# Oneida Business Committee (2018)

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## Record

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- **Document type:** Tribal code

## Text

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATHS OF OFFICE
A. Judiciary - Court of Appeals – Chad Hendricks
B. Oneida Community Library Board – Emily Johnson, Bridget John
C. Oneida Nation Veteran Affair Committee – Dale Webster
D. Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee – Donna Richmond, Carol Silva, Eric
Boulanger, Ron King Jr., Latsiklanunha Hill, Delia Smith, Jodi Skenandore, Jamie Stevens
E. Oneida Pow-wow Committee – Tonya Webster, Kalene White
F. Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board – Lloyd Ninham, Kathryn LaRoque, Kim
Reyes

V.

MINUTES
A. Approve February 14, 2018, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

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RESOLUTIONS
A. Adopt resolution entitled Designate Representative on the Midwest Tribal Energy
Resources Association Board
Sponsor: Pat Pelky, Division Director/Environmental, Health, Safety, and Land
B. Adopt resolution entitled Extension of Time for Implementation of Budget Management
and Control Act
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
C. Adopt resolution entitled Delegation of Purchasing and Sign Off Authority to the Oneida
Youth Leadership Institute (OYLI)
Sponsor: Richard Elm‐Hill, Chairman/OYLI Board

VII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Community Development Planning Committee
Chair: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman
1. Accept January 4, 2018, Community Development Planning Committee meeting
minutes
B. Finance Committee
Chair: Trish King, Treasurer
1. Approve February 19, 2018, Finance Committee meeting minutes
C. Legislative Operating Committee
Chair: David P. Jordan, Councilman
1. Accept February 7, 2018, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
D. Quality of Life Committee
Chair: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
1. Accept January 11, 2018, Quality of Life meeting minutes

VIII.

APPOINTMENTS (No Requested Action)

IX.

TABLED BUSINESS (No Requested Action)

X.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (No Requested Action)

XI.

NEW BUSINESS
A. Review Blackjack rules of play and determine appropriate next steps
Liaison: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Sponsor: Matthew W. Denny, Chairman/Oneida Gaming Commission

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B. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Recreonics, Inc. credit application – file #
2018-0138
Sponsor: George Skenandore, Division Director/Governmental Services

XII.

TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Approve travel request – Gaming General Manager and four (4) staff – 2018 Nation
Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Trade Show – Las Vegas, NV – April 16-21, 2018
(This item is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, General Manager/Gaming
2. Approve travel request – Councilman Guzman King – Region 5 HHS Tribal Consolation
Hinkley, MN – May 1-4, 2018
3. Approve travel request – Councilwoman Webster – Indian Health Care Improvement
Fund (IHCIF) Workgroup Meeting – Phoenix, AZ (March 12-15, 2018) and Denver, CO
(April 10-14, 2018)
4. Approve travel request – Councilman Stevens and Guzman King – 2018 Tribal
Environmental Program Management Conference – Chicago, IL – March 19-22, 2018
5. Approve travel request – Secretary Summers – 2018 Tribal Self-Governance Annual
Conference – Albuquerque, NM – April 21-27,2018
6. Enter e-poll results into the record in accordance with OBC SOP entitled Conducting
Electronic Voting:
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
a) Approved travel request - Secretary Summers - 11th Annual Tribal Casino & Hotel
Development Conference - Temecula, CA ‐ March 25‐28, 2018

XIII.

OPERATIONAL REPORTS (This section scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.)
A. Accept Environmental Health Safety and Land Division FY-2018 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health Safety & Land
EXCERPT FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2018: Jennifer Webster to defer the Environmental Health
Safety and Land Division FY-2018 1st quarter report to the February 28, 2018, regular Business
Committee meeting, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously.

XIV.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL (To obtain a copy of Members Only materials, visit the BC
Support Office, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center and present Tribal I.D. card or go to
https://goo.gl/uLp2jE)
A. Approve four (4) actions re Petitioner Yvonne Metivier – Treatment Clinic
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Scheduled times are subject to change)
A. REPORTS
1. Accept Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2018 1st quarter executive report – Jeff Bowman,
President (8:30 a.m.)
2. Accept Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2018 1st quarter executive report – Jacquelyn Zalim,
Chair (9:00 a.m.)
3. Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY-2018 1st quarter executive report –
Pete King III, Agent (9:30 a.m.)
4. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2018 1st quarter executive report – Robert
Barton, President (10:00 a.m.)
5. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise Corporation FY-2018 1st quarter executive report – Josh
Doxtator, Chief Operating Officer (10:30 a.m.)
6. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
7. Accept Intergovernmental Affairs and Communications report – Nate King,
Director/Legislative Affairs
8. Accept Chief Financial Officer report – Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
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9. Accept Comprehensive Health Division FY-2018 1 quarter executive report – Debbie
Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations and Dr. Ravinder Vir, Division
Director/Comprehensive Health Medical (1:30 p.m.)

10. Accept Community and Economic Development Division FY-2018 1st quarter executive
report – Troy Parr, Division Director/ Community and Economic Development (2:00 p.m.)
11. Defer Public Works Division FY-2018 1st quarter executive report to March 14, 2018, regular
Business Committee meeting agenda – Jacque Boyle, Interim Division Director/Development
12. Accept Governmental Services Division FY-2018 1st quarter executive report – George
Skenandore, Division Director/Governmental Services
13. Accept Internal Services Division FY-2018 1st quarter executive report – Joanie Buckley,
Division Director/Internal Services (2:30 p.m.)
B. STANDING ITEMS
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
2. Oneida Golf Enterprise Corporation – Ladies Professional Golf Association
a) Accept Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic February 2018 report (11:00 a.m.)
Liaison: Trish King, Treasurer
Submitted by: Josh Doxtator, Chief Operating Officer/OGEC
C. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Chair: David P. Jordan, Councilman
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1. Accept Audit Committee FY-2018 1 quarter report (11:30 a.m.)

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2. Accept January 11, 2018, Audit Committee meeting minutes
3. Accept final Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee performance assurance
audit and lift confidentiality requirement
4. Accept final Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services performance assurance audit and lift
confidentiality requirement
D. TABLED BUSINESS
1. Review Per Capita Endowment Fund resolution, move to open session and forward to
Finance Committee
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
EXCERPT FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2018: Motion by Jennifer Webster to table this item,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (No Requested Action)
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve one (1) new enrollment
Liaison: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Requested by: Barbara Webster, Chairwoman/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
2. Accept Surveillance System Replacement Project report as information (3:00 p.m.)
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services
3. Review Family Court Judge Screening/Selection Subcommittee report and determine
appropriate next steps
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

XVI.

ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov, at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 23,
2018, pursuant to the Open Records and Open Meetings Law, section 107.14.
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: 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) 236-2214.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02

I 28 I 18

2. General Information:
Session:
18] Open D Executive- See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
!other -Investiture

AgendaHeader:

Llo_a_th_s_o_f_O_ff_ic_e____________________________________________________~

D Accept as Information only
18] Action - please describe:
Conduct Oath of Office for Appellate Judge Chad Hendricks

3. Supporting Materials

D Report

D Resolution

D Contract

D Other:
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3.

4.

2.

D Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information

D Budgeted -Tribal Contribution

D Budgeted -Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor I Liaison:

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

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
On December 2, 2017 a special election was held to fill a vacancy for a judge seat in the Court of Appeals.
Chad Hendricks had the majority votes.
On December 27, 2017, the Oneida Business Committee accepted the election results submitted by the Election
Board pursuant to the Election Law: 102.11-13. Declaration of Results. The Business Committee shall declare the
official results of the election and send notices regarding when the swearing in of newly elected officials shall
take place within ten (1 0) business days after receipt of the Final Report.
The Judiciary was notified on Friday, February 2nd that we are responsible for administering the Oath of Office,
thus this request to administer the oath of office in the official public forum is submitted. Chief Judge Gerald L.
Hill will administer the oath and Brooke M. Doxtator will supply the official dated certificate.

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1. Meeting Date Requested:

02 / 28 / 18

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Emily Johnson and Bridget John for the Oneida Library Board

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:

Lee Cornelius
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
There were four (4) applicants for two (2) vacancies on the Oneida Library Board.
On February 14, 2018 the Oneida Business Committee appointed Emily Johnson and Bridget John to the Oneida
Library Board.

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1. Meeting Date Requested:

02 / 28 / 18

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Dale Webster for the Oneida Nation Veterans affairs Committee

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:

Lee Cornelius
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
There were four (4) applicants for one (1) vacancy on the Oneida Nation Veterans affairs Committee.
On February 14, 2018 the Oneida Business Committee appointed Dale Webster to the Oneida Nation Veterans
affairs Committee.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02 / 28 / 18

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Eric Boulanger and Delia Smith, as members, and Donna Richmond, Carol Silva,
Ron King Jr., Latsiklanunha Hill, Jodi Skenandore, Jamie Stevens, as alternates, for the Pardon and
Forgiveness Screening Committee.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
There were two (2) applicants for two (2) vacancies for alternates on the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening
Committee.
On February 14, 2018 the Oneida Business Committee appointed Carol Silva and Donna Richmond as alternates
to the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee.
Also on February 14th, the OBC appointed Eric Boulanger and Delia Smith, as members, and Ron King Jr.,
Latsiklanunha Hill, Jodi Skenandore, Jamie Stevens, as alternates, for the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening
Committee.

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1. Meeting Date Requested:

02 / 28 / 18

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Tonya Webster and Kalene White for the Oneida Pow Wow Committee

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:

Lee Cornelius
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
There were two (2) applicants for two (2) vacancies on the Oneida Pow Wow Committee.
On February 14, 2018 the Oneida Business Committee appointed Tonya Webster and Kalene White to the Oneida
Pow Wow Committee.

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1. Meeting Date Requested:

02 / 28 / 18

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Oaths of Office

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Administer Oath of Office to Kim Reyes, Lloyd Ninham, and Kathryn LaRoque for the Southeastern Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:

Evander Delgado BCC Tech
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:

Lee Cornelius BCC Tech
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
There were one (1) applicants for two (2) vacancies on the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board.
On December 27, 2018 the Oneida Business Committee appointed Kim Reyes to the Southeastern Oneida Tribal
Services Advisory Board.

There were two (2) applicants for two (2) vacancies on the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board.
On February 14, 2018 the Oneida Business Committee appointed LLoyd Ninham and Kathryn LaRoque to the
Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board.

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1. Meeting Date Requested:

02 / 18 / 18

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 February 14, 2018, regular meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 2/14/18 regular BC meeting minutes DRAFT

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Lisa Liggins, Information Management Specialist
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes – DRAFT
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Secretary Lisa Summers, Treasurer Trish King, Councilman Kirby
Metoxen;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Lisa Liggins, Larry Barton, Laura Laitinen-Warren, Dana McLester,
Scott Denny, Innovative Technology Supply Staff (Rick Pedersen, President; Dr. Wayne Hietpas, Vice
President of R&D; Lance LaGros, Sales; Jeff King, Director of Marketing & Content; Mike Langlois, VP of
Supply, President), Michele Doxtator, Pat Pelky, Joanie Buckley;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Secretary Lisa Summers, Treasurer Trish King, Councilman Kirby
Metoxen;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Lisa Liggins, Larry Barton, Laura Laitenen-Warren, Jessica Wallenfang,
Michele Doxtator, Peter D. King, Tsyoshaaht Delgado, James Crossman, David W. Skenandore, Tina
Torrez, Ravinder Vir, Mary Corneliussen, Karen Beke, Mary Ellen Swan, Peggy Doxtator, Michelle
Danforth, Dorothy A. Skenandore, Ammy Vaughn, Jessalyn Harvath, Teresa Cornelius, Schuyler Ryerse,
Jennifer Hill-Kelley, Jacque Boyle, Tana Aguirre, Phil WisneskiRose Melchert, Ruth Montano, Micelle
Miller, Nicole Ninham, William Graham, Brad Graham, Ed Delgado, Stephanie Metoxen, Geraldine
Danforth, Laura A. Lane, Maureen Metoxen, Terry Hetzel, Marianne Close, Frank Cornelius, Dan Habeck,
Derrick Denny, Stacy Buckley, Audra Gardner, Jen Falck, Rosa Laster, Bonnie Pigman, Matt W. Denny,
C.L. Metoxen, Dana McLester, Josh Cottrell, Matt J. Denny, Cherice Santiago, Lisa Hock, Warren Reiter,
Barbara Truttman, Lennette White, Toni Spruce, Sandra Jones, Melissa Webster;

I.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens at 8:31 a.m.
For the record:

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Chairman Tehassi Hill is in Madison, WI, attending the 2018 State of the
Tribes Address. Secretary Lisa Summers and Councilman Kirby
Metoxen are on approved travel in Washington DC attending 2018 NCAI
Executive Winter Session. Treasurer Trish King in on vacation.

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DRAFT
II.

OPENING by Councilman Daniel Guzman King
A. Special recognition for years of service – Twenty-five (25) Oneida Nation employees
(00:01:38)

Special Recognition by Jacque Boyle of Rose Melchert (40 years of service); Special Recognition by Dr.
Ravinder Vir of Mary Cornelissen (40 years of service); Special Recognition by Jennifer Hill-Kelley of
Dorothy Skenandore (35 years of service); Special Recognition by Michele Doxtator of Kathleen King (35
years of service); Special Recognition by Cherice Santiago of Ruth Montano (25 years of service);
Special Recognition by Marianne Close of Lisa Hock (25 years of service); Special Recognition by
Michelle Danforth-Anderson of Warren Reiter (25 years of service); Special Recognition by Barbara
Truttmann of Ammy Vaughn (25 years of service); Special Recognition by Matthew J. Denny of Terry
Hetzel (25 years of service); Special Recognition by Tsyoshaaht Delgado of Michelle Miller (25 years of
service); Special Recognition by Frank Cornelius of Lennette White (25 years of service); Special
Recognition by Frank Cornelius of Toni Spruce (25 years of service); Special Recognition by Frank
Cornelius of James Crossman (25 years of service); Special Recognition by Frank Cornelius of Sandra
Jones (25 years of service); Special Recognition by Frank Cornelius of David W. Skenandore (25 years of
service); Special Recognition by Stephanie Metoxen of Melissa Webster (25 years of service);
Special Recognition for the following individuals who could not be present: Dawn Dammerich (25 years of
service), Judith Christensen (25 years of service), Janice Jourdan (25 years of service), Trish King (25
years of service), Michael Spiering (25 years of service), Arlouine Bain (35 years of service), Vincent
Cornelius (35 years of service), Dorothy Ninham (35 years of service), Patricia Moore (25 years of
service), Adrienne Moreno (25 years of service), Douglas Stuiber (25 years of service), Larae Gower (25
years of service), Tina Rosenthal (25 years of service), Roberta Thomas (25 years of service), Linda
Vannieuwenhoven (25 years of service), Rita Reiter (25 years of service);

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:40:22)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the agenda with one change [move item XV.F.2. Approve Stenzel
Law Office, LLC attorney contract – file # 2018-0118, to open session as New Business item XI.G.
Approve Stenzel Law Office, LLC attorney contract – file # 2018-0118], seconded by Ernie Stevens III.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers

IV.

OATHS OF OFFICE (No Requested Action)

V.

MINUTES
A. Approve January 24-25, 2018, regular meeting minutes (00:41:08)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the January 24-25, 2018, regular meeting minutes, seconded by
Ernie Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers

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B. Approve February 8, 2018, special meeting minutes (00:41:38)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to approve the February 8, 2018, special meeting minutes, seconded by
Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers

VI.

RESOLUTIONS
A. Adopt resolution entitled Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) 2018-2021
(00:42:02)
Sponsor: George Skenandore, Division Director/Governmental Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 02-14-18-A Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
(TANF) 2018-2021, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B. Adopt resolution entitled Restated Elected Business Committee Retirement Program and
Restated Elected Business Committee Deferred Compensation Plan (00:54:06)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 02-14-18-B Restated Elected Business Committee
Retirement Program and Restated Elected Business Committee Deferred Compensation Plan, seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
C. Adopt resolution entitled Restated Deferred Compensation Plan (00:54:40)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 02-14-18-C Restated Deferred Compensation Plan,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers

VII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Legislative Operating Committee
Chair: David P. Jordan, Councilman
1. Accept December 20, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
(00:55:23)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the December 20, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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2. Adopt Membership Ordinance rule #2 – Voiding Unlawful Membership (00:55:56)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt Membership Ordinance rule #2 – Voiding Unlawful Membership,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B. Finance Committee
Chair: Trish King, Treasurer
1. Approve February 5, 2018, Finance Committee meeting minutes (01:10:53)
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to approve the February 5, 2018, Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers

VIII.

APPOINTMENTS
A. Accept recommendation and appoint Emily Johnson and Bridget John to the Oneida
Community Library Board (01:12:29)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the recommendation and appoint Emily Johnson and Bridget John to
the Oneida Community Library Board, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B. Accept recommendation and appoint Lloyd Ninham and Kathryn LaRoque to the
Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board (01:12:50)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the recommendation and appoint Lloyd Ninham and Kathryn
LaRoque to the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board, seconded by Daniel Guzman King.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
C. Accept recommendation and appoint Dale Webster to the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs
Committee (01:13:14)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the recommendation and appoint Dale Webster to the Oneida
Nation Veterans Affairs Committee, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
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D. Accept recommendation and appoint Tonya Webster and Kalene White to the Oneida Powwow Committee (01:13:33)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the recommendation and appoint Tonya Webster and Kalene White
to the Oneida Pow-wow Committee, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
E. Accept recommendation and appoint Carol Silva and Donna Richmond as alternates to the
Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee (01:13:51)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the recommendation and appoint Carol Silva and Donna Richmond
as alternates to the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee, seconded by Daniel Guzman King.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
F. Accept Chief of Police recommendation and appoint Eric Boulanger, member, Ron King
Jr., alternate, and Latsiklanunha Hill, alternate, to the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening
Committee (01:15:32)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief of Police recommendation and appoint Eric Boulanger,
member, Ron King Jr., alternate, and Latsiklanunha Hill, alternate, to the Pardon and Forgiveness
Screening Committee, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
G. Accept Governmental Services Division Director recommendation and appoint Delia
Smith, member, Jodi Skenandore, alternate, and Jamie Stevens, alternate, to the Pardon
and Forgiveness Screening Committee (01:23:05)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Governmental Services Division Director recommendation and
appoint Delia Smith, member, Jodi Skenandore, alternate, and Jamie Stevens, alternate, to the Pardon
and Forgiveness Screening Committee, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers

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TABLED BUSINESS (No Requested Action)

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Accept recommendation and set 2018 Special Election date – July 14, 2018 (01:23:33)
Liaison: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Requested by: Racquel Hill, Chair/Oneida Election Board
EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 24-25, 2018: Motion by Jennifer Webster to request the Oneida
Election Board to come back with an alternate date for the 2018 Special Election at the February
14, 2018, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the recommendation and set 2018 Special Election date of July 14,
2018, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers

XI.

NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Welter Realty, LLC, property tax
consultation agreement – file # 2018-0083 (01:25:07)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health Safety & Land

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Welter Realty, LLC,
property tax consultation agreement – file # 2018-0083 and authorize a Oneida Business Committee
Officer to sign, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B. Approve 2018 amended Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee/Oneida Business Committee
Memorandum of Agreement (01:30:18)
Liaison: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Requested by: Barbara Webster, Chairwoman/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the 2018 amended Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee/Oneida
Business Committee Memorandum of Agreement, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
C. Approve William Cornelius attorney contract – file # 2018-0036 (01:34:15)
Liaison: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Requested by: Matthew W. Denny, Chairman/Oneida Gaming Commission
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the William Cornelius attorney contract – file # 2018-0036,
retroactive to October 1, 2017, and amending the contract to be approved for one (1) year, seconded by
Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
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D. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Transamerica and Valley Investment
Solutions, Enterprise Plan Securities Service Network, LLC – file # 2017-1511 (01:38:49)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Transamerica and
Valley Investment Solutions, Enterprise Plan Securities Service Network, LLC, agreement – file # 20171511, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
E. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Transamerica and Valley Investment
Solutions, Governmental Plan Securities Service Network, LLC – file # 2017-1511
(01:40:12)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Transamerica and
Valley Investment Solutions, Governmental Plan Securities Service Network, LLC, agreement– file #
2017-1511, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
F. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Brown County/Green Bay Austin Straubel
International Airport – file # 2017-0869 (01:40:48)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Brown
County/Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport lease – file # 2017-0869, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
G. Approve Stenzel Law Office, LLC attorney contract – file # 2018-0118 (01:41:23)
Sponsor: Gerald L. Hill, Chief Judge/Judiciary Court of Appeals
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve Stenzel Law Office, LLC attorney contract – file # 2018-0118, for a
term of one year and to request the Chair’s Office to send correspondence to the Judiciary requesting
information on the process for selection and if an RFP was completed and for that information be added
to the next Joint Judiciary meeting scheduled for February 23, 2018, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
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TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REPORTS
1. Approve travel report – Councilman Kirby Metoxen – Native American Tourism of
Wisconsin regular meeting and reporting at Great Lakes Inter-tribal Council, Inc. – Lac
du Flambeau, WI – January 10-11, 2018 (01:52:04)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Councilman Kirby Metoxen for the Native
American Tourism of Wisconsin regular meeting and for the reporting at Great Lakes Inter-tribal Council,
Inc. – Lac du Flambeau, WI – January 10-11, 2018, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, took a five (5) minutes recess at 10:43 p.m.
Called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens at 10:49 p.m.
2. Accept travel report – Councilman Kirby Metoxen and Secretary Lisa Summers – U.S.
Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary Consultation – Prior Lake, MN –
January 17-18, 2018 (02:03:36)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Councilman Kirby Metoxen and Secretary
Lisa Summers for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary Consultation – Prior Lake,
MN – January 17-18, 2018, noting Secretary Summers did not attend due to a family emergency,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B. TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Approve travel request in accordance with the Travel and Expense Policy – Fifteen (15)
Individuals – 2018 Annual Wisconsin Gaming Regulators Association (WGRA)
Conference – Bowler, WI – June 13-15, 2018 (02:05:02)
Liaison: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Requested by: Matthew W. Denny, Chairman/Oneida Gaming Commission
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request in accordance with the Travel and Expense
Policy for fifteen (15) individuals to attend the 2018 Annual Wisconsin Gaming Regulators Association
(WGRA) Conference – Bowler, WI – June 13-15, 2018, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
2. Approve travel request – Councilwoman Jennifer Webster – Inter-Tribal Monitoring
Association on Indian Trust – Albuquerque, NM – April 24-28, 2018 (02:11:32)
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend
the Inter-Tribal Monitoring Association on Indian Trust meeting and workshop – Albuquerque, NM – April
24-28, 2018, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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3. Approve travel request – Up to three (3) OBC members – 2018 Nation Indian Gaming
Association (NIGA) Trade Show – Las Vegas, NV – April 16-21, 2018 (02:13:34)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request for up to three (3) Oneida Business Committee
members to attend the 2018 Nation Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Trade Show – Las Vegas, NV –
April 16-21, 2018, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
4. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with OBC SOP entitled Conducting
Electronic Voting:
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
a) Approved travel request – Councilwoman Webster – IHCIF Work Group Meeting –
Washington DC – January 29-February 1, 2018 (02:15:45)
Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request
for Councilwoman Webster to attend the Indian Health Care Improvement Fund (IHCIF) Work Group
Meeting – Washington DC – January 29-February 1, 2018, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion
carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
b) Approved travel request – Councilman Guzman King – 1st Annual Anishinaabe
Hemp Conference – Callaway, MN – March 1-2, 2018 (02:16:33)
Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request
for Councilman Guzman King to attend the 1st Annual Anishinaabe Hemp Conference – Callaway, MN March 1-2, 2018, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Motion by David P. Jordan to recess at 12:10 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion
carried unanimously.1
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens at 1:30 p.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan,
Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster;

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OPERATIONAL REPORTS
A. Defer Environmental Health Safety and Land Division FY-2018 1st quarter report to the
February 28, 2018, regular Business Committee meeting (02:41:53)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health Safety & Land

Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the Environmental Health Safety and Land Division FY-2018 1st
quarter report to the February 28, 2018, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Daniel
Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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B. Accept Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2018 1 quarter report (02:42:14)
Sponsor: Dana McLester, Division Director/Comprehensive Housing

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2018 1st quarter report,
seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
C. Accept Human Resources Department FY-2018 1st quarter report (02:53:27)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/ Human Resources Department
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Human Resources Department FY-2018 1st quarter report,
seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
D. Accept Retail Enterprise FY-2018 1st quarter report (03:21:33)
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Retail Enterprise FY-2018 1st quarter report, seconded by
Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers

XIV.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A. Approve March 19, 2018, special GTC meeting materials (02:27:25)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to approve the March 19, 2018, special GTC meeting materials with the two
(2) noted changes [1) replace final Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation memorandum for the placeholder at
page 54 of the draft materials and 2) replace the updated Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation PowerPoint
presentation for the pages 55-60 of the draft materials], seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (02:29:51)

Motion by David Jordan to go into executive session at 11:26 a.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Motion by David Jordan to come out of executive session at 12:10 a.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.2
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Motion by David P. Jordan to recess at 12:10 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion
carried unanimously.3
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
A. REPORTS
1. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel (03:54:25)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Counsel report dated February 13, 2018, seconded by
Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the King Solutions, LLC, second addendum to the contract – file #
2018-0178, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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2. Accept Environmental Health Safety and Land Division FY-2018 1 quarter executive
report – Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health Safety & Land (03:55:22)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept Environmental Health Safety and Land Division FY-2018 1st
quarter executive report, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to direct the Gaming General Manager to provide a report on potential
locations for relocating existing personnel in the Airview Building; that the locations be on to the
reservation; that the locations be feasible for a March 31, 2018, move date; that the report be submitted
for the March 14, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
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3. Accept Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2018 1st quarter executive report – Dana
McLester, Division Director/Comprehensive Housing (03:57:36)
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2018 1st quarter executive
report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
4. Accept Human Resources Department FY-2018 1st quarter executive report – Geraldine
Danforth, Area Manager/ Human Resources Department (03:58:00)
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to accept the request by the Human Resources Area Manager authorizing
an exemption from submitting an executive report for this quarter, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
5. Accept Retail Enterprise FY-2018 1st quarter executive report – Michele Doxtator, Area
Manager/Retail Profits (03:58:56)
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to accept the Retail Enterprise FY-2018 1st quarter executive report,
seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
B. STANDING ITEMS
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
2. Oneida Golf Enterprise Corporation – Ladies Professional Golf Association
a) Approve monthly reporting format (03:59:25)
Sponsors:
Trish King, Treasurer; Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Lisa Summers, Secretary;
Ernie Stevens III, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 24-25, 2018: Motion by Jennifer Webster to direct the
Oneida Golf Enterprise Corporation liaisons [Treasurer Trish King, Chairman Tehassi Hill,
Secretary Lisa Summers, and Councilman Ernie Stevens] to seek input from the full OBC
and bring back a reporting format for approval at the February 14, 2018, regular Business
Committee meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with one abstention.
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve reporting format for Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional
Golf Association monthly reports to the Oneida Business Committee, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
C. AUDIT COMMITTEE (No Requested Action)
D. TABLED BUSINESS (No Requested Action)
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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (No Requested Action)
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review business/investment proposal – Innovative Technologies Supply (04:00:00)
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to forward the business/investment proposal from Innovative
Technologies Supply to the Community & Economic Development Division Director for the due diligence
to be completed and for a report and recommendation be brought back to the Oneida Business
Committee when complete, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to direct the Community & Economic Development Division Director to bring a
Standard Operating Procedure for processing economic development and investment opportunities to the
February 20, 2018, Business Committee Work Session, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
2. Approve Stenzel Law Office, LLC attorney contract – file # 2018-0118
Sponsor: Gerald L. Hill, Chief Judge/Judiciary Court of Appeals
Item moved to open session at the adoption of the agenda.
3. Review Per Capita Endowment Fund resolution, move to open session and forward to
Finance Committee (04:02:03)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to table this item, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
4. Approve thirty-seven (37) new enrollments (04:02:28)
Liaison: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Requested by: Barbara Webster, Chairwoman/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the thirty-six (36) new enrollments included on the amended
applicant listing dated February 13, 2018, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
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5. Accept verbal update regarding Agricultural Systems Strategies as information
(04:03:33)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health Safety & Land
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the verbal update regarding the Agricultural Systems Strategies as
information, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers
6. Review complaint 2018-DR08-01 (04:03:56)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster that, based on the materials provided, complaint # 2018-DR08-01 has no
merit and is closed, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers

II.

ADJOURN (04:04:34)

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to adjourn at 2:54 p.m., seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Lisa Summers

Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented on _______________.

____________________________
Lisa Summers, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Oneida Business Committee

Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02

I 28 I 18

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

AgendaHeader:

LjN_e_w__
Bu_s_in_e_s_s______________________________________________________~

D Accept as Information only
!g) Action - please describe:
Designate Michael Troge as representative member with the Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association.

3. Supporting Materials
D Report
!g) Resolution

D Contract

D Other:
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1.

3.

2.

4.

!g) Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information

D Budgeted -Tribal Contribution

D Budgeted- Grant Funded

!g) Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor I Liaison:

Patrick Pelky, Division Director/EHS

PrlmaryRequesto~Submhte~

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Your Name, Title I Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
The Oneida Nation Business Committee has recognized Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA)
with Resolutions #03-30-16-B and 06-25-14-A. This request specifically designates Michael Troge as Oneida
Nation representative.

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

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Designate Representative on the Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association Board
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Tribe is passionate about energy and is committed to promoting a sustainable and
secure energy future for Tribes and their neighbors; and

WHEREAS,

the Tribe seeks to support providing energy opportunities and resources to Midwest
Tribes that advances energy policy and development through collaborative efforts; and

WHEREAS,

the Tribe recognizes and supports the Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association
(MTERA), a regional organization that empowers Midwest tribes to manage energy
resources through collective action; and

WHEREAS,

the Tribe recognizes and supports MTERA's bylaws, strategic plan, and member-tribe
commitments; and

WHEREAS,

the Tribe shall retain its sovereign immunity,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee hereby authorizes and
supports the Tribe's membership in the Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA) and
appoints Michael Troge to be designated representative. Designated representatives are eligible to serve
as MTERA member, serve on the board of directors, serve as an officer, and participate as a committee
member.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02 / 28 / 18

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Resolutions

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Adopt BC Resolution titled: "Extension of Time for Implementation of Budget Management and Control Act"

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Handouts will be provided at the meeting

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Statement of Effect

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Trish King, Treasurer

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Brian A. Doxtator
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Background:
The Treasurer has communicated to the operations that calendar year 2018 shall be the Nation's year to
implement administrative functions for budget development as well as continuing with administering a ValueBased Budget process.
On February 9, 2018, the Oneida Business Committee review community input comments stemming from a
November 30, 2017, Community Budget Input Session.
In order to insure the O.B.C. is in full compliance with section 121.5.; specifically the requirement to prioritize
service groups; the O.B.C. has determined that additional input is needed from Oneida members as well as
community members.
Therefore, the O.B.C. agreed to extend the deadlines to garner and assess additional input, extend the FY 2019
Budget G.T.C. meeting until December 2018. The end in mind is to fully implement a Value Based budget
aligned to a Three-Year Triennial Strategic Plan.
Requested Motion:
Adopt BC Resolution "Extension of Time for Implementation of Budget Management and Control Act.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

2

/ 28 / 18

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Resolutions

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve resolution titled: Delegation of Purchasing and Sign Off Authority to the Oneida Youth
Leadership Institute (OYLI)

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Law Office Statement of Effect

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Richard Elm͈Hill, Chairman/OYLI Board

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Cheryl Stevens, Director/Grants Office & Exec. Manager/OYLI
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Per Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute (OYLI) needed a "resolution formally
approved by the Business Committee. This is to comply with both Oneida Nation policy as well as Federal
banking regulations. (And is the same process that is used with other accounts in the Nation’s name but having
alternate signatory powers are established.)"

This resolution provides delegation of sign-off and approval authority for the OYLI. This will provide the
authority of the designated Officers to sign-off on financial matters as related to OYLI.

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Oneida Nation

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

Statement of Effect
Delegation of Purchasing and Sign Off Authority to the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute
(OYLI)
Summary
The resolution delegates sign-off and approval authority from the Oneida Business Committee
Officers to the Executive Manager and Chairperson and/or Treasurer of the Oneida Youth
Leadership Institute.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Santiago, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: February 22, 2018
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Oneida Youth Leadership Institute (OYLI) was created pursuant to the Charter adopted by
Oneida Business Committee Resolution BC-09-14-16-B, which provides that any exercise of
authority by the OYLI constitutes the exercise of a government function of the Nation. The
Nation’s standard practice requires the signature of an Oneida Business Committee Officer in
order to constitute a valid exercise of the Nation’s government functions unless otherwise
authority to act is otherwise delegated to another party. The Nation’s procedure requires
documentation of a specific delegation of sign-off and approval authority from the Oneida
Business Committee Officers to specific persons exercising such delegated powers.
This resolution delegates sign-off and approval authority for the financial powers described in
the resolution to the Executive Manager up to a $500.00 financial obligation, and to the
Chairperson and/or the Treasurer for any financial obligation, including those in excess of
$500.00.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # ________________
Delegation of Purchasing and Sign Off Authority to the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute (OYLI)

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WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute (OYLI) was created pursuant to the Charter
adopted by Oneida Business Committee Resolution #09-14-16-B; and

WHEREAS,

the OYLI Charter identifies the OYLI as a wholly owned instrumentality of the Oneida
Nation and provides that any exercise of authority by the OYLI constitutes the exercise of
a government function of the Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Nation’s standard practice requires the signature of an Oneida Business Committee
Officer in order to constitute a valid exercise of the Nation’s government functions unless
otherwise authority to act is otherwise delegated to another party; and

WHEREAS,

the OYLI’s Charter, in Section VI.B. provides, in relevant part, “OYLI shall have the power
in its own name to:
1. solicit and receive charitable contributions;
2. receive, collect and own all revenues and pay all expenses arising from or
related to its activities;
3. purchase, take, receive, lease, obtain by gift of bequest, or otherwise acquire,
own, hold, improve, or use real or personal property, or any interest therein,
wherever situated;
4. sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, transfer or otherwise dispose
of or encumber all or any part of its property and assets;
5. purchase, take, receive, subscribe for, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, vote,
use, employ, sell, mortgage, loan, pledge, or otherwise dispose of, and otherwise
use and deal with, shares or other interests in, or obligations of, corporations,
associations, partnerships of other entities, or individuals, or direct or indirect
obligations of the United States or of any other government, tribe, state, territory,
governmental district or municipality, or any instrumentality thereof;
6. make and enter into contracts and incur liabilities, indebtedness and other
obligations by following the Nation’s standard contract approval process including
a review by the Oneida Law Office, Purchasing Department and, as applicable,
the Indian Preference Office;
7. employ contractors, consultants, agents, managers, advisers and accountants;
8. loan money, invest and reinvest its funds, and take and hold real and personal
property as security for the payment of funds so loaned or invested;

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BC Resolution _____________
Delegation of Purchasing and Sign Off Authority to the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute (OYLI)
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9. hire, supervise and terminate employees, consultants and agents, and define
their duties and fix their compensation, provided that all employees shall be
employees of the Nation and governed by the Nation’s personnel policies; …
12. open and maintain such deposit and securities accounts with banks,
securities intermediaries and other financial institutions, and to deposit therein
any or all revenues, provided that its accounts shall be separate from the
accounts of the Nation and its assets shall not be commingled with other assets
of the Nation; …
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inconsistent with anything herein.; and
WHEREAS,

the Nation’s procedure requires documentation of a specific delegation of sign-off and
approval authority from the Oneida Business Committee Officers to specific persons with
the OYLI exercising such delegated powers.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee hereby delegates sign-off
and approval authority for the above listed financial powers to the following positions within the OYLI:
1. To the Executive Manager up to a $500.00 financial obligation;
2. To the Chairperson and/or the Treasurer for any financial obligation, including those in excess of
$500.00.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02 / 28 / 18

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Standing Committees

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Motion to accept the January 4, 2018, CDPC meeting minutes.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 1/4/18 CDPC meeting minutes

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Ernest L. Stevens III, Councilmember

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Cathy Bachhuber, Executive Assistant
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Community Development Planning Committee
CDPC Meeting Minutes
9:00am – 12:00pm Thursday, January 4, 2018
Business Committee Conference Room

I.

Call to Order and Roll Call

Present: Ernest Stevens III, Patricia King, Daniel Guzman King, Jennifer Webster, Kirby
Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Tehassi Hill
Others Present: George Skenandore, Karen Smith, Joanie Buckley, Stacie Danforth, Evander
Delgado, Troy Parr, Pat Pelky, Craig Clausen, James Petitjean, Jeff Witte, Grace Koehler, Sue
Doxtator, Paul Witek, Ron Melchert, Bill Vervoort, Brian Doxtator, Nate King, Rae Skenandore,
Larry Barton, Jacque Boyle, Cathy Bachhuber
Meeting called to order at 9:01 am.
II.

Adopt the Agenda

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt agenda, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried
unanimously.
III.

Meeting Minutes

a. Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2017
Use summary of discussions with redacted names for future minutes.
Motion by Daniel Guzman-King to approve the November 2, 2017 meeting minutes,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.

b. Work Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2017
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the work meeting minutes of December 4, 2017,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Trish King abstained. Motion carried.

c. Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2017
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the meeting minutes of December 7, 2017,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.

New Business

a. Facilities Management Process – Jacque Boyle

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Update given on process, flowchart, checklist used, and purpose of the FMT Space
Planning Charter. Noting, the demo process is a different process which involves a
demo team.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the report, seconded by Trish King. Brandon
Stevens abstained. Motion carried.

b. Oneida Community Recreation Complex update – Oneida Planning (Ron
Melchert)
Informational and historical background has been gathered and a series of work
meetings with CDPC was requested.
CDPC requested an analysis which identifies issues along with the decisions the
CDPC should consider. For example: timelines, budget impacts, recommended
prioritization, variances needed, etc. Request to add to the CDPC agenda after
direction is discussed at a work meeting. Discussed, from a process standpoint, the
option of directing by a BC resolution which would include a funding component.
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Trish King to defer the Oneida Community Recreation Complex agenda item to
a CDPC work meeting to occur prior to the next regular CDPC meeting, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.
V.

Follow Ups/Directives

a. Cultural Heritage Site Plan – Troy Parr, George Skenandore, Joanie Buckley
and Pat Pelky
Excerpt from November 2, 2017 CDPC Meeting. Motion by Brandon Stevens to approve the
Cultural Heritage Site Plan/Project Report and to have the team provide Quarterly Reports to
CDPC on the Cultural Heritage Site Plan/Project with updates, action taken and progress in the
report. Seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.

Once direction is received, the process for demolition can begin, staff doesn’t
need to be out of a building in order for the process to start.
Discussed option of having CDPC make a recommendation to the Land
Commission on the house. Suggestion made to set standards which look at
cultural heritage sites vs. only looking at this site.

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Request was made for a flow chart of what needs to happen between all of the
different departments (Who needs to be part of the process? What approvals are
needed? In what order?)
Motion by Trish King to accept the verbal report from the GSD Director and to request a
follow up with recommendations and timelines from the GSD Director due back for the
March CDPC meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

b. CDPC Charter & Bylaws – CDPC Chair & Vice Chair
Excerpt from November 2, 2017 CDPC Meeting. Motion by Brandon Stevens to submit all
recommended changes to the CDPC Chairman’s office to revise and bring final draft back to the
December CDPC meeting. Seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously.
Excerpt from December 4, 2017 CDPC Work Meeting. Motion by Jenny Webster seconded by
Kirby Metoxen to forward the Charter to the January CDPC meeting and request final input from
the CDPC members and staff to be submitted by the January CDPC meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.

Requested changes to next draft included updating titles, verifying references to
a budget were removed, and rewording Committee Scope #1 regarding land use.
Motion by Brandon to defer the CDPC Charter to a CDPC work meeting, seconded by
Trish King. Motion carried unanimously.

c. Hemp Roundtable Discussion Follow Up – CDPC Vice Chair
Excerpt from December 7, 2017 CDPC Hemp Roundtable: Next Steps: (a) Looking for a
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communication plan by Jan 4 . Chante to work with the assistants of the CDPC Chair and CDPC
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Vice Chair. (b) Update and framework/organic plan requested for Jan 4 . (b)(i) Including where
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they’re at in NY and Canada. (c) Requested we Skype in Blake Hunter for the Jan 4 CDPC
meeting. Joanie agreed to set up. (d) Information was asked to be sent out even if by pieced meal.
(e) Troy asked to send a decision tree model.

1. Communication Plan
Update given on the communication plan hand out. Recommended to have a
goal in mind so education is geared towards “end in mind” decisions.
a. Update and framework/organic plan, including where they’re at in
NY and Canada.
Question asked how our own police department views the issue. What are
they seeing as the laws change?
Suggested we look at the benefits to us from agriculture angle. What is more
efficient compared to what we’re doing now? Usage of agriculture land with or
without hemp considerations.

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2. Video Conference with Blake Hunter
Blake Hunter has eleven years of experience farming hemp. He has stayed
focus on value added and tries to sell directly to consumers. Started with 10
acres but experienced sets back with cost of fuel and machine equipment
breakdowns.
Now harvests more by hand which give a gives a higher quality product. A
team of 4 good workers can do all of the jobs expensive machines can do.
Traditional scale of agriculture. Indigenous people have a higher tie in
historically to growing hemp.
Blake answered questions regarding revenues and profits he has
experienced with different hemp products and what he has seen in the
industry. From a tourism perspective, people have been willing to pay to see
a hemp farm.
He suggests oils and protein powder for new farmers. Recommends a value
added field and taking a more traditional form like traditional medicine.
3. Information was asked to be sent out even if by pieced meal.
A handout was provided on a hemp event in Milwaukee.
4. Troy asked to send a decision tree model.
Presentation and discussion on hemp decision tree model.
VI.

Reports

a. Upper Oneida – Oneida Planning Department
Costs could be between $200,000 (minimum using community block grant match
funds) and $800,000 (which would allow us to do everything we want to do at the
site). How much more is desired at the site? Looking for direction and decisions
in order to put together a budget. Question on the process to access the grant
fund match money and obtaining approval to use the funds.
Next month, bring back a proposal to carry out and activate the space for this
summer. Recommend they work with Finance to confirm availability of funds and
process for accessing the match funds.
Portion for transportation piece was approved by OBC already and they are
waiting on the signed resolution.

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Motion by Jennifer Webster to bring a draft plan, timeline, and proposal to the next CDPC
meeting or CDPC work meeting based on a $200,000 budgeted operational plan from the
set aside, with the understanding that there will an additional transportation component,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.
VII.

Adjourn

Motion by Brandon Stevens to adjourn at 12:35 p.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen.
Motion carried unanimously.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

2

I 28 I 18

2. General Information:
Session:

~

Open

Agenda Header:

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

!standing Committees

D Accept as Information only
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Action - please describe:
BC approval of Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2018

3. Supporting Materials

D Report
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D Resolution

D Contract

Other:
1.!FeE-Poll approving 2/19/18 Minutes

3.

2.1 FC Mtg Minutes of 2/19/18

4.

D Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information

D Budgeted -Tribal Contribution

D Budgeted- Grant Funded

D Unbudgeted

5. Submission

Author~edSponsor/Uaison:

~li_ri_sh~~-n~g_,T_r_ib_a_IT_r_e_as_u_re_r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Primary Requestor:

Denise Vigue, Executive Assistant to the CFO /Finance Administration
Your Name, Title I Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title I Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Oneida Business Committee approval is required to approve all Finance Committee meeting actions as the FC is
a standing committee of the OBC.

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ONEIDA NATION
P.O. Box 365

Oneida, WI 54115

MEMORANDUM
TO: Finance Committee
CC: Business Committee
FR: Denise Vigue, Executive Assist ant
DT: Feb. 21, 2018
RE: E-Poll Results of: FC Meeting Minutes of Feb. 19, 2018

An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the
Februar y 19, 2018 Finance Committee meeting minutes. The results of
the completed E- Poll are as f ollows:

E-POLL RESULTS:
There was a Majority 3 YES votes from Chad Fuss Patrick Stensloff, and Larry
Barton to approve the Feb. 5, 2018 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.
Daniel Guzman-King did not vote.
The minutes will be placed on the next BC agenda of Feb. 28, 2018 f or
approval and the next Finance Committee agenda of Mar. 5, 2018 t o
ratif y this E-Poll act ion.

Yaw^ko

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

* Per the Finance Committee By-Laws Article III-Meetings, 3-4 Quorum. Four (4) members of the Finance Committee shall
constitute a quorum & 3-6 Voting. (d) The Finance Committee shall act by a majority of vote of the quorum present at any
meeting.

Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4325
FAO@oneidanation.org

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ONEIDA FINANCE COMMITTEE
FC WORK MEETING
February 19, 2018 – 9:00 A.M.
BC Executive Conference Room

FC REGULAR MEETING
February 19, 2018 – 10:00 A.M.
BC Executive Conference Room

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC Work Meeting:
Patricia King, Treasurer/FC Chair
Larry Barton, CFO/FC Vice-Chair
Daniel Guzman King, BC Council Member
Chad Fuss, AGGM-Finance (Gam. Alt.)
Patrick Stensloff, Purchasing Director
Excused: Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member and Shirley Barber, FC Elder Member
Others Present: Denise Vigue, taking notes
FC Regular Meeting:
Patricia King, Treasurer/FC Chair
Larry Barton, CFO/FC Vice-Chair
Daniel Guzman King, BC Council Member
Chad Fuss, AGGM-Finance (Gam. Alt.)
Patrick Stensloff, Purchasing Director
Excused: Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member and Shirley Barber, FC Elder Member
Others Present: Michele Doxtator, Andrew Doxtater, Bridget John, Scott Cottrell, Paul Witek
and Denise Vigue, taking minutes
I.

CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting was called to order by the FC Chair at 10:08 A.M.

II.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to approve the FC meeting agenda of Feb. 19, 2018.
Seconded by Larry Barton. Motion carried unanimously.

III.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 5, 2018 (Approved via E-Poll on 02/06/18)
Motion by Larry Barton to ratify the FC E-Poll action taken on Feb. 6, 2018 approving the
Feb. 5, 2018 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes; noting the edit (correction) made to
the Minutes. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.

IV.

TABLED BUSINESS: No Tabled Business

V.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
1.

Mission Support Services
Rhonda Shampo, Gaming-Cage

Amount: $83,090.00

There were several questions on this request including why it is a sole source; is there a
project manager assigned; and is this something that could have been bid out.
Motion by Larry Barton to Defer until someone from area can be present to answer
questions. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
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Andrew Doxtater arrived to explain this request and answered questions the FC had
including keeping same vendor that did previous Casino renovations to stay consistent
with theme; this is a budgeted item; bids were sent out; and Andrew will assist Rhonda
with this project.
Motion by Larry Barton to approve this Gaming Capital Expenditure with Mission Support
Services in the amount of $83,090.00. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried
unanimously.
VI.

DONATIONS:
REPORTS:
1. Donation Update Report for February 2018
Denise J. Vigue, Finance
Motion by Patrick Stensloff to accept the February 2018 Monthly Update Report for the
Finance Committee Donation line. Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried
unanimously.
REQUESTS:
1.

Mountain Chief Institute – Summer Camp-Oneida
Requestor: David Powless, MCI President/Owner

Amount: $2,500.00

Motion by Larry Barton to approve from the Finance Committee Donation Line, $2,500.00
for the Spirit of the Hoops summer camp in Oneida. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff.
Motion carried unanimously.
2.

Holy Apostles Church – AC Replacement
Requestor: Rev. Rodger Patience, Vicar

Amount: $2,500.00

Motion by Larry Barton to approve from the Finance Committee Donation Line, $2,500.00
for a donation to the Holy Apostles Church for AC replacement costs. Seconded by Daniel
Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously.
VII.

NEW BUSINESS:
1.

FY18 Blanket PO- Data Financial
Chad Fuss, Gaming – Finance

Amount: $217,178.34

Chad explained this is for maintenance of back of the house counters and some machines
on the floor; payment is for last year of a 2-year contract; further contracts should be
substantially less as in-house staff have been identified that can take over some of the
machine maintenance functions.
Motion by Larry Barton to approve the FY18 Blanket Purchase Order for Data Financial in
the amount of $217,178.34. Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried
unanimously.
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US Water Services –CIP Project #15-002
Paul Witek, Engineering Dept.

Amount: $77,586.00

Paul Witek explained this is for a pilot study for community wells in identifying water
quality; it is fully funded and approved by IHS but it is a reimbursement so Oneida would
pay for project and costs would be submitted to IHS for reimbursement. Legal review
(#2018-0170) is pending and he will send when completed.
Motion by Larry Barton to approve the US Water Services CIP Project #15-002 in the
amount of $77,586.00 pending receipt of Legal Review. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion
carried unanimously.
VIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. FY18 Joint Marketing Contract (Gate Sponsorship)
Michele Doxtator, Joint Marketing Team
Motion by Chad Fuss to move into Executive Session. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff.
Motion carried unanimously. Time: 10:30A.M.
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to come out of Executive Session. Seconded by Patrick
Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously. Time: 10:50 A.M.
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to approve the FY18 Purchase Order for the Gate
Sponsorship at Lambeau Field in the amount identified in the request. Seconded by
Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to request the Law Office to complete a legal review of the
contract to identify if and how amendments can be made. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to have the CFO/Finance Office identify a negotiation team
for any new possible contracts at the conclusion of the current one. Seconded by Larry
Barton. Motion carried unanimously.

IX.

FOLLOW UP:
1.
MS2-Mission Support Services
Tim Skenandore, Gaming – Facilities

Amount: $730,500.00

Motion by Patrick Stensloff to accept the updated contract information. Seconded by
Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
X.

FYI and/or Thank You:
1.
FYI: AGS Contract Amendment – No Purchase
David Emerson, Gaming – Slots
Motion by Patrick Stensloff to accept this and the following request as FYI. Seconded by
Larry Barton. Motion carried unanimously.

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FYI: AGS Contract Amendment – Lease Games
David Emerson, Gaming – Slots

- See motion in FYI #1.
XI.

ADJOURN: Motion by Daniel Guzman King to adjourn. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion
carried unanimously. Time: 10:56 A.M.

Minutes taken & transcribed by:
Denise Vigue, Executive Assistant to the CFO
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary

Finance Committee-E-Poll Minutes Approval Date:

Feb. 20, 2018

Oneida Business Committee’s FC Minutes Approval Date:

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

2

/ 28 / 18

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Standing Committees

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve the February 7, 2018 LOC meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 2/7/18 LOC minutes

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

David P. Jordan, LOC Chair

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center
February 7, 2018
9:00 a.m.
Present: David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III, Jennifer Webster, Daniel Guzman King
Others Present: Brandon Wisneski, Clorissa Santiago, Jen Falck, Rae Skenandore, Candice Skenandore,
Bonnie Pigman, Robert J. Collins, Ed Delgado
*note: Due to an error with the audio equipment this meeting was not recorded.
I.

Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Ernest Stevens III to adopt the agenda with the deletion of the executive session item;
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

II.

Minutes to be approved
1. December 20, 2017 LOC minutes
Motion by Daniel King Guzman to approve the December 20, 2017 LOC minutes and
forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration; seconded by Ernest Stevens III.
Motion carried unanimously.

III.

Current Business

IV.

New Submissions
1. Vehicle Driver and Fleet Management Amendments
Motion by Ernest Stevens III to add Vehicle Driver and Fleet Management Amendments to
the active files list as a medium priority with Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.

V.

Additions

VI.

Administrative Updates
1. Community Support Fund Rule Handbook SOE E-Poll
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the SOE E-Poll results into the record; seconded by
Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously.
2. LOC FY18 First Quarter Report
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the LOC FY18 First Quarter report and forward to the
Oneida Business Committee for consideration; seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Membership Ordinance Rule No. 2
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to certify the Membership Ordinance Rule No. 2 and forward to
the Oneida Business Committee for consideration; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.

VII.

Executive Session

VIII.

Adjourn
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adjourn the February 7, 2018 Legislative Operating Committee
meeting at 9:07 a.m.; seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

2

/ 28 / 18

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Standing Committees

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Motion to accept the January 11, 2018 QOL Meeting Minutes.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 1/11/18 QOL Meeting Minutes

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Cathy Bachhuber, Executive Assistant
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Quality of Life Committee
Meeting Minutes for January 11, 2018
Present: Ernest Stevens III, Brandon Stevens, Trish King, Daniel Guzman-King
Others present: Dr. Vir, Jackie Smith, Tina Jorgenson, Evander Delgado, Cathy
Bachhuber, Rhiannon Metoxen, Laura Laitinen-Warren, Eric Boulanger, Rosa Laster,
Mandy Schneider
Call to Order and Roll Call
Meeting called to order at 8:41 am by QOL Chair Brandon Stevens. Trish King and
Ernest Stevens III present at the start of the meeting.
I.

Approval of the agenda

II.

Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. December 14, 2017 Quality of Life meeting minutes

Motion by Ernest Stevens III to approve the December 14, 2017, Quality of Life minutes,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously.
III.

Unfinished Business

IV.

New Business
A. Neuromuscular Massage Therapy by Lee Anne Laes – Jacqueline Smith

Motion by Ernest Stevens to accept the update from Lee Anne Laes and defer this item
to the Wellness Council and bring back analysis to the April 12th QOL meeting,
seconded by Daniel Guzman-King. Motion carried unanimously.
B. TeleHealth Application by Raymond Harjo – Ernest Stevens III

Motion Ernie Stevens III to accept the presentation and forward to the Wellness Council
for recommendation, seconded by Daniel Guzman-King. Motion carried unanimously.
V.

Reports
A. Tribal Action Plan Update – Mandy Schneider
Excerpt from December 14, 2017 Quality of Life Meeting: Motion by Ernest Stevens III to
accept the Tribal Action Plan (TAP) update, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously. Noting: - QOL requested to see a flow chart of the current process(es)/path(s)
for getting someone into treatment so the QOL can have a better picture of how the current
process works.- TAP will bring a final communication plan to the QOL.- QOL requested the

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TAP team to come back with actions and plan details as decisions are ready to be considered
by the QOL/OBC. - QOL requested a review of all of the initiatives worked on over the last
couple of years to highlight how TAP has brought previous efforts together.
Excerpt from October 12, 2017 Quality of Life Meeting: Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept
the Tribal Action Plan (TAP) update and request at the next Quality of Life (QOL) meeting that
we have updates on TAP to approve the Tribal Action Plan update, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Excerpt from September 14, 2017 Quality of Life Meeting: Motion by Ernie Stevens III to
approve the Tribal Action Plan update, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Excerpt from July 31, 2017 Quality of Life Meeting: Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the
update, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously.
Excerpt from June 15, 2017 Quality of Life Meeting: Motion by Trish King to accept the
verbal updated and have QOL Chair Fawn Billie’s office follow up with the transition team to
include a Tribal Action Plan (TAP) update, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried
unanimously.
Excerpt from May 11, 2017 Quality of Life Meeting: Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept
the verbal update as an FYI, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously.
Excerpt from April 20, 2017 Quality of Life Meeting: Motion by Trish King to support the
TAP Resolution moving forward for BC adoption, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion
carried unanimously.
Excerpt from March 9, 2017 Quality of Life Meeting: Motion by Tehassi Hill to have the
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Tribal Action Plan (TAP) team bring back a status and needs report to the April 13 Quality of
Life meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to ask the Secretary’s Office for an e-poll approval for the
TAP Communication Plan and to ask the Chairman’s office to resend the TAP resolution
with a memo indicating that the team will be interviewing front line staff (along with
SAMSAH) and may be of assistance, seconded by Daniel Guzman-King. Motion carried
unanimously.
VI.

Additions

VII.

Adjourn

Motion by Ernie Stevens III to adjourn at 10:56, seconded by Daniel Guzman-King.
Motion carried unanimously.

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Shannon C. Davis
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:

Melissa M. Alvarado
Monday, February 12, 2018 11:18 AM
Shannon C. Davis
Tamara J. Vanschyndel; Connie M. Herlache; Tracy J. Metoxen; Shoshana P. King;
Reynold T. Danforth; Melissa M. Alvarado
NOTIFICATION: Blackjack ROP Recommendation & Revision
Blackjack ROP Recommendation & Revision.pdf

Subject:
Attachments:

DATE:
FROM:
SUBJECT:

02/12/18
Matthew W. Denny
Blackjack ROP Recommendation & Revision

Good Morning,
The Gaming Commission has reviewed the following item(s) and is approved. This will be placed on the next
Regular OGC Meeting agenda for retro approval.
1. Blackjack ROP Recommendation & Revision
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact the Executive Director, Tamara Van Schyndel or
OGC Chair Matthew Denny via email tvanschy@oneidanation.org or mdenny1@oneidanation.org or at 4975850.
Thank you.

Melissa Alvarado
Administrative Assistant
Oneida Gaming Commission
920-497-5850
Toll Free: 1-800-497-5897
malvarad@oneidanation.org

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the
passion to reach for the stars and change the world.”
-Harriet Tubman

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BLACKJACK
A.

Blackjack

Definitions
1.

"Betting area" or “betting circle” means one of several areas of the Blackjack
table marked-off in front of each player into which the players' chips are
placed.

2.

Blackjack means the combination of an Ace and any card having a point
value of ten dealt as the initial two cards to a player or a dealer, except that a
Blackjack is not the combination of an Ace and a ten value card drawn after
splitting a pair of Aces or tens.

3.

Double Down means a wager made by a player who doubles the amount of
his or her original wager after the first two cards of the player's hand have
been dealt or who places such an additional wager on any first two cards of
any split pair; provided however, that a player making such a wager may only
draw one card.

4.

Hard Total means the total point count of a hand which contains no aces or
which contains aces that are each counted as one point in value.

5.

Insurance means the election of a player to wager that the dealer does have
a Blackjack when the dealer has one card down and one card showing which
is an ace.

6.

Push or Standoff (hereafter push) means the circumstance in which a
player and dealer have the same point total of twenty-one or less, resulting in
a tie and cancellation of the player's wager; except that a push is not the
circumstance in which both a player and the dealer have 21 points but only
one of these opponents has a Blackjack.

7.

Split means the election of a player who has been dealt two cards identical in
value to split the single hand into two separate hands and concomitantly make
a wager on the separately formed second hand which is equal in value to the
original wager.

8.

Surrender means the election of a player to discontinue play on that player's
hand for that round by giving over to the casino one half of player's wager
after the first two cards are dealt to the player and the player's point total is
announced; except that where the dealer has Blackjack with an Ace showing,
no surrender is permitted.

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9.

Washing or Chemmy Shuffle means mixing cards face down on the table
with a circular motion of the hands.

10.

"Soft Total" means the total point value of a hand containing an ace when the
ace is counted as one or eleven points in value.

B.

C.

Equipment
1.

Blackjack shall be played on a table having up to seven places on one side for
the players, and a place for the dealer on the opposite side.

2.

The cloth covering a Blackjack table (the layout) shall have betting areas
for the players, and sufficient space for the hands of the players to be dealt.
The cloth covering may have space for optional or multiple action wagers, as
addressed in these Rules.

3.

Each Blackjack table shall have a table inventory container on or attached to
the table.

4.

Blackjack shall be played with one or more decks of cards with backs of the
same color and design. The cut card shall be opaque and in solid color readily
distinguishable from the color of the backs and edges of the playing cards.
a.
If a continuous shuffler is used, a cut card is not required.
b.
If an electronic/virtual blackjack game is played a cut card is optional.

Object of the Game
1.

D.

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Each player opposes the dealer and the dealer opposes each player on behalf
of the casino; it is played with a single deck or multiple decks of cards from
which each player and a dealer are dealt two cards and may draw additional
cards; wherein the object is to accumulate a total of twenty-one points or a
total closer to twenty-one points than that of the opposing hand, without
exceeding twenty-one points.

Opening the Table for Gaming
1.

After receiving a deck of cards at the table, the dealer shall sort and inspect
the cards, and the floor-person assigned to the table shall verify that
inspection. Electronic verification may satisfy the floor person verification
requirement.

2.

Following the inspection of the cards by the dealer and the verification, the
cards shall be spread out face up on the table for visual inspection by the first
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player to arrive at the table. The cards shall be sorted according to suit and in
sequence.
3.

E.

Shuffle and Cut of the Cards
1.

Immediately prior to the commencement of play and after each round of play
has been completed, the dealer shall shuffle the cards, either manually or by
use of an automated card shuffling device, so that the cards are randomly
intermixed. Upon completion of the shuffle, the dealer or device shall place
the deck of cards in a single stack; provided, however, that nothing in this
Subsection shall be deemed to prohibit the use of an automated card shuffling
device which, upon completion of the shuffling of the cards, inserts the stack
of cards into a dealing shoe.

2.

After the cards have been shuffled and stacked, the dealer shall:
a.
If the cards were shuffled using an automated card shuffling device,
deal or deliver the cards in accordance with the procedures set forth in
Subsection H (Procedures for Dealing from a Manual Shoe) or
Subsection I (Pitch Variant: Procedures for Dealing the Cards from
the Hand) .
b.
If the cards were shuffled manually, cut the cards in accordance with
the procedures set forth in (3) below.

3.

If a cut of the cards is required, the dealer shall offer the stack of cards, with
backs facing away from him, to the players to be cut by placing the cutting
card in the stack at least ten (10) cards from either end. The player to cut the
cards shall be:
a.
The first player to the table if the game is just beginning;
b.
The player on whose circle the cutting card appeared during the last
round of play;
c.
The player at the farthest point to the right of the dealer if the cutting
card appeared on the dealer's hand during the last round of play.
d.
If the player designated above refuses the cut, the cards shall be
offered to each other player moving clockwise around the table until a
player accepts the cut.
If no player accepts the cut, the dealer shall cut the deck, using one hand, at
least ten cards from either end of the deck.

4.

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After the first player has been afforded an opportunity to visually inspect the
cards, the cards shall be turned face down on the table, mixed thoroughly by a
washing or chemmy shuffle of the cards and stacked. Once the cards have
been stacked, they should be shuffled in accordance with Subsection E
(Shuffle and Cut of the Cards).

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5.

F.

Notwithstanding (3) and (4) above, after the cards have been cut and before
any cards have been dealt, a casino supervisor may require the cards to be
recut if he or she determines that the cut was performed improperly or in any
way that might affect the integrity or fairness of the game.
6.
If there is no gaming activity at a Black Jack table which is open for gaming,
the cards shall be removed from the dealing shoe and the discard rack, and
spread out on the table either face up or face down. If the cards are spread
face down, they shall be turned face up once a player arrives at the table.
After the first player is afforded an opportunity to visually inspect the cards,
the cards shall be turned face downward on the table.
a.
If there is no automated shuffling device in use, the cards shall be
mixed thoroughly by a washing or chemmy shuffle of the cards,
stacked, then shuffled and cut in accordance with this section.
b.
If an automated shuffling device is in use, the cards shall be stacked
and placed into the automated shuffling device to be shuffled. The
batch of cards already in the shuffler shall then be removed. Unless a
player so requests, the batch of cards removed from the shuffler need
not be spread for inspection and reshuffled prior to being dealt, if:
i.
The automated card shuffling device stores a single batch of
shuffled cards inside the shuffler in a secure manner; and
ii.
The shuffled cards have been secured, released and prepared
for play in accordance with approved procedures.
Blackjack Card Values
The value of the cards contained in each deck shall be as follows:

G.

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1.

Any card from the 2 to the 10 shall have its face value.

2.

Any Jack, Queen or King shall have a value of ten.

3.

An Ace shall have a value of eleven unless that would give a player or the
dealer a score in excess of twenty-one, in which case, it shall have a value of
one.

Wagers
1.

All bets at Blackjack shall be made by placing gaming chips, tokens, cash, or
other currency accepted by the casino and, if applicable, a match play coupon
on the appropriate betting areas of the table layout.

2.

All wagers at Blackjack will be accepted in accordance with the dealing
procedures set forth in Subsection H (Procedures for Dealing from a Manual
Shoe) or Subsection I (Pitch Variant: Procedures for Dealing the Cards from
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the Hand). Except as otherwise provided in these Rules, no wager shall be
made, increased, or withdrawn after the dealer has dealt the first card.

Blackjack

3.

At the beginning of each round of play, each player shall be required to place a
wager.
a.
The number of nonplayers in proximity to the Blackjack tables may be
limited at any time during the play of Blackjack provided that one
non-player shall be pertmitted to remain for each player who requests
such permission;
b.
Players may consult with nonplayers before making an election
pursuant to these regulations; however, the dealer shall respond only
to an election communicated by a player.

4.

A casino may permit a player to place wagers at two or more betting positions
during a round of play provided that the betting positions are adjacent to each
other. All procedures outlined in these Rules of Play shall be utilized for a
position at which such a wager has been placed in the same manner as if the
position were occupied by a player.

5.

The casino may preclude a person who has not made a wager on the first
round of play from entering the game on a subsequent round of play prior to a
reshuffle of the cards occurring. Any person permitted by the casino to enter
the game after the first round of cards has been dealt may be limited by the
casino to a wager of the minimum limit posted at the table until the cards are
reshuffled and a new deal is commenced.

6.

Any player who, after placing a wager on any given round of play, declines to
place a wager on any subsequent round of play may be precluded by the
casino from placing any further wagers until the dealer's shoe of cards is
completed and a new shoe is commenced.

7.

In the event a player is precluded from play under G.5. or G.6., above, the
casino may at its discretion request that the player leave the Blackjack table,
provided that the player is allowed to join or rejoin that or any other game
subject only to the conditions imposed on all players by the game regulations
described in this compact.

8.

Propositional wagers in the game of Blackjack are prohibited.

9.

Gaming Management may authorize additional optional wagers to be offered
if said wagers are documented and approved in a standard operating
procedure approved by the Oneida Gaming Commission.

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Procedures for Dealing from a Manual Shoe
1.

Once the procedures required by Subsection E (Shuffle and Cut of the Cards)
have been completed, the stacked deck(s) of cards shall be placed in the
dealing shoe either by the dealer or by an automated card shuffling device.

2.

After the deck(s) of cards are placed in the shoe, the dealer shall remove at
least one card from the top of the shoe and place the card(s) face downwards
on the discard rack which shall be located on the table immediately to the right
of the dealer. The card(s) which have been placed face down in the discard
rack, otherwise known as the burn card(s), shall be disclosed if requested by
a player.

3.

In dealing the cards, each card shall be removed from the dealing shoe with
the hand of the dealer that is closest to the dealing shoe and placed on the
appropriate area of the layout with the opposite hand. The dealer shall,
starting with the player farthest to his or her left and continuing around the
table in a clockwise manner, deal the cards as follows:
a.
One card face up to each player who has placed a wager in accordance
with Subsection G (Wagers);
b.
One card face down to the area designated for the placement of the
dealers hand;
c.
A second card face up to each player who has placed a wager in
accordance with Subsection G (Wagers);
d.
A second card face down to the area designated for the placement of
the dealers hand; the dealers first card is then turned face up.

4.

After two cards have been dealt to each player and the dealer, the dealer shall,
beginning on the dealer's left, indicate each player's turn to act. Such player
shall indicate to the dealer whether he wishes to stand, draw, or make any
other election as permitted by these rules.

5.

As each player makes an election, the dealer shall deal face upwards whatever
additional cards are necessary to effectuate such election consistent with these
rules.

6.

Drawing of Additional Cards by Players. A player may elect to draw
additional cards whenever that player's point count total is less than 21 except
that:
a.
A player having a Blackjack or a hard total of 21 may not draw
additional cards;
b.
A player electing to double down may draw only one additional card;
and
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c.

I.

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A player splitting Aces shall only have one card dealt to each Ace and
may not elect to receive additional cards on an Ace that has been split.
The Casino may allow players to split Aces up to 3 times in each
hand.

7.

Drawing of Additional Cards by Dealer. After the decisions of each player
have been implemented and all additional cards have been dealt to the players,
the dealer shall turn his or her second card face upward. Any additional cards
dealt to the hand of the dealer shall be dealt face upwards in accordance with
the following:
a.
Except as provided in (b) below, a dealer shall draw additional cards
to his hand until he has a hard 17 or hard or soft total of 18, 19, 20 or
21 at which point no additional cards shall be drawn. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, at the option of the casino, dealer may stand on a soft
17.
b.
A dealer shall draw no additional cards to his hand, regardless of the
point count, if decisions have been made on all players' hands and the
point count of the dealer's hand will have no effect on the outcome of
the round of play.

8.

At the conclusion of a round of play, all cards still remaining on the layout
shall be picked up by the dealer in order and in such a way that they can be
readily arranged to indicate each player's hand in case of questions or dispute.
The dealer shall pick up the cards beginning with those of the player to the far
right of the dealer and moving counter-clockwise around the table. After all
the players cards have been collected, the dealer shall pick up his cards and
place them in the discard rack on top of the players' cards.

9.

Player conduct
a.
At no time shall a player or non-player be allowed to handle, alter or
remove any cards used to game at Blackjack except as explicitly
permitted in these Rules.
b.
Each player at the table shall be responsible for correctly computing
the total of his/her hand, and no player shall rely on any totals
announced by the dealer.

Pitch Variant: Procedures for Dealing the Cards from the Hand
1.

Pitch Variant Blackjack may be dealt from the hand. Tables at which this
variant is played shall be conspicuously posted single or double deck pitch
variant.

2.

Pitch Variant Blackjack shall be played using one, but not more than two,
complete decks of cards.
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3.

Once the procedures required by Subsection E (Shuffle and Cut of Cards)
have been completed, the dealer shall place the stacked deck(s) of cards in
either hand.

4.

The dealer shall remove at least one card from the top of the deck(s) and place
the card(s) face downwards on the discard rack which shall be located on the
table immediately to the right of the dealer. The card(s) which have been
placed face down in the discard rack are known as the burn card(s).

5.

Once the dealer has chosen the hand in which he or she will hold the cards, the
dealer shall use that hand whenever holding the cards during that round of
play. The dealer shall use the hand in which he or she is not holding the cards
to deal the cards. At the option of the casino, the cards will be dealt face up
or face down. The dealer shall, starting with the player farthest to his or her
left and continuing around the table in a clockwise manner, deal the cards as
follows:
a.
One card to each player who has placed a wager in accordance with
Subsection G (Wagers);
b.
One card to the area designated for the placement of the dealers hand;
c.
A second card to each player who has placed a wager in accordance
with Subsection G (Wagers);
d.
A second card to the area designated for the placement of the dealers
hand;

6.

After two cards have been dealt to each player and the dealer, the dealer shall,
beginning on the dealer's left, indicate each player's turn to act. Such player
shall indicate to the dealer whether he wishes to stand, draw, or make any
other election as permitted by these regulations.

7.

As each player makes an election, the dealer shall deal face upwards whatever
additional cards are necessary to effectuate such election consistent with these
rules. A double down card may be dealt face down at the players request

8.

Drawing of Additional Cards by Players. A player may elect to draw
additional cards whenever that player's point count total is less than 21 except
that:
a.
A player having a Blackjack or a hard total of 21 may not draw
additional cards;
b.
A player electing to double down may draw only one additional card;
and
c.
A player splitting Aces shall only have one card dealt to each Ace and
may not elect to receive additional cards on an Ace that has been split.
The Casino may allow players to split Aces up to 3 times in each hand.

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9.

Drawing of Additional Cards by Dealer. After the decisions of each player
have been implemented and all additional cards have been dealt to the players,
additional cards dealt to the hand of the dealer shall be dealt in accordance
with the following:
a.
Except as provided in (b) below, a dealer shall draw additional cards
to his hand until he has a hard 17 or hard or soft total of 18, 19, 20 or
21 at which point no additional cards shall be drawn. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, at the option of the casino, dealer may stand on a soft
17.
b.
A dealer shall draw no additional cards to his hand, regardless of the
point count, if decisions have been made on all players' hands and the
point count o

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