# Oneida Business Committee (2025)

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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, May 13, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, May 14, 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.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING
A.

Special recognition for years of service (8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

V.

Oneida Police Department - Dustin Muenster
Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Department

MINUTES
A.

Approve the March 26, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Approve the April 3, 2025, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Approve the April 14, 2025. regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Approve the April 16, 2025, special Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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E.

VI.

VII.

Approve the May 1, 2025, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Designation of the Environmental, Land and Agricultural
Division’s Area Manager of Food and Agriculture as the Nation’s Representative on
the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

B.

Adopt resolution entitled Adopt the Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law
Enforcement Ordinance
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

C.

Adopt resolution entitled FY-2025 General Welfare Assistance 18+ Program
Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

D.

Adopt resolution entitled FY-2025 General Welfare Assistance 62+ Program
Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

E.

Adopt resolution entitled FY-2025 General Welfare Assistance 65+ Program
Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

APPOINTMENTS
A.

PARDON AND FORGIVENESS SCREENING COMMITTEE
1.

Approve the OBC SOP entitled Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee
- Background Investigation of Community-at-Large Appointees
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

2.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Pardon and Forgiveness
Screening Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Determine next steps regarding twelve (12) vacancies - Oneida Election Board
Alternates
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

E.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Community Library Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

B.

IX.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the March 13, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

2.

Accept the March 27, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

3.

Accept the April 10, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the March 5, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

2.

Accept the April 2, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

3.

Accept the April 16, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Self-Governance
Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 6-11, 2025
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

B.

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - 43rd Annual Native
American Finance Officer Association Conference - New Orleans, LA - April 26-30,
2025
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

C.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - National Republican
Congressional Committee Winter Meeting - Key Biscayne, FL - February 27 March2,2025
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

D.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - 2025 Reservation Economic
Summit - Las Vegas, NV - March 9-14-, 2025
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

E.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill and Kirby Metoxen - NATOW
Meeting, State of the Tribes Address, GLITC Meeting - Madison, WI - March 17, 2025
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman and Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

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F.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - 2025 Wisconsin Governor's
Conference on Tourism - La Crosse, WI - March 9-12, 2025
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

G.

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 27th Annual Health
and Human Services Tribal Budget Consultation - Washington, D.C. - April 21-24,
2025
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

H.

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Bemidji Great Lakes
Area Health Board & IHS Pre-Negotiation meeting - Bloomington, MN - May 5-8, 2025
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

I.

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 2025 Tribal Self
Governance - Chandler, AZ - April 6-11, 2025
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

J.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2025 State of the Tribes
Address - Madison, WI - March 17-18, 2025
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

K.

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2025 Reservation
Economic Summit - Las Vegas, NV - March 9-13, 2025
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Administration for
Children and Families (ACF) Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Tri-Annual Meeting Anadarko, OK - June 2-6, 2025
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

B.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2025 NCAI Mid-Year
Convention & Marketplace - June 8-12, 2025
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

C.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2025 Native Nations
Institute Emerging Leaders Seminar - July 15-18, 2025
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

D.

Approve the travel request - Councilmen Kirby Metoxen & Jonas Hill - Native
American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Annual 2025 Conference - Lac du
Flambeau, WI - June 16-18, 2025
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman & Jonas Hill Councilman

E.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to attend the NRCCC Event in
Washington, D.C. on April 7-9, 2025
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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F.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to attend the Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee Tribal Issues Conference in Rancho Mirage, CA on May 1-3,
2025
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

G.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilman Jonas Hill to attend the Native Farm Bill Coalition Fly In in Washington,
D.C. on May 5-9, 2025
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

H.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilman Jameson Wilson to attend the Region 5 Tribal Operations Committee
(ROTC) Meeting in Chicago, IL on April 29-30, 2025
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approve the Standard Operating Procedure - Lifetime Achievement Honor
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

B.

CDC # 22-115 - Public Market - Approve project amendment
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

C.

Approve two (2) actions regarding CIP # 16-011 - Oneida Recreation Project
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

D.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved random drawing
distribution of the 2025 NFL Draft CIP Hospitality tickets pursuant to OBC SOP
Ticket Distribution §5.3.1.1 and direct use of eligibility criteria to provide
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

E.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved letter of support for
Victoria Flower's participation on the Tribal Waste and Response Steering
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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REPORTS
A.

APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the appointed Boards, Committees, and Commissions FY-2025 2nd
quarter reports
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
• Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Community Library Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Environmental Resource Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Police Commission FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Pardon & Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory BoardFY-2025 2nd
quarter report

B.

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the elected Boards, Committees, and Commissions FY-2025 2nd
quarter reports
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

• Oneida Election Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Land Commission FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Nation School Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report
C.

OPERATIONAL
1.

Accept the Operational FY-2025 2nd quarter reports
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

• Emergency Management FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Big Bear Media FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Comprehensive Health Division FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Digital Technology Services FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Education & Training FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Environmental, Land & Agriculture Division FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Grants FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Human Services Division FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Public Works Division FY-2025 2nd quarter report
• Tribal Action Plan FY-2025 2nd quarter report

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D.

XIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
1.

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

2.

Accept the On?yote?a?ká ni?i Standing Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter
report
Sponsor: Taryn Webster, Chair/On?yote?a?ká ni?i Standing Committee

3.

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

B.

PETITIONER BENTON - Personnel Policies & Procedures Amendments - petition #
2025-01
1.

Accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-01
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

2.

Accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2025-01
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

3.

Accept the fiscal impact statement status update regarding petition # 2025-01
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

PETITIONER BENTON - Amendments to Trial Court Rules - petition # 2025-02
1.

Accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-02
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

2.

Accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2025-02
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

3.

Accept the fiscal impact statement status update regarding petition # 2025-02
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

C.

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the FY-2026 Budget
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the
On?yote?a?ká ni?i Project Plan
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

E.

Accept the withdrawal notice as information - Petitioner Benton - Move Oneida
Nation Arts Program - petition # 2024-03
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

B.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2025 2nd quarter report (8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

2.

Accept the Retail General Manager FY-2025 2nd quarter report (9:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager

3.

Accept the Executive HR Director FY-2025 2nd quarter report (9:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

4.

Accept the Security Director FY-2025 2nd quarter report (10:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Katsitsiyo Danforth, Security Director

5.

Accept the General Manager report (10:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

6.

Accept the Treasurer's March 2025 report (11:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

7.

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

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the Audit Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

2.

Accept the February 18, 2025, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

3.

Accept the status update regarding audit request # 371 & # 373
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

4.

Consider the Audit Committee request for an amendment to OBC SOP entitled
Conducting Electronic Voting (E-Polls)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

5.

Accept the Complimentary Services or Items compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

6.

Accept the Controlled Keys compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

7.

Accept the Drop and Count compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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C.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Review draft Communication Matrix and determine next steps
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

2.

Discuss Oneida Nation Head Start/Early Head Start program funding proposal
and determine next steps
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

3.

Discuss potential opportunities with the Foreign Trade Zone
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

4.

Review draft Oneida Business Committee Compensation & Education
Credentials proposal
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

5.

Approve one (1) special new enrollment
Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

6.

Approve attorney contract - Oneida Law Office - file # 2025-0497
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

7.

Review application for one (1) vacancy - Pardon Forgiveness Screening
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

8.

Review application for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Community Library Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

9.

Review applications for four (4) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

10.

Review applications for twelve (12) vacancies - Oneida Election Board
Alternates
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

11.

Review applications for three (3) vacancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

12.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved withdrawal
from the complaint amendment processing the Opioid Litigation as identified
in the March 19, 2025, memo from the Oneida Law Office
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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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 for years of service

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

5/14/20

2. Session:
■ Open
‫܆‬
‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification

 Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR
Acknoledge Years of Service Recipients with the attached list for 2nd Qtr
 $UHDVSRWHQWLDOO\LPSDFWHGRUDIIHFWHGE\WKLVUHTXHVW

‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܆‬Other: Oneida Nation Employees

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬DTS
‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List

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 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

 Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

 Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Primary Requestor:

Teresa Schuman, HRD Office Coordintor

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2ND QUARTER FY'25 JAN - MAR
Name

Area Manager

BROWN.ROBERT C

62

DELGADO,TSYOSHAAHT C

ADMIN

Mar 19, 1990

35

METOXEN.KIRBY W

1097

HILL,TEHASSI TASI

ADMIN

Mar 1, 1990

35

ARCE.MICHAEL

5536

SNITGEN,JAMES L

QUALT

Jan 31, 1995

30

LEGAL

Feb 20, 1995

30

BAUMAN,JERI L

3169

MCANDREWS,KELLY M

CORNELIUS,JR,RONALD

2319

KING,JASON R

SURVE

Jan 3, 1995

30

DELEBREAU,ANNE E

3186

JANOWSKI.HEIDI L

ACCT

Mar 1, 1995

30

JOHN,KAREN K

6404

STEVENS,KRISTIE L

CUST

Jan 29, 1995

30

JORGENSON.KEVIN A

3214

PERO.HEATHER R

CUSTO

Mar 21, 1995

30

KING.HEIDI J

292

MANDERS.AARON

ELEM

Jan 23, 1995

30

LARSON.DAVID L

3125

DANFORTH.DEBRA J

LTCAS

Jan 3, 1995

30

DANAY,FERN D

7642

KELLY,SUSAN M

TABLE

Jan 16, 2000

25

DANFORTH,KATSITSIYO T

3404

HILL,TEHASSI TASI

SECUR

Jan 16, 2000

25

DOXTATOR,BROOKE M

10550

SUMMERS,LISA M

RECRD

Jan 2, 2000

25

GERING.JODI J

7434

DOXTATER.SALLY A

SLOTS

Mar 12, 2000

25

MATTA.SUZANNE M

11261

MELCHERT.LESLIE A

CUST

Jan 2, 2000

25

MIKLE,DAVID R

11443

CHRISTENSEN,MARK

SECUR

Feb 27, 2000

25

PASSMORE.JEFFERY C

11372

CHRISTENSEN.MARK

SECUR

Jan 9, 2000

25

STEVENS.WARREN W

2723

HOUSE,DAKOTA K

SECUR

Feb 27, 2000

25

STUEBER.BARBARA E

8109

RASMUSSEN.JAY T

SLOTS

Jan 23, 2000

25

TIPPLE.MICHELLE L

11463

DANFORTH.DEBRA J

CMHLT

Mar 12, 2000

25

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Oneida Police Department - Dustin Muenster

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
� Open

5/14/25

D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification

3. Requested Motion:

D Accept as information; OR

Administer Oath of Office for one new hire: Dustin Muenster
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

D Finance
0 Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other:

D Programs/Services
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

El
El
El
El

Eric Boulanger, Chief of Police
Joel Maxam, Assistant Chief of Police
Brandon Vande Hei, Lieutenant
Dustin Muenster, Police Officer

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6. Supporting Documents:

D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice
0 Draft GTC Packet

D E-poll results/back-up
D Other: Describe
7. Budget Information:

D Fiscal Impact Statement
D Law
D Legal Review
D Minutes
0 MOU/MOA

D Petition

D Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other: Describe

D Presentation
D Report
D Resolution
D Rule (adoption packet)
D Statement of Effect
D Travel Documents

D Budgeted - Grant Funded
0 Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Richard Van Boxtel, Police Commission Chairman

Primary Requestor:

Eric Boulanger, Chief of Police

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Oneida Police Department
P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155
Eric H. Boulanger
Chief of Police

MEMORANDUM
To:
Oneida Business Committee fii
From: Eric Boulanger, Chief of Police "®'
Date: May 1, 2025
Subj: Oneida Police Department - Oath of Office for Dustin Muenster
This is a request to administer the oath of office for one new hire: Dustin Muenster
Thank you.

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Approve the March 26, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

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, March 25, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, March 26, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa
Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Councilman Marlon Skenandore;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft Teams1), Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies (via
Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon
Wisneski (via Microsoft Teams), Paul Witek (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via
Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Tanya Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle
Wilson (via Microsoft Teams);
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa
Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster; Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Councilmen Kirby Metoxen and Marlon Skenandore,
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft Teams),
Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Laura Laitinen-Warren (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via
Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams),
Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Deborah (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via
Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa
Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft
Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Sarah Capelle
(via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams),
Nicolas Reynolds (via Microsoft Teams), Stacie Cutbank (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via
Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves
(via Microsoft Teams), Michael Troge (via Microsoft Teams), Jeremy King (via Microsoft Teams),
Candace House (via Microsoft Teams), Arlouine Bain (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via
Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams),
Matthew Denney (via Microsoft Teams), Anthony Kuchma (via Microsoft Teams), Paul Witek (via
Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgenson (via Microsoft Teams), Marie Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Tina
Danforth, Dan Laurent, Judy Cornelius, Pearl McLester, Michelle Danforth, Warren Stevens, Joe Sexton,
Travis Huff, Lisa John, Tanya Danforth, Justine Huff, Julia Sexton, Mary King, Michelle Doxtator, Myron
Vieau, Mark Powless, Helen Huff, Cathy Metoxen, Nancy Barton, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams2);

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

sharing, and video meetings.
2 Attendance report from Microsoft Teams was not available; some attendees using that platform may not be listed.

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CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens at 8:30 a.m.
For the record: Chairman Tehassi Hill is out on approved travel to attend the Midwest Alliance of
Sovereign Tribes in Washington, D.C. on March 22-26, 2025. Councilman Kirby Metoxen is out on
vacation. Councilman Marlon Skenandore is out of the office.

II.

OPENING (00:00:21)

Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson
A.

Special recognition for years of service - Helen Huff (00:06:02)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Special recognition of Helen Huff

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:13:34)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with four (4) noted changes [1) under the Travel Requests
section, delete item entitled Approve the Travel Request - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - 2025
Tribal Leaders Media Training & Communication Fellowship - Phoenix, AZ - May 27-30, 2025; 2) under
the Travel Requests section, add item entitled Approve travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins - AB 99
Bill Signing - Madison, WI - March 27-28, 2025; 3) under the Travel Requests section, add item entitled
Approve travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins - Science on Tap Carpenters Lecture Series Milwaukee, WI - April 10-11, 2025; and 4) under the Executive Session section, New Business add
item entitled Discuss the NFL Draft ticket distribution plan proposal], seconded by Jameson Wilson.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee - Myron Vieau (00:26:47)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Myron Vieau was present

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MINUTES
A.

Approve the February 26, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:29:03)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the February 26, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

VI.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Cooperative Agreement with Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Midwest Region, for Wildland Fire Management Non-Recurring Funds (00:33:36)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-A Cooperative Agreement with Bureau of
Indian Affairs, Midwest Region, for Wildland Fire Management Non-Recurring Funds, seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
B.

Adopt resolution entitled Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Considerations and Calendar
(00:34:09)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-B Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Considerations and
Calendar, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
C.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 10-12-22-C Obligation for
Oneida Nation Farm Office Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings (00:54:11)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-C Amendment to BC Resolution # 10-12-22-C
Obligation for Oneida Nation Farm Office Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Adopt resolution entitled Authorize Use of Economic, Development,
Diversification and Community Development Fund to Fund $507,366.00 to pay for
the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant (01:03:11)
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-D Authorize Use of Economic,
Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund to Fund $507,366.00 to pay for the
Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
E.

Adopt resolution entitled Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Savings Tools (01:06:37)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-E Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Savings Tools – Budget
Contingency Tier 1, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
F.

Adopt resolution entitled Authorization to Participate in the Midwest Tribal Energy
Resources Association's Tribal Energy Capacity Building Program and To Identify
the Tribe's Energy Champions (01:28:17)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-F Authorization to Participate in the Midwest Tribal
Energy Resources Association's Tribal Energy Capacity Building Program and To Identify the Tribe's
Energy Champions, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
G.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 08-14-24-B Submission
of ISDEAA Section 105(l) Lease Proposals to the Department of Interior (01:39:33)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-G Amendment to BC Resolution # 08-14-24-B
Submission of Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) Section 105(l) Lease
Proposals to the Department of Interior, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Enter the e-poll results regarding the adopted BC resolution # 02-21-25-A
Endorsement of NET LEC, LLC dba Nsight's application for Broadband, Equity,
Access and Deployment Funding (01:42:01)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the adopted BC resolution #
02-21-25-A Endorsement of NET LEC, LLC dba Nsight's application for Broadband, Equity, Access
and Deployment Funding, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

VII.

APPOINTMENTS
A.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Pardon and Forgiveness
Screening Committee (01:42:41)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the one (1) vacancy on the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening
Committee to the May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Abstain:
Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
B.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation School Board
(01:43:17)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicant, to appoint Sharell Hill to the Oneida Nation
School Board, with a term ending July 31, 2026, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

VIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the February 13, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(01:43:49)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the February 13, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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2.

Accept the February 27, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(01:44:03)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the February 27, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
B.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the February 19, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (01:44:20)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the February 19, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

IX.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.

Review the three (3) requested directives from the December 11, 2024, regular
Business Committee meeting - CIP # 16-011 - Oneida Recreation Project, and
determine next steps (01:44:39)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the report on the Recreation Complex, CIP # 16-011, as meeting the
General Tribal Council directive of utilizing a phased project and incremental savings, noting the
project will continue through the CIP process, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

X.

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Councilman Jonas Hill left at 11:10 a.m.
A.

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Self-Governance
Meeting (IHS-TSGAC) - Washington, D.C. - July 22-25, 2025 (02:44:48)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to
attend the Self-Governance Meeting (IHS-TSGAC) in Washington, D.C. on July 22-25, 2025,
seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
Councilman Jonas Hill returned at 11:19 a.m.
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B.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the Department of Health Services and
Department of Children and Families Consultation in Baraboo, WI on April 15-16,
2025 (02:45:23)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel
request for Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the Department of Health Services and Department of
Children and Families Consultation in Baraboo, WI on April 15-16, 2025, seconded by Jameson
Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
C.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the 2025 American Indian Alaskan Native
Tourism Association (AIANTA) Board Meeting in Carson City, NV on April 9-11,
2025 (02:52:39)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the 2025 American Indian Alaskan Native Tourism Association
(AIANTA) Board Meeting in Carson City, NV on April 9-11, 2025, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
D.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the 27th Health and Human Services
Annual Tribal Budget Consultation in Washington D.C. on April 21-24, 2025
(02:53:03)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the 27th Health and Human Services Annual Tribal Budget
Consultation in Washington D.C. on April 21-24, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
E.

Approve the travel request – Secretary Lisa Liggins – AB 99 Bill Signing –
Madison, WI – March 27-28, 2025 (02:53:45)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request from Secretary Lisa Liggins to attend the AB 99 Bill
Signing in Madison, WI on March 27-28, 2025, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins – Science on Tap Carpenters
Lecture Series – Milwaukee, WI – April 10-11, 2025 (02:54:17)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request from Secretary Lisa Liggins for up to three (3)
Business Committee members to attend the Science on Tap Carpenters Lecture Series in Milwaukee,
WI on April 10-11, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

XI.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approve the application for elected Boards, Committees and Commissions
(02:56:11)
Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the application for elected Boards, Committees and Commissions,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
B.

Review and determine next steps regarding the NFL Draft VIP Pass Ticket
Distribution (02:56:57)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

XII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

Treasurer Lawrence Barton left at 11:40 a.m.
A.

Approve the notice and materials for the May 5, 2025, tentatively scheduled
special General Tribal Council meeting (02:58:45)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the notice and materials for the May 5, 2025, tentatively
scheduled special General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lawrence Barton, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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EXECUTIVE SESSION (03:11:38)

Treasurer Lawrence Barton returned at 11:42 a.m.
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance March report
(03:11:49)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance March report,
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
2.

Accept the General Manager report (03:12:04)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
3.

Accept the Chief Counsel report (03:12:16)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
4.

Accept the Treasurer's February 2025 report (03:12:31)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Treasurer's February 2025 report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - ISSUU Proposal - file # 20241159 (03:12:44)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - ISSUU Proposal - file #
2024-1159, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
2.

Discuss additional funding and determine next steps - CIP # 19-004 - Amelia
Cornelius Culture Park Site Amenities (03:13:01)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-H Obligation for Amelia Cornelius Culture Park
Visitor Center using Tribal Contribution Savings, and move the resolution to open session, seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
3.

Review the draft reporting proposal and determine next steps (03:22:59)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the draft reporting proposal as information, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
4.

Accept the March 5, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes (03:23:26)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the March 5, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
5.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Service Station Computer
Systems Inc. (SSCS) file # 2024-1570 (03:23:48)
Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Service Station Computer
Systems Inc. (SSCS) file # 2024-1570, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Great Lakes Coca-Cola dba
Reyes Coca-Cola contract file # 2024-1508 (03:24:09)
Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Great Lakes Coca-Cola dba
Reyes Coca-Cola contract file # 2024-1508, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
7.

Review application for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation School Board (03:24:32)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the application for Oneida Nation School
Board vacancy as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
8.

Review application for one (1) vacancy - Pardon and Forgiveness Screening
Committee (03:24:45)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the application review for one (1) vacancy on the Pardon and
Forgiveness Screening Committee to the May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Abstained:
Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
9.

Approve two (2) actions - draft Oneida Business Committee Communication
Plan regarding Cost Savings Plan (03:25:21)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the Oneida Business Committee Cost Savings Communication Plan
and the associated correspondence with the noted changes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
10.

Adopt resolution entitled Labor Allocation Modification - Transfer of Position
from Environmental, Land, and Agriculture Division to Law Office - Paralegal
and move the resolution to open session (03:25:46)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-I Labor Allocation Modification - Transfer of
Position from Environmental, Land, and Agriculture Division to Law Office - Paralegal, and move the
resolution to open session, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Defer the November 13, 2024, Business Committee directive to provide a
proposal to attach education credentials on Business Committee wages
(03:28:08)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the proposal to attach educational credentials on Business Committee
wages to the May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
12.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved FY25 lease
agreement modifications for contracts file # 2019-1044, 2019-1045, 2019-1046,
2019-1047, 2022-0990, & direct Self-Governance to submit the signed
documents to Indian Health Service (03:28:35)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved FY25 lease
agreement modifications for contracts file # 2019-1044, 2019-1045, 2019-1046, 2019-1047, 20220990, & direct Self-Governance to submit the signed documents to Indian Health Service, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore
13.

Discuss NFL Draft ticket distribution plan proposal (03:29:02)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Jameson Wilson to accept the NFL Draft ticket distribution as information, seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

XIV.

ADJOURN (03:29:21)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adjourn at 11:59 a.m., seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE

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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

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)

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Oneida Business Committee
Emergency Meeting
11:30 AM Thursday, April 03, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EMERGENCY MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilman Marlon Skenandore;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams)1, Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft
Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via
Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 11:30 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Marlon Skenandore is not present.

II.

OPENING (00:02:19)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:02:37)

Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt the agenda, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore

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IV.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Withholding Pay - Oneida Business Committee Council
Member - Marlon Skenandore (00:03:07)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution 04-03-25-A Withholding Pay - Oneida Business
Committee Council Member - Marlon Skenandore and approve the correspondence with the noted
corrections, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore

V.

ADJOURN (00:04:57)

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adjourn at 11:44 a.m., seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore

Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Secretary.
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

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:

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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
1:30 PM Wednesday, April 14, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster; Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: n/a
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams1),
Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via
Microsoft Teams), Melinda Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams),
Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft
Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via
Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams),
Ashley Blaker (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl-Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles
(via Microsoft Teams), Sarah Capelle (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Lori
Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke
Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams),
Mary Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia Garvey (via Microsoft Teams), Raeann Skenandore (via
Microsoft Teams), Mark W. Powless, Aaron Badeau, Sharell Hill, Lennette White, Cathy Metoxen, Nancy
Barton, Warren Stevens, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 1:30 p.m.

II.

OPENING (00:00:10)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

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III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:34)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with five (5) add-on requests [1) After the Resolutions
section, add a Travel Requests section and item entitled Approve the travel request - Councilwoman
Jennifer Webster - Bemidji Great Lakes Area Tribal Health Board and IHS Pre-Negotiation Meeting Bloomington, MN - May 5-8, 2025; 2) under the Resolutions section, add item entitled Adopt resolution
entitled Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant Funds; 3) under the Resolutions section, add item
entitled Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Opioid Settlement Fund Uses; 4) under the New Business
section, add item entitled Declare the office of Judge in the Court of Appeals vacant; and 5) under the
Executive Session section, New Business, add item entitled Approve a limited waiver of sovereign
immunity - ESHA Research, LLC dba Trustwell - file # 2025-0238], seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

Oneida Nation School Board - Sharell Hill (00:04:11)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oath of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Sharell Hill was present.

V.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Supporting the 2025 Tribal Leadership Academy at
Dartmouth Attendance (00:06:22)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 04-14-25-A Supporting the 2025 Tribal Leadership
Academy at Dartmouth Attendance, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
B.

Adopt resolution entitled Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant Funds
(00:06:47)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution # 04-14-25-B Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant
Funds, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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C.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Opioid Settlement Fund Uses (00:10:19)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adopt resolution # 04-14-25-C Approval of Opioid Settlement
Fund Uses, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

V.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request – Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Bemidji Great
Lakes Area Tribal Health Board and IHS Pre-Negotiation Meeting - Bloomington,
MN - May 5-8, 2025 (00:31:14)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the
Bemidji Great Lakes Area Tribal Health Board and HIS Pre-Negotiation Meeting in Bloomington, MN
on May 5-8, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster

VI.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Accept notice regarding the completed follow up directed at the February 26, 2025,
regular OBC meeting regarding a tribal member request (00:32:38)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to extend the public comment period for Nancy Barton for an additional one (1)
minute, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept notice regarding the completed follow up directed at
the February 26, 2025, regular OBC meeting regarding a tribal member request, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
B.

Review the tribal member request regarding the Language Program Audit and
determine next steps (00:51:12)
Sponsor: Nancy Barton, Tribal Member

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the tribal member request regarding the Language Program Audit as
information only, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
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C.

Declare the office of Judge in the Court of Appeals vacant (00:57:46)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to declare the office of Judge in the Court of Appeals vacant, and to direct
the Oneida Business Committee Liaison to the Oneida Election Board, Secretary Lisa Liggins, to follow
up with the Oneida Election Board and request a recommended date for a special election to be
submitted the Oneida Business Committee, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

VII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the FY-2026 Budget
(01:02:43)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting for Monday, September 15,
2025, 6:00 p.m. to address the FY-2026 Budget, seconded by Jenny Webster. Motion withdrawn.
Motion by Jonas Hill to defer the scheduling of a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the
FY-2026 Budget to the May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
B.

Approve the notice and materials for the tentatively scheduled June 1, 2025,
special General Tribal Council meeting (01:12:24)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Councilman Jonas Hill left 2:46 p.m.
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the notice and materials for the June 1, 2025, tentatively scheduled
special General Tribal Council meeting and cancel the June 8, 2025, tentatively scheduled special
General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
Councilman Jonas Hill returned 2:49 p.m.

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C.

PETITIONER SHERROLE BENTON - petition # 2025-01
1.

Approve three (3) actions – petition # 2025-01 (01:16:34)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to acknowledge receipt of petition # 2025-01 from Sherrole Benton regarding
Amendments to the Personnel Policy and Procedures; to direct the BC Direct Report Offices to
complete and submit their administrative impact statements of the petition to the Tribal Secretary mail
box by April 30, 2025; and to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Offices to complete,
respectively, the legal review, fiscal impact statement, and statement of effect with status updates
submitted to the May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting agenda and the first Business
Committee meeting of the month thereafter until the final documents are submitted, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
D.

PETITIONER SHERROLE BENTON - petition # 2025-02
1.

Approve three (3) actions – petition # 2025-02 (01:25:11)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to acknowledge receipt of the petition # 2025-02 from Sherrole Benton
regarding Tribal Court Rules Amendments; to direct the BC Direct Report Offices to complete and
submit their administrative impact statements of the petition to the Tribal Secretary mail box by April
30, 2025; and to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Offices to complete, respectively,
the legal review, fiscal impact statement, and statement of effect with status updates submitted to the
May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting agenda and the first Business Committee meeting
of the month thereafter until the final documents are submitted, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

VIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:25:31)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to go into executive session at 2:55 p.m., seconded by Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to come out of executive session at 3:06 p.m., seconded by
Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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A.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Imprivata, Inc.- file # 20250030 (01:26:07)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Imprivata, Inc.- file #
2025-0030, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
2.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity – ESHA Research, LLC dba
Trustwell - file # 2025-0238 (01:27:16)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity – ESHA Research, LLC dba
Trustwell - file # 2025-0238, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

IX.

ADJOURN (01:27:47)

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adjourn at 3:08 p.m., seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☐ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Business Committee
Special Meeting
1:30 PM Wednesday, April 16, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
SPECIAL MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilman Kirby Metoxen;
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo A. House, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams1), James Bittorf (via
Microsoft Teams), Melinda Danforth, Cheryl-Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), William Gollnick (via
Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell
(via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon
Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 1:30 p.m.
For the record: Councilman Kirby Metoxen is out on approved travel attending the Department of
Health Services and Department of Children and Families Consultation in Baraboo, WI on April 15-16,
2025.

II.

OPENING (00:00:06)

Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:05:39)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adopt the agenda with one (1) add-on request [1) add a Travel Requests
section and item entitled Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins - Senate Committee on
Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues & Forestry Public Hearing - Madison, WI - April 16-17, 2025],
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen

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IV.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request – Secretary Lisa Liggins – Senate Committee on
Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues & Forestry Public Hearing – Madison, WI – April
16-17, 2025
Sponsor: Secretary Lisa Liggins

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request for Secretary Lisa Liggins to attend the
Senate Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues & Forestry Public Hearing in Madison, WI on
April 16-17, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen

IV.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:07:03)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to go into executive session at 1:37 p.m., seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Lawrence Barton to come out of executive session at 2:01 p.m., seconded by Jameson
Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen

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A.

Adopt resolution entitled Approving Fourth Amendment to the Oneida Nation and
State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact of 1991 (00:07:29)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adopt resolution # 04-16-25-A Approving Fourth Amendment
to the Oneida Nation and State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact of 1991, and move the resolution to
open session, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
For the record Chairman Tehassi Hill stated the Oneida Nation and the State of Wisconsin have a long
history of partnership of which the Oneida-State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact is one element. In
2023 the Oneida Business Committee requested Intergovernmental Affairs to identify a team to
negotiate amendments to the Compact. The negotiation team was made up of Attorney, Jim Bittorf;
Intergovernmental Affairs Director, Melinda J. Danforth; Local Lobbyist, Tana Aguirre; and Strategist,
Bill Gollnick.
Today, this team brought forward the results of those successful negotiations. On behalf of the Oneida
Business Committee, I would like to express our thanks and appreciation for the work that was
conducted in a timely, professional, and efficient manner. BC resolution # 04-16-25-A, Approving
Fourth Amendment to the Oneida Nation and State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact of 1991,
recognizes Oneida Nation’s government-to-government relations with our local governments and the
services we provide to and receive from those local governments. This amendment recognizes a
greater ability for the Nation to engage in positive local government services that benefit all our
communities. Further, it reflects a greater and stronger relationship with the State of Wisconsin and
recognition of our responsibilities as a Tribal government.
The work of the negotiation team exemplifies our Core Values including Kaʔnikuhli·yó, which is the
openness of the good spirit and mind, and Kaʔtshatstʌsla, which is the strength of belief and vision as
a people. We extend our thanks and gratitude for the excellent work. Yawʌko.

V.

ADJOURN (00:08:36)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adjourn at 2:02 p.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☐ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Business Committee
Emergency Meeting
2:00 PM Thursday, May 01, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EMERGENCY MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens;
Arrived at: n/a ;
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Melinda Danforth (via Microsoft Teams1),
Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via
Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Janice
Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles, Brooke
Doxtator, Warren Stevens, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams2);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 2:00 p.m.
For the record: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens is out on approved travel attending the
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Tribal Issues Conference in Rancho Mirage, CA on
May 1-3, 2025.

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OPENING (00:00:31)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:01:09)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

IV.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Reschedule the May 5, 2025, scheduled General Tribal Council meeting (00:01:59)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

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sharing, and video meetings.
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Motion by Lawrence Barton to cancel the May 5, 2025, General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to defer the logistics coordination aspect of this situation to the Secretary for
a complete review of the situation and bring back a report with the Secretary’s identified follow up
actions as information to the June Oneida Business Committee Work Session, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the Secretary to bring back a date for a special General Tribal Council
meeting to address the On^? yote?a ka ni? i Project Plan no later than the May 14, 2025, regular
Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

V.

ADJOURN (00:23:19)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 2:23 p.m., seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Adopt resolution entitled Designation of the Environmental, Land and Agricultural Division’s Area Manage

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܈‬Accept as information; OR
Appointment of Vanessa Miller to the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce
Development Council (WAEWDC).

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:
Vanessa Miller, Food & Ag Mgr
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement
‫ ܆‬Law
‫ ܆‬Legal Review
‫ ܆‬Minutes
‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA
‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation
‫ ܆‬Report
‫ ܆‬Resolution
‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)
‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect
‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe
8. Submission:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

signed by Mark W. Powless
Mark W. Powless Digitally
Date: 2025.05.06 09:44:35 -05'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

Eric McLester

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Environmental, Land, Agriculture Division

To:
CC:

Oneida Business Committee
Mark Powless, General Manager

From: Eric McLester, ELA Division Director
Re:

Appointment of Vanessa Miller to the Wisconsin Agriculture Education and Workforce
Development Council (WAEWDC)

Date: May 5, 2025
_____________________________________________________________________________
The Oneida Nation has been invited to participate in the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and
Workforce Development Council (WAEWDC) by a designated Oneida Nation representative to
sit on the Council on the Nation’s behalf. On April 21, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary, Randy Romanski, made a
request to appoint Vanessa Miller, Food and Agriculture Area Manager, to the council as a
representative related to natural resources. He believes her experience and background would
provide a valuable perspective of to the council that they currently do not have.
The WAEWDC meets quarterly to discuss agricultural education and workforce development.
The Environmental Land and Ag Division recognize the importance of indigenous peoples
remaining at the forefront of agricultural education and workforce development as the native
caretakers of this land, and value the need to have our perspectives and voices at these tables.
We respectfully request the Oneida Business Committee support this appointment of Vanessa
Miller to the WAEWDC so that she may formally accept the council position. A motion
acknowledging and supporting this request and is what we are asking for.
Thank you!

Eric McLester
Eric McLester
ELA Division Director
920-869-4590
emlest2@oneidanation.org

Little Bear Development Center
N7332 Water Circle Place
Oneida, WI 54155

Tsyunhehkwa Farm
N139 Riverdale Drive
Oneida, WI 54155

Land &Conservation Office
470 Airport Drive
Oneida, WI 54155

Cannery
N7210 Seminary Rd
Oneida, WI 54155

Oneida Nation Farm
N6010 Cty Rd C
Seymour, WI 54165

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Designation of the Environmental, Land and Agricultural Division’s Area Manager of Food and
Agriculture as the Nation’s Representative on the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and
Workforce Development Council (WAEWDC)
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 been invited to participate in the Wisconsin Agricultural Education
and Workforce Development Council (WAEWDC) by designated an Oneida Nation
representative to sit on the Council on the Nation’s behalf; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee wishes to participate in WAEWDC because it recognizes
the importance of indigenous peoples reaming at the forefront of agricultural education and
workforce development as the native caretakers of this land; and

WHEREAS,

Vanessa Miller is the Area Manager of the Food and Agriculture Division and has been
delegated responsibility to oversee the Nation’s natural resources on behalf of the
organization; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby designates Vanessa
Miller, the Oneida Nation Area Manager of Food and Agriculture within the Environmental, Land and
Agricultural Division as the Nation’s representative on the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce
Development Council (WAEWDC).

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Adopt resolution entitled Adopt the Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR
Adopt the resolution entitled, Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement
Ordinance

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
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
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: Legislative Analysis

☐ 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:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

Revised: 01/07/2025

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

TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

Oneida Business Committee
Jameson Wilson, LOC Chairperson
May 7, 2025
Adoption of Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance

Please find the following attached backup documentation for your consideration of the adoption
of amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance:
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Resolution: Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance
Statement of Effect: Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance
Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments Legislative Analysis
Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments Draft (Redline)
Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments Draft (Clean)
Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments Fiscal Impact Statement

Overview
The purpose of the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance is to regulate the conduct of the
Nation’s law enforcement personnel according to the highest professional standards. [3 O.C.
301.1-1]. Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance are being sought to:
▪ Revise the title of the law from “Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance” to “Law
Enforcement law;”
▪ Include a new provision providing the policy of the Nation in regard to this law. [3 O.C.
301.1-2];
▪ Provide that law enforcement operations can take place outside the Reservation when the
operations occur pursuant to any other jurisdictional exception that may exist for law
enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.4-2(c)];
▪ Remove the Police Sergeant position from the positions in the Oneida Police Department
that are required to be held by enrolled members of the Nation. [3 O.C. 301.5-1(a)];
▪ Require that upon the removal of a Police Chief, in addition to the retirement or resignation,
the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission shall appoint an interim Police Chief.
[3 O.C. 301.5-2(b)(4)];
▪ Clarify that to the extent that Federal Tort Claims Act coverage does not apply, the Nation
shall provide professional liability insurance for all law enforcement officers. [3 O.C.
301.5-4];
▪ Allow for the sworn oath of a law enforcement officer to take place at a special Oneida
Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and location as determined by the
Oneida Business Committee Secretary, in addition to at a regular Oneida Business
Committee meeting. [3 O.C. 301.5-6];
▪ Expand the Oneida Police Commission into the Oneida Public Safety and Security
Commission, which will oversee the Internal Security Department and any other public

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safety operation department of the Nation, in addition to the Oneida Police Department. [3
O.C. 301.6];
Revise the eligibility qualifications for Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission
members. [3 O.C. 301.6-3];
Revise the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission in regard
to the Oneida Police Department. [3 O.C. 301.6-4];
Provide that the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission in
regard to the Internal Security Department or any other safety operation department of the
Nation shall be provided for in the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission bylaws.
[3 O.C. 301.6-5)];
Revise the disciplinary proceedings for law enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.9];
Move all provisions regarding the use of firearms to section 301.11 of the Law, and provide
that the Oneida Police Department may allow law enforcement use of service firearms in
order to protect life, liberty, property, land, and premises, according to the usual and current
accepted law enforcement standards. [3 O.C. 301.11-1]; and
Make other minor drafting changes throughout the Law.

The Legislative Operating Committee developed the proposed amendments to the Oneida Nation
Law Enforcement Ordinance through collaboration with representatives from the Oneida Police
Department, Oneida Police Commission, Oneida Law Office, Internal Security Department,
Oneida Business Committee, Oneida Gaming Commission, and the General Manager. The
Legislative Operating Committee held twenty-four (24) work meetings on the development of the
amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance.
The development of the amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance complies
with all processes and procedures required by the Legislative Procedures Act, including the
development of a legislative analysis, a fiscal analysis, and the opportunity for public review
during a public meeting and public comment period. [1 O.C. 109.6, 109.7, 109.8].
The Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments to the
Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance on March 14, 2025. One (1) individual provided oral
comments during the public meeting. The public comment period for the amendments to the
Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance was then held open until March 21, 2025. No written
comments were received during this public comment period.
The amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance will become effective on
August 20, 2025.
Requested Action
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BC Resolution #__________
Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance
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 Law Enforcement Ordinance (“the Law”) was adopted by the Oneida
Business Committee through resolution BC-10-10-01-C and then amended by resolution
BC-02-25-15-C; and

WHEREAS,

the purpose of this Law is to regulate the conduct of the Nation’s law enforcement
personnel according to the highest professional standards; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law revise the title of the Law from “Oneida Nation Law
Enforcement Ordinance” to “Law Enforcement law;” and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law include a new provision providing the policy of the Nation in
regard to this law; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law provide that law enforcement operations can take place
outside the Reservation when the operations occur pursuant to any other jurisdictional
exception that may exist for law enforcement officers; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law remove the Police Sergeant position from the positions in the
Oneida Police Department that are required to be held by enrolled members of the Nation;
and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law require that upon the removal of a Police Chief, in addition to
the retirement or resignation, the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission shall
appoint an interim Police Chief; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law clarify that to the extent that Federal Tort Claims Act coverage
does not apply, the Nation shall provide professional liability insurance for all law
enforcement officers; and

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BC Resolution _____________
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WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law allow for the sworn oath of a law enforcement officer to take
place at a special Oneida Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and
location as determined by the Oneida Business Committee Secretary, in addition to at a
regular Oneida Business Committee meeting; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law expand the Oneida Police Commission into the Oneida Public
Safety and Security Commission, which will oversee the Internal Security Department and
any other public safety operation department of the Nation, in addition to the Oneida Police
Department; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law revise the eligibility qualifications for Oneida Public Safety and
Security Commission members; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law revise the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and
Security Commission in regard to the Oneida Police Department; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law provide that the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety
and Security Commission in regard to the Internal Security Department or any other safety
operation department of the Nation shall be provided for in the Oneida Public Safety and
Security Commission bylaws; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law revise the disciplinary proceedings for law enforcement
officers; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law move all provisions regarding the use of firearms to section
301.11 of the Law, and provide that the Oneida Police Department may allow law
enforcement use of service firearms in order to protect life, liberty, property, land, and
premises, according to the usual and current accepted law enforcement standards; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law make other minor drafting changes throughout the Law; and

WHEREAS,

the Legislative Operating Committee developed the proposed amendments to the Law
through collaboration with representatives from the Oneida Police Department, Oneida
Police Commission, Oneida Law Office, Internal Security Department, Oneida Business
Committee, Oneida Gaming Commission, and the General Manager; and

WHEREAS,

in accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act a legislative analysis and fiscal impact
statement were completed for the proposed amendments to the Law; and

WHEREAS,

the Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments
to the Law on March 14, 2025, with one (1) individual providing oral comments, and the
public comment period for the amendments to this Law was then held open until March 21,
2025, with no submissions of written comments received; and

Adoption of Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance and Effective Date
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby adopts the amendments
to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance, now known as the Law Enforcement law, which shall
become effective on August 20, 2025.
Transition of the Oneida Police Commission to the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, effective on August 20, 2025, the Oneida Police Commission shall hereby
be expanded into and known as the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in accordance with section 301.6-1 of the Law, the Oneida Public Safety
and Security Commission provides oversight regarding the activities and actions of public safety and
security operations throughout the Reservation to provide the greatest possible professional services to the
Nation and to allow for community input regarding those public safety and security services through its
representatives on the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission; and the Oneida Public Safety and
Security Commission is an oversight body of the following departments of the Nation, but its oversight
authority does not involve decision making processes on day-to-day activities of those public safety
services:
 Oneida Police Department;
 Internal Security Department; and
 Any other department of the Nation that focuses its operation on public safety as identified in the
bylaws of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Oneida Law Office shall provide bylaws for the Oneida Public Safety
and Security Commission for consideration of adoption by the Oneida Business Committee by August 20,
2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, current members of the Oneida Police Commission may maintain their
appointment to the Commission throughout their term of appointment through the transition from the Oneida
Police Commission to the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission.
One Year Review
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Legislative Operating Committee shall conduct a one (1) year review
of the amended Law Enforcement law.

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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
Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance
Summary
This resolution adopts amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: May 7, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
This resolution adopts amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance. The
purpose of the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance is to regulate the conduct of the
Nation’s law enforcement personnel according to the highest professional standards. [3 O.C.
301.1-1]. Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance are being sought to:
 Revise the title of the law from “Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance” to “Law
Enforcement law;”
 Include a new provision providing the policy of the Nation in regard to this law. [3 O.C.
301.1-2];
 Provide that law enforcement operations can take place outside the Reservation when the
operations occur pursuant to any other jurisdictional exception that may exist for law
enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.4-2(c)];
 Remove the Police Sergeant position from the positions in the Oneida Police Department
that are required to be held by enrolled members of the Nation. [3 O.C. 301.5-1(a)];
 Require that upon the removal of a Police Chief, in addition to the retirement or resignation,
the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission shall appoint an interim Police Chief.
[3 O.C. 301.5-2(b)(4)];
 Clarify that to the extent that Federal Tort Claims Act coverage does not apply, the Nation
shall provide professional liability insurance for all law enforcement officers. [3 O.C.
301.5-4];
 Allow for the sworn oath of a law enforcement officer to take place at a special Oneida
Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and location as determined by the
Oneida Business Committee Secretary, in addition to at a regular Oneida Business
Committee meeting. [3 O.C. 301.5-6];
 Expand the Oneida Police Commission into the Oneida Public Safety and Security
Commission, which will oversee the Internal Security Department and any other public
safety operation department of the Nation, in addition to the Oneida Police Department. [3
O.C. 301.6];
 Revise the eligibility qualifications for Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission
members. [3 O.C. 301.6-3];
 Revise the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission in regard
to the Oneida Police Department. [3 O.C. 301.6-4];

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Provide that the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission in
regard to the Internal Security Department or any other safety operation department of the
Nation shall be provided for in the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission bylaws.
[3 O.C. 301.6-5)];
Revise the disciplinary proceedings for law enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.9];
Move all provisions regarding the use of firearms to section 301.11 of the Law, and provide
that the Oneida Police Department may allow law enforcement use of service firearms in
order to protect life, liberty, property, land, and premises, according to the usual and current
accepted law enforcement standards. [3 O.C. 301.11-1]; and
Make other minor drafting changes throughout the Law.

Adoption of any legislation is required to comply with the Legislative Procedures Act (“the LPA”),
which was adopted by the General Tribal Council through resolution GTC-01-07-13-A for the
purpose of providing a standardized process for the adoption of laws of the Nation. [1 O.C. 109.11]. The Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance amendments complied with all processes and
procedures required by the LPA, including the development of a legislative analysis, a fiscal
analysis, and the opportunity for public review during a public meeting and public comment
period. [1 O.C. 109.6, 109.7, 109.8].
The Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments to the
Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance on March 14, 2025. One (1) individual provided oral
comments during the public meeting. The public comment period for the amendments to the
Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance was then held open until March 21, 2025. No written
comments were received during this public comment period.
The amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance will become effective on
August 20, 2025.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Analysis to Draft 3
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ONEIDA NATION LAW ENFORCEMENT
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Intent of the
Proposed Amendments

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
 Include a new provision providing the policy of the Nation in regard to
this law. [3 O.C. 301.1-2];
 Provide that law enforcement operations can take place outside the
Reservation when the operations occur pursuant to any other
jurisdictional exception that may exist for law enforcement officers. [3
O.C. 301.4-2(c)];
 Remove the Police Sergeant position from the positions in the Oneida
Police Department that are required to be held by enrolled members of
the Nation. [3 O.C. 301.5-1(a)];
 Require that upon the removal of a Police Chief, in addition to the
retirement or resignation, the Oneida Public Safety and Security
Commission shall appoint an interim Police Chief. [3 O.C. 301.52(b)(4)];
 Clarify that to the extent that Federal Tort Claims Act coverage does not
apply, the Nation shall provide professional liability insurance for all law
enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.5-4];
 Allow for the sworn oath of a law enforcement officer to take place at a
special Oneida Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and
location as determined by the Oneida Business Committee Secretary, in
addition to at a regular Oneida Business Committee meeting. [3 O.C.
301.5-6];
 Expand the Oneida Police Commission into the Oneida Public Safety and
Security Commission, which will oversee the Internal Security
Department and any other public safety operation department of the
Nation, in addition to the Oneida Police Department. [3 O.C. 301.6];
 Revise the eligibility qualifications for Oneida Public Safety and Security
Commission members. [3 O.C. 301.6-3];
 Revise the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security
Commission in regard to the Oneida Police Department. [3 O.C. 301.64];
 Provide that the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security
Commission in regard to the Internal Security Department or any other
safety operation department of the Nation shall be provided for in the
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Revise the disciplinary proceedings for law enforcement officers. [3 O.C.
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 Move all provisions regarding the use of firearms to section 301.11 of the
Law, and provide that the Oneida Police Department may allow law
enforcement use of service firearms in order to protect life, liberty,
property, land, and premises, according to the usual and current accepted
law enforcement standards. [3 O.C. 301.11-1]; and
 Make other minor drafting changes throughout the Law.
The purpose of this law is to regulate the conduct of the Nation’s law
enforcement personnel according to the highest professional standards. [3
O.C. 301.1-1].
Oneida Police Department, Oneida Police Commission, Internal Security
Department
A public meeting was held on March 14, 2025. One (1) person made oral
comments during the public meeting. The public comment period was then
held open until March 21, 2025. No submissions of written comments were
received during the public comment period.
A fiscal impact statement was provided by the Finance Department on April
30, 2025.

SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT
A. Background. The Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance (“the Law”) was originally adopted by
the Oneida Business Committee in 2001 through resolution BC-10-10-01-C. The purpose of the Law
is to regulate the conduct of the Nation’s law enforcement personnel according to the highest
professional standards. [3 O.C. 301.1-1]. It is the policy of the Nation to ensure that the law
enforcement personnel operates at the highest level of professional standards to ensure the safety and
welfare of the community. [3 O.C. 301.1-2].
B. Request for Amendments. The request for amendments to the Law originally came before the
Legislative Operating Committee in 2014 from the Oneida Police Department and the Oneida Law
Office for clarification on whether Conservation wardens qualified as sworn officers. The Legislative
Operating Committee originally added this item to its Active Files List on September 17, 2014. This
legislative matter was then carried on the Active Files List for more than three legislative terms. The
Legislative Operating Committee added the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance amendments
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A. Representatives from the following departments or entities participated in the development of the
amendments to the Law and this legislative analysis:
 Oneida Police Department;
 Oneida Police Commission;
 Oneida Business Committee;
 Oneida Law Office;
 Internal Security Department;

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 General Manager.
B. The following laws were reviewed in the drafting of this analysis:
 Boards, Committees, and Commissions law; and
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SECTION 4. PROCESS
A. The development of the proposed amendments to the Law complies with the process set forth in the
Legislative Procedures Act (LPA).
 On October 10, 2023, the Legislative Operating Committee added the Oneida Nation Law
Enforcement Ordinance to its Active Files List.
 On September 4, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the draft of the proposed
amendments to the Law and directed that a legislative analysis be developed.
 On January 15, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the updated draft and
legislative analysis for the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance amendments.
 On February 5, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the public meeting packet
for the amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance and forwarded this
legislative item to a public meeting to be held on March 14, 2025.
 On March 14, 2025, the public meeting was held. One (1) person provided oral comments during
this public meeting.
 The public comment period was then held open until March 21, 2025. No individuals provided
written comments during this public comment period.
 On April 2, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the public comments and the
public comment review memorandum and deferred these items to a work meeting for further
consideration. The Legislative Operating Committee then reviewed and considered those
comments that same day.
 On April 16, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the updated public comment
review memorandum, draft, and legislative analysis; and approved the fiscal impact statement
request memorandum and forwarded the materials to the Finance Department directing that a
fiscal impact statement be prepared and submitted to the LOC by April 30, 2025.
 On April 30, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee received the fiscal impact statement from
the Finance Department.
B. At the time this legislative analysis was developed the following work meetings had been held
regarding the development of the amendments to the Law this legislative term:
 March 6, 2024: LOC work session with the Oneida Police Department and the Oneida Law Office.
 March 28, 2024: LOC work session.
 April 19, 2024: LOC work session with the Oneida Police Department, Oneida Law Office, Oneida
Police Commission, and the Internal Security Department.
 June 7, 2024: LOC work session with the Oneida Police Department, Oneida Law Office, Oneida
Police Commission, and the Internal Security Department.
 July 26, 2024: LOC work session with the Oneida Police Department and the Oneida Police
Commission.
 September 4, 2024: OBC Officers’ Meeting.
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Police Commission, Internal Security Department, Oneida Gaming Commission, and the General
Manager.
October 9, 2024: Phone call with Oneida Law Office.
October 18, 2024: LOC work session.
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SECTION 5. CONTENTS OF THE LEGISLATION
A. Policy. The current Law does not include a policy statement. Amendments to the Law will include the
addition of a policy statement, which will provide that it is the policy of the Nation to ensure that law
enforcement personnel operate at the highest level of professional standards to ensure the safety and
welfare of the community. [3 O.C. 301.1-2].
 Effect. The inclusion of a policy statement complies with the formatting requirements of section
109.11-1(a)(2) of the Legislative Procedures Act which requires that all laws of the Nation contain
a policy section which indicates the direction the law is to take, including impetus or underlying
goal of the regulation.
B. Jurisdictional Exception. Section 301.4-1 of the current Law provides that all law enforcement
operations shall take place on and within the Oneida Reservation unless there is a potential that safety
and welfare of an individual is being compromised, or the enforcement operations take place pursuant
to mutual aid agreements with local governments. The proposed amendments to the Law maintain the
current provision of the Law while also adding a provision which provides that law enforcement
operations can take place outside the Reservation when the operations occur pursuant to any other
jurisdictional exception that may exist for law enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.4-2(c)].
 Effect. The proposed amendments to the Law recognize that there may be other jurisdictional
exceptions that exist for law enforcement officers in other laws, and therefore provides greater
flexibility for the Nation’s law enforcement officers when operating outside of the Reservation.
C. Oneida Police Department Restrictions. Section 301.5-3(d) of the current Law provides that the
positions of Police Chief, Assistant Chief, Police Lieutenant or Sergeant, Conservation Director, and
Assistant Conservation Director are required to be held by only members of the Nation. The proposed
amendments to the Law revise the requirement for what job positions in the Oneida Police Department
are required to be held by enrolled members of the Nation, and require that only the Police Chief,
Assistant Chief, and Police Lieutenant be enrolled members of the Nation. [3 O.C. 301.5-1(a)].
 Effect. The proposed amendments to the Law remove the positions of Police Sergeant,
Conservation Director, and Assistant Conservation Director from the requirement to be held by
members of the Nation. The positions of Conservation Director and Assistant Conservation
Director were removed from the Law as they are not positions of the Oneida Police Department.
The position of Police Sergeant was removed because it provides the Oneida Police Department
greater flexibility in filling its vacant positions. Indian preference in hiring still applies to the hiring
of the Police Sergeant position in accordance with the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures.
D. Notification of Removal of a Police Chief. Section 301.6-5(d) of the current Law provides that upon
accepting retirement notification or the resignation of a current Police Chief, the Oneida Police
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process for appointment of a new chief can be completed. The proposed amendments to the Law also
recognize that upon the removal of a Police Chief, the Oneida Police Commission shall appoint an
interim Police Chief. [3 O.C. 301.5-2(b)(4)].
 Effect. The Law was amended to include the removal of a Police Chief as a circumstance in which
the Oneida Police Commission shall appoint an interim Police Chief to be more inclusive of all
circumstances that may arise in which an interim Police Chief would need to be appointed.
E. Liability Coverage. Section 301.5-4 of the current Law provides that the Nation shall provide
professional liability insurance for all law enforcement officers and Conservation Officers. The
proposed amendments to the Law clarify that to the extent that Federal Tort Claims Act coverage does
not apply, the Nation shall provide professional liability insurance for all law enforcement officers. [3
O.C. 301.5-4].
 Effect. The Law was amended to recognize that the Federal Tort Claims Act does provide some
liability coverage for law enforcement officers, and therefore a reference to that policy was
included.
F. Law Enforcement Officers to be Sworn. Section 301.5-6 of the current Law provides that all law
enforcement officers shall be installed by sworn oath before the Oneida Business Committee at a
regular meeting. The proposed amendments to the Law provide that all law enforcement officers be
installed by sown oath before the Oneida Business Committee during a regular or special Oneida
Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and location as determined by the Oneida
Business Committee Secretary. [3 O.C. 301.5-6]. The proposed amendments then clarify that when
taking an oath, the law enforcement officer shall appear in person to take their oath, except if granted
permission by the Oneida Business Committee Secretary to appear through video conferencing, or
through other telecommunications. [3 O.C. 301.5-6(a)]. If an oath is administered outside of an Oneida
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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3Ab164b52160ebbf32. Public record. Not legal advice.