# Oneida Business Committee (2019)

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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 AM Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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 BC Support Office, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center and
present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to change.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING
A.

Special Recognition for Years of Service
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources

B.

Kahletsyalúsla - 8th Grade Futures recognition
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

V.

Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee - Floyd J. Hill II
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

MINUTES
A.

Approve the April 10, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

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RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Community Based Movement to Build Health Equity and
Address Alzheimer’s Disease in Wisconsin’s Indian Country
Sponsor: Pat Lassila, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

B.

Adopt resolution entitled Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team
Sponsor: Pat Lassila, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

C.

Adopt resolution entitled Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
Sponsor: George Skenandore, Division Director/Governmental Services

D.

Adopt resolution entitled Proclaiming the Oneida Nation Reservation as a Purple
Heart Reservation
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

E.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification
and Community Development Fund for Project ED19-008
Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Community & Economic Development

F.

Adopt resolution entitled Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grant
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

B.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

VIII.

Approve the April 15, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

Accept the Children's Code Implementation quarterly update
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Ernie Stevens III - Wisconsin Tribal
Conservation Advisory Council (WTCAC) Board Meeting - Crandon, WI - April 10-11,
2019
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

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TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

X.

XI.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Ernie Stevens III - 7th annual Rising Voices
workshop - Boulder, CO - May 14-18, 2019
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

B.

Accept the Food Innovation Center concept as information
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services

C.

Approve two (2) actions regarding the Youth Homeland Tour
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

REPORTS
A.

OPERATIONAL
1.

Accept the Health Care Service Group FY-2019 2nd quarter report 1:30 p.m.

2.

Accept the Protection and Preservation of Natural Resources Service Group
FY-2019 2nd quarter report 2:00 p.m.

3.

Protection and Preservation of Oneida Culture and Language Service Group
FY-2019 2nd quarter report - not submitted

4.

Education and Literacy Service Group FY-2019 2nd quarter report - not
submitted

5.

Economic Enterprises Service Group FY-2019 2nd quarter report - not
submitted

6.

Building and Property Maintenance Service Group FY-2019 2nd quarter report
- not submitted

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EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

B.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2019 2nd quarter executive
report 8:30 a.m.
Sponsor: Debra Danforth & Dr. Ravinder Vir, Divison Directors/Comprehensive
Health-Operations & Medical

2.

Accept the Community & Economic Development Division FY-2019 2nd
quarter executive report 9:00 a.m.
Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Community & Economic Development

3.

Division of Public Works FY-2019 2nd quarter executive report - not submitted
Sponsor: Jacque Boyle, Division Director/Public Works

4.

Accept the Governmental Services Division FY-2019 2nd quarter executive
report 10:00 a.m.
Sponsor: George Skenandore, Division Director/Governmental Services

5.

Accept the Internal Services Division FY-2019 2nd quarter executive report
10:30 a.m.
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services

6.

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

7.

Accept the Chief Financial Officer April 2019 report
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

8.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
April 2019 report
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

STANDING ITEMS
1.

ONEIDA GOLF ENTERPRISE CORPORATION - LADIES PROFESSIONAL GOLF
ASSOCIATION
a.

Oneida Business Committee

Accept the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic April 2019 report 1:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Chad Fuss, Agenda/Oneida Golf Enterprise

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C.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.

File # ED18-008 - Accept closeout report
Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Community & Economic Development
EXCERPT FROM MARCH 27, 2019: Motion by Ernie Stevens III to request a
closeout report and/or update from the Community and Economic Development
Division Director for the April 24, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting
agenda, noting the Community Development Planning Committee Chair will
communicate this requested action, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried.

2.

Consider two (2) requests regarding the Environmental Resource Board
request made pursuant to §105.7-4
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 23, 2019: Motion by Lisa Summers to send this item
to the Chairman’s Office to provide a recommendation to be brought back at the
February 13, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried.

D.

XIII.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve reorganization proposal for Oneida Retail Enterprise 2:00 p.m.
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

2.

Discuss Food Innovation Center concept
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services

3.

Discuss divisional succession planning 9:30 a.m.
Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Community & Economic Development

4.

Discuss Economic Development strategic plan 9:30 a.m.
Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Community & Economic Development

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 Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364
or (800) 236-2214

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee - Floyd J. Hill II
1. Meeting Date Requested:

04 / 24 / 19

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 Floyd J. Hill II 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, 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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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
On April 10, 2019 the Business Committee appointed Floyd J. Hill II to the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs
Committee.

1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Approve the April 10, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
1. Meeting Date Requested:

04 / 24 / 19

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 the April 10, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. 4/10/19 regular BC meeting minutes DRAFT

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Submitted by: Lisa Liggins, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
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 AM Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, April 10, 2019
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa
Summers, Councilmembers: Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: n/a;
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Debbie Thundercloud, Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Liggins,
Arlinda Locklear, James Bittorf, Krystal John, Tana Aguirre, Nate Wisneski, Melissa Nuthals, Barbara
Webster, Xavier Horkman, Kelly McAndrews, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, Lee Thomas;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa
Summers, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III,
Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: n/a;
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Lisa Liggins, Clorissa Santiago, Geraldine Danforth,
Yasiman Metoxen, ,David Larson, Karen Krause, Kayukwaliyo Danforth, Irwin Jordan, Jennifer Anderson,
Cheryl Dejardin, Chad Fuss, Michelle Klarkowski, Tina Moore, Robert Matthews, Lysiane Silva, Cherice
Santiago, Melanie Thornton, Lucy Neville, Tracey Cordova, Rod Hill, Kota Skenandore, Chris Johnson,
Kim LaLuzerne, Eric Krawczyk, Sharon Mousseau;

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.
Item II. is addressed next.

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A.

Special Recognition for Years of Service (00:04:09)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources

Special recognition by David Larson of Karen Krause (30 years of service); Special recognition by
Kayukwaliyo Danforth of Irwin Jordan (30 years of service); Special recognition by Jennifer Anderson
of Cheryl Dejardin (25 years of service); Special recognition by Chad Fuss of Michelle Klarkowski (25
years of service); Special recognition by Tina Moore of Robert Matthews (25 years of service); Special
recognition by Tina Moore of Lysiane Silva (25 years of service); Special recognition by Cherice
Santiago of Melanie Thornton (25 years of service); Special recognition by Lucy Neville of Tracey
Cordova (25 years of service);
Special recognition of the following individuals who could not be present: Scott Cottrell (35 years of
service); Lori Thomas (30 years of service); Clyde Skenandore (25 years of service); Eric Denny (25
years of service); Mary King (25 years of service); Jesse Bickel (25 years of service); Rebecca Kamps
(25 years of service); Pam Schroeder (25 years of service); Fong Thao (25 years of service); Mary
Wasurick (25 years of service); Carolyn Miller (25 years of service); Debbie Melchert (25 years of
service); Angela Parks (25 years of service).
Councilman Daniel Guzman King leftat 8:53 a.m.
Item III. is addressed next.

II.

OPENING (00:00:30)

Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
Item I.A. is addressed next.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:24:15)

Councilman Daniel Guzman King returned at 8:56 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt the agenda with two (2) changes [1) correct entity referenced in the
item XI.D.3. to "Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee"; and 2) correct entity referenced in item
XI.D.4. to "Oneida Personnel Commission"], seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Item XI. is addressed next.

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IV.

MINUTES
A.

Approve the March 27, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:27:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Councilman Ernie Stevens III returned at 10:33 a.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers returned at 10:33 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the March 27, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Item VI.A. is addressed next.

V.

APPOINTMENTS
A.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy with term ending December 31,
2022 - Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee (01:37:38)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to appoint Floyd Hill II to the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee with
a term ending December 31, 2022, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
B.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies with terms ending March 31,
2020 and March 31, 2021 - Oneida Personnel Commission (01:38:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy because of ineligible,
unqualified, or under qualified applicants per § 105.7-1.(c)(2), seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
Kirby Metoxen
Item XI.A.1. is addressed next.

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VI.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Approve the April 8, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:27:50)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the April 8, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III
Abstained:
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
For the record: Lisa Summers stated I'm abstaining because this item was a handout and I have not
had a chance to thouroughly review the information that's provided to us.
Fro the record: Trish King stated there was a handout because we had our meeting, had to be
rescheduled last week from our standard meeting so unfortunately we had to [provide a handout].

VII.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.

Approve the Oneida Police Commission bylaws (00:29:20)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by David P. Jordan to defer the Oneida Police Commission bylaws amendments to the
Legislative Operating Committee, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
B.

FY-2020 Trade Back for Cash follow-up
1.

Accept the fiscal impact statement regarding FY-2020 Trade Back for Cash
(00:30:01)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the fiscal impact statement regarding FY-2020 Trade Back for
Cash, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
2.

Adopt resolution entitled No Trade Back for Cash for Fiscal Year 2020 (00:30:42)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 04-10-19-A No Trade Back for Cash for Fiscal Year
2020 with six (6) changes [1) line 22: switch "revenues" and "expenses"; 2) line 24: correct "$25" to
"$18"; 3) line 27: insert "of the" between "result" and "approval"; 4) line 35: correct "chase" to "cash"; 5)
line 36: add "; and" to the end; and 6) line 41: correct section referenced to "VI(A)(5)(n)], seconded by
Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

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3.

Determine next steps regarding GTC resolution entitled Amending Personnel
Policies and Procedures to Delete Section IV(A)(5)(n) Regarding Trade Back for
Cash (00:36:37)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Summers to send the GTC resolution entitled Amending Personnel Policies and
Procedures to Delete Section IV(A)(5)(n) Regarding Trade Back for Cash to the Legislative Operating
Committee to complete the appropriate legislative processes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

VIII.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Summers - WI Indian Education
Association 2019 Conference - Wisconsin Rapids, WI - April 25-27, 2019 (00:38:47)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel request for Secretary Lisa Summers to attend the WI
Indian Education Association 2019 Conference in Wisconsin Rapids, WI - April 25-27, 2019, noting
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens will act as alternate if needed, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
B.

Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Summers - TribalHub 2019 Midwest
Regional Event - Prior Lake, MN - May 15-17, 2019 (00:40:55)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request for Secretary Lisa Summers to attend the
TribalHub 2019 Midwest Regional Event in Prior Lake, MN - May 15-17, 2019, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
C.

Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Summers - 2019 National1 Congress of
American Indians Mid Year Conference and Marketplace - Sparks, NV - June 23-28,
2019 (00:41:57)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel request for Secretary Lisa Summers, Councilman
Ernie Stevens III, and one (1) addtional BC member to attend the 2019 National Congress of American
Indians Mid Year Conference and Marketplace in Sparks, NV - June 23-28, 2019, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

1

The meeting agenda incorrectly name the event as the “2019 Nation Congress…”. The minutes reflect the correct
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D.

Approve the travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 - Four (4)
Comprehensive Health staff - National Tribal Public Health Summit - Albuquerque,
NM - May 13-15, 2019 (00:45:13)
Sponsor: Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health-Operations

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 for four (4)
Comprehensive Health staff to attend the National Tribal Public Health Summit in Albuquerque, NM May 13-15, 2019, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the question to the General Manager for clarification regarding the
need to come to the Business Committee for approval under § 216.16-1 for the number of travelers vs.
the line item to which the travel is charged, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
E.

Approve the travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 - Seven (7) Oneida
Nation School System staff - BIE/FACE Striving Reader's Comprehensive Literacy
grant end-of-year training - Albuquerque, NM - May 1-4, 2019(00:47:35)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 for seven (7)
Oneida Nation School System staff to attend the BIE/FACE Striving Reader's Comprehensive Literacy
grant end-of-year training in Albuquerque, NM - May 1-4, 2019, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

IX.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Post one (1) vacancy - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory
Board (00:51:20)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to post one (1) vacancy on the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal
Services Advisory Board, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
B.

Determine next steps regarding request to amend resolution # BC-09-26-18-D
(00:51:50)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the request from the Oneida Nation School Board to amend
resolution # BC-09-26-18-D and to defer the request the Legislative Operating Committee and the
Legislative Reference Office to bring back a recommendation which would support the request to
include a stipend for HR functions, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

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X.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Determine next steps regarding GTC resolution entitled Establishing Rule
Regarding Presentations and Speakers (01:03:22)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the GTC resolution entitled Establishing Rule Regarding
Presentations and Speakers for processing a statement of effect in the Legislative Reference Office
and to place on the next available General Tribal Council agenda for consideration, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Daniel Guzman King, Ernie Stevens III
B.

Reschedule three (3) tentatively scheduled General Tribal Council meetings
(01:25:24)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to reschedule the tentative semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting
from Monday, July 29, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. to July 11, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
For the record: Lisa Summers stated I am not available on that date. I had made previous travel
plans. The July 29th date, I would have been here however with moving it up to the 11th, I’m not here
and I’m not able to make adjustments to those travel plans.
Motion by David P. Jordan to reschedule the tentative annual General Tribal Council meeting
inclement weather date from Monday, March 2, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. to Monday, March 9, 2020, at 6:00
p.m., seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by David P. Jordan to reschedule the tentative semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting
from Monday, July 23, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. to Monday, July 13, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Jennifer Webster to recess at 11:43 a.m. and to reconvene at 1:30 p.m., seconded by David
P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Item XI.A. is addressed next.

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XI.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:26:26)

Motion by David P. Jordan to go into executive session at 8:56 a.m., seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Jennifer Webster to come out of executive session at 10:33 a.m., seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Councilman David P. Jordan;
Treasurer Trish King; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilwoman
Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Ernie Stevens III; Secretary Lisa Summers;
Item IV.A. is addressed next.
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REPORTS (01:36:54)

Meeting called to order at 1:39 p.m. by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Councilman David P. Jordan;
Treasurer Trish King; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilman
Ernie Stevens III; Secretary Lisa Summers; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Motion by Lisa Summers to go into executive session at 1:39 p.m., seconded by Brandon Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to come out of executive session at 5:10 p.m., seconded by David P. Jordan.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Roll call for the record:
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Councilman David P. Jordan;
Treasurer Trish King; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilman
Ernie Stevens III; Secretary Lisa Summers; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Item V.A. is addressed next.

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Accept the Chief Counsel Report (01:40:15)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Chief Counsel report dated April 4, 2019, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the actions listed in the memorandum dated April 10, 2019,
regarding the decison of case # 16-C-1217, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
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AUDIT COMMITTEE
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Accept the February 18, 2019, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
(01:41:00)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the February 18, 2019, regular Audit Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
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Accept the March 21, 2019, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes (01:41:18)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the March 21, 2019, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
3.

Accept the Four Card Poker rules of play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (01:41:37)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Four Card Poker rules of play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
4.

Accept the Child Care Before and After Program Billing hotline audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (01:42:00)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Summers to send the Child Care Before and After Program Billing hotline audit to the
April 11, 2019, BC Officers meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

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C.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.

Enter e-poll results into the record regarding approved job description #03029
and posting regarding file # 2019-CRPT04-01 (01:42:27)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding approved job
description #03029 and posting regarding file # 2019-CRPT04-01, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
2.

Discuss planning and next steps related to area under to DR16 (01:43:01)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the update and approve the actions listed in the memorandum
dated April 10, 2019, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
D.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Complaint # 2019-CC-02 - Determine next steps (01:43:30)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to send complaint # 2019-CC-02 to Joint Marketing for review and for a
recommendation to be brought back at the May 8, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
2.

Review the Business Committee action of April 12, 2017, regarding contract #
2017-0244 (01:44:02)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this topic to Finance to bring back a recommendation on next
steps at the May 22, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
3.

Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy with term ending December 31, 2022
- Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee (01:44:28)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the discussion regarding the application(s) for one (1) vacancy
on the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee, as information, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

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Review application(s) for two (2) vacancies with terms ending March 31, 2020
and March 31, 2021 - Oneida Personnel Commission (01:44:50)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the discussion regarding the application(s) for two (2) vacancies
on the Oneida Personnel Commission, as information, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
5.

Approve the final Expectations & Performance Standards for DR19 (01:45:19)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the final Expectations & Performance Standards for DR19,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

XII.

ADJOURN (01:45:34)

Motion by Trish King to adjourn at 5:18 p.m., seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Summers, Secretary
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920) 869-2214

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BC Resolution # __________
Community Based Movement to Build Health Equity and Address Alzheimer’s Disease in
Wisconsin’s Indian Country
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is committed to preserving the quality of life for Oneida elders; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has an established history of supporting medical research for the
betterment of the Oneida people; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation will support a research partnership
between the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and ONCOA focused on the following
aims:
Specific Aim 1:
Continue the Oneida Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Community Advisory Board “Oneida
Alzheimer’s CAB” to guide a culturally tailored outreach, education and research.
Specific Aim 2:
Reach middle-aged adults, military Veterans and youth with Dementia Curriculum.
Specific Aim 3:
Work to reduce stigma associated with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias by providing outreach
and education.
Specific Aim 4: Continue efforts to optimize access to culturally competent dementia diagnostics.

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BC Resolution # __________
Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is committed to preserving the quality of life for Oneida elders; and

WHEREAS,

it has been shown through scientific research that American Indians throughout the nation
are living longer; and

WHEREAS,

it has been shown through scientific research that American Indians experience some of
the highest rates of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia of all populations; and

WHEREAS,

the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team (MK MDT) at the University of Minnesota
Medical School in Duluth, MN in partnership with the University of Wisconsin, Madison is
focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia research in collaboration with
American Indian and rural communities; and

WHEREAS,

Dr. Kristen Jacklin, Associate Director of the MK MDT, and her Co-Investigator, Dr. Carey
Gleason, Leader of the Inclusion of Under-Represented Groups Core of the Wisconsin
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) received preliminary two-year funding from
the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Aging (NIA), for a grant entitled
“Indigenous Cultural Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Research and Engagement (ICARE); and

WHEREAS,

Dr. Jacklin, the MK MDT, Dr. Gleason, and the Wisconsin ADRC seek to partner with the
Oneida Nation’s Commission On Aging to study the community effects of Alzheimer’s and
Dementia using culturally appropriate methods to better know how these diseases are
experienced by the community and how to best provide services in a culturally appropriate
manner so as to improve the quality of life for Oneida elders and their families; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation does hereby fully support the ICARE
project proposed by Drs. Jacklin and Gleason, the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team, the
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging, to study
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and their effect on the Oneida Community, elders and their families, in
a manner that is culturally appropriate and respectful. All information collected as part of this study will
remain the property of the Oneida Nation.

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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation does not give authorization for the data, information or
collected samples from this research in any other manner without the explicit written consent of the
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Adopt resolution entitled Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
1. Meeting Date Requested:

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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 and approve of the attached proposed resolution / proclamation; for the Oneida Nation to formally
recognize every April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month (including promotion of Wear Blue Day
and promotion of participation in Oneida Family Service's community events held to increase awareness of
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention).

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Cover Letter

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2. Event Flyer

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

George Skenandore, Division Director/GSD

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Jennifer Berg-Hargrove, Director / Oneida Family Services
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:

Alebra Cornelius, Supervisor / Oneida Family Services
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:

Jaisah Lee, Student Intern / Oneida Family Services
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
The purpose of adopting this proclamation is to assist the Oneida Nation and community to strengthen its efforts
in reducing the occurrence of child abuse and neglect.
In 2016 there were 507 cases of child abuse and neglect affecting Oneida children. In 2017 and 2018 the
numbers increased to 513 and 546, respectively.
Every year nationwide April is celebrated and formally noticed as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month.
During Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention month programs are encouraged to promote activities to increase
awareness and prevention regarding child abuse and neglect.
In 2018 the Oneida Family Services department held its 1st Annual Glow Walk in the heart of Oneida. Community
members gathered to walk from the Norbert Hill Center to the Duck Creek Bridge, ate a traditional meal prepared
by the Oneida Cannery, and participated in a traditional Oneida Social with song and dance. Blue shirts were
provided to participants and blue pinwheel gardens were put up throughout the community with messages
from Oneida Youth regarding what contributes to their safety. The Oneida Nation was also encouraged to wear
blue on National Wear Blue day in effort to raise awareness as well.
The 2nd Annual Glow Walk will be held on April 18th with a traditional meal, an Oneida Social Dance, blue shirts
for participants, and with collaboration from Oneida Economic Support and the Oneida Police Department.
Other neighboring Child Protection Agencies (Brown & Outagamie Counties) are invited to strengthen
partnerships as well as to learn about the beauty and resiliency of the Oneida Nation.
Pinwheel gardens are also up throughout the community; at Oneida Social Services, Oneida Nation High School,
Oneida Nation Elementary, and Oneida Community Health Center. Children from the Family and Child Education
program (FACE) drew pictures representing family activities that bring them joy. The pictures will be on display
at the Glow Walk event. One of the Oneida Social songs during the Glow Walk event will include a dedication to
empowering children.
In regards to the Nation's Core Values we hope the Oneida Nation Business Committee will adopt this
proclamation as a resolution to formally recognize April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month annually
from this year forward.

1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Phone: (920)869-2214
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BC Resolution # __________
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
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 month of April will be a time for the community to come together and participate in
activities that show the Nation’s commitment to children and families; and

WHEREAS,

we are a Nation focused on being protective and resilient for our children; and

WHEREAS,

every child deserves to grow up in a safe, stable and nurturing environment; and

WHEREAS,

we have the ability and responsibility to advocate for our families and children; and

WHEREAS,

the Seventh-generation children are the foundation of our society, our community, and
our future.; and

WHEREAS,

child abuse can occur anywhere and is not restricted to a group, race, income, or
religion and impacts families in the Oneida community; and

WHEREAS,

children are the future of the Oneida Nation and our community’s most valuable
resource; and

WHEREAS,

all communities benefit from children who grow up to be contributing members of
society; and

WHEREAS,

finding solutions to child abuse and neglect requires input and action from everyone in
our community; and

WHEREAS,

education efforts increase public awareness about ways to recognize and prevent child
abuse; and

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community efforts are instrumental in combating the long-term effects of child abuse
and neglect including psychological, emotional, and physical effects that can have
lifelong consequences for those who experience child abuse and neglect; and

WHEREAS,

effective child abuse and neglect prevention programs succeed as a result of
partnerships among community members, social service agencies, schools, law
enforcement agencies, and all others impacted by this matter; and

WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby proclaims April as
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month to be recognized by the Oneida Nation and call upon all
community members to Say Something, Do Something for Kids by dedicating ourselves to the task of
preventing child abuse and strengthening the communities in which we live.

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VACANT: Chairman
Gerald Cornelius, Vice Chairman
John L. Breuninger, Secretary
Members:
Arthur Cornelius
George Greendeer
Floyd J. Hill

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Benjamin Skenandore
Dale Webster
Carol Silva

Oneida Nation
Veterans Affairs Committee

April 17, 2019
Secretary, Oneida Nation
P.O. Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155
RE
Support to the Proclamation designating the Oneida Nation Reservation as a Purple Heart
Reservation
Madam Secretary:
The Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee (ONVAC) has voted unanimously to support
the proposed Proclamation request for the Oneida Nation Reservation to be designated as a
Purple Heart Reservation.
This request for support was discussed at ONVAC’s latest meeting (April 9, 2019) and has since,
been voted upon on April 17, 2019 via a telephone poll which will become a part of our April 9th
Meeting Minutes.
Thank you for the opportunity to support the proposed Proclamation.
Respectfully,
/s/
John L. Breuninger, Secretary
ONVAC

Jennifer Webster, OBC Liaison
Kerry Metoxen, VSO
Carolyn Miller, Benefits Coordinator

134 Riverdale Drive ● Oneida, WI 54155
oneida-nsn.gov

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community...
1. Meeting Date Requested:

04 / 24 / 19

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:
In accordance with the BC Resolution 12-12-18-B, the Oneida Business Committee must approve the
utilization of the Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development via BC Resolution.
The attached resolution supports an initiative designated as ED19-008.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Troy Parr, Community & Economic Development Division Director

Primary Requestor/Submitter:
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:
In accordance with the BC Resolution 12-12-18-B, the Oneida Business Committee must approve the utilization
of the Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development via BC Resolution.
The attached resolution supports an initiative designated as ED19-008.

Requested Action: Adopt the attached resolution

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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920) 869-2214
Oneida, WI 54155

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BC Resolution # __________
Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund for
Project ED19-008
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund was
created by resolutions # BC-09-28-16-B, BC-09-28-16-B and the procedures for use of the
fund set forth in resolution # BC-12-12-18-B, Updating and Clarifying Access to the
Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee and Intergovernmental Affairs has requested an allocation
of $25,200 from the Fund to support a strategic initiative that advances the Nation’s
cooperative governance principles; and

WHEREAS,

in accordance with resolution # BC-12-12-18-B, Resolve #3, the Community and Economic
Development Division Director has submitted an agenda request approving the request as
consistent with the purposes of the fund;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee does approve the allocation of
$25,200 from the Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund for the
purposes of supporting Project ED19-008 that advances the Nation’s cooperative governance principles,
and identifies Paula King-Dessert, Business Committee Executive Assistant, as the responsible party for
expenditure of these funds.

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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:

Troy D. Parr
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 3:11 PM
BC_Agenda_Requests; Lisa A. Liggins
Jo A. House; Melinda J. Danforth
RE: Draft Resolution for BC: ED funds for ED19-008
04-24-19 ED19-008 Resolution.pdf; Resolution - economic and Community
Development Fund Project ED19-008.docx

Importance:

High

Categories:

Done

Approved for submission.

yaw^?kó∙ (Thank you!)
TROY D. PARR, AIA, LEED®AP[BD+C]
Oneida Architect / Division Director

Community & Economic Development Division
office 920.869.4529
cell 920.562.7535
fax 920.869.1610
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155-0365
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Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect
Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund
for Project ED19-008
Summary
The resolution approves the allocation of $25,200 from the Economic Development,
Diversification and Community Development Fund for the purpose of supporting Project ED19008.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Santiago, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: April 19, 2019
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund (“the Fund”)
was created and reaffirmed by resolutions BC-09-28-16-B, BC-07-12-17-A, BC-12-12-18-B, and
BC-01-23-19-C.
The Oneida Business Committee and Intergovernmental Affairs has requested an allocation of
$25,200 from the Fund to support a strategic initiative that advances the Nation’s cooperative
governance principles.
Resolution BC-01-23-19-C requires the Community and Economic Development Division
Director to review every request for use of the Fund, determine if the proposed use is consistent
with the Fund, and provide a written recommendation to the Oneida Business Committee regarding
whether to authorize funds to be allocated from the Fund to a specific project.
This resolution states that this requirement was met by the action of the Community and Economic
Development Division Director submitting an agenda request approving the request as consistent
with the purposes of the fund.
Resolution BC-01-23-19-C also requires that the Oneida Business Committee be responsible for
authorizing use of the Fund by a resolution clearly identifying the amount of funds authorized and
purpose of the funds, which may be identified by a contract number, CIP number, economic
development opportunity number or other easily trackable number or designation, and the
employee responsible for authorizing expenditures of the authorized amount.
This resolution states that the Oneida Business Committee does approve the allocation of $25,200
from the Fund for the purposes of supporting Project ED19-008 that advances the Nation’s
cooperative governance principles, and identifies Paula King-Dessert, Business Committee
Executive Assistant, as the responsible party for expenditure of these funds.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Adopt resolution entitled Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grant
1. Meeting Date Requested:

04 / 24 / 19

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 resolution to support the Tribal Energy Development Capacity proposal.
No Tribal Contribution. Due May 10, 2019.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

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Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Ernest L. Stevens III, Councilmember

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Michael Troge, Project Manager, Eco-Services
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:

Gene Schubert, Policy Analyst, Environmental Resource Board
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
A Tribal Utility Authority (TUA) has the potential to give Oneida Nation a seat at the table with energy decision
makers. Currently, Oneida Nation imports 97% of its electricity and 100% of its gas. Strategic energy planning,
endorsed by the Business Committee, has been an important process for the Tribe. Leverage, flexibility, control,
self-determination, and energy sovereignty describe the kind of visionary tactics that Oneida Nation desires to
pursue. A TUA may be a tool to assist with this endeavor.
Oneida Nation participated in a strategic energy planning workshop and is in process of developing its strategic
energy plan. Some of the goals that emerged from this effort emphasize a net-zero energy vision. Net-zero
energy is defined as increasing the Nation’s energy efficiency and local renewable energy deployment levels to
match the imported energy volume received from the electric and gas providers. In other words, Oneida Nation
is in a position to power its own community using various technical, political, and business development
strategies.
These are lofty goals that will require significant analysis to determine the optimum path to be successful.
Forming a TUA has proved to be successful for some Tribes across the nation. Oneida Nation’s situation is unique
considering our current energy provider profile. Certain policies and practices that the Nation is bound to make it
especially challenging to pursue its net-zero energy goals. A TUA analysis will provide insight into the current
complexities behind the energy network, state-federal-utility interactions, interconnection capabilities, 3rd party
partnerships, natural gas procurement, and business structures that will operate in the best interests of the
Nation.

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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
Oneida, WI 54155

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BC Resolution # __________
Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grant
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee is aware that energy decisions affect Tribal sovereignty,
the sustainability of the Nation’s resources, and the livelihood of its Tribal Members; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee is aware that most energy decisions affecting the
Reservation are made by the incumbent investor-owned utilities; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee deems it necessary to assess the value and feasibility of
forming a Tribally-owned utility authority to benefit the members and stakeholders of Oneida
Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee supports the BIA Office of Indian Energy and Economic
Development Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant proposal to fund the
assessment of a Tribal utility authority.

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation will consider public release of non-proprietary data or reports obtained
by the TEDC project;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee of the Oneida Nation hereby
authorizes the submission of the TEDC grant proposal to perform the analysis regarding the Tribal Utility
Authority.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee of the Oneida Nation approves the
assigned staff to take all actions necessary to fulfill the mandates of this resolution.

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MEMORANDUM
TO:
CC:
FR:
DT:
RE:

Finance Committee

Business Committee

Denise J. Vigue, Executive Assistant

April 16, 2019

E-Poll Results of: FC Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2019

An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the 4/15/19
Finance Committee meeting minutes. The results of the completed E-Poll

are as follows:

E-POLL RESULTS:
There was a Majority 4 Y ES votes from Jennifer Webster, C had Fuss,

Larry Barton , and Patrick Stensloff t o approve the April 15, 2019
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes

The Finance Committee minutes of April 15, 2019 will be placed on the next
Business Committee agenda of April 24, 2019 for approval and placed on the next
Finance Committee agenda of April 29, 2019 to ratify this E-Poll action.

Per the Finance Committee By-Laws Article III-Meetings; Sect: 3-4 Quorum. Four (4) members of the Finance
Committee shall constitute a quorum. & Sect: 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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FINANCE COMMITTEE
FC REGULAR MEETING

Apr. 15, 2019 ▪ Time: 9:00 A.M.
BC Executive Conference Room

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC REGULAR MEETING:
Patricia King, FC Chair/Treasurer
Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member
Chad Fuss, AGGM-Finance (Gam. Alt.)

Larry Barton, FC Vice-Chair/CFO
Daniel Guzman King, BC Council Member
Patrick Stensloff, Purchasing Director

EXCUSED: Shirley Barber, FC Elder Member
OTHERS PRESENT: Mark Engel, Kevin Rentmeester, Tim Skenandore, Henrietta Cornelius, Bill
Stempski, Maria Smith, Jiang Peng and Denise J. Vigue taking Minutes
I.

CALL TO ORDER: The Regular FC Meeting was called to order by the FC Chair at 9:02 A.M.

II.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: APRIL 15, 2019
Motion by Patrick Stensloff to approve the Finance Committee meeting agenda of April 15,
2019. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.

III.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 8, 2019 (Approved via E-Poll on 4/8/19):
Motion by Larry Barton to ratify the FC E-Poll action taken on Apr. 8, 2019 approving the
Apr. 8, 2019 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Patrick Stensloff. Motion
carried unanimously.

IV.

TABLED BUSINESS: None

V.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
1.

CR Fochs Electrical Contractors LLC
Kevin Rentmeester, DPW Operations – Facilities

Amount: $98,445.

Kevin and Mark Engel were present to discuss this request for an update to the grain elevator system
at the farm on C; this is a safety issue that can create problems if not corrected; also, correction will
aid in the longevity of the system; it was bid out, current vendor supplied the best references as to
experience specific to what is needed.
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve the CR Fochs Electrical Contractors LLC request in the amount of
$98,445.00 for the updating of the electrical system of the grain dryer and storage system.
Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Larry Barton abstained. Motion carried.

VI.

DONATIONS:
REPORT:
1.

FC Donation Report for April 2019
Denise J. Vigue, Finance
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Motion by Chad Fuss to accept the April 2019 Finance Committee Donation Report. Seconded by
Patrick Stensloff. Motion carried unanimously.
REQUESTS: None

VII.

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Well House Air Duct Cleaning
Timothy Skenandore, Gaming – Facilities

Amount: $312,000.

Tim explained this is for air duct cleaning for all seven of the gaming properties; this affects the air
quality and eliminated dust mites; they bid out send to 10 companies and only received this one bid;
expect entire project to be completed within 20 weeks; this service is needed about every ten 10 years.
Motion by Patrick Stensloff to approve the Well House Air Duct Cleaning request in the amount of
$312,000.00 for air duct cleaning noting for the record there were 10 bids sent with one response.
Seconded by Larry Barton. Motion carried unanimously.
2. DHSS, PHS Bemidji Area Indian Health Services
Debra Danforth, Consolidated Health -OHC

Amount: $99,126.

Henrietta Cornelius and Bill Stempski were present to discuss payment for the CF structures for
the demo of the dental department; need to bring here for funds to be released under the MOA;
project start is May 28th and to last for 10 weeks
Clarification: The Dental Demo project #18-006 was previously approved by the FC on 12/3/19 in the
amount of $966,618.20; approval today is from paperwork submitted for reimbursement for
Commissioned Officers.

Motion by Larry Barton to approve the DHSS, PHS Bemidji Area Indian Health Services request in
the amount of $99,126.00 for payment/reimbursement for Commissioned Officers per the MOA.
Seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Smith Affiliated Investment Report
Jiang Peng, Smith Affiliated Representative
Smith Affiliated CEO, Maria Smith and Analyst, Jiang Peng presented a detailed report of the bond
holdings of the Oneida Nation for period ending Mar. 31, 2019. Handouts were provided, and they
discussed the different types of funds, benchmark tools, investment goals and risk associated with
each of the investment strategies including the short, medium, and long-term investing; other
areas covered were the market conditions, historically, credit quality, preservation of capital &
reinvested funds, profit making, and reliability of short turn around (liquidity) as needed.
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve the Smith Affiliated Investment Report for period ending March
31, 2019. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

VIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: None

IX.

FOLLOW UP: None

X.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY: None

XI. ADJOURN: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried
unanimously. Time: 10:19 A.M.
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Minutes taken & transcribed by:
Denise Vigue, Executive Assistant to the CFO
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary

Finance Committee-E-Poll Minutes Approval Date:

April 16, 2019

Oneida Business Committee’s FC Minutes Approval Date:

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Accept the Children's Code Implementation quarterly update
1. Meeting Date Requested:

04 / 24 / 19

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:
Accept the Children's Code Quarterly Implementation Update

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Children's Code Implementation Quarterly Updat

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 Chairman

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

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

Additional Requestor:

Clorissa N. Santiago, LRO Staff Attorney
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee
1. Meeting Date Requested:

4

/ 27 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

New Business

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve request to post one (1) vacancy 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

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions 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 is one (1) vacancy on the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee due to a resignation received on April
10, 2019.
Action requested:
Approve request to post one (1) vacancy for the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee.

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Accept the Food Innovation Center concept as information

New Business

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Approve two (2) actions regarding the Youth Homeland Tour
1. Meeting Date Requested:

04 / 24 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

New Business

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
1. Accept the update as information for the record, noting the Special Project Budget funds are activated
2. Note for the record that Secretary Summers is an approved participate for event for travel procedure
purposes.

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. Memo

3. BC Travel Request form

2. budget spreadsheet

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:
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Memorandum
To:

Oneida Business Committee

From: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Date: April 16, 2019
Re:

Activation of Special Project Funds Allocated to Youth Homeland
Tour

The purpose of this correspondence is to notify the Oneida Business
Committee (OBC) that the approved funds in the Special Projects Budget
(SPB) allocated to the Oneida Youth Homelands Tour (Tour), have been
activated to complete project.
Background
Each fiscal year during the budget process, the OBC has the opportunity to
submit requests for special projects or initiatives. During the FY-2019 budget
planning cycle, I sponsored a request for funds to be allocated for an Oneida
Homeland Tour for the youth. The original request was in the amount of
$67,680.50 and was intended to cover the participation of as many Oneida
students as possible. This initiative is intended to be an annual event for
Oneida youth. The main criteria for these requests, are that the project or
initiative support the approved three-year strategic directions and vision of
the Nation; this project aligns with the goals set forth by the OBC for the
2017-2020 term.
However, due to budget reductions, the final budget amount for this
initiative was set at $38,496.75 and the initiative was refocused to only the
Oneida Nation High School. Further, the OBC requested this initial year be
utilized as a “pilot” and requested an assessment be done after the event
conclusion for the use in development for future years. Ultimately, this
request was approved by the OBC and processed through the appropriate
budget steps and OBC procedure for the SPB; the budget was approved by
General Tribal Council on December 10, 2018.

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Project Update(s) & Final Budget

Project Objective

The main intent of this initiative is to provide Oneida youth with a tangible,
applicable connection and experience of our Oneida homelands as well as
other Haudenosaunee communities: This long-term endeavor supports the
development of relationships within our communities. Additionally, this
effort builds upon the Oneida High School's academic programming for
language and culture which is taught at different grade levels throughout
high school. After this first year, an assessment will be completed to
determine necessary adjustments, and planning will begin for the next
school year. Lastly, all Oneida High School Seniors are eligible to attend.
Should future need require a student application process, it will be developed
in coordination with the management and leaders in the education area as
well as the school, to allow for maximum participation.

Next Step(s)

Subsequent years will include the Oneida Y.E.S. program and/or Education
area so other Oneida students attending local High Schools that are teaching
Oneida language and culture, can be included in future programming. To
date, we are aware that Seymour and Pulaski both have active programs.
Expansion to other districts and home-schooled students can be included in
a year three roll-out, provided adequate funding can be allocated to the
respective budgets.

Current Budget

Final costs will be reported at the completion of the event; however, currently
they are expected to come in at about $12,000 less than the original
projection for a total of $25,779.00 (attached). This is primarily due to the
initiative being changed to a pilot with a focus on the Oneida High School.
One more year of funds for this programming is anticipated to be through
the OBC’s SPB, then subsequently distributed to the Oneida High School and
Y.E.S. programs in year three (3) and beyond.
Requested Action(s):
1. Accept the update as information for the record, noting the Special
Project Budget funds are activated, and
2. Note for the record that Secretary Summers is an approved participate for
event for travel procedure purposes (attached).

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Rooms (12)
Per Diem ‐ Per Person
Group Bus
Tour Fee(s) ‐ Ganondagan
Incident. & Mileage
Social Donation

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22‐May
Travel Day
$1,428.00
$41.25
$9,650.00
$1,998.44
$1,500.00

26 Students
6 Chaperones
1 OBC Member / Coordinator
2 Bus Drivers ‐ Rooms Only Per Contract
Original Budget ‐ $38,496.75

23‐May

24‐May

25‐May

26‐May

27‐May

28‐May
Travel Day

$1,249.26
$1,249.26
$55.00
$55.00
$500.00 (tip)
$183.00

$2,378.94
$55.00

$2,378.94 $1,504.80
$55.00
$55.00

$45.75

Sub‐Total

Total

33 Participants
$8,684.40
$8,684.40
$362.00
$11,946.00
$10,150.00
$22,096.00
$183.00
$22,279.00
$1,998.44
$24,277.44
$1,500.00
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Oneida Business Committee Travel Request

1. OBC Meeting Date Requested:

04 / 24 / 19

e-poll requested

2. General Information:
Event Name:

OBC Special Projects Implementation - High School Youth Homeland Tour
Attendee(s): Lisa Summers

Event Location:

Various Location in New York State

Departure Date:

May 22, 2019

Attendee(s):

Return Date:

May 28, 2019

Attendee(s):

3. Budget Information:
Funds available in individual travel budget(s)
Unbudgeted

Cost Estimate:

please see special project budget

Grant Funded or Reimbursed

4. Justification:
Describe the justification of this Travel Request:
This is the first year of an anticipated annual event for Oneida students who have obtained senior status. This
inaugural year is set as a pilot project with the Oneida High School and all Senior level student were eligible to
participate. The intent of the project is to develop a youth connection and experience of our Oneida homelands
and other Haudenausanee communities which builds upon the Oneida High School's academic programming
for language and culture. After this first year, an assessment will be completed to determine necessary
adjustments, and planning will begin for the next school year. Planning for subsequent years will include the
Oneida Y.E.S. program / Education Area so that other students in local High Schools teaching Oneida language
and culture can be included in future programming.
The funds for this effort were planned for an approved through the Oneida Business Committee Special Projects
Budget (attached). Currently, the final costs are expected to come in at 12,000 less than the original projection.
Future funds for this programming are anticipated to be through the Special Projects Budget for one more fiscal
cycle, and then distributed to the Oneida High School and Y.E.S. programs in years 3 and beyond. This project
aligns with the goals set forth by the OBC for the 2017-2020 term.

5. Submission
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Accept the Health Care Service Group FY-2019 2nd quarter report
1. Meeting Date Requested:

04 / 24 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Quarterly Report for Oneida Comprehensive Health Division

Agenda Header:

Reports

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Quarterly FY 2019 for Oneida Comprehensive Health Division

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1.

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Jennifer Webster, Council Member

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Debbie Danforth RN, BSN OCHD Division Director Operations
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:

Ravinder Vir MD, OCHD Division Director Medical
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Health Care
A health system positioned to respond to current and future health challenges
while protecting and promoting the holistic health and well-being of our Oneida
Community. Services are provided to all members of Federally recognized Tribes
in accordance with our Multi-Year Funding Agreement with the Department of
Health and Human Services-Indian Health Service.

Status report of the service group’s Three Year Outcomes

Outcome # 1
Continuous Quality Improvement, Improve Access to Care

35,000
30,000

Completed Office Visit
Cancel by Clinic
Cancel by Provider
Cancel by Patient
No Show Patient Called < 24 Hours
No Show

25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2016-10-01 2017-09-30

2017-10-01 2018-09-30

Medical Clinic No Show

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Accomplishments of the Health Care Group during first half of FY 2019 Improving Access
and Continuous Quality Improvement

The Major accomplishment by the Health service group during the first and second quarters
was to achieve Public Health Accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board. The
Oneida Nation became the second Tribe in the Nation to become accredited. The
accreditation assures that the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division is meeting the Public
Health Accreditation Standards of care in the provision of public health to the Oneida
Community. Through the implementation of the Relatient patient engagement software,
we are now able to reach out to patients via email and text messages which has resulted in
decreasing No Show rates in multiple areas of the Division. With the implementation of
Relatient, text messaging to patients has helped to decrease our No-Show Rates.
Decreasing No Show Rates allows for greater access to appointments.

Supporting the Nation’s Priorities
The improving access to care enables the Division to assure that Oneida tribal members
and anyone eligible for services according to Indian Health Services are able to access
quality health care services.

What Health will continue to work on
The Health Care Services group continues to work on seeking accreditation through the
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). This accreditation like the
PHAB accreditation will assure the customers that they are receiving quality care based
upon national standards for quality care.

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Outcome # 2
Optimize Technology

Technology Projects
Relatient Patient
Engagement Medical
15%

Risk Assessment
14%

Relatient Patient
Engagement Optical
15%

Meaningful Use
14%

E Signature
14%
Auto Messaging
Document
Management
14%

Relatient Patient
Engagement Oneida
Behavioral Health
14%

Accomplishments of the Health Care Group during first half of FY 2019 Improving Access
and Continuous Quality Improvement

The implementation of the Electronic Health Record has accomplished the following major
areas of optimization over the past 2 quarters. All HIPAA Security policies have been
reviewed and updated. On-site Risk Assessment was completed 12/18/18 with an action
plan implemented. The Patient Portal has been improved by the implementation of the
Clinic visit summaries. E-signature has been expanded from the Behavioral Health to the
Medical Clinic and registration in all clinical areas through the use of Ipads for registration of
patients. Implementation of Relatient has been completed and go-live took place on
March 22, 2019. This will allow patients to provide feedback and allow staff to track
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Supporting the Nation’s Priorities

Optimizing Technology allows the Health Division and the provision of Health Care to
continue to track customer feedback on an ongoing basis to allow the Division to
continually monitor where there may be trends that need to be addressed and/or
improved upon based upon the customer feedback. Implementation of the registration
process utilizing Ipads and electronic signatures enables our ability to better expedite the
registration process for the patients and allows us to improve our tracking of documents
and signatures directly imported into the patient record.

What Health will continue to work on
We will continue to monitor and track where improvements need to be made to continue
to improve the quality of patient care.

Outcome # 3
Enhance our Workforce

OCHD Employee Base
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%

QTR 1, 354

QTR 2, 355

QTR 1

QTR 2

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30%
20%
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Accomplishments of the Health Care Group during first half of FY 2019 Improving Access
and Continuous Quality Improvement
Enhancing our workforce continues to be a struggle. Staff shortages in many areas of the
division have resulted to restriction of some services such as admissions to the AJRCCC due
to our inability to meet patient care needs with the specific staff needed to provide the
patient care. Access has improved in areas throughout the Division but still remains difficult
due to shortages of providers and loss of staff due to our inability to address wage
adjustments in critical positions.

Supporting the Nation’s Priorities
Enhancement of our workforce allows the Health care to be provided to the Oneida Nation
and to meet our requirements to the Indian Health Services by providing our required
programs, services, functions and areas in accordance with out Multi-year Funding
Agreement with the Department of Health Human Services/Indian Health Services.

What Health will continue to work on
We have started implementing Tele-Psychiatry within the Oneida Behavioral Health area
which has been met with tremendous satisfaction and support within the Oneida
Community. This will enable us to expand and address access to care as we continue to
develop this method of care delivery. We are currently in the process of implementing TelePsychiatry through the addition of a Child Psychiatrist which will greatly improve our access
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

Accept the Protection and Preservation of Natural Resources Service Group FY-2019 2nd quarter report
1. Meeting Date Requested:

4

/ 24 / 19

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
2nd Quarter Report/Semi Annual

Agenda Header:

Reports

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Protection and Preservation of Natural Resources 2nd Quarter/Semi Annual Report.

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:

Trish King, Treasurer

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Patrick Pelky, EHS&L Division Director
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
2nd Quarter/Semi annual Report for Protection and Preservation of Natural Resources.

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Protection and Preservation of
Natural Resources
Environmental Area’s is mission is to provide quality professional services to
reclaim the land and to restore and protect the environment and people of our
Nation. The report for this area includes Eco Services, Tsyunhehkw^ Farm, OCIFS,
and Environmental Quality Departments. Health and Industrial Services is part of
the Area, however have been directed to report in the Public Safety group and
are not included in this report.

Status report of the service group’s Three Year Outcomes
Outcome # 1
Stewardship of Natural Resources: Wetlands, Wildlife, Waters, Forestry

Stewardship Outcomes
50
40
30
20
10
0

Professional Development
Project & Program
Implementation
Stewardship
Forestry &
Conservation

Stewardship
Invasive
Species

Stewardship
Land
Restoration

Stewardship
Water
Resortation

Project & Program Management

Funding for the phase two of On^yoteaka Lake was secured and project was bid out to
contractors for implementation. Mowing treatments were completed on the invasive
species Phragmites at Ray Road, Adam Drive, Oneida Health Center, Trout Creek and
Oneida Waste Water Treatment Facility. Funding was submitted for restoration and
maintenance of wetland, grassland and edge habitat, restoring groundwater seepage
areas and reducing erosion. The new Forester secured a new bid for contracted hazardous
tree removals that OCC is unable to perform and 11 hazardous tree contract work orders
were completed in the first half of FY19.
All activities under stewardship of natural resources activities completed by Environmental
Area directly supports the Nations priorities of Protection and Preservation of Natural
Resources. Program and project management includes natural resource restoration grants
applied for and administration of current grants. Program and project Implementation
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training was completed on strategic planning, and for the new Forester to support staff in
program management duties. Nine woodcutting permits were issued to tribal members.
Future plans to implement for Outcome 1: Stewardship of Natural Resources include project
and program implementation of construction of phase 2 expansion of On^yoteaka Lake is
scheduled to commence in Spring/Summer of 2019. Hazard tree removal contract budget
was increased to finish old work orders from the previous Forester and to reduce the wait
time for future contracted tree removals. Program management and implementation will
begin on new projects when we receive notification on numerous grant applications for
stewardship projects from BIA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Circle of Flight funding
sources.

Outcome # 2
Managing Natural Resources through Laws, Regulations and Consultation

4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0

Regulatory4 Outcomes
4
90
3
2
1
0

0

0

Regulatory Development Resource Management
and Protection
Consultation
Professional Development
Project & Program Implementation
Project & Program Management

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0

Regulatory
Outcomes
85
50
18
0

3

0
Compliance

Maintain Regulatory Capacity

Consultation
Professional Development
Project & Program Implementation

Meetings with BC and state legislators and DNR Secretary were conducted to allow Tribal
consultation. Professional development was completed to maintain credentials for
pesticide application, UST inspection, Federal Stormwater Inspections and CPR. Comments
were submitted from staff on rescinding of Oneida water quality standards, STHWY 29/VV
interchange. Inspections and compliance assistance were completed in response to
manure spill at Robertson, two constructions stormwater inspections and 7 requests for UST
technical assistance were processed. Wardens responded to 55 complaints including
nuisance animals, cemetery infractions, trespassing hunter harassment and intoxicated
person; which was turned over to OPD. Three contacts resulted in issuing warnings or
citations.

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Maintaining credentials and certifications, providing consultation and comments on
regulation and developing a climate change resolution directly supports the BC priority of
Protection and Preservation of Natural Resources by exercising our sovereignty.

Future plans for Outcome 2 of Managing of Natural Resources through laws, regulation
and consultation are: develop and enact an Environmental Review Law, evaluate
applying for Treatment as a State for Surface Water, Solid Waste Law amendments, and
apply for one new federal credentialled inspector for underground storage tanks for a
total of two inspectors. Other activities to be implemented include: a tracking tool for
requests, services provided, and regulatory actions taken and participate in developing
the Land Use Review tool.

Outcome # 3
Community Outreach, education and direct services
25

20

15

Classes & Workshop
Community Service

10

Events
Events & Tours

5

0
Consultation

Project & Program Project & Program
Implementation
Management

Program implementation accomplishments of Outcome 3: Community Outreach,
Education and Services include 73 firewood deliveries for Elders for supplemental heating,
35 Community Work requests completed and 8 firewood deliveries for funeral and/or
ceremonial purposes by OCC. Six workshops on Gardening, Farm Management, Nutrition
Education and Beginning Farmer and Growing Traditional Medicines were conducted by
OCIFS. Tsyunhehkwa donated one cattle to Oneida Pantry and sold one to Oneida Market.
Tsyunhehkwa finished harvest of white corn crop in mid-January of this quarter. Dried,
shelled white corn sales to the Cannery this quarter were a total of 1680 pounds.
Outcome 3: Community Outreach, Education and Services support the Nation’s priorities of
protection and preservation of natural resources, human services and public safety.
Activities done in this outcome directly affect the community; such as elder hazard tree

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removal and firewood programs and providing Oneida white corn to the community.
Members also get direct services by attending educational events and workshops.
Providing tours and workshops educates community and regional partners on the
significance of our work.
Tsyunhehkwa Farm is continuing work on a business plan to move towards sustainability and
profitability. White corn plan is being updated and cattle expansion plans are nearing
completion. Continue implementation of Youth Agriculture programming by OCIFS. Several
outreach events are being planned and occur in May including: May 3 Garlic Mustard Pull
behind NHC, May 4 ERB Earth Day Clean up at Oneida Lake and Tree Giveaway at
Conservation Field office, May 11 Tsyunhehkwa Seed and Plant distribution, and May18 is
the 25th Youth and Elder Fishing Day. Garden tilling will also begin for community members.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3Aac8e0ca17293dba2. Public record. Not legal advice.
