $1,354,285.30 AsofJuly1,2024

Project
Status

FYExpended

Amount
Allocated

InͲProgress

FY'25&FY'26

$50,000.00

AmountSpent

Remaining
Balance
$1,354,285.30

Notes

CallCenterSoftwardupdate(s)Ͳworking
w/DTSonvendorsearch
Est.SubͲTotal $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $1,304,285.30
RidgeviewConf.Update

InͲProgress

FY'25&FY'26

$6,000.00
BCC'sMeeting&Workspace

Est.SubͲTotal $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $1,298,285.30
InͲProgress
LeadershipDevelopment
Complete
a.J.Wilson&J.HillNCAILeadershipProgram
b.Elected,DR's&Operationalprogramming(culturalrelevancy
training)
InͲProgress
Complete
c.OneidaHotelͲBCRetreat(08/14/24)
d.UniversalConsultingͲNewcontractduetoStrategicPlanner
resignation(expensedfirst6mos.)ͲaddedOct.1,2024
e.NNIͲNationBuildingTraining(Lsummers)
f.NNINationBuildingTraining(KristalHill)Trans/PerDiem
g.NNINationBuildingTraining(KristineHill)Trans/PerDiem

InͲProgress
Complete
Complete
Complete

FY'25&FY'26
FY'24

$310,000.00
$4,000.00 $3,632.46

FY'24

$50,000.00 $50,000.00
800.00 $590.10

FY'24&FY'25
FY'25
FY'25
FY'25

$90,000.00
1,850.00
4,000.00
4,000.00

$45,000.00
$1,769.26
$3,198.66
$4,544.11

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h.UniversalConsultingSolutionsLeadershipDev.ͲUpto3staff
i.OneidaHotelͲNationBuildingWorkshop12Ͳ19Ͳ24
k.CulturalRelevancyTrainingͲexperiential(homelands)ͲSept.
2025
l.InstituteofCulturalAffairsͲTopsTrainingͲ5taff(July'25)
m.NativeNationsͲRegistrationRe4Confs.ͲNationBldgͲ
KH/LS/NR/JN(June'25)
n.NativeNationsͲTravelRe4Conf.ͲNationBldg(June'25)
o.UniversalConsultingͲContractforFY'26
p.NNIͲEmergingLeaders(NationBldg)ͲJuly2025
q.Gov'tTransition(trainingsupporttorolloverlongͲtermEduc
ReNationBldgMethod(s))

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Complete
Complete

FY'25
FY'25

10,500.00 $10,500.00
1,500.00 $1,127.15

InͲProgress
InͲProgress

FY'25
FY'25

$18,000.00 $22,500.00
5,500.00 $5,250.00

InͲProgress
InͲProgress
InͲProgress
InͲProgress

FY'25
FY'25
FY'26
FY'25

4,000.00 3,780.00
$10,000.00 10,000.00
$90,000.00 $90,000.00
$5,200.00 $5,200.00

InͲProgress

FY'25&FY'26

$10,650.00 $10,650.00

ActualAmountͲUpdated2/27/25TK
ActualAmountͲUpdated3/5/25TK

SubͲtotal $310,000.00 $267,741.74 $1,030,543.56

RecordsManagementSystem(Electronic)
a.VendorsearchcompleteͲRSMselected&contract
processed.

InͲProgress

RecordsManagement(Physical)

InͲProgress

NFLDraft(Gov't)
a.workingw/planningteamoncommunityupdateneeds
b.Hats&TͲshirts(ordered,invoiceexpected01/2025)

FY'25&FY'26

$400,000.00

$390,013.00
DrawdownsoverFY'25&FY'26
SubͲtotal $400,000.00 $390,013.00 $640,530.56

InͲProgress
InͲProgress
Complete

FY'25&FY'26

$80,000.00

Est.SubͲtotal

$80,000.00
$80,000.00 $80,000.00 $560,530.56

FY'25

$120,000.00
$2,238.00 $2,238.00
$1,262.00 $1,262.00

Updatestolavatoryinplanningmode
w/PlanningDept.12/01/24

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c.Parking(SiteSelectedͲCheesecakeHeaven)
d.Buses(Tours)ͲVendorisLamers
e.SmoqueSignals(FoodVendorͲOneidaWelcome)

Complete
Complete
Complete

$10,000.00 $10,200.00
$2,000.00 $1,790.00
$13,000.00 $11,800.00

f.OneidaFarmͲOneidaWelcome
g.Cannery
h.Security(ExhibitionͲSecureCashDisbursement)
i.LightPole,Yardsigns&FeatherFlags(QuickSigns)

Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete

$4,000.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$21,000.00

$230.52
$440.00
$148.92
$21,310.00

j.CulturalExhibition
k.SpectrumAdvertising
l.TourGuide
m.MuseumͲBusTours
n.BayBankͲDelawareNorth
o.ThornberryCreekͲTour
p.RackͲcardͲoneidaprinting
q.VandenplasPortableSolutions
r.RetailͲ7casesOneidawaterfordanceperformers
s.StaffThankyouluncheon(allareas)

Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
InͲProgress
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
InͲProgress

$20,000.00
$30,000.00
$1,000.00
$800.00
$4,500.00
$3,500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$200.00
$4,000.00

$21,991.97
$27,229.00
$600.00
$315.00
$4,629.50
$3,416.00
$104.54
$360.00
$154.00
$4,000.00

SubͲTotal $120,000.00 $112,219.45
EmergencyResponseInfrastructure

InͲProgress

FY'25&FY'26

InͲProgress

FY'25&FY'26

SmoqueSignalsͲActualCost4/9/25TK
OneidaNationFarmsͲMeatforS.S.
(Ukwhkwahcancelled)4/17/25tk
BustourstopatThornberry4/17/25TK
ActualAmountupdated2/27/25tk
Estimate50dancers/1singertwo
performances4/17/25TK
ActualAmountupdated2/27/25TK
$280/dayx2daysTK
VIPSuiteͲUpdatedFoodExp.4/30/25TK
RefreshmentsforBustourͲ4/17/25TK
RackcardforNFLDraft
3dayportapottyrental

$448,311.11

$160,000.00

$160,000.00
Est.SubͲtotal $160,000.00 $160,000.00

WebsiteUpdate&ManagementRedesign
a.projectwillbegininlastQrtofFY'25&con'tthroughFY'26.

LotLease&ParkingAttendantͲ4/17/25tk

a.workingw/PublicWorksͲgenerator&
engergyefficiency@VFWorParishHall
(warming/emergencyshelter)
$288,311.11

$150,000.00

Est.SubͲtotal $150,000.00

$150,000.00
$150,000.00 $138,311.11

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Contigency

InͲProgress

a.electronicrecords&websiteupdates

InͲProgress

b.LeadershipDevelopment
c.Recordsphysicalspaceupdate(recordsproj.)

InͲProgress
InͲProgress

$78,285.30
a.Contingency@7%forallprojectssince
July2024is$94,799.95.
b.contingencyisadjustedasfinalnumbers
fromprojectsarerecorded.
$78,285.30
Est.SubͲtotal $78,285.30 $78,285.30 $60,025.81

Note:purplecellsarestillestimates
Note:PositivevarianceduetoinͲprogressexpensesthatare
forthcoming
Note:Positivevariancesarereallocatedtoleadership
developmentforOBC&Stafftraining&development

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Tribal Contribution Savings
Quarterly Report
Instructions
BC Resolution # 05-22-24-A Amending BC Resolution # 03-30-22-A Updating Tribal Contribution Savings
Processes and Allocations. The Project Owner shall provide a report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
quarterly. The Oneida Business Committee has approved the following format for this reporting process.

Project
Title

Gov’t Infrastructure

Today's Date

07/16/2025

Project Owner

Lisa Summers

Approving Resolution

BC-11-10-21-E &
BC-08-25-23-E

Original Obligated
Budget

$2,214,218

Original Project End Date

In Progress
(see attached spreadsheet)

Modified Budget
(if applicable)

N/A

Modified End Date
(if applicable)

N/A

Project Expenses to
Date

(see attached spreadsheet)

Funds Expended this
Quarter

(see attached spreadsheet)

Project Description– Please provide the purpose and intent of this project.
There are several projects associated with this allocation that are gov’t infrastructure related as well as and
relationship building on behalf of the government. Included in the mix of projects are the physical environment
such as the update to the government chambers, safety signage on NHC lots & building doors, on-going
leadership development, relationship & nation building capacity development with the local community through
outreach initiatives, as well as software systems updates for records that is in collaboration w/DTS. See attached
spreadsheet for details to date.
Describe the projected expenses in relation to when they will occur on the project timeline.
Please see attached spreadsheet. Note, no additional spending required since last quarter which means no change
in expense report for 3rd quarter.

Has the scope of the project changed since its inception? If so, how?
The timelines of the identified projects associated with the allocated funding are adjusted as n

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