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Oneida Business Committee

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, November 12, 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

Special recognition of Ronald John Widi (8:45 a.m.)

Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

MINUTES

Approve the October 22, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled 2026 Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Application

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Adopt resolution entitled Authorization to Execute the Oneida Nation State Small

Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Loan Service Agreement

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Retention of the Final Determination on the

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Loan Applications and the Internal

Delegation Thereof to the Office of Finance

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Adopt resolution entitled CY 2026 County Tribal Law Enforcement Grant Application

– Brown County

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

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VI.

STANDING COMMITTEES

VII.

VIII.

Adopt resolution entitled CY 2026 County Tribal Law Enforcement Grant Application

– Outagamie County

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Accept the October 9, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Accept the October 23, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Accept the October 1, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Accept the October 15, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 20th Annual Violence

Against Women Tribal Consultations - Prior Lake, MN - October 27-30, 2025

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - 2026 American Indigenous

Tourism Conference (AIANTA) - Choctaw, MI - October 26-31, 2025

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request -Treasurer Lawrence Barton - 2026 Tribal SelfGovernance Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 6-10, 2026

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Great Lakes Inter-Tribal

Council Meeting (GLITC) - Bad River, WI - December 2-5, 2025

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

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

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 2nd Annual Housing and Economic Development

Conference (WIHEDC) - Lac Du Flambeau, WI - November 4-7, 2025

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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NEW BUSINESS

Accept the Budget Contingency Plan update

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

REPORTS

APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS (8:30 a.m.)

Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2025 4th

quarter report

Sponsor: Lynn Metoxen, Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care Community

Board

Accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Stephanie Metoxen, Chair/Oneida Community Library Board

Accept the Oneida Environmental Resource Board FY-2025 4th quarter

memorandum

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Harmony Hill, Chair/Oneida Nation Arts Board

Accept the Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee FY-2025 4th quarter

report

Sponsor: John Breuninger, Secretary/Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee

Accept the Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2025 4th quarter memorandum

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission FY-2025 4th

quarter report

Sponsor: Richard VanBoxtel, Chair/Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission

Accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2025 4th

quarter report

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

Accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board

FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Diane Hill, Chair/Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services

Advisory Board

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS (8:30 a.m.)

Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Vicki Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Election Board

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Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2025 4th quarter report

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

Accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Chris Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Land Claims Commission

Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Sidney White, Chair/Oneida Land Commission

Accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Joseph Torres, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

OPERATIONAL (8:30 a.m.)

XI.

Accept the Emergency Management FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Emergency Management Director

STANDING COMMITTEES

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Accept the On?yote?a·ká ni?i Project Plan Workgroup Standing Committee

FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Taryn Webster, Chair/On?yote?a·ká ni?i Project Plan Workgroup

Standing Committee

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

Annual General Tribal Council Meeting DRAFT Agenda Review and Approval

Review the Annual General Tribal Council Meeting Agenda and Approve a

Special Oneida Business Committee Meeting to Approve Materials

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

PETITIONER KIMBERLY SCHULTZ - petition # 2025-03

Approve three (3) requested actions regarding petition # 2025-03

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

REPORTS

Accept the CEO-Nation Services report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance November 2025

report

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Accept the CEO-Retail FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail

Accept the Executive HR Director FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Accept the Chief Counsel report

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Accept the Treasurer's September 2025 report (11:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Accept the Audit Committee FY-2025 4th quarter report

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS

Deliberations regarding pardon application - Alyssa E. Rivera Diaz

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

Approve attorney contract - Oneida Gaming Commission - file # 2025-1048

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

Accept the October 6, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Altria Group Distribution

Company (AGDC) - file # 2025-1203

Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail

Approve the Oneida Retail Enterprise Short-Term Employee Incentive Plan

Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail

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Accept the presentation and findings regarding the Blue Stone Strategy

(1:30 p.m.)

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

Discuss the Woven Energy Proposal and determine next steps

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

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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Special recognition of Ronald John Widi

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

11/12/25

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open

‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR

Special Recognition –Ronald John Widi – Eagle Scout

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:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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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

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jonas Hill, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Revised: 01/07/2025

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Memorandum

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From: Jonas Hill, Councilmember

Date: November 4th, 2025

Re:

Special Recognition – Ronald John Widi – Eagle Scout Rank

Please see the attached bio for Ronald John Widi, it is my honor to bring this to the

Oneida Business Committee for a special recognition for one of our very own

outstanding youth an Oneida citizen and one of the youngest to earn the highest

achievement in the Boy Scouts of America the Eagle Scout Rank.

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Ronald John Widi - age 14 - Troop 1039 in West De Pere.

Ronald began Cub Scouts in 2017 when he joined as part of a new expansion program

to include kindergarteners called Lion Scouts. He progressed through the Cub Scout

program and earned his Arrow of Light, which is the highest rank in Cub Scouts, in

2021.

During his Cub Scouting days he enjoyed attending campouts during the fall, winter

and summer at Camp Ro-kil-io, which has a series of themed cabins. There he was

introduced to many Scouting skills such as archery and BB gun shooting, swimming,

knot tying, hiking, tent camping, and other fun activities. At his Pack meetings, he had

fun participating in the annual pinewood derby and raingutter regatta where he raced

cars and boats that he build and decorated. Along the way to each rank he completed

dozens of requirements and shared many new experiences and made a lot of friends.

After earning his Arrow of Light, he completed the crossover to Boy Scouts, which is

now known as Scouting America. He was able to rise quickly through the ranks from

Scout to First Class though Troop meetings and outings as well as at the week long

summer camps and earned his first few merit badges. The lower ranks focus on

Scouting skills such as first aid, fitness, navigation, and cooking, among others. The

upper ranks of Star and Life are focused on leadership skills, service hours, and earning a

few more of the 141 available merit badges including the 14 Eagle required badges.

After completing many qualifying requirements such as earning First Class rank and

spending 15 nights camping, was voted into the Order of the Arrow by his Troop,

which is Scouting's National Honor Society, which focuses on cheerful service to others.

After he completed his first six month term and requirements in the OA, he achieved the

rank of Brotherhood Member.

To earn the Eagle Rank, Ronald had to complete more than six months in one or more

of the approved leadership positions within the Troop. For more than a year Ronald

held the position of Outdoor Ethics Guide, and in 2024 was voted into the Senior Patrol

Leader position by his fellow Scouts, which is the highest Scout leadership position. He

also had to earn 21 merit badges including four Citizenship merit badges, Cooking,

Camping, First Aid, Swimming, Fitness, Personal Management (finance), Environmental

Science, Family Life, Communication, and Emergency Preparedness. Along with seven

elective badges of his choosing. His five favorite are Welding, Climbing, Rifle Shooting,

Personal Management, and Swimming.

The final requirement to earn Eagle was to plan, develop, and give leadership to others

in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or the community.

Ronald chose to lead the building of wooden benches for his church's school

playground. In total he spent more than 80 hours to plan, revise, finance, lead the build

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and complete a follow-up report. He also had to obtain four letters of recommendation,

and submit a list of achievements, letter of ambition, and completed application

verifying dates of completion for all merit badges and ranks earned.

On June 10, 2025, three days after his 14th birthday, Ronald successfully passed his

Board of Review by the Bay-Lakes Council and his paperwork was submitted to the

National Council of Scouting America for final review. After four months of review by

the National Council, he received confirmation of his Eagle Scout Rank.

During his journey to Eagle, Ronald completed additional merit badges to earn Eagle

Palms. There are three levels of Eagle Palms. Bronze which represents five additional

badges, Gold representing 10, and Silver representing 15. Ronald is able to wear his

Silver and Bronze Palms on his uniform signifying the 23 merit badges above and

beyond the requirements for Eagle.

In recognition of his achievement Ronald received letters of congratulations from former

President George W Bush, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, The Green Bay Packers, and

Oneida Chairman Tehassi Hill. He also received a flag that was flown over the Wisconsin

State Capital in his honor.

In addition to this great honor he plays corner back in JV football, practices with the De

Pere LAX program, plays band, and runs cross country. His Maternal great grandfather

is Norris “Skinny” Skenandore, great grandmother is Phyl Skenandore, and

Grandparents Ronald Skenandore Sr and Josephine and Tom Daebler, Paternal

Grandparents Dan and Diane Widi and his proud parents are Kelli Skenandore and

Jason Widi.

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Approve the October 22, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

11/12/25

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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DRAFT

Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, October 21, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, October 22, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:

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

Not Present: Councilman Marlon Skenandore;

Arrived at: n/a;

Others present: Jo A. House, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, Louise Cornelius, Mark W. Powless (via

Microsoft Teams1), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), CherylAliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon R. Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), James R. Bittorf (via

Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon Wisneski (via Microsoft Teams),

Melissa Nuthals (via Microsoft Teams), Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon YellowbirdStevens (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams);

REGULAR MEETING

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster, Councilman Marlon Skenandore;

Arrived at: ;

Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless, Louise Cornelius (via

Microsoft Teams, Kaylynn Biely (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), James

Petitjean (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft

Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Sidney White (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Powless (via

Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice

Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams),

Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Ashley Blaker (via Microsoft

Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves

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

Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Tana Aguirre (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Hill (via Microsoft

Teams), Eric McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon J. Stone

(via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgensen (via Microsoft

Teams), Cheryl R. Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia M. King (via Microsoft Teams), Nicolas

Reynolds (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Duff (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams),

Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Kalene White (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl-Aliskwet Ellis (via

Microsoft Teams), John Nicolas, Laura Laitinen-Warren, Renee Smith, Teresa Schuman, Garth Webster,

Chad Fuss, Terry Lee Blackowl, LaToya Moore, Greg Moore, Louise Cornelius, Katsitsiyo Danforth, Mark

Powless, Tracy Christensen, Heidi Mathey, Cletus Ninham, Tina (no last name), Brittany Lalande,

Jessical Hill-Jorgenson, Cassie Metoxen, Greg Matson, Steve Dressen, Phil Wisneski, James Petitjean,

Rebecca Nowak, Eric Boulanger, Joel Maxam, Andrew Leitzke, David Emerson, Cathy L. Metoxen, Nate

Ness, Derick Denny, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);

1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file

sharing, and video meetings.

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DRAFT

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.

For the record: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster is on approved travel to attend the GLITC Leadership

Meeting in Keshena, WI 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Councilman Marlon Skenandore is unexcused.

II.

OPENING (00:00:08)

Opening provided by tribal member Cletus Ninham and guests.

Special recognition for years of service (00:04:47)

Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Special recognition for years of service by Executive HR Director, Laura Laitinen-Warren of the

following individuals: (40) years of service - TerryLee F. Blackowl; (35) years of service - Sally A.

Doxtater, David A. De Leon; (30) years of service - Jean C. VanDyke, Misty D. Jordan, Lucy A. Neville,

David L. Emerson, Phillip L. Wisneski, Carol J. Chosa, Heidi Mathey; (25) years of service - Brandon

C. Lewis, Andrew A. Leitzke, Chad M. Fuss, Niki L. Warnke, Tammy D. Kott, Luke M. Laster, Yako S.

Webster, Jessica A. Hill-Jorgenson, Susan J. Bozile, William P. Ward, Christopher M. Curtis, Bonita S.

Des Jarlais, Jose Orosco

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:26:38)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with one (1) change [under the Resolutions section, add

item entitled Adopt resolution entitled - Withholding Pay - Oneida Business Committee Council

Member Marlon Skenandore, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE (00:00:28)

Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee - Kalene White

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Election Board Alternate - Kalene White

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Kalene White was present via Microsoft

Teams.

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DRAFT

MINUTES

Approve the October 8, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

(00:29:46)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the October 8, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

VI.

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled 2025-2027 WI Tribal Assistance Grant Spending Plan

(00:30:10)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 10-22-25-A 2025-2027 WI Tribal Assistance Grant

Spending Plan, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Adopt resolution entitled Withholding Pay – Oneida Business Committee Council

Member Marlon Skenandore (00:30:34)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 10-22-25-B Withholding Pay – Oneida Business

Committee Council Member Marlon Skenandore, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

VII.

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - NAFOA Fall Conference Portland, OR - September 19-24, 2025 (00:37:48)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Treasurer Lawrence Barton for the NAFOA Fall

Conference in Portland, OR on September 19-24, 2025, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

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DRAFT

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Dept. Health &

Human Services Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (HHS-STAC) Washington, D.C. - February 24-27, 2025 (00:38:59)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

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

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

February 24-27, 2025, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - National Indian Child

Welfare Conference (NICWA) - Orlando, FL - March 30 - April 2, 2025 (00:39:22)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

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

Indian Child Welfare Conference (NICWA) in Orlando, FL on March 30 - April 2, 2025, seconded by

Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

VIII.

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster – Affordable Care

Act/Indian Health Care Improvement Act (ACA/IHCIA): Broadcast: In person

session - Milwaukee, WI - December 2-4, 2025 (00:39:44)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the

Affordable Care Act/Indian Health Care Improvement Act (ACA/IHCIA): Broadcast: In person session

in Milwaukee, WI on December 2-4, 2025, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Indian Health

Service (IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) - Washington,

D.C. - December 9-12, 2025 (00:41:24)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the

Indian Health Service (IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) in Washington, D.C.

on December 9-12, 2025, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

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DRAFT

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

Chairman Tehassi Hill - National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 82nd

Annual Convention & Marketplace - Seattle, WA - November 16-21, 2025 (00:42:54)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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

Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 82nd Annual

Convention & Marketplace in Seattle, WA on November 16-21, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

IX.

NEW BUSINESS

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Election Board (00:43:58)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Election Board, seconded by Jonas Hill.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Land Commission (00:44:42)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Land Commission, seconded by Jameson

Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Approve the CY-2026 vacancy postings for Boards, Committees, Commissions,

Tribally Chartered Entities, and Standing Committees (00:45:04)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the CY-2026 vacancy postings for Boards, Committees,

Commissions, Tribally Chartered Entities, and Standing Committees, seconded by Jameson Wilson.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

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DRAFT

Research Request from Dr. Cary Gleason - University of WisconsinMadison/Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's Clinical Core - Establishment of

the Indigenous Dementia Diagnostic Biomarker (InDx) Project - Review

recommendation and determine next steps (00:45:56)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the research request from Dr. Cary Gleason - University of

Wisconsin-Madison/Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's Clinical Core - Establishment of the

Indigenous Dementia Diagnostic Biomarker (InDx) Project in accordance with BC resolution # 05-0819-A, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Determine next steps regarding the CY-2026 Oneida Business Committee meeting,

reporting, and standing schedules (00:47:04)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the CY-2026 Oneida Business Committee regular meeting and

reporting schedules, to approve removing the Environmental Resources Board and Oneida Personnel

Commission from the quarterly reporting schedule until further notice, and to accept the standing

meeting schedules as information, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Approve the OBC SOP entitled Corporate Loan Procedures (00:50:33)

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the OBC SOP entitled Corporate Loan Procedures, seconded by

Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Schedule a special Business Committee meeting on December 19, 2025, at 10:00

a.m. regarding the Year-End Financial Statements (00:51:46)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to schedule a special Business Committee meeting on December 19, 2025, at

10:00 a.m. regarding the Year-End Financial Statements, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Secretary Lisa Liggins left at 9:28 a.m.

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REPORTS

OPERATIONAL

Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2025 4th quarter report (00:54:29)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Big Bear Media FY-2025 4th quarter report, seconded by

Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2025 4th quarter report

(00:55:10)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2025 4th quarter report,

seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Secretary Lisa Liggins returned at 9:30 a.m.

Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2025 4th quarter report

(00:59:07)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2025 4th quarter report,

seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Division of Public Works FY-2025 4th quarter report (01:02:11)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Division of Public Works FY-2025 4th quarter report, seconded by

Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2025 4th quarter report (01:03:37)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jameson Wilson to accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2025 4th quarter report,

seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

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DRAFT

Accept the Education and Training FY-2025 4th quarter report (01:04:31)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Education and Training FY-2025 4th quarter report, seconded by

Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Environmental, Land & Agriculture Division FY-2025 4th quarter

report (01:06:19)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Environmental, Land & Agriculture Division FY-2025 4th quarter

report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Grants FY-2025 4th quarter report (01:07:17)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Grants FY-2025 4th quarter report, seconded by Jameson Wilson.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Human Services Division FY-2025 4th quarter report (01:07:54)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Human Services Division FY-2025 4th quarter report, seconded by

Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

10.

Accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2025 4th quarter memorandum (01:08:54)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2025 4th quarter memorandum, seconded

by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

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DRAFT

XI.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:09:30)

REPORTS

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance October 2025 report

(01:09:34)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance October 2025

report, and to approve Menominee Indian Tribe of WI USDA Sub-Award Addendum #3 for FDPIR

Demonstration Project, file # 2021-0726, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the CEO-Nation Services report (01:10:06)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the CEO-Nation Services report, seconded by Jameson Wilson.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Chief Financial Officer October 2025 report (01:10:23)

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Financial Officer October 2025 report, seconded by

Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Accept the September 16, 2025, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes

(01:10:39)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the September 16, 2025, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

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DRAFT

Accept the Gaming Machines (Slots) compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement (01:10:53)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Gaming Machines (Slots) compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Gaming Contracts compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement (01:11:07)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Gaming Contracts compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Gaming Machine (Slots) Year-End compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement (01:11:24)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Gaming Machine (Slots) Year-End compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Mississippi Stud Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement (01:11:40)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Mississippi Stud Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Revenue compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement

(01:11:54)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins 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, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

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DRAFT

Accept the Table Games compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement (01:12:08)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Table Games compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

NEW BUSINESS

Review and determine next steps regarding the FY 2026 Special Projects

Funding Reallocation (01:12:23)

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the allocation changes to the FY 2026 OBC Special Project budget

and to defer the discussion regarding the Youth Summit item to the November work session, seconded

by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Green Bay Packers

Sponsorship Contract - file # 2025-0975 (01:12:45)

Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Green Bay Packers

Sponsorship Contract - file # 2025-0975 - with contract subject to further review by the Gaming

General Manager, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jameson Wilson

Abstained:

Jonas Hill

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved authorization of

the Chairman's signature on a letter to the National Indian Gaming Commission

dated October 13, 2025 (01:13:11)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved authorization

of the Chairman's signature on a letter to the National Indian Gaming Commission dated October 13,

2025, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Oneida Nation School Board Close-Out Report (01:13:33)

Sponsor: Katsitsiyo Danforth, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Nation School Board Close-Out Report as information,

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

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XII.

ADJOURN (01:13:48)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adjourn at 9:44 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.

Minutes approved as presented on

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE

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Adopt resolution entitled 2026 Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Application

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

11/12/25

2. Session:

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

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR

Approval and adoption of the 2026 Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Resolution

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:

Victoria Flowers, Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Kaylynn Gresham, Emergency Management Director

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

Page 1 of 2

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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: 2025.10.27 11:00:38 -05'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

Marsha Danforth, Grant Specialist, Oneida Grants Office

Revised: 01/07/2025

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Grants Office

Internal Services Division

MEMORANDUM

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

RE:

Oneida Business Committee

Marsha Danforth, Grant Specialist

October 23, 2025

2026 Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Resolution

In a collaborative partnership the Oneida Environmental Quality Department and the

Oneida Emergency Management Department will be submitting an application for the

2026 Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant. The funding agency – Wisconsin

Emergency Management requires an approved and signed resolution as part of the

grant guidelines.

This grant project will complete an assessment of vulnerabilities and identification of

flood resilience priorities of Oneida Nation owned properties within Fish, Silver, Oneida,

Trout Creek and the South Branch of the Suamico River watersheds.

909 Packerland Drive • Green Bay, WI 54313

oneida-nsn.gov

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

2026 Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Application

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 determined that the overall goal is to protect, maintain and improve

the standard of living and the environment in which the Oneida people live; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Environmental Quality Department was established and whose mission is…“to

provide services to plan, manage, and restore natural resources and reduce human

impacts to the natural environment. To protect and enhance human health and restore

ecosystems by utilizing scientific principles and best resource management practices.

Whose services create real world changes beneficial to the environment and Oneida

Community.” ; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Emergency Management Department established and whose mission is…”to

ensure the Oneida is in a constant state of readiness to respond to emergencies of

disasters that threaten the life safety of community members, the environment, and/or

assets of the Oneida Nation. Emergency Management works with the Oneida Nation

responding entities as well as surrounding jurisdictions to provide a tiered response to large

scale emergencies or disasters that occur with the Oneida Community. Emergency

Management provides cooperative direction to the response agencies assisting areas

affected by emergencies or disasters in the most effective way possible using all available

resources.”; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Environmental Quality Department and the Oneida Emergency Management

Department through a collaborative partnership will work on a project that will complete an

assessment of vulnerabilities and identification of flood resilience priorities of Oneida

Nation owned properties within Fish, Silver, Oneida, Trout Creek and the South Branch of

the Suamico River watersheds. This project will include a hydrologic and hydraulic study

for the mapping of the 500-year floodplain, an inventory of culverts and identify

opportunities in increase flood resiliency of these areas; and

WHEREAS,

through this collaborative partnership a grant application will be submitted to the Wisconsin

Emergency Management for a 2026 Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant to assist with the

completion of an assessment of vulnerabilities and identification of flood resilience priorities

of Oneida Nation owned properties; and

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BC Resolution # _______

2026 Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Application

Page 2 of 2

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation authorizes and supports the submission of a

grant application to the Wisconsin Emergency Management in an amount up to $300,000.

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Adopt resolution entitled Authorization to Execute the Oneida Nation State Small Business Credit Initiative

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

11/12/25

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open

‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR

Approve two BC Resolutions for the Oneida Nation SSBCI Loan Service Agreement:

1. Authorization to Execute the Oneida Nation SSBCI Loan Service Agreement

2. Oneida Nation Retention of the Final Determination on the State Small Business Credit Initiative

(SSBCI) Loan Applications and the Internal Delegation Thereof to the Office of Finance

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:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

Page 1 of 2

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement

‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܆‬Law

‫ ܈‬Correspondence

‫ ܈‬Legal Review

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice

‫ ܆‬Minutes

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet

‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA

‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܈‬Other: FYI - SOE was requested and may be a handout.

‫ ܆‬Presentation

‫ ܆‬Report

‫ ܈‬Resolution

‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)

‫ ܈‬Statement of Effect

‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܈‬Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Primary Requestor:

Ashley Blaker, Office Manager

Revised: 01/07/2025

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Finance Administration Office

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, CFO

Date: November 3, 2025

RE:

OBC Work Session SSBCI

BC Resolution 08-10-22-B Authorization and Delegation of Authority to Enter Into the State

Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Allocation Agreement with the U.S. Department of

Treasury mandated the SSBCI funds be introduced into the tribal business community through

Bay Bank and directed Bay Bank to use the SSBCI funds to leverage credit options for its tribal

member entrepreneurs and business owners, who are underserved and undervalued by the

traditional lending market, in accordance with tribal and federal laws and regulations.

The Oneida Business Committee needs to approve a resolution that appoints the individual

within the Oneida Nation structure that will have final approval of Bay Bank recommendations

and another resolution approving the program administration guidelines.

P.O. Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155

oneida-nsn.gov

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CONTRACT REVIEW REQUEST FORM

This form must be filled out COMPLETELY.

General

Instructions:

Date:

1. Contract must be submitted to the Law Office no less than ten (10) business days prior

to commencement of the contract.

2. Please read the contract prior to submission. If the contract language does not make

sense to you, request an explanation from the contractor.

3. DO NOT SIGN the contract prior to attorney approval. Any contract signed or

services started prior to legal approval are reported to the Division Director.

4. The contract must be submitted with a completed and signed Conflict of Interest

Disclosure Form.

5. CONSOLIDATE all related contract documents as a SINGLE document in “.pdf”

format with this form on top as the 1st page.

6. E-mail the full package as a single attachment to: Oneida_Law@oneidanation.org.

7. If you need immediate review of a contract, please call the Law Office at 869-4327

PRIOR to sending the contract for review.

8. Upon receipt of the contract, the Law Office will assign a file number and will send a

notification of receipt within 1-2 business days along with the assigned file number.

Any future communication concerning this contract should reference this file number.

9. You will receive an e-mail notification when the review of your contract is complete.

9/5/2025

Telephone:

920-869-4491

Contact Person: Ashley Blaker

Extension:

4491

Department:

Response Needed By: 9/19/2025

Finance Admin

Name of Contractor: Bay Bank – SSBCI Loan Program Service Agreement

Contract Start Date: Upon signatures

Contract End Date:

Contract Total Amount: Varies

7/1/2030

Does this contract have an automatic renewal clause? (Yes or No)

Yes

If yes, indicate the advance notice (in days) that must be given to terminate contract.

days.

Special Instructions, if any: The Oneida Nation received funds through the SSBCI program and Bay Bank will be the

contracted administrator of the funds. This is a servicing agreement for Bay Bank to

provide those services to the Nation.

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ONEIDA NATION SSBCI LOAN PROGRAM SERVICE AGREEMENT

This agreement is entered into by and between Bay Bank, a Wisconsin banking corporation ("Bank"), and

the Oneida Nation, a federally recognized Tribe.

The purpose of the Oneida Nation SSBCI Loan Program (the SSBCI program) is to provide a source of

low-cost business loans to small businesses owned by Oneida Nation tribal members.

This is a loan program. This is not a grant program.

The SSBCI program will require administration and management of funds and periodic reports submitted

to the US Treasury. Bay Bank has the experience, expertise and resources to administer and manage the

SSBCI program for the Oneida Nation. The Oneida Nation desires to contract with Bay Bank to provide

such services.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Oneida Nation have entered into a formal SSBCI

Allocation Agreement. Treasury has approved Bay bank as a Contracted Entity for the Oneida Nation

program.

The parties agree to the following:

TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement is for a term from the date of execution thru July 1,

2030. It may automatically be extended for the tenure of the SSBCI project.

FUND ALLOCATION. The total SSBCI grant amount is $3,839,291. These funds are held in a

deposit account at Bay bank under the name of Oneida Nation SSBCI Loan Program. The initial

deposit into this account was in the amount of $1,133,099 in May 2024. Additional advances on

the grant will be deposited into this account.

MANAGEMENT OF THE SSBCI PROGRAM. All day-to-day management of the Oneida Nation

SSBCI loan fund has been contracted to Bay Bank, a Wisconsin state-charted bank that is wholly

owned by the Oneida Nation.

Bay Bank’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

Marketing the program to Oneida Nation tribal members

Responding to loan inquiries and explaining how the loan program works

Assigning a loan officer and underwriter to the project

Helping the small business complete the loan application process

Maintaining and processing all documentation in a safe and confidential manner

Assisting the Private Lender that is providing the private capital loan:

o respond to and answer their questions

o work with them to a completed project

Processing the loan application

Reviewing all loan application materials

Preparing a credit analysis for decision making purposes

Making a recommendation for approval or denial

If the loan is approved, close the loan using customary loan documents

If the loan is denied, sending a written denial to the applicant stating the reason(s) for the denial

Boarding the loan on the bank’s loan system

Servicing the loan until the loan is repaid in full

Providing ongoing customer service for the borrower

Preparing and submitting all activity reports to the Department of the Treasury

Procurement of pre-loan and post-loan technical assistance for the business

o subject to available funding

Bay Bank will be the point of contact for all applicants and borrowers.

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ADMINISTRATION FEES. The Oneida Nation shall pay the Bank a Loan Origination Fee of

3.5% on new loan advances, paid monthly. The Bank shall also be paid an Annual Servicing Fee

of 1.00% of the total active loan balances. The Bank will deduct these fees from the Oneida

Nation SSBCI Loan Program account.

The following is an example of how the monthly servicing fee will be calculated:

Total active loan balances

1% Annualized (.00083334)

Monthly servicing fee

1,250,000

$ 0.00083334

1,042

USING SSBCI FUNDS FOR ALLOWABLE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. Using SSBCI funds for

administrative purposes is an eligible use of funds and is capped by statute (see 12 U.S.C. SS

5702(c)(3)(C)-(D)).

Specifically, for the first tranche, the administrative costs are not to exceed 5% of allocated funds,

and for the second and third tranche, the administrative costs are not to exceed 3 percent of

allocated funds for the respective tranche.

1st tranche

(received 5/22/2024)

$ 1,133,099.00

X 5.0% =

2nd & 3rd tranche (to be received)

$ 56,654.95 eligible for Admin

$ 2,706,192.00

X 3.0% =

$81,185.76 eligible for Admin

Therefore, a total of $137,840.71 can be used for Administrative costs.

If the administrative costs during the operation of the program exceed the allowable $137,840.71,

the Oneida Nation agrees to be responsible for paying any deficiency that cannot be covered by

the program funds and revenues.

TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty-day written notice, by

certified mail, to the other party. Termination of this Agreement will not affect any loan previously

authorized and where feasible, the Bank will maintain those accounts. Upon termination, the

Bank will use its best efforts to assist the Oneida Nation to reconcile and transfer the remaining

accounts to the successor bank.

ACCESS TO RECORDS. All books and documents in the possession of the Bank relating to the

SSBCI project will, at all reasonable times, be open to inspection by accountants or agents

authorized by the Oneida Nation.8

MODIFICATION AND WAIVER. No modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement will

be valid unless such modification or waiver is in writing and signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as below dated.

ONEIDA NATION

Tehassi Hill, Chairman

BAY BANK

Date

Jeff Bowman, President

Date

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Authorization to Execute the Oneida Nation State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Loan

Service Agreement

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 American Rescue Plan Act authorized and funded the State Small Business Credit

Initiative (“SSBCI”) to provide funds to Indian tribes, amongst others, to assist tribal small

businesses access capital needed to invest in job-creating opportunities; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has been awarded the first tranche of SSBCI funds, and expects to

receive an additional two tranches prior to March 2028; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee, through B.C. Resolution #8-10-22-B, directed the SSBCI

funds be inserted into the tribal business community through Bay Bank; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation, seeks to enter into an agreement with Bay Bank for the day-to-day

management of the SSBCI Loan Program which includes marketing, facilitation, review

and processing applications, propose recommendations to the Onieda Nation regarding

the loan applications, communicate with applicants and borrowers, and record and service

loans; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Chairman Hill is authorized to execute, on behalf of the Oneida

Nation, the Oneida Nation SSBCI Loan Program Service Agreement with Bay Bank for the day-to-day

management of the SSBCI Loan Program.

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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

Authorization to Execute the Oneida Nation SSBCI Loan Service Agreement

Summary

This resolution authorizes Chairman Hill to execute, on behalf of the Nation, the Oneida Nation

SSBCI Loan Program Service Agreement with Bay Bank for the day-to-day management of the

SSBCI Loan Program.

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

Date: November 6, 2025

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

The American Rescue Plan Act authorized and funded the State Small Business Credit Initiative

(“SSBCI”) to provide funds to Indian tribes, amongst others, to assist tribal small businesses access

capital needed to invest in job-creating opportunities in the wake of a public health emergency. In

August 2022 the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-08-10-22-B, Authorization

and Delegation of Authority to Enter Into the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

Allocation Agreement with the U.S. Department of Treasury, which authorized Chairman Tehassi

Hill to submit the Oneida Nation’s SSBCI application to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Resolution BC-08-10-22-B also provided that the SSBCI funds be inserted into the tribal business

community through Bay Bank, a full-service bank wholly owned by the Oneida Nation and created

to service the Oneida community, nearby tribes, and the neighboring communities. The Nation has

been awarded the first tranche of SSBCI funds, and expects to receive an additional two tranches

prior to March 2028. The Nation, will enter into an agreement with Bay Bank for the day-to-day

management of the SSBCI Loan Program which may include the obligations to market, facilitate,

review, process, record, service, and offer recommendations regarding the loan applications, and

communicate with applicants and borrowers.

Through the adoption of this resolution , Chairman Hill is authorized to execute, on behalf of the

Nation, the Oneida Nation SSBCI Loan Program Service Agreement with Bay Bank for the dayto-day management of the SSBCI Loan Program.

Conclusion

Adoption of this resolution does not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Retention of the Final Determination on the State Small Business.

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

11/12/25

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open

‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR

Approve two BC Resolutions for the Oneida Nation SSBCI Loan Service Agreement:

1. Authorization to Execute the Oneida Nation SSBCI Loan Service Agreement

2. Oneida Nation Retention of the Final Determination on the State Small Business Credit Initiative

(SSBCI) Loan Applications and the Internal Delegation Thereof to the Office of Finance

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:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement

‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܆‬Law

‫ ܈‬Correspondence

‫ ܈‬Legal Review

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice

‫ ܆‬Minutes

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet

‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA

‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܈‬Other: FYI - SOE was requested and may be a handout.

‫ ܆‬Presentation

‫ ܆‬Report

‫ ܈‬Resolution

‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)

‫ ܈‬Statement of Effect

‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܈‬Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Primary Requestor:

Ashley Blaker, Office Manager

Revised: 01/07/2025

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