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Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, January 07, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, January 08, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Agenda

Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.

Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members

of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill

Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to

change.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

VI.

Oneida Land Commission - Donald McLester

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

MINUTES

Approve the December 11, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the December 13, 2024, special Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 04-26-23-G Obligation for

Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

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APPOINTMENTS

VIII.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 10-26-22-G Obligation for

Transit Garage Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Determine next steps regarding nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc

Committee

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

STANDING COMMITTEES

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

IX.

Accept the December 4, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens &

Councilmen Jonas Hill and Marlon Skenandore - Indian Gaming Tradeshow and

Convention - San Diego, CA - March 30-April 4, 2025

Sponsor: Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Vice-Chairman, Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore

Approve the travel request - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - 43rd Annual Native

American Finance Officer Association (NAFOA) Conference - New Orleans, LA April 26-30, 2025

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - Great Lakes Inter-Tribal

Coalition Coordinating Committee Quarterly Meeting - Black River Falls, WI January 20-23, 2025

Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

NEW BUSINESS

Approve the recommendation for first come, first serve distribution of the Fox Cities

Home & Garden Show tickets and the eligibility criteria of age 18+ pursuant to OBC

SOP Ticket Distribution §5.3.1.2.

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Oneida Business

Committee members appearing at the annual shareholders meeting shall act by

consensus in determining how the vote(s) will be cast on behalf of the shareholder

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

XII.

Reschedule the April 9, 2025, tentatively scheduled General Tribal Council meeting

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

EXECUTIVE SESSION

XIII.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding three (3) approved actions

regarding the 2024 Facility and Life Safety Inspection on all Oneida Gaming

Facilities

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Accept the General Manager report (9:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Treasurer's November 2024 report (9:00 a.m.)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

NEW BUSINESS

Review applications for nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc

Committee

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding approval of the counter

proposal amendments to the Draft Co-Existence Agreement in the trademark

negotiations

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and

Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)

The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida

Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/

For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or

(800) 236-2214

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Oneida Land Commission - Donald McLester

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

01/08/25

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☒ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

SDAVIS

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Oneida Nation

Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365

oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum

TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

December 20, 2024

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Land Commission

Background

On December 11, 2024, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Donald McLester to the

Oneida Land Commission.

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

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Approve the December 11, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

1/8/25

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☒ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☐ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Business Committee

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, December 11, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

REGULAR MEETING

Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Council members:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;

Arrived at: Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:37 a.m.,Secretary Lisa Liggins at 9:24 a.m.;

Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams),

Mark W. Powless, Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams),

Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Powless (via

Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams),

Janice Deborah (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft

Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via

Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams),

Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Duff (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore(via Microsoft

Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Tina

Jorgensen (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via

Microsoft Teams), Eric McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Rauschenbach (via Microsoft Teams), Sarah

Capelle (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft

Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Paul Witek (via Microsoft Teams), Dana McLester (via

Microsoft Teams), Danielle White (via Microsoft Teams), Mercie Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Bobbi

King (via Microsoft Teams), James Sommerfeldt (via Microsoft Teams), Josephine Skenandore (via

Microsoft Teams), Eric Bristol (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia

King (via Microsoft Teams), Martin Prevost (via Microsoft Teams), Nicolas Reynolds (via Microsoft

Teams), Stacie Cutbank (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via

Microsoft Teams), Amber Martinez (via Microsoft Teams), Mark A. Powless, Sr. (via Microsoft Teams),

Reynold Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Braaten (via Microsoft Teams), Jerry Cornelius, John

Breuninger, Jeff House (via Microsoft Teams), Jeff Bowman (via Microsoft Teams), Joe Hanrahan (via

Microsoft Teams), Jodi Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Ray Skenandore, Barry Skenandore, Mary

Graves, Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams);

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens at 8:34 a.m.

II.

OPENING (00:00:06)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

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III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:29)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the agenda with one (1) change [1) move item X.A. to the top of

the agenda], seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins

Item X.A. was addressed next.

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc Committee - Patricia Moore (00:03:58)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to defer item IV.A., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Tehassi Hill, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

MINUTES

Approve the November 13, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

(00:04:47)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the November 13, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Tehassi Hill, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

VI.

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development,

Diversification and Community Development Funds for a donation of $163,883 for

Roy Skenandore Memorial Pool Tournament (00:05:10)

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

Chairman Tehassi Hill assumes the role of the chair.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution entitled 12-11-24-A Approval of Use of Economic

Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds for a donation of $163,883 for Roy

Skenandore Memorial Pool Tournament, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

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Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 03-23-22-D Obligation for

Amelia Cornelius Culture Park & Veterans Wall Enhancements, Utilizing Tribal

Contribution Savings (00:09:50)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution entitled 12-11-24-B Amendment to BC Resolution # 0323-22-D Obligation for Amelia Cornelius Culture Park & Veterans Wall Enhancements, Utilizing Tribal

Contribution Savings, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster left 8:43 a.m.

VII.

APPOINTMENTS

Determine next steps regarding one (1) appointment - Oneida Land Commission

(00:11:25);(01:15:30)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to defer until after executive session, seconded by Marlon Skenandore.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

Item VIII.A.1. was addressed next.

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicant and appoint Donald McLester to the Oneida

Land Commission to a term ending July 31, 2025, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Item XIV.A.1. was addressed next.

VIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Accept the November 14, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

(00:11:48)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the November 14, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

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Accept the November 21, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

(00:12:12)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the November 21, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Accept the November 6, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes (00:12:40)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the November 6, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

Accept the November 20, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes (00:13:02)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the November 20, 2024, regular Legislative Operating

Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

IX.

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton & Councilmen Jameson

Wilson and Marlon Skenandore - National Congress of American Indians 81st

Annual Convention - Las Vegas, NV - October 27-November 1, 2024 (00:13:25)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Treasurer Lawrence Barton & Councilmen

Jameson Wilson and Marlon Skenandore for the National Congress of American Indians 81st Annual

Convention in Las Vegas, NV on October 27-November 1, 2024, seconded by Brandon YellowbirdStevens. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

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Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Biden apologizes for

Native American boarding schools - Laveen, AZ - October 24, 2024 (00:13:56)

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilman Kirby Metoxen for Biden apologizes

for Native American boarding schools in Laveen, AZ on October 24, 2024, seconded by Marlon

Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson,

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Abstained:

Kirby Metoxen

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - 24th Annual American

Indigenous Tourism Conference - Marksville, LA - October 27 - November 1, 2024

(00:14:23)

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilman Kirby Metoxen for the 24th Annual

American Indigenous Tourism Conference in Marksville, LA on October 27-November 1, 2024,

seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson,

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Abstained:

Kirby Metoxen

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Dept. of Health and

Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations - St. Paul, MN August 26-29, 2024 (00:14:53)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Dept. of

Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations in St. Paul, MN on August

26-29, 2024, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Health and Human

Services Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) - Portland, OR September 9-13, 2024 (00:15:22)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Health

and Human Services Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) in Portland, OR on September 913, 2024, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

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Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Bemidji Area

Director Interviews - Minneapolis, MN - October 1-2, 2024 (00:15:51)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Bemidji

Area Director Interviews in Minneapolis, MN on October 1-2, 2024, seconded by Marlon Skenandore.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Health and Human

Services (HHS) Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) - Washington, D.C. November 17-21, 2024 (00:16:11)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Health

and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) in Washington, D.C. on

November 17-21, 2024, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

Item X.B. was addressed next.

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request in accordance with § 219.16-1 - Oneida Nation Veteran

Affairs Committee - nine (9) members and Tribal Veteran Service Officer - 80th

Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising Event - Sacaton, AZ - February 20-23, 2025

(00:01:09)

Sponsor: Gerald Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee

Chairman Tehassi Hill arrived at 8:37 a.m.

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request in accordance with § 219.16-1 for the Oneida

Nation Veteran Affairs Committee to have nine (9) members and Tribal Veteran Service Officer attend

80th Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising Event in Sacaton, AZ on February 20-23, 2025, seconded by

Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Tehassi Hill, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

Item IV.A. was addressed next.

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Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for

Secretary Lisa Liggins to attend the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations

meeting in Madison, WI on December 17-18, 2024 (00:16:41)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel

request for Secretary Lisa Liggins to attend the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations meeting

in Madison, WI on December 17-18, 2024, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for

Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to attend the White House Tribal

Nations Summit in Washington, D.C. on December 9-10, 2024 (00:17:09)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for

Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to attend the White House Tribal Nations Summit in

Washington, D.C. on December 9-10, 2024, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

XI.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve nomination of Jennifer Webster to the U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (00:17:39)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve nomination of Jennifer Webster to the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee, seconded by

Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Food Assessment report (00:18:11)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returned at 8:59 a.m.

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Food Assessment report, seconded by Brandon

Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

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Review Blackjack Rules of Play and determine next steps (00:33:00)

Sponsor: Mark A. Powless, Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the notice of the Blackjack Rules of Play approved by the

Oneida Gaming Commission on November 12, 2024, and to direct notice to the Gaming Commission

there are no requested revisions under Section 501.6-14(d), seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

Review Mini Baccarat Rules of Play and determine next steps (00:34:00)

Sponsor: Mark A. Powless, Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the notice of the Mini Baccarat Rules of Play approved by the

Oneida Gaming Commission on October 18, 2024, and to direct notice to the Gaming Commission

there are no requested revisions under Section 501.6-14(d), seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

Review the Bingo (Chapter 2) Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls and

determine appropriate next steps (00:34:35)

Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the notice of the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls for

Bingo (Chapter 2) approved by the Oneida Gaming Commission on November 21, 2024, and to direct

notice to the Oneida Gaming Commission that there are no requested revisions under § 501.6-14(d),

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

Review the 2025 Special Election recommendation and determine next steps

(00:35:22)

Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the recommended dates for the 2025 Special Election,

seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee (00:36:52)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to post one (1) vacancy for the Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee,

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

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Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Tuck School of

Business first year project proposal and accompanying supporting historical

subject matter documents for submission to Dartmouth College (00:37:22)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jameson Wilson to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Tuck

School of Business first year project proposal and accompanying supporting historical subject matter

documents for submission to Dartmouth College, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

XII.

REPORTS

TRIBALLY CHARTERED ENTITIES

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 4th quarter report (00:40:01)

Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 4th quarter

report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 4th quarter report (00:41:28)

Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 4th quarter report, seconded

by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 4th quarter report (00:41:54)

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 4th quarter report, seconded by

Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

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Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2024 4th quarter report

(00:43:55)

Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2024 4th quarter

report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

XIII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

PETITIONER SHERROLE BENTON - Move Oneida Nation Arts Program under

Tourism or Community Development - petition # 2024-03

Approve three (3) requested actions regarding petition # 2024-03 (00:44:33)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Secretary Lisa Liggins arrived at 9:24 a.m.

Motion by Lawrence Barton to acknowledge receipt of the petition from Sherrole Benton regarding

Move Oneida Nation Arts Program under Tourism or Community Development; to direct the BC Direct

Report Offices to complete and submit their administrative impact statements of the petition to the

Tribal Secretary mailbox by Thursday, January 2, 2025; and to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative

Reference Offices to complete, respectively, the legal review, fiscal impact statement, and statement of

effect with status updates to be submitted for the January 22, 2025, regular Business Committee

meeting agenda and the first Business Committee meeting of the month thereafter or until the final

documents are submitted, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins

Accept the draft November 18, 2024, special General Tribal Council meeting

minutes and review requested action (00:53:27)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the draft November 18, 2024, special General Tribal Council

meeting minutes; to direct CIP # 16-011 to be revised to focus on current Recreation needs with

options for future growth; to direct CIP # 16-011 Project Team to present a proposed budget estimate

to the Oneida Business Committee at the first meeting in March 2025; to direct the Treasurer to assign

appropriate personnel to be assigned to the Project Team for CIP # 16-011 to provide financial

guidance, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the On?yote?a?ká

ni?i Project Plan (00:57:27)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on Wednesday, April 9,

2025, at 6:00 p.m. to address the On?yote?a?ká ni?i Project Plan, seconded by Jameson Wilson.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

For the record: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster stated, I am already scheduled out for that date.

For the record: Treasurer Lawrence Barton stated, I will be out on travel, to be excused formally.

Thank you.

Schedule two (2) special General Tribal Council meetings to address twelve (12)

referendum questions (01:01:13)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to schedule two (2) special General Tribal Council meetings on Sunday June 1,

2025, and Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. to address twelve (12) referendum questions, . Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

For the record: Councilman Marlon Skenandore stated, That Sunday, June 1st, I will be coaching

lacrosse and that is usually the end-of-the-year tournament, so I would ask to be excused from that

date.

Approve the notice and materials for the January 20, 2025, tentatively scheduled

annual General Tribal Council meeting (01:13:22)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the notice and materials for the January 20, 2025, tentatively

scheduled annual General Tribal Council meeting and to schedule the inclement weather date as

Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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XIV.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:14:42)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to go into executive session at 9:49 a.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Motion by Jonas Hill to come out of executive session at 2:53 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Item VII.A. was re-addressed next.

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report (01:16:29)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Liberty Software, Inc. - file #

2024-1487, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the General Manager report (01:17:03)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Treasurer's October 2024 report (01:17:20)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Treasurer's October 2024 report, seconded by Marlon

Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Abstained:

Jonas Hill

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Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 4th quarter executive report

(01:17:44)

Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 4th quarter executive

report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 4th quarter executive report

(01:17:59)

Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 4th quarter executive

report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 4th quarter executive report

(01:18:17)

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 4th quarter executive report,

seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2024 4th quarter executive

report (01:18:32)

Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2024 4th quarter

executive report and to direct the OBC liaison to follow-up with the three (3) questions identified,

seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Abstained:

Kirby Metoxen

Accept the Economic Strategy Coordinator Tribally Chartered Entities FY-2024

4th quarter report (01:18:52)

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Economic Strategy Coordinator Tribally Chartered Entities FY-2024

4th quarter report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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AUDIT COMMITTEE

Accept the October 15, 2024, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes

(01:19:09)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the October 15, 2024, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Gaming Contracts compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement (01:19:22)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Gaming Contracts compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Information Technology compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement (01:19:38)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Information Technology compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Revenue compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement

(01:19:54)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Revenue compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Surveillance compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement (01:20:07)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Surveillance compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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Accept the Table Games compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement (01:20:20)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Table Games compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Title 31 compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement

(01:20:35)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Title 31 compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Motion by Lisa Liggins to forward the response regarding the finding under 17(b)(1)(iv) to the BC

Officers for appropriate follow up, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

NEW BUSINESS

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Lukas Lafuria Lantor & Sachs

LLP - file # 2024-0972 (01:21:19)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Lukas Lafuria Lantor &

Sachs LLP - file # 2024-0972, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Approve attorney contract - Oneida Law Office - file # 2024-1424 (01:21:40)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve attorney contract - Oneida Law Office - file # 2024-1424,

seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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Deliberations regarding pardon application - Lorenzo Samuel Guzman

(01:22:00)

Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the recommendation of the Pardon and Forgiveness Committee and

adopt resolution entitled 12-11-24-C Regarding Pardon of Lorenzo Samuel Guzman and move

resolution to open session, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Review applications for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Land Commission (01:22:23)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the application(s) for one (1) vacancy for the

Oneida Land Commission as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

XV.

ADJOURN (01:22:43)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adjourn at 3:00 p.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Minutes prepared by Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist.

Minutes approved as presented on

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Approve the December 13, 2024, special Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

1/8/25

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☒ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☐ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Business Committee

Special Meeting

9:00 AM Friday, December 13, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

SPECIAL MEETING

Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa

Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Councilman Marlon Skenandore;

Arrived at: n/a

Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Louise Cornelius, David P. Jordan (via

Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal

Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams),

Chad Fuss, Misty Jordan, James Skenandore, Mark A. Powless, Sr. (via Microsoft Teams), Reynold

Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Braaten (via Microsoft Teams), Jeremy King (via Microsoft

Teams), Jodi Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Jennifer Anderson (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Stigsell

(via Microsoft Teams), Ryan Hirsch (via Microsoft Teams), Wes Judnick (via Microsoft Teams), Kevin

Smith (via Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams);

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens at 9:01 a.m.

II.

OPENING

No opening provided.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:04)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Marlon Skenandore

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IV.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:00:22)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to go into executive session at 9:02 a.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Marlon Skenandore

Motion by Lawrence Barton to come out of executive session at 9:30 a.m., seconded by Jonas Hill.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Marlon Skenandore

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Approve the FY-2024 year end audit presentation materials (00:00:59)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY-2024 year end audit presentation materials and the FY-2024

year end audited financial statements presented by RSM, US Auditors, seconded by Kirby Metoxen.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Marlon Skenandore

Approve the FY-2024 year end audited financial statements presented by RSM,

US Auditors (00:00:59)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY-2024 year end audit presentation materials and the FY-2024

year end audited financial statements presented by RSM, US Auditors, seconded by Kirby Metoxen.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Marlon Skenandore

ADJOURN (00:01:28)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 9:31 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Marlon Skenandore

Minutes prepared by Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist.

Minutes approved as presented on

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Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 04-26-23-G Obligation for Skenandoah Front...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

01/8/25

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open

‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR

ENG #23-111 - Actions noted on attached memo.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܈‬Finance

‫ ܆‬Law Office

‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services

‫ ܆‬DTS

‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Todd Vandenheuvel, Executive HR Director

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws

‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)

‫ ܈‬Correspondence

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet

‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement

‫ ܆‬Law

‫ ܆‬Legal Review

‫ ܆‬Minutes

‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA

‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation

‫ ܆‬Report

‫ ܈‬Resolution

‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)

‫ ܈‬Statement of Effect

‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܈‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

Digitally signed by Mark W.

8. Submission:

Mark W. Powless Powless

Date: 2024.12.30 14:25:14 -06'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

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Engineering Department

Division of Public Works

December 27, 2024

Business Committee Agenda Request - Memo

Project No.:

23-111

Project Title: Skenandoah Complex – Lobby Remodel

Purpose:

The project team is seeking an amendment to BC Resolution #04-26-23-G to change the project

conclusion date from February, 2025, to September 30, 2025.

Background:

The approved project will ensure effective safety measures are put in place to protect the

health and welfare of the employees located within the Skenandoah Complex.

The Business Committee approved Resolution #04-26-23-G Obligation for Skenandoah Front

Lobby Renovation Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, for the purpose of funding for this

project.

The time extension is needed to allow the expenditure of the allocated funding to finalize the

development of the project.

Attachments:

BC Resolution #04-26-23-G Obligation for Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation Utilizing

Tribal Contribution Savings.

Draft Amendment to BC Resolution #04-26-23-G.

Statement of Effect.

Action Requested:

1. Approval of Amendment to BC Resolution #04-26-23-G.

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # 04-26-23-G

Obligation for Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has received Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF) through the American

Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19

pandemic; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has approved application of ARPA FRF through the

revenue loss formula set forth in 31 CFR 35.6(d)(2) which applied these federal funds

throughout the Nation’s budget to governmental programs business units beginning with

“42#####”; and

WHEREAS,

the savings from the application of these funds has resulted in tribal funds being placed in

the line “Tribal Contribution Savings” in the Investment Report presented in the Treasurer’s

Report; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has determined that Tribal Contribution Savings funds

should be used as set out in resolution # BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by resolution # BC06-23-21-C which designates percentage allocations to eight categories (percentages

rounded) –

x Direct Membership Assistance, 45% of funds;

x Housing, 17% of funds;

x Food and Agriculture, 12% of funds;

x Education, 6% of funds;

x Culture and Language, 10% of funds;

x Revenue Generations, 2% of funds;

x Government Roles and Responsibilities, 3% of funds;

x Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty, 5% of funds; and

WHEREAS,

the Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation will ensure effective safety measures are put in

place to protect the health and welfare of the employees located within the Skenandoah

complex; and

WHEREAS,

the Project Owner for the proposed project is requesting $250,000 obligated from the Tribal

Contribution Savings Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty; and

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WHEREAS,

this project will be concluded by February 2025; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed the proposed project; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee approves the obligation of

funds for the Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation in the amount of $250,000 from Tribal Contribution Savings,

Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty; with Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director

assigned as the Project Owner.

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that the Oneida

Business Committee is composed of 9 members of whom 5 members constitute a quorum; 7 members

were present at a meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 26th day of April, 2023; that the forgoing

resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by a vote of 6 members for, 0 members against, and 0

members not voting*; and that said resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.

____________________________

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Business Committee

*According to the By-Laws, Article I, Section 1, the Chair votes "only in the case of a tie."

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect

Amendment to BC Resolution # 04-26-23-G Obligation for Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation

Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

Summary

The resolution amends resolution BC-04-26-23-G, Obligation for Skenandoah Front Lobby

Renovation Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, to extend the date in which the project needs to

be completed by from February 2025 to September 30, 2025.

Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office

Date: December 30, 2024

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

The Oneida Nation received federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)

funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oneida Business Committee

has approved application of ARPA funds to lost revenue and allocation of tribal funds to the ARPA

Federal Rescue Funds to investments in the “Lost Revenue” line (ARPA FRF LR) in the

Investment Report. The savings from the application of these funds has resulted in tribal funds

being placed in the line “Tribal Contribution Savings” in the Investment Report presented in the

Treasurer’s Report”

The Oneida Business Committee determined that these funds should be used as set out in resolution

BC-06-09-21-B, Setting Goals for Application of Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of

2021 to Direct Support to Individuals, Families, Community and the Oneida Nation, as amended

by resolution BC-06-23-21-C, Amendment # 1 to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Investment

Allocation to Direct Membership Assistance. In resolution BC-06-09-21-B, the Oneida Business

Committee identified that the primary applications for the use of ARPA FRF would be to aid

members and create tangible benefits related to housing, food sovereignty, education, and culture.

In addition, the Oneida Business Committee directed the ARPA FRF to be spread across a three

(3) year period in eight (8) specific categories to guide expenditures to meet such primary

applications in an informed and transparent manner through the approval of projects by resolution.

After the adoption of resolution BC-06-09-21-B, the Oneida Business Committee received

information which indicated that there was a more immediate need to address the pandemic’s

twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month negative impact on the membership’s access to jobs, education,

healthcare, and housing. The Oneida Business Committee then adopted resolution BC-06-23-21C, Amendment # 1 to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Investment Allocation to Direct

Membership Assistance, which amended resolution BC-06-09-21-B to reflect its decision, which,

more specifically, was to apply the 45% Direct Membership Assistance payment of three thousand

dollars ($3,000) in the current fiscal year, with any remaining funds after the payment to be

allocated in Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023. Additionally, resolution BC-06-23-21-C provided

clarification on the eligibility for membership assistance general welfare exclusion payments,

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application period, obligation, and ability to approve projects across fiscal years; and directed that

the allocations be reviewed at least each fiscal year to determine whether modifications should be

made. The work sheet that was attached to resolution BC-06-09-21-B was also deleted by

resolution BC-06-23-21-C and replaced with the work sheet attached thereto, entitled, American

Recovery Plan Act – FRF; Lost Revenue; ARPA FRF LR Investments – Updated June 23, 2021.

The Oneida Business Committee was then presented with recommended amendments to the

processes based on implementation of the June 2021 resolutions, application of ARPA FRF

through the lost revenue formula, identification of direct use and Tribal Contribution Savings. The

Oneida Business Committee reviewed the recommendations and determined that the

recommended amendments offer clarification in the processes and provide reporting at intervals

that will keep all parties informed on the status of approved projects. The Oneida Business

Committee then adopted resolution BC-03-30-22-A, Updating Tribal Contribution Savings

Processes and Allocations, which superseded the processes identified in Resolve #6 of resolution

BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by Resolve #2 of resolution BC-06-23-21-C and adopted a new

project approval process which was to be supplemented with needed Standard Operating

Procedures approved by the FRF Program Office.

Resolution BC-03-30-22-A had certain responsibilities delegated to the Strategic Planner. For the

2023-2026 term the Oneida Business Committee has removed the Strategic Planner from the

approved positions for the support of the Oneida Business Committee. The Oneida Business

Committee has identified a need to amend the reporting process and provide the membership

reporting on the status of the TC Savings projects funds. Through the adoption of resolution BC05-22-24-A, Amending BC Resolution 03-30-22-A, Updating Tribal Contribution Savings

Processes and Allocations, the Oneida Business Committee amends the reporting process

identified in resolution BC 03-30-22-A to address reporting by the project owner and the Chief

Financial Officer. This resolution also provides that the resolution BC-03-30-22-A updated Tribal

Contributions Savings Allocation spreadsheet is the last approved Tribal Contribution Savings

Allocation spreadsheet and is attached to this amended BC resolution.

The Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-04-26-23-G, Obligation for Skenandoah

Front Lobby Renovation Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, which approved the obligation of

funds for the Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation in the amount of $250,000 from Tribal

Contribution Savings Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty; with Todd VanDen

Heuvel, Executive HR Director assigned as the Project Owner. This project was to be concluded

by February 2025. Resolution BC-04-26-23-G was exempt from the statement of effect

requirement in accordance with resolution BC-07-28-21-L, Amending Requirement for a

Statement of Effect to Exclude Resolutions Obligating ARPA FRF LR Funds for Projects Approved

Through the FRF Office.

This resolution amends resolution BC-04-26-23-G to extend the date in which the project needs to

be completed by from February 2025 to September 30, 2025, and also adds in references CIP

number #23-111.

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 # 01-08-25-X

Amendment to BC Resolution # 04-26-23-G Obligation for Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation

Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has received Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF) through the American

Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19

pandemic; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has approved application of ARPA FRF through the

revenue loss formula set forth in 31 CFR 35.6(d)(2) which applied these federal funds

throughout the Nation’s budget to governmental programs business units beginning with

“42#####”; and

WHEREAS,

the savings from the application of these funds has resulted in tribal funds being placed in

the line “Tribal Contribution Savings” in the Investment Report presented in the Treasurer’s

Report; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has determined that Tribal Contribution Savings funds

should be used as set out in resolution # BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by resolution # BC06-23-21-C which designates percentage allocations to eight categories (percentages

rounded) –

• Direct Membership Assistance, 45% of funds;

• Housing, 17% of funds;

• Food and Agriculture, 12% of funds;

• Education, 6% of funds;

• Culture and Language, 10% of funds;

• Revenue Generations, 2% of funds;

• Government Roles and Responsibilities, 3% of funds;

• Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty, 5% of funds; and

WHEREAS,

the #23-111 Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation will ensure effective safety measures

are put in place to protect the health and welfare of the employees located within the

Skenandoah complex; and

WHEREAS,

the Project Owner for the proposed project is requesting $250,000 obligated from the

Tribal Contribution Savings Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty; and

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BC Resolution # 01-08-25-X

Amendment to BC Resolution # 04-26-23-G Obligation for Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation Utilizing Tribal

Contribution Savings

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WHEREAS,

this project will be concluded by September 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed the proposed project; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee approves the obligation of

funds for the Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation in the amount of $250,000 from Tribal Contribution

Savings Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty; with Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR

Director assigned as the Project Owner.

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Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 10-26-22-G Obligation for Transit Garage...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

01/8/25

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR

CIP #04-022 - Actions noted on attached memo.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܈‬Finance

‫ ܆‬Law Office

‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services

‫ ܆‬DTS

‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Carol Stiff – Transit Manager

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws

‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)

‫ ܈‬Correspondence

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet

‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement

‫ ܆‬Law

‫ ܆‬Legal Review

‫ ܆‬Minutes

‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA

‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation

‫ ܆‬Report

‫ ܈‬Resolution

‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)

‫ ܈‬Statement of Effect

‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܈‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

8. Submission:

‫ ܈‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

signed by Mark W. Powless

Mark W. Powless Digitally

Date: 2024.12.30 14:30:58 -06'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

Paul J. Witek – Engineering Director/Senior Architect

Revised: 08/25/2023

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Engineering Department

Division of Public Works

December 27, 2024

Business Committee Agenda Request - Memo

Project No.:

04-022

Project Title: Oneida Public Transit Garage

Purpose:

The project team is seeking an amendment to BC Resolution #10-26-22-G to change the project

conclusion date from February, 2025, to September 30, 2025.

Background:

The approved project is constructing a new facility to provide a climate-controlled environment

to protect and extend the life of the transportation assets of the Oneida Nation and improve

the service given to the Oneida membership.

The Business Committee approved Resolution #10-26-22-G Obligation for Transit Garage

Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, for the purpose of funding for this project.

The time extension is needed to allow the expenditure of the allocated funding to finalize the

development of the project.

Attachments:

BC Resolution #10-26-22-G Obligation for Transit Garage Utilizing Tribal Contribution

Savings.

Draft Amendment to BC Resolution # 10-26-22-G.

Statement of Effect.

Action Requested:

1. Approval of Amendment to BC Resolution # 10-26-22-G.

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # 10-26-22-G

Obligation for Transit Garage Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has received Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF) through the American

Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19

pandemic; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has approved application of ARPA FRF through the

revenue loss formula set forth in 31 CFR 35.6(d)(2) which applied these federal funds

throughout the Nation’s budget to governmental programs business units beginning with

“42#####”; and

WHEREAS,

the savings from the application of these funds has resulted in tribal funds being placed in

the line “Tribal Contribution Savings” in the Investment Report presented in the Treasurer’s

Report; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has determined that Tribal Contribution Savings funds

should be used as set out in resolution # BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by resolution # BC06-23-21-C which designates percentage allocations to eight categories (percentages

rounded) –

x Direct Membership Assistance, 45% of funds;

x Housing, 17% of funds;

x Food and Agriculture, 12% of funds;

x Education, 6% of funds;

x Culture and Language, 10% of funds;

x Revenue Generations, 2% of funds;

x Government Roles and Responsibilities, 3% of funds;

x Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty, 5% of funds; and

WHEREAS,

the Transit Garage will protect and maintain the transit bus fleet; and

WHEREAS,

the Project Owner for the proposed project is requesting $72,000 obligated from the Tribal

Contribution Savings Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty; and

WHEREAS,

this project will be concluded by February 2025; and

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BC Resolution # 10-26-22-G

Obligation for Transit Garage Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

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WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed the proposed project; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee approves the obligation of

funds for the Transit Garage in the amount of $72,000 from Tribal Contribution Savings, Overall Priority –

Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty; with Carol Moore, Transit Manager assigned as the Project Owner.

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that the Oneida

Business Committee is composed of 9 members of whom 5 members constitute a quorum; 6 members

were present at a meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 26th day of October, 2022; that the forgoing

resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by a vote of 5 members for, 0 members against, and 0

members not voting*; and that said resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.

____________________________

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Business Committee

*According to the By-Laws, Article I, Section 1, the Chair votes "only in the case of a tie."

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect

Amendment to BC Resolution # 10-26-22-G Obligation for Transit Garage Utilizing Tribal

Contribution Savings

Summary

The resolution amends resolution BC-10-26-22-G, Obligation for Transit Garage Utilizing Tribal

Contribution Savings, to extend the date in which the project needs to be completed by from

February 2025 to September 30, 2025.