# Oneida Business Committee (2024) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A77945cbdbda03b7f ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Public Packet 1 of 240 Oneida Business Committee Executive Session 8:30 AM Tuesday, April 23, 2024 BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center Regular Meeting 8:30 AM Wednesday, April 24, 2024 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 A. Special recognition for years of service Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director B. Special recognition - Lifetime achievement - Julie Barton and Alma Webster (11:00 a.m.) Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman III. ADOPT THE AGENDA IV. OATH OF OFFICE V. A. Oneida Police Department - Daniel Thompson Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission B. Oneida Public Safety Pension Board - Ronald King Jr., Nathan Ness, Rochel Smith, Alexis Woelfel Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission MINUTES A. Approve the April 5, 2024, special Business Committee meeting minutes Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 6 April 24, 2024 Public Packet 2 of 240 B. VI. VII. Approve the April 10, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary RESOLUTIONS A. Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Tribal Residential Energy Program Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager B. Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds for a donation of $500,000 for sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market Campaign Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Business Analyst C. Adopt resolution entitled Documenting Employer Matching Contributions, Oneida Nation Business Committee 401(k) Savings Plan Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer D. Adopt resolution entitled Support for Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson to participate in the Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman E. Adopt resolution entitled Recognizing Julie Barton for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida Nation Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman F. Adopt resolution entitled Recognizing Alma Webster for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida Nation Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman APPOINTMENTS A. Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Oneida Community Library Board Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary B. Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary C. Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 6 April 24, 2024 Public Packet VIII. 3 of 240 STANDING COMMITTEES A. LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE 1. IX. X. TRAVEL REPORTS A. Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Reservation Economic Summit (RES) - Las Vegas, NV - March 11-14, 2024 Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer B. Approve the travel report - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - Reservation Economic Summit (RES) - Las Vegas, NV - March 10-15, 2024 Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman C. Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - U.S. Department of Energy Tribal Clean Energy Summit - Temecula, CA - February 26-29, 2024 Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman D. Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - Reservation Economic Summit (RES) - Las Vegas, NV - March 10-14, 2024 Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman TRAVEL REQUESTS A. XI. Accept the April 3, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Dept. of Children & Families and Dept. of Health & Human Services State-Tribal Consultation - Hayward, WI - June 3-5, 2024 Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman. NEW BUSINESS A. Accept the Root Causes of Stroke Risk Disparity in Wisconsin Native Americans quarterly report Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager B. Research Request: Wisconsin State Task Force on MMIW - University of WisconsinMadison - Healing Through Tech Agency: A road-map to combat tech-facilitated abuse in Indigenous Nations Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman C. Review tribal member request regarding veteran gravestones Sponsor: Nancy Barton, Tribal Member Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 6 April 24, 2024 Public Packet 4 of 240 D. XII. REPORTS A. XIII. Review tribal member request regarding 2025 Food Assistance General Welfare Exclusion Program Sponsor: Nancy Barton, Tribal Member OPERATIONAL (10:00 a.m.) 1. Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2024 2nd quarter report Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager 2. Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2024 2nd quarter report Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager 3. Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2024 2nd quarter report Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager 4. Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2024 2nd quarter report Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager 5. Accept the Education and Training FY-2024 2nd quarter report Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager 6. Accept the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land, & Agriculture Division FY2024 2nd quarter report Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager 7. Accept the Grants FY-2024 2nd quarter report Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager 8. Accept the Human Services Division FY-2024 2nd quarter report Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager 9. Accept the Public Works Division FY-2024 2nd quarter report Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager 10. Accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2024 2nd quarter report (not submitted) Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL A. PETITIONER CONNOR KESTELL - Accept status updates - petition # 2024-01 1. Accept the legal review status update re: Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01 Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel 2. Accept the statement of effect status update re: Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01 Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 6 April 24, 2024 Public Packet 5 of 240 3. XIV. Accept the fiscal impact statement re: Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01 (not submitted) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer EXECUTIVE SESSION A. B. REPORTS 1. Accept the Chief Counsel report Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel 2. Accept the General Manager report (10:30 a.m.) Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager 3. Accept the Chief Financial Officer April 2024 report Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer 4. Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance April 2024 report Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs 5. Accept the Treasurer's March 2024 report (8:30 a.m.) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer AUDIT COMMITTEE 1. Accept the March 19, 2024, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 2. Accept the Blackjack Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 3. Accept the Complimentary Services compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 4. Accept the Four Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 5. Accept the Roulette Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 6. Accept the Three Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 6 April 24, 2024 Public Packet 6 of 240 C. XV. NEW BUSINESS 1. Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Use of Carry Over Funds of $500,000 for Oneida Golf Enterprise (OGE) to Complete Capital Projects Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer 2. Review application(s) for two (2) vacancies - Oneida Community Library Board Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 3. Review application(s) for three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 4. Review application(s) for three (3) vacancies - Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary ADJOURN Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.) The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/ For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or (800) 236-2214 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 6 April 24, 2024 Public Packet 7 of 240 Special recognition for years of service Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 4/24/24 2. Session: ‫ ܆‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification.  Requested Motion: ‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR(QWHUWKHUHTXHVWHGPRWLRQUHODWHGWRWKLVLWHP Acknowledge Years of Service recipients with the attached PowerPoint. 2nd Quarter.  Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ‫ ܆‬Finance ‫ ܆‬Law Office ‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail ‫ ܆‬Other: ‫ ܆‬Programs/Services ‫ ܆‬MIS ‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: 1DPH7LWOH(QWLW\25&KRRVHIURP/LVW Revised: 11/15/2021 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 8 of 240  Supporting Documents: ‫ ܆‬Bylaws ‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܆‬Correspondence ‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice ‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet ‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Other: ‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement ‫ ܆‬Law ‫ ܆‬Legal Review ‫ ܆‬Minutes ‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA ‫ ܆‬Petition ‫ ܆‬Presentation ‫ ܆‬Report ‫ ܆‬Resolution ‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet) ‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect ‫ ܆‬Travel Documents  Budget Information: ‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted ‫ ܆‬Other: ‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded ‫ ܆‬Not Applicable  Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from Primary Requestor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director Revised: 11/15/2021 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 9 of 240 YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS 2ND QUARTER FY'24 JAN - MAR Name Supervisor Name COTTRELL,SCOTT D STONE,SHANNON J Area Manager POWLESS,MARK W ADOH Feb 22, 1984 Years 40 THOMAS,LORI A SKENANDORE,TIMOTHY MENDOLLA-BUCKLEY,BRENDA Mar 15, 1989 35 KRAUSE,KAREN LARSON,DAVID L DANFORTH,DEBRA J Jan 18, 1989 35 CHERNEY,TAMMY J REED,MICHELLE KING,CARIE A Mar 29, 1994 30 MOORE,DIANNE M KELLY,SUSAN M DANFORTH,SARAH I Mar 21, 1994 30 CORNELIUS,JULIE A DENNY,SCOTT J RAUSCHENBACH,LISA M Mar 21, 1994 30 BAUER,JEFFREY M KELLY,SUSAN M DANFORTH,SARAH I Mar 21, 1994 30 FORGETTE,SHERI DANFORTH,DEBRA J POWLESS,MARK W Mar 21, 1994 30 LASTER,II,LUTHER J DANFORTH,SARAH I STEVENS,SHELLY L Mar 15, 1994 30 SKENANDORE,DEBORAH J STEVENS,SEAGRAM DODGE,LEAH S Mar 15, 1994 30 CORNELIUS-ADKINS,TORLAND E SAYERS,KATHLEEN M KRIESCHER,MARI J Mar 14, 1994 30 PELISHEK,PATRICIA M BRISTOL,ERIC N ARCHIQUETTE,SHANE C Mar 7, 1994 30 AULT,SHERI L EMERSON,DAVID L RASMUSSEN,FAWNE M Mar 1, 1994 30 SKENANDORE,BRADLEY A VIEAU,MYRON O KING,JASON R Mar 1, 1994 30 JORDAN,CURTISS L CHRISTENSEN,MARK HOUSE,DAKOTA K Jan 30, 1994 30 BICKEL,JESSE F KELLY,SUSAN M DANFORTH,SARAH I Jan 21, 1994 30 LASTER,LYSIANE M KELLY,SUSAN M DANFORTH,SARAH I Jan 21, 1994 30 MATTHEWS,ROBERT J DANFORTH,SARAH I STEVENS,SHELLY L Jan 21, 1994 30 THAO,FONG KELLY,SUSAN M DANFORTH,SARAH I Jan 21, 1994 30 MELCHERT,DEBBIE J SUMMERS,LISA M LIGGINS,LISA A Jan 17, 1994 30 WASURICK,MARY K OHUAFI,HEATHER M MENDOLLA-BUCKLEY,BRENDA Jan 12, 1994 30 KLARKOWSKI,MICHELLE A FUSS,CHAD M CORNELIUS,LOUISE C Jan 10, 1994 30 THORNTON,MELANIE CHOSA,CAROL SKENANDORE,TONIA H Jan 4, 1994 30 KING,MARY B KRUSE,MARGARET M SMITH,DELIA M Jan 3, 1994 30 DEJARDIN,CHERYL PUTNAM,SARA J NINHAM-LAMBERIES,RALINDA R Jan 3, 1994 30 COENEN,MARK R ANDERSON,NICHOLAS DODGE,LEAH S Mar 21, 1999 25 TURRIFF,RYAN M KELLY,SUSAN M DANFORTH,SARAH I Mar 14, 1999 25 SNITGEN,JAMES L ROMMEL,NICOLE A POWLESS,MARK W Feb 28, 1999 25 FUNK,CHARLES T STEVENS,KRISTIE DODGE,LEAH S Jan 31, 1999 25 YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS 2ND QUARTER FY'24 JAN - MAR Name Supervisor Name HILL,TANYA R PARR,TROY D Area Manager ADOH Years STONE,SHANNON J Jan 31, 1999 25 BARTELT,SANDRA J RASMUSSEN,JAY T EMERSON,DAVID L Jan 31, 1999 25 WOODSTOCK,DONNA M HOUSE,DAKOTA DANFORTH,KATSITSIYO T Jan 10, 1999 25 METOXEN,ALEBRA D BERG-HARGROVE,JENNIFER S JORGENSEN,TINA M Jan 10, 1999 25 33 Public Packet 10 of 240 Special recognition - Lifetime achievement - Julie Barton and Alma Webster Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 2. Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Lifetime Achievement and Recognition Julie Barton and Alma Webster BC Time request to be on agenda at 11:30 a.m. 3. Requested Motion: ☒ Accept as information; OR Accept Honor and Recognition 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ☐ Finance ☐ Law Office ☐ Gaming/Retail ☒ Other: Oneida Nation Members ☐ Programs/Services ☐ DTS ☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 11 of 240 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: Julie Barton Bio and Alma Webster Bio along with Resolutions 7. Budget Information: ☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ☐ Unbudgeted ☒ Other: Special Projects ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Not Applicable 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman Primary Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 12 of 240 At approximately 11 a.m. Chairman Hill will move the agenda to the Lifetime Achievement Presentation. Today we are here to present two of the most remarkable Oneida women with Lifetime Achievement recognitions. Oneida Nation Lifetime Achievement When you think about a lifetime, unless your elderly, I don’t think you really appreciate what this means as a person who has contributed to building a better quality of life for a community. For those of us in this community it has been about 50 years since we began to notice a big difference in how we live here on the Oneida Nation Reservation. There was a time when many homes were modernized with electricity and running water. Many people relied upon state welfare and seasonal jobs. Imagine this; No Civic Center, no Library, no One stops, no bingo casino or hotel, no health center, no police department, no food distribution center, no recreational buildings, no parks, no veteran service facilities, no elder services, no social services, no museum, no Oneida schools, virtually fields and dirt roads and lots and lots of reservation dogs and cats running wild and free. That was the picture of this reservation. Basically it was four small country grocery stores owned by non-Oneida people, Morgans, Schroedors, Maas’s and Van Gheems and two gas stations owned by Coonens and Appleton, and several taverns mostly owned by non-Indigenous people. The majority of our lands were agricultural lands and farms owned by non-Oneida. Our people were divided into five school districts, Green Bay, Seymour, Depere, Pulaski and Freedom. Life began to change here in Oneida with an infusion of state and federal grants, and most importantly BINGO which eventually evolved into Casino gaming which basically fuels the reservation economy. Today we are here to recognize and show appreciation to Alma Webster and Julie Public Packet 13 of 240 Barton, two Oneida women who were instrumental in many ways of building the Oneida Nation to a becoming a desirable place to live, work and raise a family. Each will be presented with a bouquet of fresh flowers and an Oneida Bicentennial Blanket and Oneida Flag by the Business Committee. Oneida Nation High School Musical presentation. There will be a light luncheon served at the VFW building down the hill on Service Road. Public Packet Oneida Police Department - Daniel Thompson 14 of 240 Public Packet 15 of 240 Public Packet 16 of 240 Public Packet 17 of 240 Oneida Public Safety Pension Board - Ronald King Jr., Nathan Ness, Rochel Smith, Alexis Woelfel Public Packet 18 of 240 Public Packet 19 of 240 Public Packet 20 of 240 Approve the April 5, 2024, special Business Committee meeting minutes Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 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: CELLIS1 Public Packet 21 of 240 DRAFT Oneida Business Committee Special Meeting 9:30 AM Friday, April 05, 2024 BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center Minutes SPECIAL MEETING Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Council members: Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster; Not Present: Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson; Arrived at: n/a Others present: JoAnne House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams),Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams); I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 9:33 a.m. For the record: Councilman Jameson Wilson is out on vacation. II. OPENING (00:00:19) Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill. III. ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:01:23) Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Oneida Business Committee Special Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 April 05, 2024 Public Packet 22 of 240 DRAFT IV. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL A. Consider request to reschedule the special General Tribal Council meeting regarding Oneida Hotel Debt (00:01:44) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jonas Hill to reschedule the special General Tribal Council meeting to address the Oneida Hotel Debt to Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson B. Approve the notice and materials for the tentatively scheduled special General Tribal Council meeting to address the Oneida Hotel Debt (00:02:41) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the notice and materials for the May 30, 2024, tentatively scheduled special General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson V. ADJOURN (00:03:27) Motion by Lawrence Barton to adjourn at 9:36 a.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Brandon YellowbirdStevens Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Minutes prepared by Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist. Minutes approved as presented on . Lisa Liggins, Secretary ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE Oneida Business Committee Special Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 April 05, 2024 Public Packet 23 of 240 Approve the April 10, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 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: CELLIS1 Public Packet 24 of 240 DRAFT Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting 8:30 AM Wednesday, April 10, 2024 BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center Minutes REGULAR MEETING Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson; Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Councilwoman Jennifer Webster; Arrived at: Councilman Kirby Metoxen at 8:32 a.m.; Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams1), Mark W. Powless, Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius, Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgensen (via Microsoft Teams), Brenda Mendolla-Buckley, Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Laura Laitinen-Warren (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator, Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Connor Kestell (via Microsoft Teams), Joseph Valentino (via Microsoft Teams), Caryle Wheelock, Harmony Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Claudia Skenandore, Mike Debraska (via Microsoft Teams), Ed Delgado, Nancy Barton, Cathy L. Metoxen, Mary Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams); I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m. For the record: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens is out on approved travel attending the Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow and Convention in Anaheim, CA. Councilwoman Jennifer Webster is out on approved travel attending the Health and Human Services Budget Consultation in Washington, D.C. II. OPENING (00:00:19) Councilman Kirby Metoxen arrived at 8:32 a.m. Opening provided by Councilman Marlon Skenandore. 1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file sharing, and video meetings. Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 April 10, 2024 Public Packet 25 of 240 DRAFT III. ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:03:13) Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens IV. OATH OF OFFICE A. Oneida Nation Arts Board - Harmony Hill, Claudia Skenandore (00:03:33) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary B. Oneida Nation Commission on Aging - Claudia Skenandore (00:03:33) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary C. Oneida Public Safety Pension Board - Ronald King Jr., Nathan Ness, Rochel Smith, Alexis Woelfel (00:03:33) Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission D. Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Caryle Wheelock (00:03:33) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Claudia Skenandore was present. Harmony Hill and Caryle Wheelock were present via Microsoft Teams. Ronald King, Jr., Nathan Ness, Rochel Smith, Alexis Woelfel weren’t present. V. MINUTES A. Approve the March 27, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes (00:09:49) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the March 27, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 April 10, 2024 Public Packet 26 of 240 DRAFT VI. RESOLUTIONS A. Adopt resolution entitled FY 2025 Budget Guidance and Calendar (00:10:13) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution entitled 04-10-24-A Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Considerations and Calendar with one (1) noted change [1) delete lines 110-112], seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens VII. STANDING COMMITTEES A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 1. Accept the March 14, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes (00:39:32) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the March 14, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens 2. Accept the March 28, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes (00:40:01) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the March 28, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens B. LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE 1. Accept the March 20, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes (00:40:26) Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the March 20, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 April 10, 2024 Public Packet 27 of 240 DRAFT VIII. TRAVEL REPORTS A. Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Reservation Economic Summit (RES) - Las Vegas, NV - March 10-16, 2024 (00:40:48) Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel report from Councilman Jonas Hill for the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) in Las Vegas, NV on March 10-16, 2024, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Abstained: Jonas Hill Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens IX. TRAVEL REQUESTS A. Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) TEAM Program Palm Springs Issues Conference Rancho Mirage, CA - May2-4, 2024 (00:41:16) Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request from Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) TEAM Program Palm Springs Issues Conference in Rancho Mirage, CA on May 2-4, 2024, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens B. Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - 2024 Leading Tribal Nations Executive Education Program - Boston, MA - June 22-29, 2024 (00:41:50) Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request from Councilmen Jonas Hill and Jameson Wilson to attend the 2024 Leading Tribal Nations Executive Education Program in Boston, MA on June 22-29, 2024, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Abstained: Jonas Hill Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 April 10, 2024 Public Packet 28 of 240 DRAFT X. NEW BUSINESS A. Accept the Elder Major Home Repair program report (00:52:42) Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager Secretary Lisa Liggins left at 9:24 a.m. Secretary Lisa Liggins returned 9:46 a.m. Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Elder Major Home Repair program report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens XI. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL A. Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the Kestell petition # 2024-01 (01:26:50) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Lisa Liggins to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. to address petition # 2024-01, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens For the record: Councilman Jameson Wilson will be on pre-approved travel on September 15-19, 2024, to TribalNet in Las Vegas, Nevada. The travel was approved before the scheduling of the September 15, 2024, General Tribal Council meeting. Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 April 10, 2024 Public Packet 29 of 240 DRAFT XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:37:43) Motion by Lisa Liggins to go into executive session at 10:08 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 11:34 a.m. Motion by Lawrence Barton to come out of executive session at 11:45 a.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens A. REPORTS 1. Accept the Chief Counsel report (01:38:26) Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the counter‐proposal to the draft co‐existence agreement identified in the April 3, 2024 memorandum from the Law Office, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens 2. Accept the General Manager report (01:38:50) Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens 3. Accept the Hotel to Gaming Transition Committee April 2024 report (01:39:04) Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Hotel to Gaming Transition Committee April 2024 report, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 April 10, 2024 Public Packet 30 of 240 DRAFT B. AUDIT COMMITTEE 1. Accept the January 16, 2024, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes (01:39:22) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the January 16, 2024, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens 2. Accept the Gaming Promotions and Player Tracking Systems compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement (01:39:35) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Gaming Promotions and Player Tracking Systems compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens 3. Accept the Dental performance assurance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement (01:39:54) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Dental performance assurance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens 4. Accept the Gaming Marketing performance assurance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement (01:40:10) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Gaming Marketing performance assurance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens 5. Accept the Trust Enrollment Department performance assurance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement (01:40:24) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Trust Enrollment Department performance assurance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 April 10, 2024 Public Packet 31 of 240 DRAFT C. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve contract - T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services Inc. - file # 20240285 (01:40:40) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Jonas Hill to approve contract - T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services Inc. - file # 20240285, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens XIII. ADJOURN (01:41:00) Motion by Lawrence Barton to adjourn at 11:48 a.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens Minutes prepared by Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist. Minutes approved as presented on . Lisa Liggins, Secretary ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8 April 10, 2024 Public Packet 32 of 240 Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Tribal Residential Energy Program Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 2. Session: Open Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification. 3. Requested Motion: Accept as information; OR Approval of a resolution for the Tribal Residential Energy Program grant. The Department of Energy requires an approved and signed resolution as part of the grant guidelines. 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: Finance Programs/Services Law Office MIS Gaming/Retail Boards, Committees, or Commissions Other: Describe 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Michael Troge, Project Manager - EHSLA Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 11/15/2021 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 33 of 240 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: Describe 7. Budget Information: Budgeted – Tribal Contribution Budgeted – Grant Funded Unbudgeted Not Applicable Other: Describe 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager Primary Requestor: Marsha Danforth, Grant Development Specialist Revised: 11/15/2021 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 34 of 240 Grants Office Internal Services Division MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Oneida Business Committee Marsha Danforth April 16, 2024 Tribal Residential Energy Program The Environmental Development Program/EHSLA Division is submitting a grant application to the Tribal Residential Energy Program/U.S. Department of Energy for a Home Electrification Program Grant in the amount of $1,090,000. The funding agency requires an approved and signed resolution as part of the guidelines. The Environmental Development Program will use funds for residential energy efficiency projects. Tasks include installation of heat pumps, home energy assessments, electrical upgrades to homes and weatherization. Funds are directed to low- and moderate-income households. 909 Packerland Drive • Green Bay, WI 54313 oneida-nsn.gov Public Packet 35 of 240 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # Leave this line blank Oneida Nation Tribal Residential Energy Program WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1, of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation is committed to energy work in the Community; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation recognizes that energy costs are a burden for low and moderate income households; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation is developing a strategy to plan and deploy energy projects in the Community; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation supports the intention of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEARP) for Indian Tribes, issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) office; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation acknowledges that $1,090,922 has been allocated to the Tribe under Section 50122 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation further acknowledges that the HEARP funds under Section 50122 of the IRA shall be expended by September 30, 2031; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation reserves is allocation under IRA Section 50122, HEARP grant funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation shall submit its application by May 15, 2025. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation requests assistance from SCEP with the completion of the full application. Public Packet 36 of 240 Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community... Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 4/24/24 2. Session: ‫ ܆‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification.  Requested Motion: ‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR(QWHUWKHUHTXHVWHGPRWLRQUHODWHGWRWKLVLWHP Approve usage of EDDCD Funds to Sponsor Green Bay Public Market  Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ‫ ܆‬Finance ‫ ܆‬Law Office ‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail ‫ ܆‬Other: ‫ ܆‬Programs/Services ‫ ܆‬MIS ‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: 1DPH7LWOH(QWLW\25&KRRVHIURP/LVW Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Revised: 11/15/2021 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 37 of 240  Supporting Documents: ‫ ܆‬Bylaws ‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܆‬Correspondence ‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice ‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet ‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Other: ‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement ‫ ܆‬Law ‫ ܆‬Legal Review ‫ ܆‬Minutes ‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA ‫ ܆‬Petition ‫ ܆‬Presentation ‫ ܆‬Report ‫ ܆‬Resolution ‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet) ‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect ‫ ܆‬Travel Documents  Budget Information: ‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted ‫ ܆‬Other: ‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded ‫ ܆‬Not Applicable  Submission: Nishimoto, Analyst Name, Title/EntityBusiness OR Choose from Authorized Sponsor: Justin Primary Requestor:  Revised: 11/15/2021 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 38 of 240 MEMO To: Oneida Business Committee From: Economic Development Diversity and Community Development Team Date: April 10, 2024 Re: Green Bay Public Market Request Background On Broadway Inc will be developing the Green Bay Public Market at 211 N. Broadway in Green Bay, WI in time for the NFL Draft. The Oneida Business Committee has considered the request and has advocated for a $500,000 sponsorship with half coming from EDDCD funding and the other half budgeted in FY25. However, the BC asked for considerations outside of the capital campaign selections that include advertising and branding opportunities. A summary of the benefits of this sponsorship is included in the letter from On Broadway, Inc.: • • • • The commitment will ensure recognition for a term of five years. Oneida Nation will be co-branded in marketing efforts of the Green Bay Public Market at a value of $25,000 per year for five years totaling a value of $125,000. Oneida Nation will be recognized as a sponsor at events every year inside the Green Bay Public Market providing a value of $25,000 per year for five years totaling $125,000. The event package will be determined and agreed upon before the start of every event season as events are subject to change on an annual basis. OBI will work with Oneida Nation to distinguish a branded space within the facility either through signage, art or other creative displays that can also house marketing materials. This space is to be negotiated by both parties and be mutually beneficial with a value of $40,000 per year for five years totaling $200,000. Public Packet • 39 of 240 Every year Oneida Nation will be given a $10,000 credit to be applied to either an event space rental, co-working space rentals, or to waive vendor fees for programming for tribal members. This credit cannot be used to cover the cost of food which directly benefits market tenants. This credit will be offered for five years totaling $50,000. Current Request Request the use of EDDCD funds in the amount of $250,000. The remainder of the sponsorship will be budgeted in FY25 in Legislative Affairs. Or Request to use the EDDCD funds for the full amount of $500,000 for the sponsorship. Findings after review The request supplied the proposal and contract with On Broadway, Inc. The Guiding Document utilized to determine the use of the EDDCD funds include the Economic Development Plan which have the following economic related items: ➢ Marketing and Image-Raise the Oneida Nation’s profile through marketing efforts aimed at internal and external audiences. ➢ Entrepreneurship and Innovation-Support the growth and profitability of Oneida businesses. In Closing The requested $250,000 or $500,000 payment from the Economic Development, Diversity, and Community Development fund and this is appropriate use of these funds. Public Packet 40 of 240 Economic Development, Diversification, and Community Development Fund (EDDCD) Request Name: Melinda    J. Danforth   Date Requested: 3/14/24 Department: Intergovernmental Affairs Please ^ĞůĞĐƚ ‫ ܈‬use for the funds: ■ ‫܆‬Social Wellness ‫܆‬Housing ‫܆‬Community Design ‫܆‬Transportation, Facilities & Utilities ‫܆‬Economic Development ‫܆‬Natural Resources ‫܆‬Public Safety ‫܆‬Land Use ‫܆‬Parks and Recreation ‫ ܆‬Agriculture Detailed Description (Please attach any supporting documents to form and dollar amounts needed): On 1. Broadway Inc will be developing the Green Bay Public Market at 211 N. Broadway in Green Bay, WI in time for the NFL Draft. The Oneida Business Committee has considered the request, and has advocated for a $500,000 sponsorship with half coming from EDDCD funding and the other half budgeted in FY25. However, the BC asked for considerations outside of the capital campaign selections that include advertising and branding opportunities. On Broadway is willing to work under this scenario and have presented a term sheet. Attached is the campaign contribution materials and the term sheet presented by On Broadway Inc. Request the use of EDDCD funds in the amount of $250,000. The remainder of the sponsorship will be budgeted in FY25 in Legislative Affairs. *For more information please refer to the 2014 Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Plan, Neighborhood Development Plan, Live, Sustain, Grow Plan, and the Economic Development Plan. Does this project already exist or have been approved for CIP? No If “YES” please indicate the CIP or project number: Responsible employee for authorizing expenditures: Melinda J. Danforth Public Packet 41 of 240 Oneida Nation Oneida Business Committee Legislative Operating Committee PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365 Oneida-nsn.gov Statement of Effect Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds for a donation of $500,000 for sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market Campaign Summary The resolution approves an allocation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) from the Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund for the purpose of sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market Campaign and develop the Nation’s relationship with the On Broadway, Inc. Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office Date: April 16, 2024 Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office The Oneida Business Committee has adopted resolutions which set aside funds disbursed from corporations to the Nation in an Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development fund (“the Fund”) and describes the process for accessing those funds. [Resolutions BC-09-28-16-B, BC-07-12-17-A, BC-12-12-18-B, BC-01-23-19-C, BC-01-23-19-D, and BC-0526-21-B]. When a request to utilize monies from the Fund is received, the Review Team, comprised of the Strategic Planner, Business Analyst, and the Budget Analyst, review the request for use of the Fund and determines if the proposed use is consistent with the Fund. The Review Team is then required to provide a written recommendation to the Oneida Business Committee regarding whether to authorize the allocation from the Fund to a specific project identified by a contract number, CIP number, economic development opportunity number or other easily trackable number or designation. The Oneida Business Committee is then responsible for authorizing use of the Fund by a resolution clearly identifying the amount of funds authorized and purpose of the funds, which may be identified by a contract number, CIP number, economic development opportunity number or other easily trackable number or designation, and the employee responsible for authorizing expenditures of the authorized amount. Through the adoption of this resolution the Oneida Business Committee would be approving an allocation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) from the Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund for the purpose of sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market Campaign and develop the Nation’s relationship with the On Broadway, Inc. This resolution provides that the five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) as payment is not intended to be used for any other expenses and any unspent funds from the five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) will be returned to the Economic Development, Diversification, and Community Development Fund. This resolution does not specifically state how utilizing the Fund for this purpose is aligned with the Oneida Business Committee Broad Goals or the approved Economic Development Plan Elements, but one may assume this threshold was met if the resolution is ultimately being recommended. The director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Melinda Danforth, is identified as the responsible employees for this allocation of funding. This resolution does not directly provide a contract number, CIP number, economic development opportunity Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 42 of 240 number or other easily trackable number or designation – but this funding could be tracked through the resolution number. Conclusion Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws. Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 43 of 240 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # Leave this line blank Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds for a donation of $500,000 for sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market 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, the Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund was created by resolutions # BC-09-28-16-B, BC-07-12-17-A, and BC-01-23-19-D and the procedures for use of the fund set forth in resolution # BC-12-12-18-B, BC-01-23-19- C, and BC-05-26-21-B, Updating and Clarifying Access to the Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund As Amended; and WHEREAS, the requested $500,000 sponsorship to the On Broadway, Inc. to advertise and market the Oneida Nation in their new Green Bay Public Market; and WHEREAS, utilizing the Economic Development, Diversification, and Community Development Fund to fund $500,000 for sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market Campaign. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee does approve the allocation of $500,000 from the Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds for the purpose of sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market Campaign and develop the Nation’s relationship with the On Broadway, Inc. BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, the $500,000 as payment is not intended to be used for any other expenses and any unspent funds from the $500,000 will be returned to the Economic Development, Diversification, and Community Development Fund. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the responsible employees identified as Director Intergovernmental Affairs, Melinda Danforth. Public Packet 44 of 240 Dear Oneida Nation of Wisconsin: We are thrilled to hear of your interest to invest in the Green Bay Public Market. This facility will attract an estimated one million visitors per year and provide opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect fresh products to a steady supply of customers from both out of town and the neighboring community. This term sheet outlines the relationship between On Broadway, Inc. (OBI) and Oneida Nation in connection to the Green Bay Public Market. OBI extends the following terms: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Oneida Nation agrees to contribute $500,000 to the Green Bay Public Market capital campaign. Payments will be made in two installments of $250,000 over two years starting in 2024. The commitment will ensure recognition for a term of five years. OBI is committed to finding appropriate recognition within the facility that matches or exceeds the value of the Oneida Nation contribution. Oneida Nation will be co-branded in marketing efforts of the Green Bay Public Market at a value of $25,000 per year for five years totalling a value of $125,000. Oneida Nation will be recognized as a sponsor at events every year inside the Green Bay Public Market providing a value of $25,000 per year for five years totalling $125,000. The event package will be determined and agreed upon before the start of every event season as events are subject to change on an annual basis. Oneida Nation will be permitted to exchange their logo in co-branding or sponsorship packages to promote subsidiary enterprises. OBI will work with Oneida Nation to distinguish a branded space within the facility either through signage, art or other creative displays that can also house marketing materials. This space is to be negotiated by both parties and be mutually beneficial with a value of $40,000 per year for five years totalling $200,000. Every year Oneida Nation will be given a $10,000 credit to be applied to either an event space rental, co-working space rentals, or to waive vendor fees for programming for tribal members. This credit cannot be used to cover the cost of food which directly benefits market tenants. This credit will be offered for five years totalling $50,000. Public Packet 45 of 240 ● ● ● ● ● Oneida Nation will be notified of programming opportunities where educational and marketing opportunities would be beneficial. OBI will work with Oneida Nation to publicly announce Oneida Nation’s investment in the project. OBI will work with representatives at Oneida Nation to be included at upcoming Press Conferences. OBI will keep Oneida Nation informed on all updates and announcements related to the Green Bay Public Market. Oneida Nation will receive the right of first refusal to renew the agreement after the five year term. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. We are thrilled to have you as a partner on this exciting and meaningful project in our community. Brooke Hafs Director of Development On Broadway, Inc. (920) 680-1226 brooke@onbroadway.org Brian Johnson Executive Director On Broadway, Inc. (920) 242-2206 brian@onbroadway.org Public Packet 46 of 240 Public Packet 47 of 240 Public Packet 48 of 240 Public Packet 49 of 240 Public Packet 50 of 240 Public Packet 51 of 240 Public Packet 52 of 240 Public Packet 53 of 240 Public Packet 54 of 240 Public Packet 55 of 240 Public Packet 56 of 240 Public Packet 57 of 240 Public Packet 58 of 240 Public Packet 59 of 240 Adopt resolution entitled Documenting Employer Matching Contributions, Oneida Nation Business... Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 2. Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification. 3. Requested Motion: ☐ Accept as information; OR Enter the requested motion related to this item. 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ☐ Finance ☐ Law Office ☐ Gaming/Retail ☒ Other: Business Committee ☐ Programs/Services ☐ DTS ☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 60 of 240 6. Supporting Documents: ☐ Bylaws ☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Correspondence ☐ Draft GTC Notice ☐ Draft GTC Packet ☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Law ☐ Legal Review ☐ Minutes ☐ MOU/MOA ☐ Petition ☐ Presentation ☐ Report ☒ Resolution ☐ Rule (adoption packet) ☐ Statement of Effect ☐ Travel Documents 7. Budget Information: ☒ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ☐ Unbudgeted ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Not Applicable 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, CFORaLinda Primary Requestor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 61 of 240 Finance Administration Office To: Oneida Business Committee From: Ralinda R. Ninham-Lamberies, CFO Date: April 12, 2024 RE: BC Resolution Attorney James Bittorf drafted the attached BC resolution to increase the employer matching contribution from 4% to 5% to be on parity with the Governmental 401(k) plan retroactive to January 1, 2024. I am requesting BC adoption of the resolution. P.O. Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155 oneida-nsn.gov Public Packet 62 of 240 Jo Anne House, PhD | Chief Counsel James R. Bittorf | Deputy Chief Counsel Kelly M. McAndrews | Deputy Chief Counsel Law Office Carl J. Artman Krystal L. John Peggy A. Van Gheem Lydia M. Witte MEMORANDUM TO: Oneida Business Committee FROM: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel DATE: April 19, 2024 SUBJECT: File No. 2024-0428 Contract Review - Oneida Business Committee 401(k) Savings Plan – Matching Contributions The resolution titled “Documenting Employer Matching Contributions, Oneida Nation Business Committee 401(k) Savings Plan” was drafted by Attorney C. Stevenson at the request of the Oneida Law Office. The Oneida Business Committee’s 401(k) plan was intended to match the Government 401(k) plan when it was created. It was identified that the language needed to automatically mirror the Government 401(k) plan was overlooked and the plans have not been synchronized. Attorney Stevenson has reviewed both plans and drafted a resolution to accomplish this intended goal without creating additional administrative burdens of creating or monitoring multiple documents and resolutions. “Stated another way, IRS rules require the 401k plan administrator to follow the express terms of the 401k document, or else risk an operational failure of the 401k plan, which can jeopardize a plan’s tax qualified status. To that end, any change to the express language of the BC 401k plan must generally be supported by an amendment to that plan. In the case of these matching contributions, the BC 401k plan language is sufficiently ambiguous (BC plan provides that matching contributions amounts are determined by the Nation, in its discretion) such that a change in the matching contribution rate to 5% can be supported by a BC resolution. On the other hand, any change in the express language of the BC Plan document (removing Hardship Distributions, for example), would need to be supported by a plan amendment. E-mail, February 15, 2024. This resolution is in appropriate legal form as drafted by Attorney C. Stevenson. (Execution is a management decision.) N7210 Seminary Road ● P.O. Box 109 ● Oneida, WI 54155 ● 920.869.4327 oneida-nsn.gov Public Packet 63 of 240 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # Leave this line blank Documenting Employer Matching Contributions, Oneida Nation Business Committee 401(k) Savings Plan WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation (the “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 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 Nation has historically excluded wages of Business Committee members from Social Security taxes in accordance with Revenue Ruling 59-354; and WHEREAS, the Oneida General Tribal Council has directed that a benefits package be developed for Business Committee members to allow them to earn a retirement benefit during their years of elected service on the Business Committee in lieu of Social Security retirement credits and to provide for deferral contributions and corresponding employer matching contributions that are equivalent to contributions offered to participants of the Onedia Nation Governmental 401(k) Plan (the “Governmental 401(k) Plan”) ; and WHEREAS, effective November 1, 2001, the Nation established the Oneida Business Committee Retirement Plan, now known as the “Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Business Committee 401(k) Savings Plan” (the “Plan”); and WHEREAS, the Plan, covering relatively few participants, was amended and restated effective January 1, 2022 to adopt an IRS standard, pre-approved 401(k) plan in order to significantly reduce the administrative costs associated with the previously utilized, individually-designed 401(k) plan; and WHEREAS, the current Plan, as a preapproved plan, contains standardized language that the Plan’s matching contributions shall be an amount determined in the Nation’s discretion and will be allocated to participants based upon the Nation’s written instructions; and WHEREAS, the Governmental 401(k) Plan was amended, effective January 1, 2024 to, among other things, change the employer matching contribution rate to one hundred percent (100%), or dollar for dollar, on the first five percent (5%) of compensation that a participant defers into the Governmental 401(k) Plan as pre-tax contributions or Roth 401(k) contributions (the “Governmental Plan Matching Contribution Rate”); and WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee desires to change the Plan’s employer matching contribution (the “Plan’s 401(k) Matching Contribution Rate”) to equal the Governmental Plan Matching Contribution Rate, as was intended when the Plan was established; and Public Packet 64 of 240 BC Resolution # _______ Documenting Employer Matching Contributions, Oneida Nation Business Committee 401(k) Savings Plan Page 2 of 2 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 WHEREAS, from this date forward, the Oneida Business Committee desires to have the Plan’s 401(k) Matching Contribution Rate automatically adjust to incorporate any subsequent change in the Governmental Plan Matching Contribution Rate such that the employer matching contribution rates and contribution formulas of each plan remain equivalent, as intended when the Plan was established; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Plan’s 401(k) Matching Contribution Rate is hereby changed to equal the Governmental Plan Matching Contribution Rate, effective January 1, 2024; BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, from this day forward, the Plan Administrator of the Plan is hereby authorized and directed to automatically adjust and incorporate any change in the Governmental Plan Matching Contribution Rate into the Plan’s 401(k) Matching Contribution Rate, such that the employer matching contribution rates and contribution formulas in both plans remain equivalent, as intended when the Plan was established. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the actions taken by Tribal officers and personnel in connection with the matters addressed in this Resolution be, and hereby are, ratified, confirmed and adopted as actions of the Oneida Nation. Public Packet 65 of 240 Adopt resolution entitled Support for Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson to participate in the Tribal.. Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 2. Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification. 3. Requested Motion: ☐ Accept as information; OR Adopt BC Resolution Support for Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson to participate in the Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ☐ Finance ☐ Law Office ☐ Gaming/Retail ☒ Other: OBC ☐ Programs/Services ☐ DTS ☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 66 of 240 6. Supporting Documents: ☐ Bylaws ☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Correspondence ☐ Draft GTC Notice ☐ Draft GTC Packet ☐ E-poll results/back-up ☒ Other: Memo ☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Law ☐ Legal Review ☐ Minutes ☐ MOU/MOA ☐ Petition ☐ Presentation ☐ Report ☒ Resolution ☐ Rule (adoption packet) ☐ Statement of Effect ☐ Travel Documents 7. Budget Information: ☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted ☐ Not Applicable ☒ Other: Accomodations provided by Dartmouth 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Primary Requestor: Fawn Cottrell, Executive Assistant to Councilman Wilson Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 67 of 240 Memorandum To: Oneida Business Committee From: Councilman Jameson Wilson & Councilman Marlon Skenandore Date: April 15, 2024 Re: Resolution: Support for Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson to participate in the Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth We are respectfully requesting the Oneida Business Committee’s consideration to adopt the resolution supporting Councilman Marlon Skenandore and I to attend the Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth College. The Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth College is a program for newly elected or appointed tribal governmental leaders to engage with each other and with experienced faculty presenters on a variety of governance matters of vital importance to tribal nations and their leaders. The Academy is scheduled August 4-10, 2024, and will consist of 25 tribal government leaders to gather in Hanover, New Hampshire to consider best governance practices that are appropriate for their unique tribal nations. Dartmouth College will cover the costs of travel and attendance. Councilman Marlon Skenandore and I are seeking the Oneida Business Committee’s support to attend this academy through approval of the attached resolution. This resolution is part of the extensive application process as it reinforces the awareness and support of the applications by our nation. The resolution also serves as an intention to share insights and strategies attained at the academy with our nation upon our return. As tribal leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure we continue to develop our skills and knowledge to enhance our positions and serve our nation to the best of our abilities. This request is also in alignment with our Nation Building principle of transformational leadership that fosters continuous improvement and leads with intention. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Page 1 of 1 Public Packet 68 of 240 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # Leave this line blank Support for Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson to participate in the Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth 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 is responsible for interacting and working with Tribal, federal, state and local government entities and officials; and WHEREAS, at the beginning of each term the Oneida Business Committee adopts liaison responsibilities through resolution, for this term resolution # BC-09-13-23-G identifies the liaison responsibilities for Tribal, state or federal entities or agencies; and WHEREAS, liaison responsibilities are identified as: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Foster open communications and a government-to-government relationship with liaison area. Maintain and respect confidentiality of information passed between the Oneida Nation and the entity. Function as a communication agent and/or act to facilitate the transfer of information between the entity and the Oneida Business Committee through communication, attending liaison area meetings, and scheduling meetings between the area and the Oneida Business Committee. Present information, concerns, and questions from the Oneida Business Committee to the liaison entity and from the liaison area to the Oneida Business Committee in a timely manner to allow the greatest possible opportunity to resolve concerns and address questions by the Oneida Business Committee or liaison area. Function as the governmental spokesperson for government-to-government communication, to provide testimony at hearings, and obtaining Oneida Business Committee approval of such testimony to maintain a consistent Tribal position throughout the Tribe or Indian country as appropriate; and WHEREAS, Council Members Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson have applied to the Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth which “will provide a place for newly elected or appointed tribal governmental leaders to engage with each other and with experienced faculty presenters on governance matters of vital importance to tribal nations”; and WHEREAS, the learning and networking opportunities provided by the Tribal Leadership Academy will create opportunities to advance the goals of the Oneida Nation through the liaison responsibilities as well as part of their responsibilities as elected officials of the Oneida Nation; and Public Packet 69 of 240 BC Resolution # _______ Support for Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson to participate in the Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth Page 2 of 2 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed this learning and networking opportunity and believes that the skills and partnerships that will be developed during participation in the Academy will have a positive impact on the Nation through the transfer of knowledge, new skills and new partnerships brought back; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee believes that the processes utilized at the Academy can be brought back to the Oneida Nation and integrated into the transition process for newly elected Oneida Business Committee members as well as part of creating the expectations in engaging with senior leadership of the Nation and outside of the Nation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee supports the application of Council Member Marlon Skenandore and Council Member Jameson Wilson to participate in the Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth. Public Packet 70 of 240 Adopt resolution entitled Recognizing Julie Barton for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the... Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 2. Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Lifetime Achievement and Recognition Julie Barton and Alma Webster BC Time request to be on agenda at 11:30 a.m. 3. Requested Motion: ☒ Accept as information; OR Accept Honor and Recognition 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ☐ Finance ☐ Law Office ☐ Gaming/Retail ☒ Other: Oneida Nation Members ☐ Programs/Services ☐ DTS ☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 71 of 240 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: Julie Barton Bio and Alma Webster Bio along with Resolutions 7. Budget Information: ☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ☐ Unbudgeted ☒ Other: Special Projects ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Not Applicable 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman Primary Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 72 of 240 Julie Barton, Secretary Julie Barton served the Oneida Nation as Secretary for 12 years in four consecutive terms from 1994 until 2005. As Secretary Julie had a passion for keeping the records in order and making sure the weekly minutes were done in a timely and accurate way. Julie had a passion for education, elder care and for sustaining Oneida before it was such a hot topic. While on the council Julie was not one to travel much, rather she kept the home fires burning and was adept at keeping the affairs of the Oneida Nation in order. She and her colleague Shirley Hill often spent many hours together hashing out issues and creating solutions for the business that would come before the Oneida Business Committee. Although there was the option of modern technology for keeping the minutes of meetings on tape recorders, it was rare that you would not see her with her own pen and pad, keeping her own notes. As a soft-spoken leader, Julie was respected and admired, never one to raise her voice, she communicated her thoughts and opinions with a firm but soft tone. She was always very dignified in addressing the public. Julie and Bob Barton have been married for more than 50 years and have lovingly raised their family on the Oneida Nation Reservation for the majority of their lives. Public Packet 73 of 240 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # Leave this line blank Recognizing Julie Barton for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida Nation 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, members of the Oneida Nation have given their time, hopes, and energies to the Nation and community; and WHEREAS, those actions have provided guidance in developing the Nation to meet future goals, provide opportunities for members, and to create programs, services and benefits for members; and WHEREAS, members have stepped forward to make these decisions on behalf of all of us embracing and demonstrating Tsiˀ Niyukwalihó•tʌ (our ways); and WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee has identified that recognizing these actions, such as has been in the past for  Indigenous Peoples Day, resolution # BC-09-26-12-F;  Proclamation of Oneida Nation Code Talkers Day, resolution # BC-12-11-13-A;  Recognition of Dr. Clifford Abbott, resolution # BC-08-12-15-A  Proclamation of Appreciation Susan White, resolution # BC-04-25-18-A;  Proclamation Naming June 19 as Norbert S, Hill, Sr. Remembrance Day, resolution # BC-03-27-19-B;  Proclamation of Appreciation Charles Frederick Whitney “Chaz” Wheelock, resolution # BC-12-09-20-B;  Obligation for Oneida National Treasures Recognition utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, resolution # BC-07-13-22-N; and WHEREAS, Julie Barton worked for the Oneida Nation and its members for many years, including her first appearance on the Oneida Business Committee as a Council Member in the 19691972 inaugural term of the nine member elected body, later returning to serve many terms as Tribal Secretary, which is only a small part of the time and passion she has given supporting the Oneida Nation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee recognizes Julie Barton for her lifetime of giving her time and skills to the Oneida Nation and the community raising us all in the process. Public Packet 74 of 240 Adopt resolution entitled Recognizing Alma Webster for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the... Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 2. Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Lifetime Achievement and Recognition Julie Barton and Alma Webster BC Time request to be on agenda at 11:30 a.m. 3. Requested Motion: ☒ Accept as information; OR Accept Honor and Recognition 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ☐ Finance ☐ Law Office ☐ Gaming/Retail ☒ Other: Oneida Nation Members ☐ Programs/Services ☐ DTS ☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 75 of 240 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: Julie Barton Bio and Alma Webster Bio along with Resolutions 7. Budget Information: ☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ☐ Unbudgeted ☒ Other: Special Projects ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Not Applicable 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman Primary Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Revised: 08/25/2023 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 76 of 240 Alma Webster – Life me Achievement Recogni on 2024 A life me of achievements was no small feat for Alma Webster. Alma has worn so many hats in her life me there is not enough me to list them all. First and foremost a wife and mother, and of course Grandparent. Family has always been a priority for Alma and con nues to be her priority in life, just ask her children, Donnie, Melissa or Susie. As for the Oneida Na on Alma has served us in so many ways, she has been an elected official and used her academic knowledge and exper se to serve as Treasurer. Alma was one of the most respected Gaming pioneers in Oneida. Early in her gaming career she worked to establish a penny ante bingo game played weekly on cards to help pay the bills of the Oneida Na on Memorial Building more commonly known as the Civic Center. She worked with Oneida women who surrounded her to build one of the most successful prosperous bingo opera ons in the state, and eventually opened the doors to class III or casino opera ons for Oneida. The profits from bingo grew tremendously and in a few years exceeded half a million dollars. These profits did more than pay the bills, the funds were directed toward mee ng the unmet needs on the Oneida reserva on. Jobs, facility u li es, insurance, supplies and services that were so much needed in this community were all a part of where the profits were directed. Soon a er the birth of high stakes bingo profits Public Packet reached the goal set to build a new facility to house community ac vi es called the Irene Moore Ac vity Center. Alma Webster worked long hard days and nights to bring the dream of the Oneida Na on to frui on. Her work on gaming paved the way to providing a health economy on the Oneida Na on Reserva on to provide jobs, health care, educa on, and generally a be er quality of life for her people. 77 of 240 Public Packet 78 of 240 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # Leave this line blank Recognizing Alma Webster for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida Nation 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, members of the Oneida Nation have given their time, hopes, and energies to the Nation and community; and WHEREAS, those actions have provided guidance in developing the Nation to meet future goals, provide opportunities for members, and to create programs, services and benefits for members; and WHEREAS, members have stepped forward to make these decisions on behalf of all of us embracing and demonstrating Tsiˀ Niyukwalihó•tʌ (our ways); and WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee has identified that recognizing these actions, such as has been in the past for  Indigenous Peoples Day, resolution # BC-09-26-12-F;  Proclamation of Oneida Nation Code Talkers Day, resolution # BC-12-11-13-A;  Recognition of Dr. Clifford Abbott, resolution # BC-08-12-15-A  Proclamation of Appreciation Susan White, resolution # BC-04-25-18-A;  Proclamation Naming June 19 as Norbert S, Hill, Sr. Remembrance Day, resolution # BC-03-27-19-B;  Proclamation of Appreciation Charles Frederick Whitney “Chaz” Wheelock, resolution # BC-12-09-20-B;  Obligation for Oneida National Treasures Recognition utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, resolution # BC-07-13-22-N; and WHEREAS, Alma Webster served on the Oneida Business Committee starting in the inaugural term of the new nine-member body as Treasurer on April 6, 1970, and served in this position until March 1977 as part of the separation of elected officials and employees of the Nation where she was also employed as a bookkeeper, Alma Webster also was part of the team that created and managed Oneida Bingo as a profitable business, which, for many years supported the Oneida Nation during difficult financial times; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee recognizes Alma Webster for her lifetime of giving her time and skills to the Oneida Nation and the community raising us all in the process. Public Packet 79 of 240 Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Oneida Community Library Board Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 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: Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Submitted By: SDAVIS Public Packet 80 of 240 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: April 16, 2024 RE: Appointment(s) – Oneida Community Library Board Background Two (2) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Community Library Board. The vacancies are for terms ending March 31, 2027. The vacancies have been posted since January 2024. The latest application deadline was April 5, 2024, and two (2) applications were received for the following applicant(s):   Stephanie Metoxen Kathleen Cornelius Select action(s) provided below: 1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending March 31, 2027, OR 2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR 3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies) A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire. Public Packet 81 of 240 Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 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: Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Submitted By: SDAVIS Public Packet 82 of 240 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: April 17, 2024 RE: Appointment(s) – Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board Background Three (3) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board. One (1) vacancy is to complete a term ending June 30, 2026, and two (2) vacancies are to complete terms ending June 30, 2027. One (1) vacancy have been posted since August 2, 2023 and two (2) vacancies have been posted since March 2024. The latest application deadline was March 8, 2024, and one (1) application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):  Claudia Skenandore At the March 27, 2024 regular Oneida Business Committee meeting the following motion was made Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board appointment to the April 24, 2024, regular Oneida Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried On March 27, 2024 a letter was mailed to the applicant requesting additional information to support her application be turned in by 4:30 p.m., Monday April 15, 2024, and no documents have been received. Select action(s) provided below: 1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending June 30, 2026, or June 30, 2027, OR 2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**, OR 3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies) A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire. Public Packet 83 of 240 Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory... Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 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: Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Submitted By: SDAVIS Public Packet 84 of 240 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: April 16, 2024 RE: Appointment(s) – Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board Background Three (3) vacancies were posted for the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board. The vacancies are to complete terms ending March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2027. The vacancies have been posted since February 9, 2024. The latest application deadline was April 5, 2024, and one (1) application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):  Diane Hill Select action(s) provided below: 1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2027 OR 2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR 3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies) A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire. Public Packet 85 of 240 Accept the April 3, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/24/24 2. Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification. 3. Requested Motion: ☒ Accept as information; OR Accept the April 3, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes. 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ☐ Finance ☐ Law Office ☐ Gaming/Retail ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Programs/Services ☐ MIS ☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 04/25/2023 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 86 of 240 6. Supporting Documents: ☐ Bylaws ☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Correspondence ☐ Draft GTC Notice ☐ Draft GTC Packet ☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Law ☐ Legal Review ☒ Minutes ☐ MOU/MOA ☐ Petition ☐ Presentation ☐ Report ☐ Resolution ☐ Rule (adoption packet) ☐ Statement of Effect ☐ Travel Documents 7. Budget Information: ☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ☐ Unbudgeted ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Not Applicable 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilmember Primary Requestor: Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney Revised: 04/25/2023 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 87 of 240 Oneida Nation Oneida Business Committee Legislative Operating Committee PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365 Oneida-nsn.gov LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center April 3, 2024 10:30 a.m. 1 Present: Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster (Microsoft Teams) Excused: Marlon Skenandore Others Present: Clorissa N. Leeman, Grace Elliott, Maureen Perkins, Michael Troge, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies Others Present on Microsoft Teams: Carolyn Salutz, David Jordan, Peggy Helm-Quest, Todd Vanden Heuvel, Fawn Cottrell, Kristal Hill, Leah Stroobants, Peggy Van Gheem, Carrie Lindsey, Krystal John, Kaylynn Gresham, Rae Skenandore, Dennis Reckelberg, Tavia James-Charles I. Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda Jameson Wilson called the April 3, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Motion by Jennifer Webster approve the agenda; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously. II. Minutes to be Approved 1. March 20, 2024 LOC Meeting Minutes Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the March 20, 2024, LOC meeting minutes and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously. III. Current Business 1. Oneida Veteran Affairs Committee Bylaws Amendments Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the ONVAC bylaws amendments to the April 17, 2024, LOC meeting for additional amendments to be made; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously. Due to inclement weather as a result of Snow Storm Cora, Oneida Nation Programs had a delayed start until 10:00 a.m. on April 3, 2024, and the Legislative Operating Committee meeting was rescheduled from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.. 1 Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2024 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet IV. 88 of 240 New Submissions 1. GTC Government Participation GWE Law Motion by Kirby Metoxen to add the GTC Government Participation GWE Law to the Active Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Petition: C. Kestell: Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Petition: C. Kestell: Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program to the Active Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Renewable Energy Law Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Renewable Energy Law to the Active Files List with Jameson Wilson as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously. V. Additions VI. Administrative Items 1. June 5, 2024 LOC Community Meeting Notice Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Legislative Operating Committee community meeting notice and schedule the community meeting to take place on June 5, 2024; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously. VII. Executive Session VIII. Adjourn Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 10:49 a.m.; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously. Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2024 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 89 of 240 Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Reservation Economic Summit (RES) - Las... Public Packet 90 of 240 Public Packet 91 of 240 Public Packet 92 of 240 Public Packet 93 of 240 Public Packet 94 of 240 Approve the travel report - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - Reservation Economic Summit (RES) - Las. Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 04/16/24 2. Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Choose or type justification. 3. Requested Motion: ☒ Accept as information; OR Approve the travel report – Councilman Marlon Skenandore – Reservation Economic Summit – Las Vegas, NV – March 10-15, 2024 4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request: ☐ Finance ☐ Law Office ☐ Gaming/Retail ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Programs/Services ☐ MIS ☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions 5. Additional attendees needed for this request: Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List Revised: 11/15/2021 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 95 of 240 6. Supporting Documents: ☐ Bylaws ☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Correspondence ☐ Draft GTC Notice ☐ Draft GTC Packet ☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Law ☐ Legal Review ☐ Minutes ☐ MOU/MOA ☐ Petition ☐ Presentation ☒ Report ☐ Resolution ☐ Rule (adoption packet) ☐ Statement of Effect ☐ Travel Documents 7. Budget Information: ☒ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ☐ Unbudgeted ☐ Other: Describe ☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Not Applicable 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman Primary Requestor: Name, Title/Entity Revised: 11/15/2021 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 96 of 240 B USINESS C OMMITTEE T RAVEL R EPORT Travel Report for: Travel Event: Marlon Skenandore Enter name(s) of other Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to delete Enter name(s) of other Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to delete Enter name(s) of other Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to delete 2024 Reservation Economic Summit Travel Location: Las Vegas, NV Departure Date: 03/10/2024 Return Date: 03/15/2024 Projected Cost: 2860.00 Actual Cost: 2635.29 Date Travel was Approved by OBC: 11/08/2023 Narrative/Background: The 2024 Reservation Economic Summit (RES) had multiple objectives I was looking to achieve. First and foremost I wanted to immerse myself into the tribal leadership that RES had to offer as the largest Native American conference in the US. Networking and speaking with Leaders across Indian Country on how they moved the needle for their Nations and how we progressively move this Nation forward in a good way with some of the innovative ways they approached certain scenarios. My first day was filled with breakout sessions that focused on Workforce Development and Entrepreneurial ecosystems. My aim was to gather insight on how we can foster these types of initiatives for Oneida and empower our membership to think outside the box. The key to building our community economy is for the government, tribal programs, and Oneida entrepreneurs to work in tandem on a more unified front. The second day was filled with meeting with entrepreneurs learning their stories and how tribal governments fostered their growth. Asking what, when, how, and outcomes to their success and gathering strategies that can be brought home to our entrepreneur membership. As a Nation we need to be more supportive to our entrepreneurs and assist in more ways to help them grow our reservation economy, which is important for us all to move forward together. Many of the Native American financial institutions are supporting them with their technical assistance and funding to support them. How can we become more connected to that network and work collaboratively Page 1 of 2 OBC Approved 03-25-2015 Public Packet Page 2 97 of 240 Business Committee Travel Report to be supportive for our local entrepreneurs? The RES Fashion Show and was the inspiration for the Art and Fashion Show. RES showcased local artists, entrepreneurs, and fashion designers empowering them putting a spotlight on the indigenous models and fashion designs. I met with the coordinating event staff and received information to share with our programming departments to inquire options of hosting an event to showcase our nation on a global platform such as RES. Third day I visited with WI Economic Indigenous Development Corp rep Randy Cadotte re: funding and assistance for tribal business owners followed by the Trade Show where we met with Department of Energy reps about upcoming Oneida projects, Native Nation Institutes open conversation about our current Nation Building in Oneida, a company that has a sophisticated ID Printing machine with many capabilities beyond what we currently have, and also met other Oneida Nation members around the US that have business that could assist or improve our Telehealth and rave alert type systems. Councilman Jameson Wilson and I met with people re: clean energy funding and other areas of Indian Country coming down the pipeline. It was a great networking opportunity with the greatest connection coming from PHD Crystal Lee a Navajo member who owns a telehealth business, current professor at the University of New Mexico, and works with the NFL during Super Bowl week with event coordination. We will keep in contact with her with the appropriate staff as she is interested in connecting with our nation. The last day was a lot of networking and meeting new people out in Indian Country. Overall, a great experience for my professional growth and continually being able to share resources by bringing back to the Nation. Lastly, attached emails and information contacts from vendors we met at the Tradeshow. Item(s) Requiring Attention: Councilman Skenandore to follow up with appropriate Direct Reports from report. Requested Action: Approve the travel report. Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 98 of 240 Public Packet 99 of 240 Public Packet 100 of 240 Public Packet 101 of 240 Public Packet 102 of 240 Public Packet 103 of 240 Public Packet 104 of 240 Public Packet From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: 105 of 240 Marlon G. Skenandore Fawn J. Billie FW: Follow-up from RES 2024 Friday, April 12, 2024 3:49:14 PM THE BURNS WAY Briefing Note JULY.2023.pdf TALKING STICK INFO PACKAGE-2024 MARCH.pdf From: Ken House Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:18 AM To: Marlon G. Skenandore ; Jameson J. Wilson ; Jonas G. Hill Cc: John MacBeth Subject: Follow-up from RES 2024 Gentlemen, It was nice meeting all of you in Las Vegas, I'm sure we will cross paths many times in the months ahead as our team plans on attending multiple conferences to meet new tribal contacts. Next time we meet, I will introduce you to my business partner John MacBeth, CC'd on this email. Per our conversations, I have not included anything related to TetherAll since that's on Mari's To-Do list. We are doing other things, however, that fall under your purview as caretakers of tribal security and general wellfare. Imagine... 1. Regarding Oneida's Healing to Wellness Court, if you had a diversionary program using mobile technology for people charged with drug-related offenses? 2. Regarding the Oneida Nation School System, if you had an anonymous place where students could get help when being bullied, neglected, or abused? 3. Regarding Veterans Services and Resources, if you had anonymous peer chat so struggling Oneida veterans could get emotional support and other services upon request from other Oneida veterans in a safe, anonymous environment? 4. Regarding Oneida Emergency Management, if your Emergency Response Plan included a FirstAlerts system allowing you to send trusted messages regarding natural disasters, lockdowns, missing and exploited children, etc.? 5. Regarding Oneida Family and Social Services, if you had a Workforce Development tool that allowed tribal members to earn extra money on their own time, helping them buy sneakers, diapers, and other supplies when their budgets are stretched too thin? I've attached a two PDFs showing you how we are working with other First Nations to create these tools for tribal nations like Oneida. And, I've included two photos - one of my father at a powwow in the 1970's and my uncle Robert Bennett, who was the Commissioner of Indian Affairs under LBJ in the 1960's. We'd love to meet any or all of you virtually in April so we can show you what we're doing. Public Packet Best, Ken House, Jr. Cofounder TryCycle Data Systems 207-595-2853 106 of 240 Public Packet A New Hope for All Veterans. BRIEFING NOTE | JULY 2023 107 of 240 Public Packet 108 of 240 Introduction Access to critical mental health and wellness services has been an ongoing challenge for veterans in Canada: those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces or the RCMP. Although entry points to apply for and access care are commonly recognized, the availability of health professionals (both for operational stress injuries and more broadly, for mental health treatment) is constrained by the overwhelming and growing demand for services. Through a historic and unprecedented partnership between Indigenous, Minority, and non-Indigenous stakeholders, The Burns Way will enhance access to care, promote care continuity, and support referrals of veterans across Canada. It will engage those veterans and families seeking operational stress injury care/mental health care. It will instill trust in the availability of services while on waiting lists and post-discharge from active mental health treatment. The Burns Way is a novel approach that marries technology with trained Peer Advocates through an anonymous platform to augment the current pathway to clinical care. Adding layers of support (service) and not levels of bureaucracy to a healthcare system struggling to meet demands will ensure timely, reliable access 24/7/365. The Foundation of the Program The Burns Way incorporates four pillars representing the foundational beliefs and core values that will direct the design and execution of The Burns Way initiative. All connections are completely anonymous. There is no capability to have the identity of the guest revealed. When the chat session ends, all data exchanged between the guest and the Peer Advocate disappears. Adhering to these pillars will be vital in securing the success and efficacy of the program. » Shame Reduction: This pillar addresses the negative stigma and shame often experienced by those seeking support and services. Shame reduction aims to address these issues by promoting a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive environment that encourages veterans to seek help without shame or stigma. The Burns Way ensures that the veteran seeking support controls all interactions. This pillar may include several components, such as education and awareness campaigns to address negative attitudes and beliefs surrounding mental health. » Cultural Safety: In the context of mental health support for veterans, cultural safety refers to the creation of environment(s) that are respectful, non-judgmental, and free from discrimination, where individuals feel comfortable expressing their cultural identity and receiving support and care that is responsive to their cultural needs. Respect for diverse cultures and identities, including sexual orientation, race, language, and branch of service, will be incorporated into all aspects of the delivery of The Burns Way. Creating a culturally safe environment can help reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues and encourage veterans to seek support, which can lead to improved mental health outcomes. » Peer Support: By incorporating peer support as a program pillar, mental health services can better meet the needs of veterans, particularly those who may feel isolated or reluctant to seek help. Peer support aims to provide veterans access to trained peer resources that provide emotional support, guidance, and practical advice on navigating mental health challenges. Peer resources will be veterans, representing the diversity within the veteran population. The peers will undergo specific training to provide safe and supportive environments to veterans. » Technology as a Facilitator: Digital tools like the Talking Stick and TetherAll promote digital inclusion, innovation, and accessibility. Technologies will enable access to peer support services for veterans, particularly those who may live in remote or rural areas or have difficulty accessing care due to physical disabilities. Technology is a powerful facilitator in supporting the mental health needs of veterans, reducing barriers to care, and increasing social support. THE BURNS WAY | BRIEFING NOTE | JULY 2023 2 Public Packet 109 of 240 The Burns Way Approach The Burns Way will provide a unique blend of technological and human interactions that have been tried and proven in Indigenous communities across Saskatchewan. Leveraging an untapped “militia” of veterans to be recruited and trained as paid Peer Advocates will ensure veterans in need (“guests”) of support connect with empathic, trusted PEOPLE with lived experience who can listen, guide, encourage, and comfort them in times of need. The principal connection between guests and Peer Advocates will be a platform called Talking Stick. This anonymous chat application will be available in English, French, Spanish, and ten Indigenous languages to ensure access and signal cultural safety to guests. The Burns Way is committed to working with partners to identify needs and expand language access, as the target populations indicate. Users can download Talking Stick free of charge to IOS and Android mobile devices, or the platform is also available for use on desktop devices through a web link. In both cases, all interactions are entirely anonymous, meaning there is no capacity to identify the guest, and when the chat ends, all content disappears. With Talking Stick, there is no judgment, Peers Advocates will answer all questions, and the connection is in the control of the guest. When a Peer Advocate assesses that a guest requires immediate professional care, they will extend an invitation to connect with a Burns Way Support Leader through another platform called TetherAll. This connection will not be anonymous and will offer a personalized “compassionate digital tether” to assist in navigating the care system and get the guest to treatment sooner and with less stress. The Burns Way anticipates hiring up to 250 Peer Advocates and 10 Support Leaders in its initial phase. These will be trained and supported by Regional Managers and will receive training and supervision from certified mental health professionals. Engaging veterans in The Burns Way as Peer Advocates will provide the opportunity to support those who have served, create a new sense of purpose, and propagate a “veterans’ economy” that did not exist previously, recognizing the value of lived experience in the service of Canada. The Partnership The Burns Way is the result of seven-year journey, culminating in a commitment made between the Royal Canadian Legion, the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association/Assembly of First Nations and Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones, to work together to improve Veteran’s mental health by way of developing and creating enhanced services for all veterans. The Royal Canadian Legion and the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to cooperate, support, and promote The Burns Way. Of particular interest is a shared goal to create barrier-free, culturally competent access to services for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) and Minority (racialized, LGBTQ2S+, etc.) veterans who have historically been excluded from or have experienced barriers to access to traditional care opportunities. The Burns Way has received formal endorsement from the First Nations Veterans Council of the Assembly of First Nations, the Dominion Executive Council of the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations through an AllChiefs Resolution. The program’s development has benefitted from the advice and guidance of a Mentor’s Group comprised of prominent veterans representing the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP, and Indigenous voices. THE BURNS WAY | BRIEFING NOTE | JULY 2023 3 Public Packet 110 of 240 Summary When launched, The Burns Way promises to fundamentally change the pathways to support for ALL Canadians who have served. The key to supporting veterans who are struggling with service-related mental health impacts is forging connections to real people in real time. Who better to listen, empathize, and support than someone who wore the uniform? Using tried and true technological tools, these trained, supported, and paid Peers will increase capacity on the veteran’s services landscape. Timely support will be assured throughout the recovery journey, on your terms, for as long as needed. The Burns Way is actively reaching out to stakeholders who work for the betterment of services to veterans. We invite interested individuals and organizations to visit the The Burns Way landing page and sign up to receive updates or to e-mail info@theburnsway.ca. THE BURNS WAY | BRIEFING NOTE | JULY 2023 4 Public Packet 111 of 240 In Memory of Earl Burns, Sr.: The Burns Way is named in remembrance and in honour of Earl Burns Sr., a proud Veteran (Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry), a residential school survivor, and a member of the James Smith Cree Nation who died protecting his family and his community on September 4, 2022. Earl ultimately gave his life to save others. In recognition of her personal loss and sacrifice, Earl’s wife, Joyce Burns, who was also wounded in the attacks, was honoured with the Silver Cross. Public Packet 112 of 240 TALKING STICK, THE PLACE TO GO TO KNOW. INDIGENOUS SUPPORT, COMMUNITY SAFETY, & SERVICES Lived Experience Peer Support • Emergency Alert Sovereignty • Jobs & Capacity Building • Language Promotion .............................................................................. NEW! FIRST ALERTS You talk. We listen. • Always Anonymous • Chat 1-on-1 with other Indigenous People • Chat history is Automatically Deleted, Never Saved • Judgement-Free Zone CHAT NOW EMPOWERING INDIGENOUS VOICES: SHAPING A NEW NARRATIVE WITH TALKING STICK In many Indigenous communities, individuals can feel unheard and insignificant, burdened by shame and stigma. Fear of judgment and a lack of culturally safe spaces can silence their struggles, leaving them to suffer alone. Every person deserves to be heard and valued. Talking Stick offers a bold, human solution – a place where Indigenous voices matter. Together with our partners, TryCycle and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations developed the Talking Stick app in late 2021 and launched the program by May 2022. Because nothing like this existed, the idea behind the Talking Stick app emerged – based on the protocol of granting the holder of the “talking stick” the right to speak while others listen without interruption. This practice ensures that all voices are heard and respected. Since 2022, the Talking Stick app has established itself as a trusted destination offering anonymous lived experience peer support, by and for Indigenous people. “The uniqueness of the app is that it’s anonymous. As soon as you are done chatting, the information is gone. It’s about trust.” – Kyle Prettyshield, Executive Director, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations At the heart of Talking Stick is a trusted and successful model that prioritizes lived experience peer support, anonymity, and indigenous autonomy at the community level. The recent addition of “FirstAlerts” an emergency alert system exclusive to the Talking Stick app, underscores our unwavering commitment to safety and sovereignty. ABOUT TRYCYCLE TryCycle Data Systems Inc. is a Canadian technology company headquartered in the national capital region of Ottawa, Ontario, on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. Incorporated in 2017, TryCycle emerged from co-founders John MacBeth and Ken House’s deep-rooted mission to address healthcare gaps in Indigenous communities and combat the devastating impact of the opioid crisis across North America. Their journey was fueled by a shared commitment to foster digital compassion, as a response to the opioid crisis, and the surge in isolation, loneliness, substance use disorders, mental illness, and diseases of despair. Today, the company remains committed to developing digital solutions that are grounded in shared lived experiences, community building, and accessibility. TryCycle works closely with Veterans, Indigenous, and Clinical populations to create tailored solutions addressing mental health, substance use, and loneliness. Our valued customers, collaborators and partners include: • American Psychiatric Association • Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations • Indigenous Services Canada • The Assembly of First Nations • Yale School of Medicine • Royal Ottawa Hospital’s Institute of Mental Health Research • Mood Disorders Canada. “At a recent press conference, I spoke about the many ways that leaders are empowering their citizens. The Talking Stick app is just an incredible example of innovation.” The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada A digital health innovator, TryCycle proudly employs over 230 individuals across North America, with 88% of all employees identifying as Indigenous. Talking Stick is powered by TryCycle Data Systems trycycle.ca 408 - 1525 Carling Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9 Public Packet 113 of 240 .......................................................................... CANADA’S FIRST INDIGENOUS-OWNED AND OPERATED EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM WITH PEER SUPPORT The Talking Stick app encompasses four community-based features and services, each upholding a strict commitment to anonymity, privacy, and sovereignty. • Lived Experience Peer Support (LEPS) • FirstAlerts • Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) • Special Teams A virtual safe space where Indigenous individuals can connect anonymously to real people, initiating a chat at their own pace. In under a minute, individuals can connect with peers who share their language, culture, and lived experiences. The LEPS anonymous chat option provides an Indigenous-toIndigenous digital platform, offering 24/7 access to trained Peer Advocates. Together, this provides a new level of access and privacy designed by and for Indigenous communities. Individuals can engage in one-on-one conversations, in a supportive environment, without limitations or restrictions on the topics the individual wishes to explore, emotions they can express, or experiences they want to share. This can include feelings of anxiety, loneliness, grief, or any other personal challenge they may face. “A lot of young people struggle with having someone to support them, and sometimes don’t feel safe expressing their issues. The anonymity has been a big factor for students being able to speak freely to the online peer advocates.” – Jennifer Fobert, Principal at Chamakese Education Centre, Ch [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A77945cbdbda03b7f. Public record. Not legal advice.