# Oneida Business Committee (2023)

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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, December 12, 2023
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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 retirement - Carolyn Skenandore
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

B.

Special recognition for retirement - Deborah Thundercloud
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

C.

Special recognition
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

Oneida Police Department - Seth Kuhn
Sponsor: Richard VanBoxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

B.

Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee - Sandra Skenadore - Administered
Oath of Office on December 6, 2023
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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MINUTES
A.

VI.

VII.

Approve the November 8, 2023, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 07-13-22-P Obligation for
Oneida Nation Home Infrastructure Program Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

B.

Adopt resolution entitled Pardon Forgiveness Law Application Fee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Adopt resolution entitled Grant Application to the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration for the Tribal Broadband Grant Program to Improve
Broadband Connectivity on the Reservation
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

APPOINTMENTS
A.

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

B.

Determine next steps regarding nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Oneida Personnel Commission
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) Community-at-Large vacancy - Oneida
Nation School Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

E.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) Parent/Guardian vacancy - Oneida Nation
School Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

F.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) Human Services Department vacancies Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

G.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) Oneida Police Department vacancies Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

B.

IX.

1.

Accept the October 26, 2023, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

2.

Accept the November 9, 2023, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

3.

Accept the November 30, 2023, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the November 1, 2023, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

2.

Adopt the Audit Committee bylaws amendments
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

X.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Approve the travel report - Councilmembers: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore - National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Convention &
Marketplace - New Orleans, LA - November 12-17, 2023
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - 6th Annual Seminole
Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy & Sustainability Conference – Hollywood, FL –
February 5-9, 2024
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

B.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to attend the White House Tribal
Nations Summit in Washington, D.C. on December 5-7, 2023
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the Indian Health Services Tribal Self
Governance Advisory Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. on December 12-14,
2023
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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D.

XI.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilman Jameson Wilson to attend the 6th Annual Seminole Tribe of Florida
Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference in Hollywood, FL on February 2-8,
2024
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Accept the OBC Customer Service Training Guide as information
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

B.

Appoint Michelle Tipple as the Oneida Nation representative on the Northeast
Wisconsin Healthcare Emergency Response Coalition
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

C.

Approve the CY-2024 vacancy postings for Boards, Committees, Commissions,
Tribally Chartered Entities, and Standing Committees
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Approve OBC SOP entitled OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of Funds
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager

E.

Research Request: Drs. Webster and Stevens - Community Support Request - Seeds
of Tomorrow: Nurturing Roots of Oneida Governance
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

F.

Review FY-2025 Budget schedule and determine next steps
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

G.

Review funding request from Safe Shelter, Inc. and determine next steps
Sponsor: Pearl Webster, Executive Director/Safe Shelter, Inc.

H.

Review the 2024 Special Election recommendation and determine next steps
Sponsor: Ray Skenandore, Chair/Oneida Election Board

I.

Post nine (9) vacancies for alternates for the 2024 Special Election - Oneida Election
Board
Sponsor: Ray Skenandore, Chair/Oneida Election Board

J.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Research Request:
Jessica Hill-Jorgensen – UW-Green Bay - To Get Back On Our Path, We Will Encircle
Our Minds in accordance with BC Resolution # 05-08-19-A
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

K.

Enter the e-poll results into the regarding the approved Research Request: Nasbah
Hill – UW-Green Bay - “An Examination of the Impact of Charlie Hill’s Legacy on the
Misrepresentation and Invisibility of Native People in the Media” in accordance with
BC
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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REPORTS
A.

XIII.

TRIBALLY CHARTERED ENTITIES (11:30 a.m.)
1.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

2.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

3.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

4.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

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

2.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
November report (8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

3.

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

4.

Accept the Treasurer's October 2023 report (11:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

5.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2023 4th quarter executive report
(1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

6.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2023 4th quarter executive
report (2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

7.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2023 4th quarter executive report
(2:00 p.m.)
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

8.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2023 4th quarter executive report
(3:00 p.m.)
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

9.

Accept the Business Analyst FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Business Analyst

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B.

C.

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the October 17, 2023, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

2.

Accept the Gaming Contracts compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

3.

Accept the Gaming Machines (Slots) compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

4.

Accept the Gaming Machine (Slots) Year-End compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

5.

Accept the Information Technology compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

6.

Accept the Table Games compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

7.

Accept the Title 31 compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

8.

Accept the Kalihwisaks controls assessment audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

9.

Accept the Enrollments performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve contract - Bay Bank Account Agreement - file # 2023-1230
Sponsor: Keith Doxtator, Chief Financial Officer

2.

Approve the Transamerica Retirement Services - Governmental 401k Plan
fourth amendment
Sponsor: Keith Doxtator, Chief Financial Officer

3.

Approve the Transamerica Retirement Services - Enterprise 401k Plan second
amendment
Sponsor: Keith Doxtator, Chief Financial Officer

4.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Brown County - Austin
Straubel International Airport - Lease - file # 2023-1077
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

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5.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Canva - file # 2023-1246
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

6.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - NJOY LLC - file # 2023-1139
Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager

7.

Review Integrated Resort Plan updates and determine next steps
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

8.

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

9.

Review application(s) for nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

10.

Review application(s) for four (4) vacancies - Oneida Personnel Commission
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

11.

Review application(s) for one (1) Community-at-Large vacancy - Oneida
Nation School Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

12.

Review application(s) for one (1) Parent/Guardian vacancy - Oneida Nation
School Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

13.

Review applications for two (2) Human Services Department vacancies Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

14.

Review applications for two (2) Oneida Police Department vacancies - Pardon
and Forgiveness Screening Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

15.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved attorney
contract - Arlinda Locklear - file # 2023-1217
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and
Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or
(800) 236-2214

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Special recognition for retirement - Carolyn Skenandore

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. Session:

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

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܈‬Accept as information; OR
Enter the requested motion related to this item.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܈‬Other: None

‫ ܆‬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

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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: Retirement recognition

‫ ܈‬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:
Primary Requestor:

Revised: 08/25/2023

Digitally signed by Mark W. Powless
Mark
W.
Powless
Date: 2023.11.27 13:48:12 -06'00'
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose
from List

Elijah G. Metoxen, Aging & Disability Manager, Aging &
Disability Services

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Aging & Disability Services
(GSD)

Memo
To:
From:

Oneida Business Committee
Elijah G. Metoxen, Oneida Aging & Disability Services Manager

Date:

November 20, 2023

Re:

Agenda Request for 12.13.23

Requesting to be added to the beginning of the BC agenda during the meeting on December 13th, 2023.
I have an employee Carolyn Skenandore who is retiring from the Oneida Nation on December 31st,
2023 and would like to recognize her and present her with a gift. I’ll also give a brief summary of Ms.
Skenandore’s career.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Digitally signed by Elijah G. Metoxen

Elijah G. Metoxen
Date: 2023.11.20 10:00:25 -06'00'
_____________________________________________________
Elijah G. Metoxen, Aging & Disability Program Manager Date 11.20.23

P.O. Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155
oneida-nsn.gov

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Special recognition for retirement - Deborah Thundercloud

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. Session:

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

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR
Enter the requested motion related to this item.

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

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement ‫ ܈‬Presentation
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܆‬Law
‫ ܆‬Report
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Legal Review
‫ ܆‬Resolution
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Minutes
‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA
‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Petition
‫ ܆‬Travel Documents
‫ ܈‬Other: Special Recognition – Deborah Thundercloud - Retirement
7. Budget Information:

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

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܈‬Not Applicable

Digitally signed by Mark W.

Mark W. Powless Powless
Date: 2023.11.06 15:09:15 -06'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

Jacqueline Smith, Area Manager Education & Training

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Memo
To:

Mark Powless, General Manager

From:

Jacqueline Smith, Area Manager Education & Training

Date:

November 6, 2023

Re:

BC Agenda Request – December 13

Education & Training Administration is requesting to be on the December 13, 2023 BC Agenda
for the purpose of recognizing Deborah Thundercloud’s retirement.
I am requesting to do a 5–10 minute presentation recognizing Debbie’s contributions to the
Oneida Nation as she retires the end of December 2023.
Thank you for your consideration.

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Special recognition

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR
Employee Recognition

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

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6. Supporting Documents:

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

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

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

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

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Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee - Sandra Skenadore - Administered Oath of Office on...

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

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:

Bonnie Pigman, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Nation

Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

December 6, 2023

RE:

Oath of Office – Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Background
On November 8, 2023, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Sandra Skenadore to the
Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee.
Sandra’s oath would have been scheduled for the Oneida Business Committee meeting on
November 22, 2023, however, the Business Committee regular meeting was cancelled. Other
arrangements to administer her oath were made in accordance with the Boards, Committees,
and Commissions law.
“§105.9-1 (b) If an oath is administered outside of an Oneida Business Committee
meeting, a quorum of Oneida Business Committee members shall be present to
witness the oath.”
On December 6, 2023, Tribal Secretary, Lisa Liggins administered the oath of office to Sandra
Skenadore. The following Oneida Business Committee members were present: Lisa A. Liggins,
Jennifer A. Webster, Kirby W. Metoxen, Jameson J. Wilson, Marlon G. Skenandore

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

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Approve the November 8, 2023, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

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:

CELLIS1

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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, Tuesday, November 09, 2023
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, November 08, 2023
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Council members: Jennifer Webster, Marlon Skenandore;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams1), Keith Doxtator, Mark W.
Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Todd Vanden Heuvel (via
Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Powless (via Microsoft Teams),
Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via
Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal
Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), James Petitjean (via Microsoft Teams),
RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie
Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Jacque Boyle (via Microsoft Teams), Tina
Jorgensen (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Stone (via Microsoft Teams), Eric McLester (via Microsoft
Teams), Jason Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Josephine Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Bristol
(via Microsoft Teams), Dana McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill;
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,
Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, Keith Doxtator, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Mark W.
Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via
Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon
Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams),
Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via
Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Grace
Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Matthew J. Denny (via Microsoft
Teams), Maureen Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via
Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgensen (via Microsoft Teams), Eric McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa
Rauschenbach (via Microsoft Teams), Sidney White (via Microsoft Teams), Jay Kennard (via Microsoft
Teams), Michelle Tipple (via Microsoft Teams), Jamie Willis (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Slaby (via
Microsoft Teams), Mari Kriescher (via Microsoft Teams), Linda Taylor (via Microsoft Teams), Mary
Cornelissen (via Microsoft Teams), Paul Witek (via Microsoft Teams), Tanya Hill (via Microsoft Teams),
Marsha Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Troy Parr (via Microsoft Teams), Sam Vanden Heuvel (via
Microsoft Teams), Don Miller (via Microsoft Teams), Connor Kestell (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill
(via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams),
Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft
Teams), John Breuninger (via Microsoft Teams), Yvonne White (via Microsoft Teams), Ray Skenandore,
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Michelle Braaten (via Microsoft Teams), Reynold Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Diane Hill (via Microsoft
Teams), Lorna Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Michael Coleman (via Microsoft Teams), Tamara
Vanschyndel (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Boulanger (via Microsoft Teams), Chrisstara Cornelius (via
Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:32 a.m.
For the record: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster is out on approved travel attending the Bemidji Area
Budget Formulation in Prior Lake, MN.

II.

OPENING (00:00:13)

Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:05:05)

Secretary Lisa Liggins arrived at 8:37 a.m.
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with two (2) noted changes [1) under the Resolutions
section, delete item VI.D. Adopt resolution entitled The Designation of SafeShelter Inc. as the Principle
Point of Contract for Homeless Grants; and 2) under the travel requests section, add item entitled
Approve the travel request – Chairman Tehassi Hill – Tribal Consultations – Black River Falls, WI –
November 27-29, 2023], seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board - Chrisstara Cornelius (00:05:58)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oath of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Chrisstara Cornelius was present via Microsoft
Teams.

V.

MINUTES
A.

Approve the October 25, 2023, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:08:25)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve the October 25, 2023, regular Business Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
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RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 08-25-21-C Obligation for
CIP #23-005, Residential Home Sites, Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Federal Relief Funds (00:08:45)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution entitled 11-08-23-A Amendment to BC Resolution # 08-2521-C Obligation for CIP #23-005, Residential Home Sites, Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Federal Relief Funds, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
B.

Adopt resolution entitled CY 2024 County Tribal Law Enforcement Grant – Brown
County (00:10:27)
Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution entitled 11-08-23-B CY 2024 County Tribal Law
Enforcement Grant – Brown County, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
C.

Adopt resolution entitled CY 2024 County Tribal Law Enforcement Grant –
Outagamie County (00:10:54)
Sponsor: Richard VanBoxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution entitled 11-08-23-C CY 2024 County Tribal Law
Enforcement Grant – Outagamie County, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

VII.

APPOINTMENTS
A.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) elder 55+ vacancies - Pardon and
Forgiveness Screening Committee (00:11:18)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicant; to appoint Sandra Skenadore to the Pardon
and Forgiveness Screening Committee with a term ending August 31, 2026; and to direct the
Secretary to notice the remaining vacancy, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

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STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the October 18, 2023, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:13:19)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the October 18, 2023, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

IX.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Reservation Economic
Summit (RES) - Las Vegas, NV - March 11-14, 2024 (00:13:45)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the travel request for Treasurer Lawrence Barton and up to
three (3) additional Business Committee members to attend the Reservation Economic Summit (RES)
in Las Vegas, NV on March 11-14, 2024, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
B.

Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Tribal Consultations - Black
River Falls, WI - November 27-29, 2023 (00:15:52)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request for Chairman Tehassi Hill and Secretary Lisa Liggins
to attend the Tribal Consultations in Black River Falls, WI on November 27-29, 2023, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
For the record: Councilman Kirby Metoxen stated, the 26th, 27th, and 28th, I will be in St. Cloud.

X.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approve the concept paper - CDC # 21-115 Conservation - Field Office (00:15:55)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the concept paper - CDC # 21-115 Conservation - Field Office,
seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Opposed:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
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B.

Approve two (2) requested actions - CDC # 09-011 OCHD Integrated Campus
(00:22:34)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve procedural exception to forgo Phase II of the CIP
process of routing the CDC approval package to the various review entities and to approve the CDC
approval package for CDC # 09-011 OCHD Integrated Campus, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
For the record: Treasurer Lawrence Barton stated, at some juncture we have to reconcile and revisit
the three-bid process resolution as well. Given there’s federal loan dollars, let alone, tribal contribution,
and/or other sources from the clinic. I think it is problematic to make assumption that that resolution
from 2020 is applicable to the scale of this project, given it’s de facto public money, it’s the members
money. I don’t make assumption that’s an acceptable or agreeable means in which to move the project
forward. I would hope that we come to consensus that this would be a three-bid project at a minimum.
Thank you.
C.

Approve two (2) requested actions regarding the 2023 Facility and Life Safety
Inspections on all Oneida Gaming Facilities (00:36:56)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Annual Notice of Substantial Compliance with Facility
Licensing Requirements in accordance with the Oneida Nation-State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact
and to request the Oneida Gaming Commission to issue the letter of annual notice of Substantial
Compliance for Life Safety and all supporting documentation required by the State of Wisconsin in
accordance with compact requirements, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

XI.

REPORTS
A.

OPERATIONAL
1.

Accept the Emergency Management FY-2023 4th quarter report (00:39:03)
Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Emergency Management FY-2023 4th quarter
report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

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B.

APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2023 4th
quarter report (00:39:42)
Sponsor: Lorna Skenandore, Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Board

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Board FY-2023 4th quarter report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
2.

Accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2023 4th quarter report
(00:40:21)
Sponsor: Bridget John, Chair/Oneida Community Library Board

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2023 4th quarter
report, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
3.

Accept the Oneida Environmental Resources Board FY-2023 4th quarter
memorandum (00:40:43)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Oneida Environmental Resources Board FY-2023
4th quarter memorandum, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
4.

Accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2023 4th quarter report (00:41:12)
Sponsor: Cody Cottrell, Chair/Oneida Nation Arts Board

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2023 4th quarter report,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
5.

Accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2023 4th quarter
report (00:41:39)
Sponsor: Gerald Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2023 4th
quarter report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

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Accept the Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2023 4th quarter memorandum
(00:42:01)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2023 4th quarter
memorandum, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
7.

Accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2023 4th quarter report (00:42:28)
Sponsor: Richard VanBoxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2023 4th quarter report, seconded
by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
8.

Accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2023 4th quarter
report (00:42:49)
Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2023 4th
quarter report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
9.

Accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY2023 4th quarter report (00:43:06)
Sponsor: Diane Hill, Chair/Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory
Board

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board
FY-2023 4th quarter report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
C.

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2023 4th quarter report (00:43:29)
Sponsor: Ray Skenandore, Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2023 4th quarter
report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
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Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2023 4th quarter report (00:43:58)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2023 4th quarter
report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the OBC liaison to the Oneida Gaming Commission to follow up on the
two items in the requested section of the report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
Abstain:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
3.

Accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2023 4th quarter report
(00:51:50)
Sponsor: Chris Cornelius, Chair/ Oneida Land Claims Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2023 4th quarter report,
seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
4.

Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2023 4th quarter report (00:53:06)
Sponsor: Sidney White, Chair/Oneida Land Commission

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2023 4th quarter report, seconded by
Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
5.

Accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2023 4th quarter report
(00:53:43)
Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2023
4th quarter report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
6.

Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2023 4th quarter report (00:54:40)
Sponsor: Sacheen Lawrence, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2023 4th quarter report, seconded
by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
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Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2023 4th quarter report
(00:55:01)
Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 9:29 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2023 4th quarter report,
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lawrence Barton to add in person presence to be required starting January 1, 2024, to the
next BC work session, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
D.

STANDING COMMITTEES
1.

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2023 4th quarter report (00:58:41)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Councilman Kirby Metoxen returned at 9:31 a.m.
Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Finance Committee FY-2023 4th quarter report, seconded by
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
2.

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2023 4th quarter report
(00:59:12)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2023 4th quarter report,
seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Approve the 2024 annual report (01:01:49)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the 2024 annual report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the OBC officers to follow up on the two outstanding items in the
memorandum dated October 31, 2023, regarding the General Tribal Council Directives report,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
B.

Approve the notice and materials for the January 15, 2024, tentatively scheduled
annual General Tribal Council meeting (01:04:59)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the notice and materials for the January 15, 2024, tentatively
scheduled annual General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

XIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Chief Counsel report (01:18:35)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Chief Counsel report and to support the proposed language
identified in the coexistence agreement identified in the November 7th memo pending final legal
review, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
2.

Accept the General Manager report (01:18:53)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

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

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Accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2023 4th quarter report (01:19:11)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2023 4th quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
4.

Accept the Retail General Manager FY-2023 4th quarter report (01:19:32)
Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Retail General Manager FY-2023 4th quarter report, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
5.

Accept the Executive HR Director FY-2023 4th quarter report (01:19:50)
Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Executive HR Director FY-2023 4th quarter report, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
6.

Accept the Security Director FY-2023 4th quarter report (01:20:06)
Sponsor: Katsitsiyo Danforth, Security Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Security Director FY-2023 4th quarter report, seconded by
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
7.

Accept the Treasurer's September 2023 report (01:20:23)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Treasurer's September 2023 report, seconded by Jameson Wilson.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

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AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the Audit Committee FY-2023 4th quarter report (01:20:41)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Audit Committee FY-2023 4th quarter report, seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
C.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Review applications for two (2) elder 55+ vacancies - Pardon and Forgiveness
Screening Committee (01:21:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the application for the Pardon and
Forgiveness Screening Committee vacancy as information, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

XIV.

ADJOURN (01:21:25)

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adjourn at 9:53 a.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

Minutes prepared by Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 07-13-22-P Obligation for Oneida Nation Home..

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:

IZ] Open

12/13/23

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

3. Requested Motion:

D Accept as information; OR

Adopt resolution

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

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

IZ] Programs/Services

O DTS
D B�ards, 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

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

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave line blank
Amendment to BC Resolution # 07-13-22-P Obligation for Oneida Nation Home Infrastructure
Program Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has received Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF) through the American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19
pandemic; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has approved application of ARPA FRF through the
revenue loss formula set forth in 31 CFR 35.6(d)(2) which applied these federal funds
throughout the Nation’s budget to governmental programs business units beginning with
“42#####”; and

WHEREAS,

the savings from the application of these funds has resulted in tribal funds being placed in
the line “Tribal Contribution Savings” in the Investment Report presented in the Treasurer’s
Report; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has determined that Tribal Contribution Savings funds
should be used as set out in resolution # BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by resolution # BC06-23-21-C which designates percentage allocations to eight categories (percentages
rounded) –
 Direct Membership Assistance, 45% of funds;
 Housing, 17% of funds;
 Food and Agriculture, 12% of funds;
 Education, 6% of funds;
 Culture and Language, 10% of funds;
 Revenue Generations, 2% of funds;
 Government Roles and Responsibilities, 3% of funds;
 Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty, 5% of funds; and

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BC Resolution # Leave Blank
Amendment to BC Resolution # 07-13-22-P Obligation for Oneida Nation Home Infrastructure
Program Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings
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WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation Home Infrastructure Program will pay the cost of connecting enrolled
members of the Oneida Nation who reside on the reservation to natural gas when the
service is located on their roadway but is not run to their house, pay the cost for enrolled
members of the Oneida Nation who live on the reservation, relying on a well for water, to
purchase and have installed water softeners and/or water purification systems, and pay
the cost for connecting enrolled members of the Oneida Nation who live on the reservation
to internet when the service is located on their roadway, and pay the cost to buy out
enrolled members of the Oneida Nation who live on the reservation out of their expensive
contracts for internet service, propane gas service and water filtration rental contracts so
that the above services can be implemented and completed.; and

WHEREAS,

the Project Owner for the proposed project is requesting $3,000,000 obligated from the
Tribal Contribution Savings, Housing; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation Home Infrastructure Program is available to eligible enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation who reside on the reservation, are at least 18 years of age, and are
listed as the home owner; and

WHEREAS,

this project will be concluded by December 31, 2023 when allocated money lapses; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed the proposed project; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee approves the obligation of
funds for the Oneida Nation Home Infrastructure Program, in the amount of $3,000,000 from Tribal
Contribution Savings, Housing with Mark W. Powless, General Manager assigned as the Project Owner.

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Oneida Nation

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

Statement of Effect
Amendment to Resolution BC-07-13-22-P Obligation for Oneida Nation Home Infrastructure
Program Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings
Summary
The resolution amends resolution BC-07-13-22-P, Obligation for Oneida Nation Home
Infrastructure Program Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, to revise the date in which the
project needs to be completed by from December 31, 2023, to when the money lapses.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: November 29, 2023
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Oneida Nation received federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)
funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oneida Business Committee
has approved application of ARPA funds to lost revenue and allocation of tribal funds to the ARPA
Federal Rescue Funds to investments in the “Lost Revenue” line (ARPA FRF LR) in the
Investment Report. The savings from the application of these funds has resulted in tribal funds
being placed in the line “Tribal Contribution Savings” in the Investment Report presented in the
Treasurer’s Report” The Oneida Business Committee determined that these funds should be used
as set out in resolution BC-06-09-21-B, Setting Goals for Application of Funding from the
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to Direct Support to Individuals, Families, Community and the
Oneida Nation, as amended by resolution BC-06-23-21-C, Amendment # 1 to the American Rescue
Plan Act of 2021 Investment Allocation to Direct Membership Assistance.
The Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-07-13-22-P, Obligation for Oneida
Nation Home Infrastructure Program Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, which approved the
obligation of funds for the Oneida Nation Home Infrastructure Program, in the amount of three
million dollars ($3,000,000) from Tribal Contribution Savings, Housing with Mark W. Powless,
General Manager assigned as the Project Owner. Resolution BC-08-25-21-C was exempt from the
statement of effect requirement in accordance with resolution BC-07-28-21-L, Amending
Requirement for a Statement of Effect to Exclude Resolutions Obligating ARPA FRF LR Funds for
Projects Approved Through the FRF Office.
This resolution amends resolution BC-07-13-22-P, Obligation for Oneida Nation Home
Infrastructure Program Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, to revise the date in which the
project needs to be completed by from December 31, 2023, to when the money lapses.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Title 1. Government and Finances - Chapter 126
PARDON AND FORGIVENESS
Tsi>n@hte
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 1:57 PM
To: Secretary ; Tehassi Tasi Hill ;
Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens ; Lawrence E. Barton
; Lisa A. Liggins ; Kirby W. Metoxen
; Jennifer A. Webster ; Jameson J.
Wilson ; Marlon G. Skenandore ; Jonas
G. Hill
Cc: Danelle A. Wilson ; Rhiannon R. Metoxen
; Kristal E. Hill ; David P. Jordan
; Janice M. Decorah ; Fawn J. Billie
; Fawn L. Cottrell ; Maureen S. Perkins

Subject: E-POLL REQUEST #4: Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon YellowbirdStevens - White House Tribal Nations Summit- Washington, D.C. - December 5-7, 2023
E-POLL REQUEST
Summary:
The White House Tribal Nations Summit is an event held annually in Washington, D.C. with
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engage directly with officials on the highest level of the current Biden-Harris Administration. ViceChairman Yellowbird-Stevens has agreed to attend on behalf of the Oneida Nation, as they are
allowing only one Leader from each Nation.
Justification for E-Poll:
Travel arrangements need to be made and the travel occurs before the next BC meeting.
Requested Action:
Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens - White House Tribal
Nations Summit- Washington, D.C. - December 5-7, 2023
Deadline for response:
Responses are due no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023.
Voting:
Use the voting button above, if available; OR
Reply with “Support” or “Oppose”.
Aliskwet Ellis
Senior Information Management Specialist
Government Administrative Office
O: 920.869.4408 • E: cellis1@oneidanation.org
P.O. Box 365 • Oneida, WI • 54155

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open

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

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR
Approve the Travel Request for Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens who has
been invited to attend the White House Tribal Nations Summit in Washington D.C. –
December 6 -7, 2023

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬MIS
‫ ܆‬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

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6. Supporting Documents:

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

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

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

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܈‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Vice-Chairman

Primary Requestor:

Name, Title/Entity

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Oneida Business Committee Travel Request

1. OBC Meeting Date Requested:

12 / 13 / 23

e-poll requested

2. General Information:
Event Name:

White House Tribal Nations Summit
Attendee(s): Brandon Stevens

Event Location:

Washington D.C.

Departure Date:

Dec 5, 2023

Attendee(s):

Return Date:

Dec 7, 2023

Attendee(s):

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

Cost Estimate:

$2650

Grant Funded or Reimbursed

4. Justification:
Describe the justification of this Travel Request:
The White House Tribal Nations Summit an event held annually in Washington D.C. with representation from
Tribal Leaders from across the nation. The Summit allows for the opportunity to engage directly with officials on
the highest level of the current Biden-Harris Administration. Vice-Chairman Yellowbird-Stevens has agreed to
attend on behalf of the Oneida Nation, as they are allowing only one Leader from each Nation.

5. Submission
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
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Rhiannon R. Metoxen
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:

Danelle A. Wilson
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:27 AM
Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Melinda J. Danforth; Rhiannon R. Metoxen
Tehassi Tasi Hill
FW: White House Tribal Nations Summit December 6-7, 2023_ Dear Tribal Leader Letter
White House Tribal Nations Summit 2023 DTLL.pdf

GoodmorningBrandon,
AttachedistheinvitefortheWhiteHouseTribalNationSummit.
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Thelinktoregisterisembeddedintheletter.
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Yaw‫ݦݞ‬kó (Thank you)
Danelle Wilson
She/her/hers
Executive Assistant
Oneida Nation Chairman

office 920.869.4389
fax 920.869.4040
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54115-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
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The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be ~
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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From:Baker,Diane
Sent:Monday,November13,202312:35PM
To:Mikew@badriverͲnsn.gov;james.crawford@fcpͲnsn.gov;maasusga@hoͲchunk.com;Louis.Taylor@lcoͲnsn.gov;
jjohnsonsr@ldftribe.com;TehassiTasiHill;nicole.boyd@redcliffͲnsn.gov;
thomasf@stcroixojibweͲnsn.gov;Robert.vanzile@sccͲnsn.gov;shannon.holsey@mohicanͲnsn.gov
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Good afternoon Tribal Leaders,
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I hope my message finds you safe and well.
We have been asked to share with you the attached White House, Dear Tribal Leader letter (DTLL) announcing
the White House Tribal Nations Summit coming up on December 6-7, 2023. Please see the attachment for
specific details and note, registration for the event is due November 27, 2023 by 5pm EST.
Diane L. Baker
Superintendent/Program Manager
Great Lakes Agency
916 Lake Shore Drive W
Ashland, Wisconsin 54806
715-682-4527 (office)
612-816-9626 (mobile)
Telework status Th & F
“Wherethere’sawill,there’saway”
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Dear Tribal Leader,
The White House is pleased to announce the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit
on December 6th and 7th in Washington, D.C.
This event is at the core of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to our Nationto-Nation relationship with Tribal Nations. The Summit will feature new Administration
announcements and updates in our work to implement vital policy initiatives supporting
Tribal communities. The Summit is also an opportunity for Tribal leaders and top
Administration officials to have meaningful conversations about the most important
issues facing Tribal communities.
The Biden-Harris Administration looks forward to having productive conversations with
Tribal government representatives from across Indian Country about all that we have
accomplished and what more we can accomplish together.
Additional details are forthcoming. Please register for the 2023 White House Tribal
Nations Summit by 5pm ET on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at the link below. Due
to limited capacity, we can only accommodate one Tribal leader per Tribe. Tribal
leaders who cannot attend, but would like to designate another governmental
representative of the Tribe, may do so by emailing TNS@who.eop.gov.
Please register here: White House Tribal Nations Summit | IGA | The White House
If you have any questions, please reach out to TNS@who.eop.gov.
Respectfully,
White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
White House Domestic Policy Council

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

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. General Information:
Session:

☐ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

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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Secretary
Secretary; Tehassi Tasi Hill; Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Lawrence E. Barton; Lisa A. Liggins; Kirby W.
Metoxen; Jennifer A. Webster; Jameson J. Wilson; Marlon G. Skenandore; Jonas G. Hill
Danelle A. Wilson; Rhiannon R. Metoxen; Kristal E. Hill; David P. Jordan; Janice M. Decorah; Fawn J. Billie; Fawn
L. Cottrell; Maureen S. Perkins
E-POLL RESULTS #1: Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - IHS Tribal Self Governance
Advisory Committee meeting - Washington, D.C. - December 12-14, 2023
Monday, November 20, 2023 1:14:44 PM
BCAR Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - IHS TSGAC - Washington D.C. - December
12-14, 2023.pdf

E-POLL RESULTS
The e-poll to approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - IHS Tribal Self
Governance Advisory Committee meeting - Washington, D.C. - December 12-14, 2023, has
carried. Below are the results:
Support: Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Aliskwet Ellis
Senior Information Management Specialist
Government Administrative Office
From: Secretary
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:22 PM
To: Secretary ; Tehassi Tasi Hill ;
Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens ; Lawrence E. Barton
; Lisa A. Liggins ; Kirby W. Metoxen
; Jennifer A. Webster ; Jameson J.
Wilson ; Marlon G. Skenandore ; Jonas
G. Hill
Cc: Danelle A. Wilson ; Rhiannon R. Metoxen
; Kristal E. Hill ; David P. Jordan
; Janice M. Decorah ; Fawn J. Billie
; Fawn L. Cottrell ; Maureen S. Perkins

Subject: E-POLL REQUEST #1: Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - IHS
Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee meeting - Washington, D.C. - December 12-14, 2023
E-POLL REQUEST
Summary:
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) provides a
forum for Tribal and Federal officials to discuss issues related to Tribal administration of Federal
programs and services, exchange ideas, and develop solutions intended to improve Self-Government
and enhance the Tribal-Federal partnership. All travel expenses are reimbursed.

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Justification for E-Poll:
Travel arrangements need to be made and the second BC meeting in November has been cancelled.
The travel occurs before the next BC meeting.
Requested Action:
Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - IHS Tribal Self Governance Advisory
Committee meeting - Washington, D.C. - December 12-14, 2023
Deadline for response:
Responses are due no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2023.
Voting:
Use the voting button above, if available; OR
Reply with “Support” or “Oppose”.
Aliskwet Ellis
Senior Information Management Specialist
Government Administrative Office
O: 920.869.4408 • E: cellis1@oneidanation.org
P.O. Box 365 • Oneida, WI • 54155

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Oneida Business Committee Travel Request

1. OBC Meeting Date Requested:

11

/ 22

D e-poll requested

/ 23

2. General Information:

Self Governance Mtg (IHS-TSGAC)
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December 14,2023

Attendee(s):
Attendee(s):

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

D Unbudgeted

Cost Estimate:

$2394.50

[gJ Grant Funded or Reimbursed

4. Justification:
Describe the justification of this Travel Request:

Council Member Jennifer Webster - Indian Health Service's Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee Meeting.
Washington DC
December 12 -14,2023
IHS TAGAC Meeting:
Dec. 13 (all day)
Dec. 14 (am only)
The l nidan Health Service (IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) provides a forum for Tribal
and Federal officials to discuss issues related to Tribal administration of Federal programs and services,
exchange ideas, and develop solutions intended to improve Self-Government and enhance the Tribal-Federal
partnership.
All travel expenses are reimbursed.

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5. Submission

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ONEIDA NATION
TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Jennifer Webster
Name of Traveler
Le al name as it a pears on Travelers Driver's License or State ID, no nicknames
Employee Number

Washington DC
12/12/2023

Destination City
Departure date

12/14/2023

Return date

Self Governance Mtg (IHS TSGAC)

Purpose of travel
Charged GL Account

GSA (General Setvices Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

I

Per Diem rate per day (meals)

$ 79.00

Cost Estimate Information
Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses
Total miles
Multiply by the MileaQe rate

I

Description
Per Diem for initial travel date
Per Diem full day at destination
Per Diem for return travel date
Included meals total
Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,
parkinQ, fees, etc.

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,
and hotel parking
Airfare
Luggage Fees
Car Rental
Registration
Allowable nrice adiustment
Total Cost Estimate

Rate
$ 79.00
$ 79.00
$ 79.00

Factor
0.75
1.00
0.75

$.625
Days
1
1
1

I

$ 0.00
Total
$ 59.25
$ 79.00
$ 59.25
$1.00
$ 50.00
$ 246.50

Sub-Total= Travel Advance

$ 196.00

Sub-Total= Virtual Card

3

$ 588.00
$1,000.00
$ 60.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 500.00
$2,148.00
$2,394.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.
I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,
the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Si natures I A

Date

Traveler
Su ervisor
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Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for Councilman Jameson...

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

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:

CELLIS1

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Secretary
Secretary; Tehassi Tasi Hill; Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Lawrence E. Barton; Lisa A. Liggins; Kirby W.
Metoxen; Jennifer A. Webster; Jameson J. Wilson; Marlon G. Skenandore; Jonas G. Hill
Danelle A. Wilson; Rhiannon R. Metoxen; Kristal E. Hill; David P. Jordan; Janice M. Decorah; Fawn J. Billie; Fawn
L. Cottrell; Maureen S. Perkins; BC_Agenda_Requests
E-POLL RESULTS #2: Approve the travel request – Councilman Jameson Wilson – 6th Annual Seminole Tribe of
Florida Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference – Hollywood, FL – February 2-8, 2024
Monday, November 20, 2023 1:14:59 PM
BCAR Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - Renewable Energy Conference - Hollywood, FL
- Feb 2-8, 2024.pdf
MS comment beyond vote.pdf

E-POLL RESULTS
The e-poll to approve the travel request – Councilman Jameson Wilson – 6th Annual Seminole
Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference – Hollywood, FL – February
2-8, 2024, has carried. Below are the results:
Support: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Per section 5.2.c. of the OBC SOP “Conducting Electronic Voting (E-polls)”, attached are copies
of any comment made by an OBC member beyond a vote.
Aliskwet Ellis
Senior Information Management Specialist
Government Administrative Office
From: Secretary
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:26 PM
To: Secretary ; Tehassi Tasi Hill ;
Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens ; Lawrence E. Barton
; Lisa A. Liggins ; Kirby W. Metoxen
; Jennifer A. Webster ; Jameson J.
Wilson ; Marlon G. Skenandore ; Jonas
G. Hill
Cc: Danelle A. Wilson ; Rhiannon R. Metoxen
; Kristal E. Hill ; David P. Jordan
; Janice M. Decorah ; Fawn J. Billie
; Fawn L. Cottrell ; Maureen S. Perkins

Subject: E-POLL REQUEST #2: Approve the travel request – Councilman Jameson Wilson – 6th
Annual Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference – Hollywood, FL –
February 2-8, 2024
E-POLL REQUEST
Summary:

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Councilman Wilson is requesting to attend The Renewable Energy Conference Feb. 2-8, 2024. The
6th Annual Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference will focus on
the newly changing landscape for Tribal energy development and sustainability, including best
practices, federal leadership, policy, and regulatory changes, funding a project, and project
planning/development trends. The Conference will give Tribes and First Nations an opportunity to
explore the range of renewable energy and sustainability opportunities that exist and how to start
the process. With energy being one of Councilman Wilson’s five priorities for the term, attending
this conference could provide resources, partnerships, and opportunities for the Nation.

Justification for E-Poll:
E-poll is requested due to time constraints of solidifying travel and keeping travel costs to a
minimum. This travel request was prepared to be submitted to the December 13, 2023, BC Meeting
for consideration. With travel costs continuing to rise, it is requested that this request be considered
by the committee via e-poll.
Requested Action:
Approve the travel request – Councilman Jameson Wilson – 6th Annual Seminole Tribe of Florida
Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference – Hollywood, FL – February 2-8, 2024
Deadline for response:
Responses are due no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2023.
Voting:
Use the voting button above, if available; OR
Reply with “Support” or “Oppose”.
Aliskwet Ellis
Senior Information Management Specialist
Government Administrative Office
O: 920.869.4408 • E: cellis1@oneidanation.org
P.O. Box 365 • Oneida, WI • 54155

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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. Session:

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

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR
Approve travel request for Councilman Jameson Wilson to attend the 6th Annual
Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference February 68, 2024

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: OBC

☐ 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

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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
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Not Applicable
☒ Other: NEW North reimbursing $500 of registration fee
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Fawn Cottrell, Executive Assistant to Councilman Wilson

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ANNUAL RENEWABLE ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
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TIME
8:00 – 9:00am

9:00 – 9:15am

9:15 – 9:45am

9:45-10:45am
10:45 – 11:00am

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Registration: 1st Floor Lobby
Continental Breakfast:Classroom 1
Welcome
Facilitator: Chance Rush (Hidatsa, Arapaho, Dakota, Oneida, Otoe)
Cloudboy Consulting, LLC
Opening Prayer
Opening Remarks:
Marcellus W. Osceola, Jr.
Chairman, Seminole Tribe of Florida
Opening Keynote Presentation:
DOE Office of Indian Energy Overview &
Funding Opportunities Across the Department
Lizana Pierce, Deployment Supervisor Office of Indian Energy U.S.
Department of Energy
Dr. Thomas Jones (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, Naknek Native Village),
Deployment Specialist U.S. DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs
Updates to the Seminole Tribe of Florida
Big Cypress and Brighton Solar Projects
Harvey Rambarath, PMP, AICP, LEED GA,
Assistant Director Planning & Development, Seminole Tribe of Florida
BREAK

11:00 – 12:00pm

What Energizing Rural Communities Means for Galena, Alaska
Tim Kalke, Sustainable Energy for Galena Alaska, Inc. (SEGA)

12:00 – 1:30pm

LUNCH IN THE BEAR CLAN ROOM

1:30 – 2:30pm

Why Community Engagement is Essential for
Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands
Michelle Holiday (Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma)
President of Michelle Holiday & Associates
Jacquelyn Barnum
Director of Planning and Operations
Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians

2:30 – 3:30pm

Decarbonizing Transportation Energy and
Considerations for Indian Country
Victoria Flowers, Senior Environmental Scientist,
Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
Tammy Klein, Founder & CEO, Transport Energy Strategies

3:00 – 3:45pm

BREAK

3:45 – 4:45pm

Bureau of Indian Affairs Renewable Energy
Accelerated Deployment Initiative
Dale Albert Bond, Division Chief, Division of Energy and Mineral Development
U.S. Dept. Of the Interior – Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Trust Services

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TIME
7:30 – 8:30am

8:30 – 9:30am

9:30 – 10:00am

10:00 – 10:30am
10:30 – 11:00am

11:00 – 12:00pm

12:00 – 1:30pm

1:30 – 2:00pm

2:00 – 3:00pm
3:00 – 3:15pm

3:15 – 4:15pm

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Registration: 1st Floor Lobby
Continental Breakfast:Classroom 1
An Energy Independent Tribal Nation
John Osceola (Seminole Tribe of Florida), Owner
Gem Osceola (Seminole Tribe of Florida), Advisor
Emre Erkul, Advisor
Florida Seminole Commerce
Vincent Benini, Chief Commercial Officer
PositivEnergy
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Energy Efficiencies
Shelly J. Tucciarelli (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin)
Founder and Executive Director,
Visionary Ventures
Hydrogen Alliance
Roxana Bekemohammadi, Founder & Executive Director United States
Hydrogen Alliance, formerly known as Western States Hydrogen Alliance
NETWORKING BREAK
Florida Power and Light – Reducing Carbon-Based Power Sources
Desiree Cureton, Sr. Project Manager, Tribal Relations – Introduction
Lauren Sher, Sr. Director of Development – FPL’s Decarbonization Program
Sunanda Behara, Exec. Director of Development – SolarVantage and
Powering Public Spaces
Kristin Eaton, Sr. Environmental Specialist – Solar and Wildlife Corridors
LUNCH IN THE BEAR CLAN ROOM
Renewable Energy & Sustainability In Alaska:
Challenges & Opportunities
David Karabelnikoff (Knik Tribe - Aleut and Athabaskan)
Renewable Energy & Regenerative Economic Development
Karabelnikoff & Associates
Leveraging and Maximizing Financial Assistance
and Tax Credits for Tribal Clean Energy Projects
Pilar Thomas (Pascua Yaqui Tribe), Partner, Quarles and Brady LLP
BREAK
No-Cost Capacity-Building Services
for Tribal Clean Energy Development
Cheri Smith (Mi’Kmaq descendant), President & CEO
MIT Indigenous Communities Fellow
David Harper (Colorado River Indian Tribes/Mohave)
Head of Tribal Engagement & DEIJ
Jennifer Rouda
Head of Technical Assistance and Project Finance
Wendolyn Holland
Sr. Advisor, Policy & Tax
Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy

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TIME

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

4:15 – 5:00pm

Micro-Grid Developments in Indian Country
Ken Ahmann
Tribal Utility Authority Director
Colusa Indian Energy

TIME

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8

7:00 – 8:00am

8:00 – 9:00am

9:00 – 10:00am
10:00 – 10:15am

10:15 – 11:00am

11:00 – 12:00pm
12:00 – 1:30pm
1:30 – 2:30pm
2:30 – 2:45pm

2:45 – 3:45pm

Registration: 1st Floor Lobby
Continental Breakfast:Classroom 1
Little River Band of Ottowa Indians - Native American Utility Company:
Tribal Power Program
Eugene Magnuson (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians)
Lacey Horn (Cherokee Nation)
Mike Bedley
Native American Utility Company (NAUC)
Evaluating Human and Institutional Infrastructure to Maximize
Energy and Sustainability Opportunities
Amy Wilson, Founder & Principal Consultant
SEE Renewal
BREAK
Building a Community-Led Climate Resiliency Program
Jill Horwitz, M.U.R.P., LEED-GA Climate Resiliency Officer
Krystle Bowers (Seminole Tribe of Florida)
Climate Resiliency Policy Coordinator
Cody Motlow (Seminole Tribe of Florida)
Climate Resiliency Outreach Coordinator
Heritage and Environment Resources Office
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Reducing Climate Pollution: Priority Climate Action Plans for Tribes
Todd Isherwood, Resilient Energy Program Manager
Sovereign Resiliency Partners
Poonam Boparai, Principal and San Diego Office Director
Ascent Environmental
LUNCH IN THE BEAR CLAN ROOM
Microgrids to Support Tribal Energy Sovereignty
Tim McDuffie, PE, Business Development Manager
Scale Microgrids
BREAK
Championing Tribal Energy Sovereignty & Grid Resilience
Shaun Tsabetsaye (Zuni Pueblo)
Sr. Business Development Manager
Digital Energy Solutions
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Power Transmission & Distribution

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Marlon G. Skenandore
Jonas G. Hill; Secretary; Tehassi Tasi Hill; Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Lawrence E. Barton; Lisa A. Liggins;
Kirby W. Metoxen; Jennifer A. Webster; Jameson J. Wilson
Danelle A. Wilson; Rhiannon R. Metoxen; Kristal E. Hill; David P. Jordan; Janice M. Decorah; Fawn J. Billie; Fawn
L. Cottrell; Maureen S. Perkins
Re: E-POLL REQUEST #2: Approve the travel request – Councilman Jameson Wilson – 6th Annual Seminole Tribe
of Florida Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference – Hollywood, FL – February 2-8, 2024
Thursday, November 16, 2023 3:13:39 PM

Support
FYI would like to be an additional add on to this travel request.
Marlon
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Accept the OBC Customer Service Training Guide as information

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. Session:

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

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the OBC Customer Service Training Guide as an FYI

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: OBC

☐ 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

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Presentation
☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law
☐ Report
☐ Correspondence
☐ Legal Review
☐ Resolution
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Minutes
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition
☐ Travel Documents
☒ Other: Oneida Business Committee Customer Service Training Guide
7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Fawn Cottrell, Executive Assistant to Counciman WIlson

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Oneida Business Committee
Customer Service
Training Guide

September 27, 2023

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Table of Contents:
• Introduction……………………………………………………………pg. 3
• Vision and Mission……………………………………………………pg. 3
• Scope of Services……………………………………………………. .pg. 3
• Duties and Responsibilities…………………………………………....pg. 4
• Points of Contact & Liaison Chart……………………………………pg. 5
• Customer Service Training…………………………………………....pg. 8
• Call Log………………………………………………………………pg. 10
• Avaya Phone How-to Instructions…………………………………....pg. 11

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Introduction
Congratulations on joining a team of people dedicated to serving Oneida Nation
members and clients! We are excited to have you on our team, welcome aboard!
This training guide will provide you with the necessary knowledge to provide the
utmost excellent customer service to Oneida Nation members, clients, and
customers.

Vision and Mission
Vision Statement
A Nation of strong families built on Tsinuykwaliho T^ and a strong economy
Mission Statement
To strengthen and protect our people, reclaim our land and enhance the environment
by exercising our sovereignty

Scope of Services
• Share information regarding governmental processes of the Oneida Nation
o General Tribal Council
o Oneida Business Committee
o Government Administrative Office
• Direct members to the appropriate department if/when needed
• In the event of an escalated call:
o Political Appointee shall contact their supervisor and either transfer
the caller to the supervisor or provide the supervisor’s phone number
and email to the caller and inform the member they will be contacted
by the supervisor within 24 hours.

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o If the caller requests to make a formal community complaint, the OBC
member will follow the guidance set forth in the Community
Complaints and/or Concerns SOP.

Duties and Responsibilities
 Always provide excellent customer service for all internal and external
customers of the operations and in all activities. Establish and maintain
effective working relationships with all internal and external customers
of the Oneida Nation and community, including:
o Explaining complex information in simple terms
o Determine which Oneida Nation department or program best fits
the customer need and refer customer.
 If unable to identify the appropriate department, transfer the
customer to the Call Center Coordinator.
 Ensure established procedures and processes are utilized at all times, to
provide the customer maximum understanding of Oneida Nation
services.
 Take customer calls and provide accurate, satisfactory answers to their
queries and concerns.
 De-escalate situations involving dissatisfied customers, offering patient
assistance and support.
 Collaborate with other Oneida Nation administrative professionals to
improve customer service experience.
 Professionally handle inbound and outbound calls
o Record Tribal member information (name and enrollment number),
details of comments, inquiries, complaints, concerns, needed
follow-up and actions taken
 Effectively communicate and coordinate with internal administrative
departments of the Oneida Nation to improve customer service
experience
 Provide Tribal members with organizational information such as
services, programs, policies, procedures etc.
 Check voicemail messages upon arriving for shift and after lunch break

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Points of Contact
OBC members and staff Phone number
Tehassi Hill – Chair
(920) 869-4420

Email address
Thill7@oneidanation.org

Danelle Wilson,
Executive Assistant –
Chair

(920) 869-4389

Dwilson1@oneidnation.org

Brandon Yellowbird
Stevens – Vice Chair

(920) 869-4378

bstevens@oneidanation.org

RC Metoxen, Project
Coordinator – Vice
Chair

(920) 869-4469

Rmetoxe2@oneidanation.org

Lisa Liggins – Secretary (920) 869-4421

lliggins@oneidanation.org

David Jordan – Gov’t
Relations Specialist –
Secretary

(920) 869-4483

djordan1@oneidanation.org

Larry Barton –
Treasurer

(920) 869-4394

Lbarton2@oneidanation.org

Janice Decorah –
Legislative Assistant –
Treasurer

(920) 869-4462

Jdecora2@oneidanation.org

Jennifer Webster –
Councilwoman

(920) 869-4457

Jwebste1@oneidanation.org

Kirby Metoxen –
Councilman

(920) 869-4441

kmetox@oneidanation.org

Kristal Hill, Executive
Assistant – Councilman
Metoxen

(920) 869-4344

khill@oneidnation.org

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Jameson Wilson –
Councilman

(920) 869-4385

jwilson@oneidanation.org

Fawn Cottrell,
Executive Assistant –
Councilman Wilson

(920) 869-4374

fcottrel@oneidanation.org

Marlon Skenandore –
Councilman

(920) 869-4424

Mskenan1@oneidanation.org

Fawn Billie, Executive
Assistant – Councilman
Skenandore

(920) 869-4337

fbillie@oneidanation.org

Jonas Hill –
Councilman

(920) 869-4461

Jhill1@oneidanation.org

Maureen Perkins,
Legislative Assistant –
Councilman Hill

(920) 869-4482

Mperkin2@oneidanation.org

Position/ Role:
OBC Area Manager
Boards, Committees &
Commissions Supervisor
GAO Call Center
Coordinator
Web Content
Administrator
Sr. Communications
Specialist
Public Relations Director

Name:
Lisa Summers
Brooke Doxtator

Phone Number:
(920)869-4447
(920)869-4452

Lisa Hill

(920)869-4481

Xavier Horkman

(920)869-4313

Nathan Wisneski

(920)869-4458

Bobbi Webster

(920)869-4270

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Standing Committees of the Oneida Nation
Members
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Marlon Skenandore, Councilman
Finance Committee
Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Jonas Hill, Councilman
Legislative Operating Committee
Jonas Hill, Councilman
Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Marlon Skenandore, Councilman
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Entity
Audit Committee

Entity
Oneida Election Board
Oneida Environmental Resource
Board
Oneida Gaming Commission

Primary Liaison
Regulatory/Hearing Body
Lisa Liggins
Marlon Skenandore

Tehassi Hill
Lawrence Barton

Oneida Land Commission
Oneida Pardon and Forgiveness
Screening Committee
Oneida Police Commission

Tehassi Hill
Jonas Hill

Jonas Hill
Kirby Metoxen
Jennifer Webster
Jennifer Webster

Lisa Liggins

Jonas Hill

Entity
Oneida Nation School Board
Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Primary Liaison
Marlon Skenandore
Jameson Wilson, Member
Advisory
Jennifer Webster

Alternate Liaison
Lisa Liggins

Lisa Liggins
Jennifer Webster

Jennifer Webster
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Anna John Resident Centered Care
Community Board
Oneida Nation Arts Board
Oneida Nation Commission on
Aging
Oneida Land Claims Commission
Oneida Community Library Board
Southeast Wisconsin Oneida Tribal
Services Advisory Board
Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs
Committee

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Alternate Liaison

Lisa Liggins
Marlon Skenandore
Kirby Metoxen

Lawrence Barton

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Jameson Wilson
Jonas Hill
Jennifer Webster
Jennifer Webster
Jameson Wilson
Jonas Hill
Lawrence Barton
Oneida Personnel Commission
Tehassi Hill
Lisa Liggins
Governing Responsibility/Organizational Group
Head Start Policy Council
Jennifer Webster
Kirby Metoxen
GTC Legal Resource Center
Tehassi Hill
Lisa Liggins
TAP Tribal Coordinating Committee
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Jonas Hill
Hall of Fame Selection Committee
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Jonas Hill

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Customer Service Training
It is critical that we provide excellent customer service and professionalism when
communicating and interacting with clients and stakeholders via inbound/outbound
calls, email, letter, in public settings, virtually and on social media platforms. The
Oneida Business Committee (OBC) is the governing body of the Oneida Nation
when General Tribal Council is not in session; therefore, it is paramount the OBC
and its Professional Staff provide our community and clients with the best possible
service experience through the practice of the Nation’s Core Values and Good
Mind Principles.
Essential Customer Service Skills include:
o Active listening
 Active Listening allows for a better understanding of the community
member’s needs and shows our willingness to help. To listen actively,
allows the customer to talk without interruption, reflect their main
question or concern back to them, and ask clarifying questions as
necessary.
o Attentiveness
 Ensure that each community member is aware that you understand
their needs. By repeating each community member’s concerns back to
them and asking relevant questions, we can communicate that we
understand the community member and we are making an effort to
help solve their problems/concerns/inquiries.
o Communication & Telephone Etiquette
 When communicating with community members it is important to
always treat them with the upmost respect. Be courteous and polite.
Always use “please” and “thank you” to create an inviting experience
and build positive community relationships. Let the community
member finish speaking before you begin speaking, and always
maintain a professional and calm tone of voice. Try to make a point to
call the community member by their name. Ask the community
member their name and pronounce it correctly, this communicates
respect for the community member and lets them know that they are
important.
o Empathy
 Always extend empathy towards community members who contact
the Oneida Nation. Be professional, patient and understanding when
speaking with community members. Some callers may be upset,
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frustrated, and/or confused when calling the Nation so speaking to
community members with kindness and compassion goes a long way
in decreasing the caller’s frustrations and succeeding in helping solve
their concerns/inquiries.
o Flexibility
 Go the extra mile; demonstrate through actions that the community
member is important by giving more than the minimum effort
required. This could be as simple as reviewing their previous call
notes, so you can speak with authority and be knowledgeable on their
inquiry.
o Problem- solving
 Ask open-ended questions, rather than simply repeating the
community member’s statements, ask questions that encourage the
community member to give more information in their own words. For
example, if the community member mentions that they can’t find the
GWA application on the Oneida website, don’t just repeat what they
say, “so you are calling about an application.” Instead, ask an openended question: “I see you are calling about the GWA application
available online on Oneida’s website in the members only portal.
Would you mind telling me a little bit more so I can help you?”
Asking appropriate questions makes the conversation more
collaborative and gets to the root cause of the issue.
 Taking detailed call notes and providing an after-call summary is
essential for excellent customer service. It is important to take the
extra step to accurately summarize the interaction in the community
member’s call notes so that we can save the community member from
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Call Log
Creating a call log is an efficient way to track your calls and information
on the caller. As employees and representatives of the Oneida Nation,
we occasionally serve as the initial point of contact for members who
have inquiries regarding various programs and services of the Nation.

o Track call information for each incoming call on the Call Log by
listing:
 Date
 Name of staff member
 Name of caller (and enrollment number if a member)
 Phone number of the caller
 Purpose and details of the call
 Response from staff member and how they assisted the caller
o Example of call log (created in Excel) below:

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Checking Voicemails

Press the
red mail
button

The prompt
will say
“you have x
amount of
unread
voice
messages”

The prompt
will say
“Covid Call
Center
voicemail
please enter
your security
code”

the
security
code is

“to get
messages
press 2”

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Setting up Voicemail

Press
the red
mail
button
to start

The prompt will
say “you have x
amount of
voice
messages, to
set up
voicemail press
1 to record and
send voice
message, to get
voice messages
press 2.” Listen
to the entirety
of the prompts

The
prompt
will say
“Covid
Call
Center
voicemail
please
enter
your
security
code”

Press 1 to set
up voicemail.
Listen to the
entirety of
the prompts,
press # to
approve new
voicemail
recording

The
security
code is

“To record
standard
greeting press 2,
to record out of
office recording
press 3, to
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Checking Missed Calls

Press
Arrow
Button
until you
reach the
“Missed”
section

Answering the Phone

Pick up your
headset and
press the “ear”
button on your
phone to answer
a call, when the
light is green on
the head set
docking station
you are on the
call and you also
are on the call
when the “ear”
button is red.

To end a call,
press the “ear”
button, when it
is not red you
have
successfully
hung up the
phone. Place
your headset
back on its
charger when
not in use.

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Outgoing Calls

Press 91
and then
the phone
number
you are
trying to
reach, then
the phone
will ring*

To make a call,
first pick up
your headset.
You know
your headset is
on when the
light is green
on the headset
docking station
and as well
when the “ear”
button is red.

Muting Yourself

To put yourself
on mute when
on a call, press
the button
shown in red.
When the
button is red
you are on
mute from the
call. Press the
button again to
take yourself
off mute.

Headset Controls

When this
light is
green, the
headset is
charging.

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Transferring Calls
It is recommended to provide the Caller
with the phone number to the transfer
department they wish to reach in case the
transfer is unsuccessful

To transfer a call,
first press the
“Transfer” button

Then press
the
“Transfer”
button
again

Next press the
EXT number
you want to
transfer the
caller to

If you
successfully
transferred
the call the
“Transfer
Complete”
should show
on the screen.
You can then
press the “ear
button” to end
the call. When
the “ear”
button is not
red you
successfully
hung up.

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General Phone Controls

This button is the
home button, it will
bring you back to
your home screen

This button allows you to
see missed, answered,
outgoing, and all calls.
Press the arrow buttons
to toggle through your
options. Press the home
button to return to your
home screen.

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Appoint Michelle Tipple as the Oneida Nation representative on the Northeast Wisconsin Healthcare...

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. Session:

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

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR Enter the requested motion related to this item.
Request BC Approval to have Michelle Tipple as the HERC
representative
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other:

☐ Programs/Services
☐ MIS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Mark W. Powless, General Manager
12/1/2023

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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: Memo and back up

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

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other:

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
W. Title/Entity
Powless, General
Manager
Name,
OR Choose
from
Authorized Sponsor: Mark
Primary Requestor:

Revised: 11/15/2021

Debra Danforth BSN, RN OCHD Division Director

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Approve the CY-2024 vacancy postings for Boards, Committees, Commissions, Tribally Chartered...

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

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:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor on
behalf of Secretary, Lisa Liggins

DATE:

December 1, 2023

RE:

Board, Committee, Commission, Tribally Chartered Entities, and Standing
Committee Vacancies

Background
The purpose of this request is to approve the postings for the CY2024 vacancies on the
boards, committees, commissions, tribally chartered entities, and standing committees.
According to section 105.6-4 of the Boards, Committees, and Commissions law “the
Secretary shall request and receive approval from the Oneida Business Committee
to post the notice of vacancy.”
This listing applies to appointed positions only and does not include any unknown vacancies
(ex. resignations) that may occur throughout the year.
Action requested:
Approve the calendar year 2024 vacancy postings for Boards, Committees, Commissions,
Tribally Chartered Entities, and Standing Committees.

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Annual BCCs Upcoming Vacancies
Upcoming vacancies for: 2024
End Term Date

Full Name

Board Name

Mar 31, 2024

METOXEN, STEPHANIE J

Oneida Community Library Board

Mar 31, 2024

CORNELIUS, KATHLEEN S

Oneida Community Library Board

Mar 31, 2024

HILL, HARMONY J

Oneida Nation Arts Board

Mar 31, 2024

COTTRELL, CODY

Oneida Nation Arts Board

Mar 31, 2024

HILL, DIANE S

Southeastern Wisconsin Tribal Services Advisory Board

Mar 31, 2024

REED, NATYSHA R

Southeastern Wisconsin Tribal Services Advisory Board

Mar 31, 2024

HILL, KATHLEEN M

Southeastern Wisconsin Tribal Services Advisory Board

Mar 31, 2024

FABIAN, DEBRA L

Southeastern Wisconsin Tribal Services Advisory Board

Jun 30, 2024

SKENANDORE-CORNELIUS, ELAINE M

Bay Bancorporation

Jun 30, 2024

ORIE, FERN V

Bay Bancorporation

Jun 30, 2024

BREUNINGER, JOHN L

Oneida ESC Corporation LLC

Jun 30, 2024

METOXEN, ELIJAH G

Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board

Jul 31, 2024

MOORE, PATRICIA S

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board

Jul 31, 2024

NINHAM, JEANETTE L

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board

Dec 1, 2023 - 10:18:36 AM
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Approve OBC SOP entitled OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of Funds

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

12/13/23

2. Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR
Adopt a motion which approves the DRAFT OBC & GAO SOP titled “OBC Special Projects
Budget Expenditure of Funds.”

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

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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: DRAFT SOP & Supporting Flow Chart(s)

☐ 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:

Lisa Summers, BC Area Manager

Primary Requestor:

Lisa Summers, BC Area Manager

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager
DATE:

December 5, 2023

RE:

Request to approve OBC & GAO SOP Titled “OBC Special Projects Budget
Expenditure of Funds”

The purpose of this correspondence is to notify the Oneida Business Committee (OBC), that the
final draft standard operating procedure (SOP) titled “OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of
Funds” is ready for approval.
Background
The OBC reviewed the SOP titled “OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of Funds” at the
November 2, 2023, work session, including the procedure to expend funds in the OBC Special
Projects Budget. The OBC determined it was important to provide additional time for review and
provide feedback on the process through November 20, 023.
Two persons provided suggested changes to the draft by the November 20, 2023, date and those
changes have been incorporated into the SOP. These two suggestions included identifying
Chapter 121 Budget and Finance and associated policy as the governing law and adding the
definition of OBC Area Manager.
Please note, the Government Administrative Office (GAO) is in the process of developing a fillable
form for the OBC to use when submitting requests in accordance with 3.4.1.2; however, this form
will not be available until the end of December and was not requested or required, it is being
developed for the OBC’s convenience and for the GAO’s tracking of requests moving forward.
Requested Action
1. Approve the SOP titled “OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of Funds.”
cc:

Patricia King, Executive Assistant

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TITLE: OBC Special Projects Budget
Expenditure of Funds

ORIGINATION DATE:

July 1, 2023

REVISION DATE:

ONEIDA NATION
STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURE

EFFECTIVE DATE:
After last signature

AUTHOR: Patricia King, Executive
Assistant & Lisa Summers, OBC
Area Manager

APPROVED BY:
Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manger

DATE: November 20,
2023

DEPARTMENT: Government
Administrative Office and Oneida
Business Committee

APPROVED BY: Title & Signature

DATE

DIVISION: Non-Divisional

APPROVED BY: Title & Signature

DATE:

APPROVED BY: Title & Signature

DATE:

EEO REFERENCE NUMBER:

COMPLIANCE REVIEW BY: EEO

DATE:

PAGE NO: 1 of 2

APPROVED BY: Executive HR Director

DATE:

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PURPOSE
1.1
To establish standard procedure to request expenditure of funds from the
Oneida Business Committee’s Budget titled “Special Projects.”

2.0

DEFINITIONS
2.1

Fiscal Year: Oneida’s fiscal year begins on October 1 and ends on
September 30 of each year.

2.2

OBC Area Manager: Position number 02974 that is responsible to carry
out delegated budget responsibilities on behalf of the Oneida Business
Committee, and supervises the Government Administrative Office.

2.3

OBC Special Projects Budget: Fund unit assigned #4272041, where OBC
budgets and expends dollars to support term-specific government
initiatives.

2.4

Mission: To strengthen and protect our people, reclaim our land and
enhance the environment by exercising our sovereignty.
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2.5

Native Nation Building: Intentional use of five (5) principles in decisionmaking and long-term planning which are 1) Transformational
Leadership, 2) Strong Governing Systems, 3) Seventh Generation
Thinking, 4) Cultural Match and 5) Sovereignty.

2.6

Strategic Initiative: a comprehensive plan that an organization sets out for
achieving its strategic goals or long-term visions for improvement. (If a
goal asks what you want to achieve, a strategic initiative explains how you
can achieve it.

2.7

Unidentified Expense: a set amount in the OBC Special Projects Budget at
the beginning of each fiscal year which does not have a pre-identified
allocation.

2.8

Vision Statement: “A Nation of Strong Families built on Tsi?niyukwalihot^' and a strong
economy.”

WORK STANDARDS / PROCEDURES
3.1
Funds shall be budgeted in the OBC Special Projects Budget at a set dollar amount in
each fiscal cycle.
3.1.1
Processing the OBC Special Projects Budget in accordance with the
Nation’s budget processes is the responsibility of the OBC Area Manager
and/or designee(s).
3.1.1.1
The Nation’s budgeting process is governed by law, Chapter
121 titled “Budget and Finances.”
3.1.2
The OBC Area Manager shall provide a recommendation on the amount
for the upcoming fiscal year based on a previous three (3) year expense
average and any specific requests from the OBC.
3.1.3
The recommended dollar amount for the upcoming fiscal year will be
provided to the OBC no later than March 1 of each year.
3.1.4
The OBC shall ratify or modify (increase or decrease) the recommended
dollar amount no later than March 31 of each year.
3.1.5
Final dollar amounts in the OBC Special Projects Budget shall be
approved as part of the Nation’s approved fiscal law and policy.
3.2

Sign off for the OBC Special Projects Budget is delegated to the OBC Area Manger.

3.3

All funds expended from the OBC Special Projects budget which fall into the
“Unidentified Expense” category of allocation(s), shall be approved by not less than
six (6) members of the OBC.

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Procedures
3.4
Submitting Requests for Funding Allocation
3.4.1
Each OBC member may identify a special project to be funded in an
upcoming fiscal year.
3.4.1.1
Requests should include a summary of the purpose and an
estimated dollar amount.
3.4.1.1.1 Summary and purpose should consider whether the
request aligns with the Nation’s Vision, Mission,
Nation Building projects or a Strategic Initiative.
3.4.1.2
The OBC member should submit the request in writing to the
OBC Area Manger no later than January 31st each year.
3.5

Processing Pre-Allocated Request
3.5.1
Requests to expend funds for a Pre-Allocated project are submitted to the
OBC Area Manager for processing.
3.5.1.1
The OBC Area Manager will verify within three (3) business
days, that the request is pre-allocated.
3.5.1.2
Once verification is completed, the OBC Area Manager assigns
the appropriate Government Administrative Office team
member to work with the Requestor to complete the request in
accordance with the Nation’s approved accounting procedures.

3.6

Processing “Unidentified Expense” Request:
3.6.1
The Requestor submits to the OBC Area Manager, a request to identify if
funds are available in the “Unidentified Expense” allocation.
3.6.1.1
Within one (1) business day, the OBC Area Manager shall
verify and notify the Requestor of available funds.
3.6.2

“Unidentified Funds” Available. The Requestor is responsible to obtain
OBC support to utilize the “Unidentified Expense” allocation from the
OBC Special Projects Budget.
3.6.2.1
Sufficient record which demonstrates support from the OBC, is
a poll in which results identify at least six (6) OBC Members
are in agreement with the expense.

3.6.3

Once support to proceed is obtained, the Requestor submits the request to
process along with the poll results to the OBC Area Manager for
processing.
3.6.3.1
The OBC Area Manager assigns the appropriate Government
Administrative Office team member to wo

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