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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155

Phone: (920)869-2214

BC Meeting Materials January 25, 2017
Open Session

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that
the following 65 pages are the Open Session meeting materials presented at a meeting
duly called, noticed and held on the 25th day of January, 2017.

____________________________
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Oneida Business Committee

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
To get a copy of the agenda, go to: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

II. OPENING
A. Presentation of Wisconsin Public Service Foundation $5,000 award and WE Energies
$5,000 award to Oneida Youth Leadership(78-71) to assist with Junior Golf Clinic-LPGA
Sponsor:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

B. Special Recognition for Retirement and Years of Service – Don Denny
Sponsor:

p. 12

Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

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

pp. 10-11

pp. 13-15

Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources Department

III. ADOPT THE AGENDA

pp. 1-9

IV. MINUTES
A. Approve January 11, 2017, regular and January 13, 2017 reconvened meeting minutes
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

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pp. 16-49

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V. RESOLUTIONS
A. Adopt resolution entitled Extending the Appointment of Agent for Oneida Seven
Generations Corporation Until Such Time as Dissolution is Completed
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

B. Adopt resolution entitled Tobacco Amendments
Sponsor:

pp. 92-118

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Chair of Legislative Operating Committee

E. Adopt resolution entitled Per Capita Amendments
Sponsor:

pp. 67-91

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Chair of Legislative Operating Committee

D. Adopt resolution entitled Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Amendments
Sponsor:

pp. 53-66

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Chair of Legislative Operating Committee

C. Adopt resolution entitled Landlord-Tenant Law Emergency Amendments
Sponsor:

pp. 50-52

pp. 119-148

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Chair of Legislative Operating Committee

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

1. Accept December 21, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes

pp. 149-151

2. Accept January 4, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes

pp. 152-156

3. Review Division of Land Management & Oneida Land Commission rules regarding
Foreclosure Law; Landlord-Tenant Law; and Real Property Law

pp. 157-217

B. Finance Committee
Chair: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

1. Approve January 16, 2017, Finance Committee meeting minutes

pp. 218-222

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

1. Accept Community Development Planning Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report

pp. 223-225

EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 11, 2017: Motion by Fawn Billie to defer the Community
Development Planning Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report to the January 25, 2017, regular
Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.

D. Quality of Life Committee
Chair: Fawn Billie, Councilwoman

1. Accept December 8, 2016, Quality of Life Committee meeting minutes

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pp. 226-228

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VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve Memorandum of Agreement – Oneida Nation and U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency – Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Data Exchange – contract # 2017-0001
Sponsor:
Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health & Safety

pp. 229-238

B. Accept Constitutional Amendments Team report; and request the team to provide closeout report at the March 22, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting
Sponsors:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman; Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

C. Accept status update on the Emergency Food Pantry implementation
Sponsors:

pp. 250-251

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary; Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

D. Review concern # 2017-CC-03 regarding Emergency Food Pantry denial letter and SOPs
Sponsor:

pp. 239-249

pp. 252-258

Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

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

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Approved procedural exceptions to the Ticket Distribution SOP; and to hold a random
drawing on January 5, 2017, for the purpose of distributing fifty (50) Green Bay
Packers Wild Card Game tickets
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

pp. 259-275

VIII. TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REPORTS
1. Accept travel report – Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth – Bemidji Area Indian
Health Services Annual Tribal Budget Formulation meeting – Bloomington, MN –
December 6-8, 2016

pp. 276-278

B. TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Approve travel request – Councilman Tehassi Hill – 2017 Tribal Environmental
Program Management conference – Chicago, IL – April 3-5, 2017

pp. 279-284

2. Approve travel request – Secretary Lisa Summers – 2017 Crimes Against Children in
Indian Country conference – Carlton, MN – April 24-27, 2017

pp. 285-290

IX. REPORTS (This section the agenda is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
A. UNFINISHED REPORTS
1. Accept Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report
(1:30 p.m.-1:40 p.m.)
Sponsors: Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Medical Director/Medical Operations

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pp. 291-313

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EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 11, 2017: (1) Motion by Tehassi Hill to defer the Comprehensive
Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report to the January 25, 2017, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Tehassi Hill to
request the Tribal Secretary to send notice to the Comprehensive Health Division Directors
requesting somebody be present to represent their report at the January 25, 2017, regular
Business Committee meeting.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting…, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the
Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report to the December 14, 2016, seconded
by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.

2. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report

pp. 314-316

(1:40 p.m.-1:50 p.m.)
Agent:
Pete King III
Chair:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting…, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Accept Personnel Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report

pp. 317-337

(1:50 p.m.-2:00 p.m.)
Chair:
Yvonne Jourdan
Liaison Alternate: David Jordan, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 11, 2017: Motion by David Jordan to defer the Personnel
Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report to the January 25, 2017, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

B. OPERATIONAL REPORTS
1. Accept Comprehensive Health Division FY ’17 1st quarter report

pp. 338-381

(2:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.)
Sponsors: Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Medical Director/Medical Operations

2. Accept Development Division FY ’17 1st quarter report

pp. 382-406

(2:20 p.m.-2:40 p.m.)
Sponsors: Troy Parr, Interim Assistant Division Director/Development; Jacque Boyle,
Interim Assistant Division Director/Development Operations

3. Accept Governmental Services Division FY ’17 1st quarter report
(2:40 p.m.-3:00 p.m.)
Sponsor: Elizabeth Somers, Division Director/Governmental Services

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pp. 407-448

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

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

1. Accept legal analysis
Sponsor:

p. 449

Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 13, 2017: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the legislative
analysis, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to
accept the verbal update regarding the legal analysis for January 13, 2017, noting that the complete
analysis will be provided at the January 25, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded
by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the
update regarding the financial analysis, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Law, Finance, and
Legislative Reference Offices to submit their analyses within sixty (60) days; and that a progress
report be submitted within forty-five (45) days, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously.

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

pp. 450-623

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

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

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Approval of using the alternate General Tribal Council meeting date of Monday,
February 13, 2017, for the Annual General Tribal Council meeting
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

pp. 624-636

XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. REPORTS
1. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’17 1st quarter report

pp. 637-648

(8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.)
Agent:
Janice Hirth-Skenandore
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

2. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’17 1st quarter report

pp. 649-656

(9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.)
Agent:
Janice Hirth-Skenandore
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

3. Accept Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY ’17 1st quarter report
(9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
President: Jeff Bowman
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
(Break scheduled from 10:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.)

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4. Accept Oneida ESC Group, LLC. FY ’17 1st quarter report

pp. 670-674

(10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.)
Chair:
Jackie Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

5. Accept Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises, LLC. FY ’17 1st quarter report

pp. 675-681

(10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.)
Interim Chair: Jackie Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

6. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’17 1st quarter report

pp. 682-687

(11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.)
Agent:
Pete King III
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
a. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report
Agent:
Pete King III
Chair:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

pp. 688-693

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting…, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.

7. Accept Gaming General Manager report – Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

pp. 694-770

(This item is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)

8. Accept Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report – Nathan King, Director
9. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

pp. 771-782
p. 783

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

pp. 784-799

Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

C. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Chair: Tehassi Hill, Councilman

1. Accept Audit Committee FY ’17 1st quarter report

pp. 800-802

(11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Chair:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

2. Accept December 15, 2016, Audit Committee meeting minutes

pp. 803-807

3. Approve audit entitled Title 31 Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement to allow
Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 808-818

4. Approve audit entitled Oneida Minors Trust Fund; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 819-836

5. Approve audit entitled Gaming Contracts; and lift confidentiality requirement to allow
Tribal Members to view the audit
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6. Approve audit entitled Parimutuel Wagering; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 864-880

7. Approve audit entitled Ultimate Texas Hold’em; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 881-896

8. Approve audit entitled Cage/Vault Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 897-908

9. Approve audit entitled Complimentary Items and Services; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 909-915

10. Approve audit entitled Blackjack Rules of Play; and lift confidentiality requirement to
allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 916-934

11. Approve audit entitled Higher Education Performance Assurance; and lift
confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 935-945

12. Approve audit entitled Retail Open Road Rewards Program; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 946-951

13. Approve audit entitled Surveillance Compliance ; and lift confidentiality requirement to
allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 952-968

14. Approve audit entitled Bingo Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement to allow
Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 969-988

15. Approve audit entitled Slots Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement to allow
Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 989-1020

16. Approve audit entitled Player Tracking Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 1021-1027

17. Approve audit entitled Information Technology Compliance; and lift confidentiality
requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 1028-1048

18. Approve audit entitled Drop & Count Compliance; and lift confidentiality requirement
to allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 1049-1092

19. Approve audit entitled Drop & Count (Class II Poker & Kiosk) Compliance; and lift
confidentiality requirement to allow Tribal Members to view the audit

pp. 1093-1112

D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Accept transition plan update regarding Surveillance System Replacement Project

pp. 1113-1115

(This item is scheduled at 3:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/ Internal Services
EXCERPT FROM JULY 13, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the transition plan
from Internal Services/MIS Department regarding Surveillance System Replacement Project,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to direct
that an internal team be established from a minimum of MIS Department, Oneida Police
Department, Gaming Commission and Security, and Purchasing Department to develop a full
transition plan for the Operations based on the recommendations provided in the report; and
to request an update on the progress be brought back to a regular Business Committee
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meeting in six (6) months which would be January of 2017, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM APRIL 27, 2016: Motion by David Jordan to accept the update from the
Gaming Commission, Retail, Finance, and Gaming regarding Surveillance System
Replacement Project and to request that the agreed upon action plan be placed in writing and
signed by all affected parties, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM APRIL 13, 2016: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to request that the team
working on this item meet and collaborate on how to proceed and bring back this item to the
April 27, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting for an update, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to defer a policy
development on this issue to the Internal Services/MIS Department to bring back a
recommendation on a transition plan which moves the Nation towards a long-term systems
alignment and for this draft plan to be brought back to the July 13, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Motion by David
Jordan to request all the teams that were to be brought together and put under one team for a
RFP to be vetted out and be transparent, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously.

2. Accept verbal update and approve extension regarding complaint # 2016-DR06-06

pp. 1116-1117

Sponsors: Brandon Stevens, Councilman; Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman;
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster that the Business
Committee determined that there is merit to complaint # 2016-DR06-06; and assigns
Councilman Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, and Councilwoman
Fawn Billie to investigate the complaint, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried
unanimously.

3. Accept update regarding complaint # 2016-DR11-01

pp. 1118-1119

Sponsors: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer; Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman; Lisa Summers,
Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to deem complaint #
2016-DR11-01 as having merit; and to assign Treasurer Trish King, Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster, and Secretary Lisa Summers to investigate the complaint, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Accept update regarding complaint # 2016-DR14-01

pp. 1120-1121

Sponsors: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer; Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman; Lisa Summers,
Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to deem complaint #
2016-DR14-01 as having merit; and to assign Treasurer Trish King, Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster, and Secretary Lisa Summers to investigate the complaint, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.

E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Determine next steps regarding Culture & Language reorganization

pp. 1122-1123

(This item is scheduled at 2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

2. Approve Sovereign Financial LLC. – Confidentiality Agreement – contract
# 2017-0007
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

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3. Adopt resolution entitled Resolution to Adopt Name Change Amendments to the
Governmental and Enterprise 401(k) Plans; and signing of corresponding
documents
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

pp. 1130-1139

4. Accept update regarding meeting with Menominee Nation representatives on Back
Forty Mine
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

pp. 1140-1153

5. Accept update regarding DR12 and determine next steps

pp. 1154-1158

Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

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

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

a. Approved attorney contract - # 2016-1426
Requestor:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

pp. 1159-1172

XII. ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov, at 3:30 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017, pursuant
to the Open Records and Open Meetings Law, section 7.17-1.
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida Nation’s official
website at: https://oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364 or (800) 2362214.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

01

I 25 I 17

2. General Information:
Session: !g) Open D Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:

Agenda Header:

!Announcement/Recognition

!g) Accept as Information only

D Action - please describe:
Presentation of Wisconsin Public Service Foundation check in the amount of $5,000 and WE ENERGIES check
in the amount of $5,000 to the Oneida Youth Leadership (78-71) to assist with Junior Golf Clinic-LPGA.

3. Supporting Materials
D Report
D Resolution

D Contract

D Other:
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D Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information

D Budgeted -Tribal Contribution

D Budgeted- Grant Funded

D Unbudgeted

5. Submission

Authorized Sponsor I Liaison:

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Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Janice Skenandore- Hirth, OGE Agent
Your Name, Title I Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.
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Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
700 North Adams Street
P.O. Box 19001
Green Bciy, WI 54307-9001

December 2, 2016

Oneida Youth Leadership
Kelly McAnally
4470 N. Pine Tree Road
Oneida, WI 54155

Dear Kelly:
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation is pleased to make a donation of $5,000 to assist with
the Junior Golf Clinic-LPGA. We are making this contribution because we believe your
organization benefits our community, and because we have a long history.of supporting
worthwhile programs that better the lives of our neighbors.
I understand the project may take time to complete, but would appreciate updates when
appropriate.
When releasing or publishing information about this contribution, please refer to our name
as "Wisconsin Public Service Foundation." A logo is also available upon request.
Sincerely,

Karmen Lemke
Foundation Administrator
KMLemke@wisconsinpublicservice.com
(920) 433-1433

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

1 / 11 / 17 1 / 25 / 17
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2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Announcement/Recognition

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

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

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

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

01 / 25 / 17

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Annoucement/Recognition

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Presentation of Years of Service Certificates to twenty (20) employees by their immediate supervisor along
with the Business Committee.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. List of employees to be recognized

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Geraldine R. Danforth, HRD Area Manager

Primary Requestor:

Maureen Metoxen, Exec Assist
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
HRD coordinates efforts on a quarterly basis, with all supervisors and the Business Committee to recognize
employees who have reached the 25+ years milestone. With the assistance from each supervisor, HRD will create
the certificate to be presented to the Years of Service recipient.

1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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1ST QUAR.TER 201?
Supervisor Name

Name

,.A_DOH

Response

Years

DANFORTH,PAUL F

COTTRELL,SCOTT D

Oct 1, 1991

25

SCHOEN,LAWRENCE L

BRAATEN,BLAIR A

Oct 8, 1991

25

WILLIAMS,LOUIS J

BARBER,ANITA F

Oct 9, 1991

. 25

KING,APRIL L

CORNELIUS,JR,RONALD

Oct 17, 1991

25

BAUMGART,EDMUND J

MELCHERT,ROSE M

Oct 21, 1991

25

DANFORTH,MELINDA K

DANFORTH,GERALDINE R

Oct 22, 1991

25

PALUCH, DAVID

KRIESCHER,MARI J

Oct 29, 1991

25

WILSON,DONALD 0

LALUZERNE,KIM A

Nov 5, 1991

25

CLOSE,ALVIRA N

NINHAM,TIMOTHY D

Nov 24, 1991

25

SKENADORE,CLINTON V

LALUZERNE,KIM A

Nov 25, 1991

25

KING,INGRID F

HARVATH,JESSALYN M

Dec 3, 1991

25

KAQUATOSH,TERESA L

KING,JASON R

Dec 6, 1991

25

FINNEY,MICHAEL N

PELKY, PATRICK J

Dec 16, 1991

25

HERNANDEZ, DIANA J

LARSON,DAVID L

Dec 19, 1991

25

WAUTIER,LYNN D

SANTIAGO,CHERICE A

Dec 26, 1991

25

Dec 30, 1991

25

KING,CARIE A

SCHUYLER,SHIRLEY J

SKENANDORE, LEROY

BRAATEN,BLAIR A

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NAPIER,NICHOLE L

LALUZERNE,KIM A

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POWLESS,CHRISTOPHER G

DANFORTH-ANDERSON,MICHELLE M

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HILL,MARY ANN

NINHAM,TIMOTHY D

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MELCHERT,KAREN J

RASMUSSEN,FAWNE M

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SKENANDORE,STEPHANIE L

ELM,LORI A

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METOXEN,TERRY J

BOULANGER,ERIC H

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

01 / 25 / 17

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Minutes

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve January 11, 2017, regular and January 13, 2017, reconvened meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Meeting minutes of 1/11/17 and 1/13/17

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
9:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Reconvened Meeting
8:30 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes - DRAFT
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth (excused);
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Michele Doxtator, Jim Bittorf, Nathan King;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Heather Heuer, Steve Webster, Brad Graham, Bill Graham, Mike
Debraska, Joanie Buckley, Kathy Metoxen, Chaz Wheelock, Tammy Skenandore, Michele Doxtator,
Chris Johnson, Jeff Metoxen, Nancy Barton, Madelyn Genskow, James Petitjean, Clorissa Santiago,
Margaret Ellis, Paul Smith, Cathy Metoxen, LouAnn Green, Taniquelle Thurner, Larry Barton, Jen Falck,
Gina Buenrostro, Ed Delgado, Jeff House, Jeff Bowman, Janice Hirth-Skenandore, Danelle Wilson, Laura
Lane, Cheryl Skolaski;
RECONVENED MEETING
Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, Council members: Fawn Billie,
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: ;
Arrived at: Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 9:22 a.m., Secretary Lisa Summers at 8:49 a.m., Councilman
Brandon Stevens at 8:40 a.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Heather Heuer, Brad Graham, Bill Graham, Nancy Barton, Mike
Debraska, Lisa Liggins, Paul Witek, Cheryl Skolaski, James Petitjean, Troy Parr, Larry Barton, Danelle
Wilson, Madelyn Genskow, Michele Doxtator, Ed Delgado, Bonnie Pigman, Cathy Metoxen, Chad Wilson,
Brian Doxtator, Jennifer Falck, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies;

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I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 8:33 a.m. on January 11,
2017
For the record:

Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth is out of the office on funeral
leave. Councilwoman Jennifer Webster will be attending a funeral
service during part of the afternoon session. Secretary Lisa Summers will
meeting with a staff member during part of the afternoon session.

II. OPENING by Councilman Tehassi Hill on January 11, 2017
A. Special Recognition of Retirement and Years of Service – Don Denny (Not Present)
Sponsor:

Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

III. ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:04:03)
Motion by Trish King to adopt the agenda with the following changes: [Delete item 14.A. Schedule special
General Tribal Council meeting, as directed by General Tribal Council, on February 20, 2017; and
approve draft agenda; note item 10.A. Review community concern – # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations is scheduled to be addressed first on the agenda; and add-on item 07.B.02.
Approve Finance Committee meeting minutes of January 3, 2017], seconded by David Jordan. Motion
carried with one opposed:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth

IV. OATHS OF OFFICE (00:05:43) administered by Secretary Lisa Summers on January 11, 2017
A. Oneida Nation School Board – Margaret Ellis
V. MINUTES
Treasurer Trish King and Councilman Tehassi Hill depart at 10:06 a.m. on January 11, 2017

A. Approve December 14, 2016, regular meeting minutes (1:31:38)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by David Jordan to approve the December 14, 2016, regular meeting minutes, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King

B. Approve December 16, 2016, special meeting minutes (1:32:02)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by David Jordan to approve the December 16, 2016, special meeting minutes, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
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VI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Adopt resolution entitled Resolution to Adopt the FY 2017-2020 Oneida Nation Tribal
Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP) and TTP Retained Services Agreement (RSA) (1:32:26)
Sponsor:
Troy Parr, Assistant Division Director/Development
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 01-11-17-A Resolution to Adopt the FY 2017-2020 Oneida
Nation Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP) and TTP Retained Services Agreement (RSA),
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Trish King
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 10:09 a.m. on January 11, 2017
Treasurer Trish King returns at 10:10 a.m. on January 11, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 10:11 a.m. on January 11, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 10:38 a.m. on January 11, 2017

B. Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of Community Support Fund Amendments (1:33:22)
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 01-11-17-B Adoption of Community Support Fund
Amendments, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
Councilwoman Fawn Billie departs at 11:09 a.m. on January 11, 2017

C. Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Seal and Flag Law (2:37:56)
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 01-11-17-C Oneida Nation Seal and Flag Law,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie
Councilwoman Fawn Billie returns at 11:19 a.m. on January 11, 2017

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

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Adopted resolution entitled Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Schedule (2:42:28)
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Tehassi Hill to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the adoption of resolution # 12-27-16A Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Schedule, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth

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

1. Accept Legislative Operating Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report (2:46:17)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth

2. Accept December 7, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes (3:00:13)
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the December 7, 2016, Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
Councilman Brandon Stevens departs at 11:36 a.m. on January 11, 2017
Councilman Brandon Stevens returns at 11:46 a.m. on January 11, 2017
Councilman David Jordan departs at 11:46 a.m. on January 11, 2017
Councilman David Jordan returns at 11:48 a.m. on January 11, 2017

B. Finance Committee
Chair: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

1. Accept Finance Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:01:18)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Finance Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by
David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
For the record:
Councilman David Jordan stated that the budget management control
law in the 4th quarter report is a draft and it will follow the LOC process.

2. Approve January 3, 2017, Finance Committee meeting minutes (5:16:07)
Motion by Fawn Billie to approve the January 3, 2017, Finance Committee meeting minutes, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers

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

1. Accept Community Development Planning Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report (5:16:57)
Motion by Fawn Billie to defer the Community Development Planning Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report
to the January 25, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
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Not Present:

Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers

D. Quality of Life Committee
Chair: Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
Councilman David Jordan returns at 3:26 p.m. on January 11, 2017

1. Accept Quality of Life Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report (5:17:54)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Quality of Life Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by
Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

2. Accept November 10, 2016, Quality of Life Committee meeting minutes (5:23:49)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the November 10, 2016, Quality of Life Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

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

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

a. Approved AMERIND Risk Management Corp. premium payment for FY2017 in the
amount of $141,043, as approved during Finance Committee meeting on December
19, 2016 (5:24:27)
Requestor:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by Tehassi Hill to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved AMERIND Risk
Management Corp. premium payment for FY2017 in the amount of $141,043, as approved during
Finance Committee meeting on December 19, 2016, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers
b. Approved December 19, 2016, Finance Committee meeting minutes (5:25:05)
Requestor:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by Tehassi Hill to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved December 19, 2016,
Finance Committee meeting minutes, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

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VIII. APPOINTMENTS
A. Approve BC subcommittee’s recommendation to appoint Glen Edward Golden, Terry
Anderson Cornelius, Jeffrey Wade Johnson, Bryan James VanStippen, and Darius M.
Parks to Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises Corporate Board (5:25:44)
Sponsor:
David Jordan, Councilman
Motion by David Jordan to approve the Business Committee subcommittee’s recommendation to appoint
Glen Edward Golden, Terry Anderson Cornelius, Jeffrey Wade Johnson, Bryan James VanStippen, and
Darius M. Parks to the Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises Corporate Board, seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion carried with two abstentions: (5:26:05)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the resignation of Butch Rentmeester and Jeff House, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously: (5:27:22)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers
Motion by David Jordan to approve the removal of the remaining sitting board members, Jackie Zalim,
Leslie Wheelock, and Wayne Metoxen, of the Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises Corporate Board, as
directed by General Tribal Council, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously: (5:28:00)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers
For the record:
Councilman David Jordan stated just to enter for the record the
appointments of Glen Golden for five years, Jeffrey Wade Johnson for
five years, Bryan James VanStippen for four year, Terry Anderson
Cornelius for three years, and Darius M. Parks for three years.
(10:15:05)

IX. STANDING ITEMS
Councilman Brandon Stevens arrives at 8:40 a.m. on January 13, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers arrives at 8:49 a.m. on January 13, 2017

A. Accept quarterly report regarding Work Plan for Cemetery Improvements Project # 14-002
(6:18:28)
Sponsor:

James Petitjean, Interim Assistant Division Director/Development

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the quarterly report regarding Work Plan for Cemetery Improvements
Project # 14-002, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

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X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Review community concern – # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations (00:07:48)
Sponsor:

Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to
be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to schedule a special Business Committee work meeting, with this being the
only topic with the Business Committee and the Tsyunhehkwa Farm, specifically on giving a presentation
about what the strategies are, what the corrective actions and measures are that are being taken in order
to address the topics that have been presented here, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried
unanimously: (00:36:36)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
Amendment to the main motion by Jennifer Webster to schedule the special Business Committee work
meeting within the next thirty (30) days, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
(00:45:37)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
Amendment to the main motion by Lisa Summers to bring back, when completed and as information
only, the outcome of the meeting and any related action plans that go along with it as result of the
decisions taken place there, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously: (00:48:43)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth

B. Direct Treasurer to provide status update on development of SOPs for Economic
Development and Diversification Set Aside (5:30:29)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to
be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Fawn Billie to direct the Treasurer to develop the SOPs for the Economic Development and
Diversification Set Aside for the March 22, 2017, regular Business Committee, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

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

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Approval of Option B: Distribute twenty-one (21) Garden of Lights complimentary passes
on a first come, first serve basis (5:33:57)
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approval of Option B: To
distribute twenty-one (21) Garden of Lights complimentary passes on a first come, first serve basis,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers
Secretary Lisa Summers arrives at 3:50 p.m. on January 11, 2017
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 3:53 p.m. on January 11, 2017
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 3:58 p.m. on January 11, 2017
Councilman David Jordan departs at 4:19 p.m. on January 11, 2017
Councilman David Jordan returns at 4:23 p.m. on January 11, 2017

2. Approval of Membership Interest Assignment from Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises
(OTIE) to Oneida Engineering Science & Construction (OESC) – contract # 2016-1347;
and to authorize an Officer to sign the assignment on behalf of Oneida Nation (5:34:35)
Requestor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tehassi Hill to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approval of the Membership
Interest Assignment from Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE) to Oneida Engineering Science &
Construction (OESC) – contract # 2016-1347; and to authorize an Officer to sign the assignment on
behalf of Oneida Nation, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated I was not in favor of this because it
was given to us short order. We had a four hour time frame to address
the E-Poll. I was out on approved travel and there was a meeting being
held here in regards to this and back-up came shortly thereafter so I
would just onto record to that extent.
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated I just wanted to state that I don’t feel like
we got a pressure sale at least from my perspective. I’m just sharing it.
This is something that even though it took me a little bit to catch up on
what everything was when I first came into office. I had to a lot of
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For the record:

homework regarding this issue, but I was able to go back in my research
and see where the previous Business Committee had taken action by
setting up the stage for this transition to begin occurring and I think it was
mentioned here at the tail end that actually the signing of the agreement
was the last step of all of the things that have been taking place in order
to get the transition completed. Yes there was an E-Poll conducted
because the meeting that was supposed to be discussed at didn’t occur.
So it wasn’t like we got the information at the last minute. We’ve actually
had this information for quite some time and again when I went back and
did my research and then again attending the shareholder’s meeting this
last month or the month before, it’s been in there. It’s been a topic that’s
been ongoing. So I don’t feel that way. I understand that you were gone
so I can see why you would feel that way, but I just wanted to note that
for the record for my comments. Thank you.
Councilman David Jordan stated we also need to change something
because we needed a Chair and both Chairs were out. That’s the reason
those E-Polls happened.

Motion by Brandon Stevens to defer the remainder of the agenda to 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 13,
2017, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
Motion by Lisa Summers to recess at 4:24 p.m. on January 11, 2017, until 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January
13, 2017, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 8:30 a.m. on January 13, 2017
Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Secretary Lisa Summers, and Councilman Brandon Stevens not present.

XI. NEW BUSINESS
Chairwoman Tina Danforth arrives at 9:22 a.m. on January 13, 2017, and assumes responsibility of the
Chair.
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 9:24 a.m. on January 13, 2017
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 9:27 a.m. on January 13, 2017

A. Review community concern - # 2017-CC-01 regarding Tribal I.D. cards (7:08:05)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept community concern # 2017-CC-01 for the record as information; and
to request the Retail Profits Area Manager to provide a copy of the information, that is provided to the
staff, to the Business Committee so that we know the follow-up was completed as discussed today,
seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 9:53 a.m. on January 13, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 9:56 a.m. on January 13, 2017
Treasurer Trish King departs at 9:56 a.m. on January 13, 2017
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Treasurer Trish King returns at 9:58 a.m. on January 13, 2017
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth departs at 10:01 a.m. on January 13, 2017

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

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Approved exception to the Community Support Fund hotel rate limits to increase the
limit to $100 for the Oneida Support Group at Standing Rock (7:38:17)
Requestor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Tehassi Hill to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved exception to the
Community Support Fund hotel rate limits to increase the limit to $100 for the Oneida Support Group at
Standing Rock, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
For the record:
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster stated we had twenty people out in
Standing Rock who went out there on their own free will. This was not an
easy decision for us. Nobody made them to go out there. Nobody forced
them to go there. It was forty below. The chairman out there told people
to go home for their own safety. We had twenty people sharing four
rooms. It cost us $160. Like we said we’d be telling a different story here
if something happened to them. It’s unfortunate that they didn’t listen, but
we had to do the best thing for our Nation to help these people. We
argued about it, we offered to pay out of pocket for it, but the hotels
require credit cards. It was a tough decision for us, but we made the best
decision we could for the health and safety of our community members.
Thank you.
Councilman David Jordan departs at 10:05 a.m. on January 13, 2017
Motion by Secretary Lisa Summers to ask for this item to be referred to the Governmental Services
Division Director for her to provide just a synopsis of what occurred to us, as her supervisors, so that we
have it for our records. Motion withdrawn.
Councilman David Jordan returns at 10:15 a.m. on January 13, 2017
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth returns at 10:25 a.m. on January 13, 2017
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster departs at 10:25 a.m. on January 13, 2017
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returns at 10:28 a.m. on January 13, 2017

2. Approved revised 2017 Quarterly Reporting schedule (7:58:48)
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved revised 2017
Quarterly Reporting schedule, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

3. Approved 2017 Reporting Schedule for Oneida Business Committee Direct Reports
(8:17:48)
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved 2017 Reporting
Schedule for Oneida Business Committee Direct Reports, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously:
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Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

XII. TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REPORTS
1. Accept travel report – Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth – Medicare, Medicaid, and
Health Reform Policy Committee (MMPC) & Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG)
meetings – Washington D.C. – November 2-3, 2016 (8:18:20)
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the travel report – Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth –
Medicare, Medicaid, and Health Reform Policy Committee (MMPC) & Tribal Technical Advisory Group
(TTAG) meetings – Washington D.C. – November 2-3, 2016, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Melinda J. Danforth
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated I wasn’t going to say anything and now I
guess I have to because that day that the conversation did occur we
made it very clear at least three times the distinguishment and why we
were having the conversation and that the per diem was not the
question. It was making sure that we had a complete understanding or
we were in agreement in the interpretation of the motion which said no
outside food purchases. So that was the conversation. Because of the
comments I need to make sure that we are clear that day the
conversation occurred we also made it clear that day that that was why
we were having the conversation. It had nothing to do with your travel
request per se, why you were traveling. We supported that whole
heartedly. Thank you.

2. Accept travel report – Councilwoman Fawn Billie & Secretary Lisa Summers – Midwest
Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Post-Presidential Election Results Review – Prior
Lake, MN – December 3-4, 2016 (8:25:45)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the travel report – Councilwoman Fawn Billie & Secretary Lisa
Summers – Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Post-Presidential Election Results Review –
Prior Lake, MN – December 3-4, 2016, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried with
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
For the record:
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth stated that due to weather
conditions during that time neither Fawn nor Lisa completed the travel.

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B. TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Approve travel request – Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth – 2017 Tribal Technical
Advisory Group (TTAG) Face-to-Face meetings – Washington D.C. – March 1-2, July
12-13, 2017 (8:24:54)
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the travel request – Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth – 2017
Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG) Face-to-Face meetings – Washington D.C. – March 1-2, July 1213, 2017, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Melinda J. Danforth

2. Approve travel request – Secretary Lisa Summers and two (2) additional BC Members
– National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 2017 Executive Council Winter
Session – February 12-17, 2017 (8:34:31)
Motion by David Jordan to approve the travel request – Secretary Lisa Summers and two (2) additional
BC Members – National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 2017 Executive Council Winter Session –
February 12-17, 2017, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated I would like to be included. I was
approved for the last NCAI, but two days before my travel got pulled
because of the budget. So I’m hoping I can attend this session
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated to include the Chairwoman as one of the
travelers.

3. Approve travel request – Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Secretary Lisa Summers, and
one (1) additional BC Member – Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Impact
Week – Washington D.C. – March 21-24, 2017 (8:41:29)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request – Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Secretary Lisa
Summers, and one (1) additional BC Member – Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Impact
Week – Washington D.C. – March 21-24, 2017, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
For the record:
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster stated I would like to be considered to
be the third, pending schedules.

4. Approve travel request – Chairwoman Tina Danforth – National Indian Gaming
Association (NIGA) Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention – San Diego, CA – April
10-13, 2017 (8:43:37)
Motion by David Jordan to approve the travel request – Chairwoman Tina Danforth – National Indian
Gaming Association (NIGA) Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention – San Diego, CA – April 10-13,
2017, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Amendment to the main motion Lisa Summers to include up to three (3) Business Committee members to
attend the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention – San
Diego, CA – April 10-13, 2017, seconded Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:

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

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

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

a. Failed travel request - Seven (7) DOLM employees and one (1) Law Office employee
to attend the BIA Midwest Region Real Estate Services Technical Guidance and
Training - Prior Lake, MN - December 12-15, 2016 (8:45:12)
Requestor:
Nicole Rommel, Finance and Records Area Manager/Division of Land
Management
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular
Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tehassi Hill to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the failed travel request - Seven (7)
DOLM employees and one (1) Law Office employee to attend the BIA Midwest Region Real Estate
Services Technical Guidance and Training - Prior Lake, MN - December 12-15, 2016, seconded by
Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 11:02 a.m. on January 13, 2017
b. Approved travel request – Secretary Lisa Summers and one (1) staff member –
Tribal Caucus and Inter-Tribal Criminal Justice Council meetings – Baraboo, WI –
January 17-19, 2017 (8:45:55)
Requestor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved travel request –
Secretary Lisa Summers and one (1) staff member – Tribal Caucus and Inter-Tribal Criminal Justice
Council meetings – Baraboo, WI – January 17-19, 2017, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon
Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill
c. Approved travel request – Councilwoman Fawn Billie – Tribal Actin Plan
Development Workshop: Tribal Law and Order Act Training Initiative – Columbia,
SC – January 25-27, 2017 (8:49:27)
Requestor:
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved travel request –
Councilwoman Fawn Billie – Tribal Actin Plan Development Workshop: Tribal Law and Order Act Training
Initiative – Columbia, SC – January 25-27, 2017, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon
Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill
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Motion by Lisa Summers to recess at 12:04 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. on January 11, 2017, seconded by Fawn
Billie. Motion carried unanimously: (3:29:14)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
Meeting called to order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 1:36 p.m. on January 11, 2017
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Secretary Lisa Summers, and Councilwoman Jennifer Webster
not present.

XIII. REPORTS (This section of the agenda is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
A. UNFINISHED REPORTS
1. Accept Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:30:47)
(1:30 p.m.-1:40 p.m.)
Sponsors: Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Medical Director/Medical Operations
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the
Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report to the December 14, 2016,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tehassi Hill to defer the Comprehensive Health Division FY ’16 4th quarter report to the
January 25, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Tehassi Hill to request the Tribal Secretary to send notice to the Comprehensive Health
Division Directors requesting somebody be present to represent their report at the January 25, 2017,
regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

2. Accept Land Claims Commission FY ’16 quarter report (3:33:24)
(1:40 p.m.-1:50 p.m.)
Vice-Chair: Loretta Metoxen
Liaison:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.

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Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report to the December 14, 2016, seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Land Claims Commission FY ’16 quarter report, seconded by
Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

3. Accept Self-Governance FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:38:10)
(1:50 p.m.-2:00 p.m.)
Sponsor: Chris Johns, Coordinator/Self-Governance
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Trish King to accept the Self-Governance FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by Fawn Billie.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

4. Accept Oneida Total Integrated Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:48:00)
(2:00 p.m.-2:10 p.m.)
Chair:
Butch Rentmeester
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Total Integrated Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

5. Accept Oneida Engineering Science & Construction, LLC FY ’16 4th quarter report
(2:10 p.m.-2:20 p.m.) (3:52:54)
Chair:
Jacquelyn Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Oneida Engineering Science & Construction, LLC FY ’16 4th
quarter report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
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Not Present:

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

6. Accept Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY ’16 4th quarter report (3:58:05)
(2:20 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)
President: Jeff Bowman
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by
Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 2:18 p.m. on January 11, 2017

7. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report (4:17:40)
(2:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m.)
President: Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tehassi Hill, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 2:33 p.m. on January 11, 2017

8. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report (4:25:06)
(2:40 p.m.-2:50 p.m.)
Agent:
Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by Fawn
Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
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Not Present:

Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster arrives at 3:05 p.m. on January 11, 2017

9. Accept Emergency Management FY ’16 4th quarter report as information (4:36:18)
Sponsor:

Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management Dept.

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Emergency Management FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by
Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

B. OPERATIONAL REPORTS
1. Accept Retail Enterprises FY ’16 4th quarter report (4:58:00)
(2:50 p.m.-3:00 p.m.)
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Retail Enterprises FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

C. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1. Accept Personnel Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report (5:10:04)
(3:00 p.m.-3:10 p.m.)
Chair:
Yvonne Jourdan
Liaison Alternate:
David Jordan, Councilman
Motion by David Jordan to defer the Personnel Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report to the January 25,
2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers
Councilman David Jordan departs at 3:21 p.m. on January 11, 2017

2. Accept Land Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report (5:12:27)
(3:10 p.m.-3:20 p.m.)
Chair:
Rae Skenandore
Liaison: Tehassi Hill, Councilman
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Land Commission FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster

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Not Present:

Melinda J. Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers

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

A. Schedule special General Tribal Council meeting, as directed by General Tribal Council, on
February 20, 2017; and approve draft agenda
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to
be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item deleted at the adoption of the agenda on January 11, 2017.

B. Petitioner Edward Delgado: Oneida panel of educators and retention of kindergarten
students
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 11:06 a.m. on January 13, 2017
Chairwoman Tina Danforth departs at 11:07 a.m. on January 13, 2017, and Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J.
Danforth assumes responsibility of the Chair
Councilman David Jordan departs at 11:34 a.m. on January 13, 2017

1. Accept legislative analysis progress report from December 14, 2016 (8:51:03)
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

Motion by Trish King to accept the legislative analysis progress report from December 14, 2016,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated Ed, I support what you’re doing. I
appreciate the fact that you agreed to work with us. I’m very
disheartened that there was a conclusion drawn that this was something
that was a result of something that you’re doing on a personal level. I
appreciate you having the foresight to work on getting this resolved prior
to that. I don’t appreciate the fact that you’ve been criticized here today.
It’s not acceptable and I look forward to continue working with you to get
this issue resolved. Thank you.

2. Accept legislative analysis (9:26:22)
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the legislative analysis, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan

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Sponsor:

Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the legal analysis progress report from December 14, 2016, as
information, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan

4. Accept update regarding legal analysis (9:27:36)
Sponsor:

Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the verbal update regarding the legal analysis for January 13, 2017,
noting that the complete analysis will be provided at the January 25, 2017, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan

5. Accept financial analysis progress report from December 14, 2016 (9:31:03)
Sponsor:

Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the financial analysis progress report from December 14, 2016,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan

6. Accept update regarding financial analysis (9:31:19)
Sponsor:

Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the update regarding the financial analysis, seconded by Fawn Billie.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Law, Finance,
and Legislative Reference Offices to submit their analyses within sixty (60) days; and that a
progress report be submitted within forty-five (45) days, seconded by David Jordan. Motion
carried unanimously.

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C. Accept verified petition submitted by Sherrole Benton regarding request to change preemployment drug testing for marijuana; and request appropriate analyses (9:31:44)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59 a.m.;
and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business Committee
meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to
be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the verified petition from Sherrole Benton regarding a request to
change pre-employment drug testing for marijuana use; to send the verified petition to the Law, Finance,
Legislative Reference, and Direct Report Offices for the legal, financial, legislative, and administrative
analyses to be completed; and to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Offices to submit
their analyses to the Tribal Secretary’s Office within sixty (60) days, and that a progress report be
submitted in forty-five (45) days, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan
Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the Direct Report Offices to submit the appropriate administrative
analyses to the Tribal Secretary’s Office within thirty (30) days, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan

D. Assign committee members to work on the General Tribal Council directive regarding
establishment of legal office with advocates and advising attorney for Oneida Nation
employees and enrolled Tribal Members (9:39:28)
Sponsor:
Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to assign Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth and Councilman Brandon
Stevens to work on the General Tribal Council directive regarding the establishment of a legal office with
advocates and advising attorney for Oneida Nation employees and enrolled Tribal Members, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan

E. Accept report regarding remaining GTC agenda items for the record (9:43:06)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the report regarding remaining GTC agenda items for the record,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 12:04 p.m. on January 13, 2017
Councilwoman Fawn Billie departs at 12:09 p.m. on January 13, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 12:12 p.m. on January 13, 2017
Councilwoman Fawn Billie returns at 12:20 p.m. on January 13, 2017

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F. Approve scheduling General Tribal Council FY 2017 budget meeting on Monday, March 27,
2017; approve original FY 2017 budget packet to be sent to Oneida Printing; and schedule
a special Business Committee meeting on Friday, February 24, 2017 to approve addendum
(9:44:57)
Sponsor:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by Trish King to approve scheduling the General Tribal Council FY 2017 budget meeting on
Monday, March 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan
Motion by Trish King to approve the original FY 2017 budget packet to be sent to Oneida Printing for
processing, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan
Motion by Lisa Summers to schedule a special Business Committee meeting on Friday, February 24,
2017, at 10:00 a.m. to approve the addendum to the FY 2017 budget meeting materials, seconded by
Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan
Motion by Lisa Summers to recess at 12:28 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on January 13, 2017, seconded by Fawn
Billie. Motion carried unanimously: (10:12:39)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 2:10 p.m. on January 13, 2017
Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Councilwoman Fawn Billie, and Councilman Brandon Stevens not present.

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

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Accepted Fletcher, PLLC legal analysis of June 13, 2016, General Tribal Council
meeting regarding per capita for the record (10:13:44)
Requestor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the accepted Fletcher, PLLC legal
analysis of June 13, 2016, General Tribal Council meeting regarding per capita for the record, seconded
by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens

2. Approved special General Tribal Council meeting date, as directed by General Tribal
Council, on February 20, 2017; and approved meeting materials (10:14:20)
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved special General Tribal
Council meeting date, as directed by General Tribal Council, on February 20, 2017; and approved
meeting materials, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
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Ayes:
Not Present:

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

3. Approved draft agenda; and to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on
Sunday, March 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. (10:14:41)
Requestor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved draft agenda; and to
schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on Sunday, March 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., seconded by
Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Brandon Stevens
Councilwoman Fawn Billie and Councilman Brandon Stevens at 2:12 p.m. on January 13, 2017

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. UNFINISHED REPORTS
1. Accept Oneida Total Integrated Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report (10:15:56)
Chair:
Liaison:

Butch Rentmeester
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida Total Integrated Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

2. Accept Oneida Engineering Science & Construction, LLC FY ’16 4th quarter report
(10:16:20)
Chair:
Jacquelyn Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida Engineering Science & Construction, LLC FY ’16 4th
quarter report, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
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3. Accept Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY ’16 4th quarter report (10:16:32)
President: Jeff Bowman
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by Fawn
Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

4. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report (10:16:57)
President: Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Fawn Billie to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded
by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

5. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report (10:17:16)
Agent:
Liaison:

Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

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6. Accept Chief Counsel report dated December 13, 2016 – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
(10:17:33)
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Chief Counsel report dated December 13, 2016, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

B. REPORTS
1. Accept Retail Enterprises FY ’16 4th quarter report from December 28, 2016 (10:17:53)
(This item is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Retail Enterprises FY ’16 4th quarter report from December 28,
2016, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

2. Accept Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report from December 28, 2016 –
Nathan King, Director (10:18:14)
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report from
December 28, 2016, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
Motion by Fawn Billie to approve the correspondence to speaker Paul Ryan regarding the Indian
Healthcare Improvement Act, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the correspondence to the Department of Public Instruction
regarding a request for the state-tribal consultation session, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

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3. Accept Chief Financial Officer report from December 28, 2016 – Larry Barton, Chief
Financial Officer (10:19:14)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Financial Officer report from December 28, 2016,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

4. Accept Chief Counsel report from December 28, 2016 – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
(10:19:46)
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Chief Counsel report from December 28, 2016, seconded by Fawn
Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve sending the letter regarding the trademark issue; and to approve
filing a petition in the event an agreement is unable to be negotiated, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

C. STANDING ITEMS
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
2. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf Association update
Sponsor:

Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

No formal action taken on this item.
a. Accept update regarding requested vendor list (10:20:26)
Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by David Jordan to accept the update regarding the requested vendor list, seconded by Fawn
Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
b. Accept update regarding procedure for draw down decisions (10:20:50)
Sponsor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Trish King to accept the update regarding the procedure for draw down decisions, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.

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EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular
Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: (1) Motion by David Jordan to accept the
update regarding Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf Association,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Jennifer Webster for
the Chief Financial Officer to provide a top 30 vendor list with low and high spend ranges
for each vendor to the Business Committee team representatives that include Secretary
Lisa Summers, Treasurer Trish King, and Danelle Wilson no later than December 9,
2016, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Motion by Lisa
Summers to direct the Chief Financial Officer to provide a written procedure identifying
how draw down decisions are made against their approved loan agreement, including a
flow chart of how the payments are processed once the requests come in from Oneida
Golf Enterprise; and that’s to be done by December 16, 2016, seconded by Fawn Billie.
Motion carried unanimously.

D. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Chair: Councilman Tehassi Hill

1. Accept Audit Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report (10:21:23)
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Audit Committee FY ’16 4th quarter report, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

2. Accept October 13, 2016, Audit Committee meeting minutes (10:21:39)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the October 13, 2016, Audit Committee meeting minutes, seconded by
David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Accept update regarding Departments of Public Works HVAC contracts (10:21:58)
Sponsors: Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 12, 2016: Motion by David Jordan to defer this item to the
Legislative Operating Committee, Law Office, and Purchasing Department to develop policies
and solutions; and for an update to be brought back within sixty (60) days, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one abstention.
Motion by David Jordan to accept the update regarding Departments of Public Works HVAC contracts;
and to delete from the agenda, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

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2. Approve recommendation to terminate appointment of Oneida Library Board member
(10:22:31)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by David Jordan to defer the request back
to the Chair’s Office; and to request a recommendation be provided at the December 14,
2016, regular Business Committee meeting, in accordance with section 6-5 of the
Comprehensive Policy Governing Boards, Committees, and Commissions, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining
items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the
Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at
which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the recommendation to terminate the appointment of the Oneida Library
Board member, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

3. Final Monitoring Report regarding on-site performance review of Indian Housing Block
Grant and Indian Community Development Block grant programs:
a. Accept funding recommendation regarding finding # 2016-IHBG-3 (10:23:02)
Sponsors:
Dale Wheelock, Executive Director/Oneida Housing Authority; Jacque
Boyle, Director/Development Division-Operations; Larry Barton, Chief
Financial Officer
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular
Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to accept the funding recommendation regarding finding # 2016-IHBG-3,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
b. Accept status report from Legislative Operating Committee regarding completion
of tribal policy to address finding # 2016-IHBG-4 (10:23:37)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/ Legislative Operating Committee Chair
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular
Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
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Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to assign the
Legislative Operating Committee to bring back a status report on the completion of tribal
policy that would address finding # 2016-IHBG-4 for the December 14, 2016, regular
Business Committee meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens.
Motion carried
unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining
items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that
the Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business
Committee at which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to
address those items, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Conflict of Interest memorandum update from the Legislative
Operating Committee, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

4. Accept update regarding Duck Creek Trail strategy (10:24:06)
Sponsors: Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the
Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Dept. and the Development Division to work
with the Law Office regarding the right-of-way and signage issues; and to bring back an
update to the December 14, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining
items to the November 23, 2016, regular Business Committee unless there are items that the
Tribal Secretary can identify that need immediate attention by the Business Committee at
which time the Tribal Secretary will ask for an E-Poll to be conducted to address those items,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the update regarding Duck Creek Trail strategy; and to approve the
Law Office and Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Director’s recommendations, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

5. Approve fifty-four (54) new enrollments (10:24:41)
Sponsor:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.

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Motion by David Jordan to approve the fifty-four (54) new enrollments, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

6. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-08 (10:25:00)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to deem complaint # 2016-DR06-08 as having no merit, seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept complaint # 2016-DR06-08; and to direct the Chair to provide a
written response per the SOP, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

7. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-09 (10:25:57)
Sponsor:

Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to accept complaint # 2016-DR06-09; and to assign Councilwoman Fawn Billie,
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, and Councilman Brandon Stevens, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

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8. Review complaint # 2016-DR06-10 (10:26:30)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tehassi Hill to deem complaint # 2016-DR06-10 as having no merit, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept complaint # 2016-DR06-10; and to direct the Chair to provide a
written response per the SOP, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

9. Accept update regarding Tribal Ombudsman position (10:27:19)
Sponsor:

Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lisa Summers to refer this item to the Business Committee Officers to reconsider available
options, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

10. Review results of Investigative Case # 16-61 and determine next steps (10:28:01)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 11:59
a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular Business
Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21 regarding
Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by Melinda J.
Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by David Jordan to accept the report as information, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

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Motion by Lisa Summers to initiate the recommendations, except for items #3 and #4; and to ask the
Tribal Secretary to work with the Direct Reports and MIS for processing information securely, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

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

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

a. Approved Government Policy Solutions – contract # 2016-1287 (10:29:08)
Requestor:
Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved Government Policy
Solutions – contract # 2016-1287, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
b. Approved Pace LLP – contract # 2016-1286 (10:29:25)
Requestor:
Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved Pace LLP –
contract # 2016-1286, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
c. Approved Cooperative Governance Agreement between Oneida Nation and Town
of Oneida – contract # 2016-1357 (10:29:53)
Requestor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved Cooperative
Governance Agreement between Oneida Nation and Town of Oneida – contract # 2016-1357, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 28, 2016: Meeting cancelled.
EXCERPT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2016: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at
11:59 a.m.; and to defer the remaining agenda items to the December 28, 2016, regular
Business Committee meeting, with item “VIII.A. Review concern # 2016-CC-21
regarding Tsyunhehkwa operations” to be addressed first on that agenda, seconded by
Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously.

F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Accept update regarding Back Forty Mine and determine next steps
(This item is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Councilman
No formal action taken on this item.

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2. Adopt resolution entitled Regarding Pardon of Roxanne McDowell (10:30:24)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Fawn Billie to adopt resolution # 01-13-17-A Regarding Pardon of Roxanne McDowell,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

3. Adopt resolution entitled Regarding Pardon of Thomas Christjohn (10:30:47)
Sponsor:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution # 01-13-17-B Regarding Pardon of Thomas Christjohn,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

4. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Bank of America National AssociationFirst Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement – contract # 2012-0027
(10:31:02)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Bank of America National
Association-First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement – contract # 2012-0027,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

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

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

a. Adopted resolution entitled Resolution to Adopt the First Amendment to the
Business Committee 401K Savings Plan (10:31:33)
Requestor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by David Jordan to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the adopted resolution # 12-28-16-B
Resolution to Adopt the First Amendment to the Business Committee 401K Savings Plan, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
b. Adopted resolution entitled Resolution to Adopt the First Amendment to the Public
Safety Officer Pension Plan, with noted change (10:31:54)
Requestor:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the adopted resolution # 12-28-16A Resolution to Adopt the First Amendment to the Public Safety Officer Pension Plan, with noted change,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

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6. Determine next steps regarding appointments to the Oneida Total Integrated
Enterprises corporate board (10:32:16)
Sponsor: David Jordan, Councilman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the information as provided, noting action was taken to replace the
Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises board members in open session under item 08.A. Appointments,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

XVI. ADJOURN
Motion by Trish King to adjourn 2:29 p.m. on January 13, 2017, seconded by David Jordan. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

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