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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155

Phone: (920)869-2214

BC Meeting Materials September 13, 2017
Open Session
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that
the following 475 pages are the Open Session meeting materials presented at a
meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 13th day of September, 2017.

____________________________
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Oneida Business Committee

Public Packet

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
To get a copy of the agenda, go to: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
I.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

MINUTES

V.

A.

Approve corrected July 26, 2017, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

B.

Approve August 9, 2017, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

C.

Approve August 17, 2017, special meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

D.

Approve August 30, 2017, special meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution regarding Oneida Nation Budget Contingency Plan
Sponsor: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

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B.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Retail Selling Alcohol Beverages in Accordance with
Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law - Oneida Airport Hotel Corp. dba Radisson
Inn
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

C.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Retail Selling Alcohol Beverages in Accordance with
Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law - Oneida Airport Hotel Corp. dba Wingate
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

D.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Retail Selling Alcohol Beverages in Accordance with
Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law - Oneida Bingo & Casino (Main)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

E.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Retail Selling Alcohol Beverages in Accordance with
Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law - Oneida Casino Travel Center
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

F.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Retail Selling Alcohol Beverages in Accordance with
Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law - Oneida Golf Enterprise-Thornberry
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

G.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Retail Selling Alcohol Beverages in Accordance with
Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law - Oneida One Stop-E & EE
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

H.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Retail Selling Alcohol Beverages in Accordance with
Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law - Oneida One Stop-Larson
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

I.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Retail Selling Alcohol Beverages in Accordance with
Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law - Oneida One Stop-Packerland
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

J.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Retail Selling Alcohol Beverages in Accordance with
Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law - Oneida One Stop-Westwind
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

K.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Retail Selling Alcohol Beverages in Accordance with
Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law - Oneida West Mason St. Casino
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer

L.

Adopt resolution entitled Adopt resolution entitled Legal Resource Center
Sponsor: David Jordan, Councilman; Legislative Operating Committee Chair

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

Legislative Operating Committee
Chair: David Jordan, Councilman
1.

Accept August 2, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes

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B.

2.

Accept August 11, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes

3.

Accept Children’s Code Implementation Plan as information

4.

Consider Oneida Nation Seal & Flag Rule #1 for adoption

Finance Committee
Chair: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
1.

VII.

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Approve September 5, 2017, Finance Committee meeting minutes

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.

Accept status update regarding Oneida Public Service Announcements; and direct
appropriate areas to provide implementation plan at October 17, 2017, OBC work
meeting
Sponsor: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
EXCERPT FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2017: Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Treasurer’s
request to formulate a cross-functional team to create public service announcements regarding
Oneida/Haudenosaunee history, language, and culture, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.

B.

Direct HR Area Manager and Chief Financial Officer to submit completed wage
analysis at the October 17, 2017, OBC work meeting
Sponsor: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
EXCERPT FROM APRIL 12, 2017: Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Treasurer’s draft
memorandum dated April 4, 2017; and to accept items for this request as identified in numbers 1-6,
1) being a yes; 2) being a yes, 3) being a no, but to plan for FY 2019; 4) being a yes, 5) being a yes,
noting that it will also have to comply with the policies and procedures, and 6) being a yes, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

VIII.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approve 2017 Special Election schedule
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Tribal Chairman

B.

Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Renaissance Learning Inc. - file #
2017-0786
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Tribal Vice-Chairman

C.

Delegate a Direct Report to be responsible to work on 2017-2018 United Way
Workplace Campaign
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

D.

Post one (1) vacancy on the Environmental Resource Board with a term expiration
date of March 25, 2018
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

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E.

IX.

Enter E-Poll results into the record for approval of “Option 1: First Come, First Serve”
for distribution of one-hundred (100) tickets - Indian Summer Festival - Milwaukee,
WI - September 8-10, 2017
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

TRAVEL
A.

X.

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Travel Requests
1.

Approve travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens - 2017 Fall Haskell
Board of Regents meeting - Lawrence, KS - October 10-12, 2017
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Tribal Vice-Chairman

2.

Approve travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster and Director of
Head Start - Annual Federal Office of Head Start Tribal Consultation Anchorage, AK - October 17-20, 2017
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Tribal Vice-Chairman

3.

Approve travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster, Councilman
Daniel Guzman King, and one (1) assistant – Medicare & Medicaid Policy
Committee (MMPC) and Center for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Tribal
Technical Advisory Group (TTAG) meetings - Washington D.C. - October 30November 3, 2017
Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman

4.

Enter E-Poll results into the record for approved travel request - Chairman
Tehassi Hill – Democratic National Convention (DNC) Native American
Roundtable - Washington D.C. - September 12-13, 2017
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

5.

Enter E-Poll results into the record for approved travel request Councilwoman Jennifer Webster & Councilman Daniel Guzman King –
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) meeting - Washington D.C. September 12-14, 2017
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

6.

Enter E-Poll results into the record for the approved travel request Treasurer Trish King - 2017 Native American Finance Officer Association
(NAFOA) Fall Finance & Tribal Economies conference - Tulsa, OK - October
1-4, 2017
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

OPERATIONAL REPORTS (Please note: Scheduled times are tentative and subject to
change.)
A.

Accept Internal Services Division FY '17 3rd quarter report (1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.)
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services

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XI.

XII.

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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Accept legal opinion regarding Petitioner Linda Dallas: 2017 Tri-Annual General
Election
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

B.

Schedule date and time for 2018 Annual GTC meeting
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Please note: Scheduled times are tentative and subject to change.)
A.

B.

REPORTS
1.

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

2.

Accept Chief Financial Officer report dated September 7, 2017
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

STANDING ITEMS
1.

C.

Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.

Accept recommendation regarding community concern # 2017-CC-11
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 9, 2017: Motion by Tehassi Hill to forward the
message to the Oneida Police Dept. for their review and consideration for further
actions, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously.

2.

Review follow-up regarding complaint # 2017-DR11-01 (Not Submitted)
Sponsors: Brandon Stevens, Tribal Vice-Chairman; Jennifer Webster,
Councilwoman
EXCERPT FROM AUGUST 9, 2017: Motion by David Jordan to assign OBC
members Brandon Stevens and Jennifer Webster for follow-up; and for this item to
brought to the September 13, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM JULY 27, 2017: (Reconvened from July 26, 2017) Motion by
Jennifer Webster to direct Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth to complete the
follow-up on behalf of the OBC Officers; and to direct that the report from
Comprehensive Health be due at the August 9, 2017, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM JULY 12, 2017: Motion by Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer
this item to the Oneida Business Committee Officers for follow up with the
Comprehensive Health Operations Division Director; and for a report to be brought
back to the July 26, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by
Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously.

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D.

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NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve one-hundred twenty-five (125) new enrollments; and one (1)
relinquishment
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

2.

Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Luxottica USA LLC. - file #
2016-0551
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Tribal Vice-Chairman

3.

Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity - LexisNexis Time Matters
Annual Maintenance agreement - file # 2017-1047
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

4.

Review and determine appropriate next steps regarding Parental Time Policy
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

5.

Determine next steps regarding concern # 2017-DR-G-01
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

6.

Determine next steps regarding concern # 2017-DR-G-02
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

7.

Approve two (2) actions regarding 161 Agreement (This item is scheduled to
begin at 11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov, at 8:45 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2017,
pursuant to the Open Records and Open Meetings Law, section 7.17-1.
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida Nation’s official
website at: https://oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364 or (800)
236-2214.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

09 / 13 / 17

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Minutes

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve corrected July 26, 2017, regular meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. July 26, 2017, regular meeting mins (corrected)

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Submitted by: Heather Heuer, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
***BACKGROUND***
Notification was received regarding the motion for item VI.J. Adopt resolution entitled Landlord-Tenant
Emergency Amendments. It was clarified in the meeting's audio that this resolution was the last extension and
that "Extension" should be added to end of the resolution's title. The correction has been made and is placed on
the OBC agenda for approval.

***REQUESTED ACTION***
Approve corrected July 26, 2017, regular meeting minutes.

1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Reconvened Meeting
2:54 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King,
Council members: Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Secretary Lisa Summers;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo Anne House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Lisa Liggins, Louise Cornelius, Chad
Fuss, Jeff Bowman, Brad Graham, Jeff House, Jackie Zalim, Janice Hirth-Skenandore, Josh Doxtator,
Justin Knight, Steve Ninham, Mary Shaw, Kelly Losee, Nate King, Larry Barton;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King,
Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members: Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: ;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Larry Barton, Jo Anne House, Heather Heuer, Candice Skenandore, Clorissa Santiago,
Jen Falck, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Rhiannon Metoxen, Jessica Wallenfang, Lee Cornelius, Lora
Skenandore, Chris Johnson, Brad Graham, Pogi King Dessart, Steve Webster, Joanie Buckley, Louise
Cornelius, Geraldine Danforth, Tammy Skenandore, Donald Miller, Dan Hawk, Taniquelle Thurner, Janice
Decorah, Denise Vigue, Debbie Melchert, Krystal John, Rae Skenandore, Mike Hill, Leyne Orosco,
Jacque Boyle, Ed Delgado, Lisa Liggins, Bonnie Pigman, Cathy Metoxen, Cathy Bachhuber, Maureen
Perkins, Nancy Barton, Kory Wesaw, Pearl Webster, Carol Smith, Gerald DeCoteau, Patrick Pelky, Frank
Vandehei, Debra Danforth, Ravinder Vir, Susan House, Linda Dallas, Sid White, Troy Parr, Kristy Krenke,
Carol Smith, Judy Cornelius, Gene Schmidt, Barb Erickson, Karen Parr;
RECONVENED MEETING
Present: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King, Council members: Fawn Billie,
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Secretary Lisa Summers;
Arrived at: Councilman David Jordan at 3:03 p.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Heather Heuer;

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I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by at Chairwoman Tina Danforth 8:30 a.m. on July 26, 2017
II. OPENING by Councilman Tehassi Hill on July 26, 2017
A. Special Recognition – Oneida athletes – North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
Toronto, Ontario – July 17-21, 2017 (3:33:27)
Sponsor:
Fawn Billie, Councilwoman

Special Recognition by coaches (Jamison King, Anthony Cornelius, Terry Melchert, Dugan Webster,
Margaret Ellis, Lois Stevens, Nona Danforth, Kokomoss White, Michael Ninham, Kristin Zablocki,
Vincente Vega, Leah Stroobants, Brad Vanevery, Dana Isaac, Sid White, Kilabrew Vandyke, Shad
Webster, Tanya Skenandore, Justine Mehojah, and Jenna Cornelius-Daubon), the many community
members supporters, and the Oneida Business Committee of the Oneida Nation athletes who
participated in the North American Indigenous Games: Crimson Powless, Elijah Metoxen, Jonathon
Massey, Anthony Hernandez, Ty Melchert, Isaiah Funmaker, Richard Summers III, David Danforth,
Lexandria Metoxen, M’Kenzy Ackley, Lieda Rodriquez, Sadie Schuman, Malia Jacobs, Imani Ninham,
Namoi House, Miranda Skenandore, Yanet Torres-Mejia, Rilee Powless, Shania Barber, Taliah Degroot,
Mercedes Ackley, Skylee Elm, Kiandra Gerald, Jaelynn Danforth, Skye Degroot, Aaliyah House-Webster,
Presley Cornelius, Levi Williams, Brylee King, Jamozzy Skenandore, Trent Thomas, Brandon King,
Danika Zablocki, Briana Zablocki, Jackie Zablocki, Bree Bzdawka, Anastacia Reyes-Elm, Altaezza
Douangmala, Sophie Skenandnore, Savanna Fish, Lindsey Danforth, Sandra Torres-Mejia, Sadie Kelly,
Cameron Skenandore, Nathan Ninham, Kelly Stevens, Blake Doxtator, Willard Johnson Jr., Desmond
Degroot, Jermiah Webster, Gavin White, Nathaniel Padron, Seth Charles, Patrick Baillie, Darwin Issac,
Kyle Betters, Brandon Granquist, Melvin Matson, Miguel Hernandez, Damon Denny, Paige Skenandore,
Tianna Hackett, Laiyah Lee, Jashon Killspotted, Riley Rasmussen, Lillian Cooper, Chaselyn Parker, Tiara
Barber, Caleb Aguirre, Jackson Schuyler, Joshua Skenandore, Danny Herrera, Kiara Skenadore, Dylan
Danforth, Jose Guzman, Camillie Billie, Mia Charnon, Jashelle King-Skenandore, Nakai Webster, Sadie
Danforth, Kailey Hill, Caydence Cornelius, Wayne Williams, and Margo Francour.

B. Special Recognition for Years of Service – Seventeen (17) Oneida Nation employees
Sponsor:

Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources Dept. (00:04:50)

Special Recognition by Steve Webster of Paula (Pogi) King Dessart(35 years of service); Special
Recognition by Louise Cornelius of Samantha Skenandore (35 years of service); Special Recognition by
Kim Laluzerne of Victoria Reed-Vanderzanden (30 years of service); Special Recognition by Kim
Laluzerne of Susan Kelly (25 years of service); Special Recognition by Kim Laluzerne of Tina Moore (25
years of service); Special Recognition by Franklin Cornelius of Kim Laluzerne (25years of service);
Special Recognition by Jeffrey Carlson of Kelly Skenandore (25 years of service); Special Recognition by
Louise Cornelius of Lorna Skenandore (25 years of service); Special Recognition by Robert Chambers of
Dorothy Cornette (25 years of service); and Special Recognition by Chad Cornelius of Shelly Stevens (25
years of service). Special Recognition for the following individuals who could not be present: William
Stevens for 40 years of service; Carl Prevost for 35 years of service; Gene Thomas for 30 years of
service; Philip Smith for 30 years of service; Richard VanBoxtel for 25 years of service; Jill Green for 25
years of service; Floyd Schuman Jr. for 25 years of service; James Petitjean for 25 years of service;
Owen Somers for 25 years of service; Dale Powless for 25 years of service; Wendy Summers for 25
years of service; and Tracy Charles for 25 years of service.

C. Special Recognition – Chairwoman Tina Danforth – Oneida Business Committee (Add-on)
Sponsor:

Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer (00:24:00)

Special Recognition by family members, community members, and colleagues of Chairwoman Tina
Danforth for 18 years of service as a tribal leader with the Business Committee. Song and drum provided
by Trevon Danforth.

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III. ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:46:14)
Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt the agenda with the following changes: [Schedule Unfinished
Business item 10.A. Approve four (4) actions regarding Oneida Nation Solar LLC. Operating agreement –
file # 2017-0655, at 10:00 a.m.; Add-on General Tribal Council item regarding Petitioner Frank Vandehei:
Modify or eliminate E-Poll process; Note the scheduled time frames for item II.A. and section XII.
Operational Reports; and Add-on II.C. Special Recognition for Chairwoman Tina Danforth of the Oneida
Business Committee], seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Amendment to the main motion by David Jordan to schedule Executive Session – New Business items
XIV.E.05. and XIV.E.06. at 3:30 p.m., seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried with one
abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Brandon Stevens
Treasurer Trish King departs at 9:29 a.m. on July 26, 2017

IV. OATHS OF OFFICE (00:56:54) administered by Secretary Lisa Summers
A. Oneida Police Commission – Kory Wesaw
B. Oneida Personnel Commission – Pearl Webster, Carol Smith, and Gerald DeCoteau
V. MINUTES (00:59:43)
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
A. Approve July 12, 2017, regular meeting minutes
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by David Jordan to approve the July 12, 2017, regular meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried with two abstentions:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Melinda J. Danforth, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Trish King

VI. RESOLUTIONS
Treasurer Trish King returns at 9:32 a.m. on July 26, 2017
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
A. Adopt resolution entitled Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI)
Feasibility Study (1:00:17)
Sponsor:
Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item to the August 9, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting
until we can get more information from the Community & Economic Development Division on this request,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
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(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
B. Adopt resolution entitled Well Abandonment Law Amendments (1:09:25)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 07-26-17-A Well Abandonment Law Amendments,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
C. Adopt resolution entitled Tribal Environmental Response Law Amendments (1:10:58)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
Motion by David Jordan to adopt resolution # 07-26-17-B Tribal Environmental Response Law
Amendments, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 9:43 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 9:46 a.m. on July 26, 2017
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
D. Adopt resolution entitled On-Site Waste Disposal Law Amendments (1:11:23)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to adopt resolution # 07-26-17-C On-Site Waste Disposal Law
Amendments, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
E. Adopt resolution entitled Public Use of Tribal Land Law Amendments (1:16:12)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 07-26-17-D Public Use of Tribal Land Law
Amendments, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
F. Adopt resolution entitled All-Terrain Vehicle Law Amendments (1:16:56)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to adopt resolution # 07-26-17-E All-Terrain Vehicle Law Amendments,
noting the effective date will be October 1, 2017, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
G. Adopt resolution entitled Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Law Amendments (1:17:36)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair

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Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 07-26-17-F Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Law
Amendments, noting the effective date will be October 1, 2017, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried
with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Melinda J. Danforth
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
H. Adopt resolution entitled Water Resources Ordinance Amendments (1:18:52)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
Motion by Trish King to adopt resolution # 07-26-17-G Water Resources Ordinance Amendments, noting
the effective date will be October 1, 2017, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 10:03 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 10:09 a.m. on July 26, 2017
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
I. Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Business Committee Meetings Law (1:19:44)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 07-26-17-H Oneida Business Committee Meetings Law;
and to request the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Dept. to assist with communicating the
changes, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried with one opposed:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
Melinda J. Danforth
Amendment to the main motion by David Jordan that under line 107, change three (3) minutes to five (5)
minutes per agenda item; and under section 117.7-2(e) to allow for community members to also make
requests to the agenda, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Melinda J. Danforth
Amendment to the main motion by Lisa Summers for a review to be done by the Legislative Operating
Committee in six (6) months after implementation, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Business Committee moves to item X.A. scheduled at 10:00 a.m.
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
J. Adopt resolution entitled Landlord-Tenant Emergency Amendments (1:55:20)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 07-26-17-I Landlord-Tenant Emergency Amendments
Extension, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie
Councilwoman Fawn Billie returns at 10:34 a.m. on July 26, 2017
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Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth returns at 10:36 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 10:43 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 10:46 a.m. on July 26, 2017
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
K. Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of the Children’s Code and the Nation’s Indian Child
Welfare Act Policy (1:59:30)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 07-26-17-J Adoption of the Children’s Code and the
Nation’s Indian Child Welfare Act Policy, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Amendment to the main motion by Lisa Summers that includes quarterly reporting regarding the transition
back to the Business Committee work meetings or regular meetings with the full transition plan to be
submitted for the September 9, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting and for quarterly reports to be
submitted thereafter; and to request a one (1) year review of the law itself as it relates to its full
implementation to make sure that if there are any changes that are necessary we are also undertaking
those as well, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Chairwoman Tina Danforth departs at 11:10 a.m. Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth assumes
responsibility of the Chair on July 26, 2017.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth returns at 11:37 a.m. and resumes responsibility of the Chair on July 26,
2017.
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster departs at 11:37 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returns at 11:40 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Treasurer Trish King departs at 11:41 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Treasurer Trish King returns at 11:43 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Councilwoman Fawn Billie departs at 11:47 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Councilwoman Fawn Billie returns at 11:50 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 11:51 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 11:58 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth departs at 12:00 p.m. on July 26, 2017
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
L. Adopt resolution entitled Cemetery Law Amendments (2:39:48)
Sponsor:
Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
Motion by David Jordan to adopt resolution # 07-26-17-K Cemetery Law Amendments, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated I am going to abstain at this point
because I asked for a consideration for this to be deferred out a little bit
more so that we could have proper communication and I wasn’t able to
get that amendment in. So I just wanted everybody to know that is why.

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VII. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Legislative Operating Committee
Chair:

Brandon Stevens, Councilman

(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
1. Accept June 21, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes (4:40:26)
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the June 21, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth

B. Finance Committee
Chair:

Trish King, Tribal Treasurer

(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
1. Approve July 17, 2017, Finance Committee meeting minutes (4:42:40)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the July 17, 2017, Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David Jordan
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
2. Approve Finance Committee E-Poll results regarding Prevea Clinics, Inc. Psychiatric
Services agreement – file # 2017-0808 (4:42:55)
Motion by Trish King to approve the Finance Committee E-Poll results regarding Prevea Clinics, Inc.
Psychiatric Services agreement – file # 2017-0808, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
3. Approve Finance Committee E-Poll results regarding (2) two Capital Expenditure
transfer of funds for $300,000 from Elder Services to CIP # 05-013 – Elder
Services/Apartment Improvements; and $21,000 from 3 Sisters Asphalt Replacement
to CIP # 14-013 – Early Head Start Facility (4:54:00)
Motion by Trish King to approve the Finance Committee E-Poll results regarding (2) two Capital
Expenditure transfer of funds for $300,000 from Elder Services to CIP # 05-013 – Elder
Services/Apartment Improvements; and $21,000 from 3 Sisters Asphalt Replacement to CIP # 14-013 –
Early Head Start Facility, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth

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C. Quality of Life Committee
Chair:

Fawn Billie, Councilwoman

(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
1. Accept May 11, 2017, Quality of Life meeting minutes (4:55:41)
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the May 11, 2017, Quality of Life meeting minutes, seconded by Fawn
Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 3:16 p.m. before voting occurs on July 26, 2017.
Ayes:
Not Present:

Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

VIII. APPOINTMENTS
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
A. Approve recommendation to appoint Jeanette Archiquette-Ninham to Pardon and
Forgiveness Screening Committee; and re-post the other three (3) vacancies (5:20:30)
Sponsor:
Cristina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to approve the recommendation to appoint Jeanette Archiquette-Ninham to
Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee; and re-post the other three (3) vacancies, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
B. Approve recommendation to appoint Elaine Skenandore-Cornelius to Bay Bancorporation
Board of Directors (5:20:56)
Liaison Alternate: David Jordan, Councilman
Motion by David Jordan to approve the recommendation to appoint Elaine Skenandore-Cornelius to Bay
Bancorporation Board of Directors, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

IX. TABLED BUSINESS (5:21:31)
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
A. Approve recommendation to appoint Robert Barton to Oneida Airport Hotel Corp. Board
of Directors
Sponsor:
Cristina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to take this item from the table, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

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Motion by David Jordan to approve the recommendation to appoint Robert Barton to Oneida Airport Hotel
Corp. Board of Directors, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with two abstentions:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, David Jordan, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tehassi Hill, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers
EXCERPT FROM JULY 12, 2017: (1) Motion by Fawn Billie to approve the recommendation to
appoint Robert Barton to the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation Board of Directors, seconded by
David Jordan. Motion not voted on; item tabled. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to table this item,
seconded by Tehassi Hill.
EXCERPT FROM JULY 3, 2017: (Reconvened from June 28, 2017) Motion by Lisa Summers to
defer the remaining agenda items to the July 12, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1:43:14)
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth departs at 10:15 a.m. on July 26, 2017
Councilwoman Fawn Billie departs at 10:16 a.m. on July 26, 2017
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
A. Approve four (4) actions regarding Oneida Nation Solar LLC. Operating agreement – file #
2017-0655
Requestor:
Michael Troge, Environmental Project Manager/Eco-Services Dept.
Sponsor:
Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health & Safety
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the Oneida Nation Solar LLC. Operating agreement – file # 20170655, contingent upon a positive review by Sovereign Finance, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie
Amendment to the main motion by David Jordan to approve Michael Troge to be the Oneida Nation
representative of Oneida Nation Solar LLC.; and to approve James Bittorf to be the Oneida Nation
Dispute Representative of Oneida Nation Solar LLC.; and to acknowledge supporting materials were
submitted by Friday, July 21, 2017, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie
EXCERPT FROM JUNE 28, 2017: (1) Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida Nation
Solar LLC. Operating agreement – file # 2017-0655, as information only at this point, noting the
requestors will come back and either request a special Business Committee meeting or add this
item to an upcoming regular Business Committee for completion, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously. (2) Motion by Lisa Summers to request the Finance Department
complete the remainder of their review by Friday, July 7, 2017, so we can proceed, seconded by
David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
Business Committee resumes agenda at item VI.J.

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XI. NEW BUSINESS
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
A. Approve revised OBC SOP entitled Hiring and Negotiating Oneida Business Committee
(OBC) Political Appointments (5:26:03)
Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the addition of section 3.3 “The Tribal Chair’s Office is eligible for
two (2) full-time positions with the option of the Tribal Chair hiring two (2) part-time (0-20 hours a week)
employees to equal one full-time positions,” back into OBC SOP entitled Hiring and Negotiating Oneida
Business Committee (OBC) Political Appointments, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster departs at 3:42 p.m. before voting occurs on July 26, 2017.
Ayes:
Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster

Motion by David Jordan to recess at 4:45 p.m. on July 26, 2017, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously: (6:47:59)
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa
Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 2:54 p.m. on July 27, 2017
Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Secretary Lisa Summers, and Councilman David Jordan not present.
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
B. Schedule special Business Committee meeting for purpose of administering oaths of
office for remaining elected officials 1
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve scheduling a special Business Committee meeting for the purpose
of administering oaths of office for remaining elected officials on August 17, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers
Motion by David Jordan to recess at 12:04 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. on July 26, 2017, seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion carried unanimously: (3:32:52)
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 1:30 p.m. on July 26, 2017.
Chairwoman Tina Danforth not present.

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XII. OPERATIONAL REPORTS
Chairwoman Tina Danforth arrives at 1:40 p.m. on July 26, 2017
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth departs at 1:49 p.m. on July 26, 2017
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 1:52 p.m. on July 26, 2017
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 1:56 p.m. on July 26, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 1:57 p.m. on July 26, 2017
Treasurer Trish King departs at 2:05 p.m. on July 26, 2017
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
A. Accept Comprehensive Health Division FY ’17 3rd quarter report (3:59:22)
Sponsors:
Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health Operations; Dr.
Ravinder Vir, Medical Director/Medical Operations
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY ’17 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Treasurer Trish King returns at 2:12 p.m. on July 26, 2017
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 2:19 p.m. on July 26, 2017
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
B. Accept Community & Economic Development Division FY ’17 3rd quarter report (4:13:40)
Sponsor:
Troy Parr, Division Director/Community & Economic Development – Development
Branch
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Community & Economic Development Division FY ’17 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
C. Accept Public Works Division FY ’17 3rd quarter report (4:22:38)
Sponsors:
Jacque Boyle, Interim Assistant Division Director/Public Works – Development
Branch
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Public Works Division FY ’17 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
D. Accept Governmental Services Division FY ’17 3rd quarter report (4:28:28)
Sponsor:
George Skenandore, Division Director/Governmental Services
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Governmental Services Division FY ’17 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth

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XIII. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL (To obtain a copy of Members Only materials, visit the BC
Support Office, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center and present Tribal I.D. card or go to
https://goo.gl/uLp2jE)

(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
A. Approve four (4) actions regarding Petitioner Edward Delgado – Trust Land Distribution
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary (6:48:33)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to acknowledge receipt of the petition submitted by Edward Delgado regarding
Trust Land Distribution, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers
Motion by Tehassi Hill to send the verified petition to the Law, Finance, Legislative Reference, and Direct
Report Offices' for legal financial, legislative, and administrative analyses, seconded by Trish King.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers
Motion by Tehassi Hill to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Office to submit their
analyses to the Tribal Secretary within sixty (60) days with a progress report to be submitted within fortyfive (45) days, with a reminder of the July 7, 2017, GTC directive that GTC petitions “submitted to the
Tribal Secretary’s Office shall be processed and a GTC meeting be convened with 120 calendar days of
receipt by the Tribal Secretary’s Office”, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers
Motion by Tehassi Hill to direct the Direct Report Offices to submit administrative analyses to Tribal
Secretary within thirty (30) days, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers
EXCERPT FROM JULY 12, 2017: No formal action taken on this item.
EXCERPT FROM JUNE 28, 2017: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the remaining agenda items
to the July 12, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM JUNE 14, 2017: Meeting cancelled.
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
B. Approve four (4) actions regarding Petitioner Linda Dallas – 2017 Tri-Annual General
Election (6:51:25)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Brandon Stevens to acknowledge receipt of the petition submitted by Linda Dallas regarding
the 2017 Tri-Annual Election, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers
Motion by Trish King to send the verified petition to the Law, Finance, Legislative Reference, and Direct
Report Offices' for legal financial, legislative, and administrative analyses, seconded by Tehassi Hill.
Motion carried unanimously:
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Ayes:
Not Present:

Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers

Motion by Tehassi Hill to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Office to submit their
analyses to the Tribal Secretary within sixty (60) days with a progress report to be submitted within fortyfive (45) days, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers
Motion by Tehassi Hill to direct the Direct Report Offices to submit administrative analyses to Tribal
Secretary within thirty (30) days, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David Jordan, Lisa Summers
Councilman David Jordan arrives at 3:03 p.m. on July 27, 2017
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster departs at 3:31 p.m. on July 27, 2017
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returns at 3:34 p.m. on July 27, 2017
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
C. Determine appropriate date and reschedule FY ’18 GTC budget meeting (6:54:00)
Sponsor:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by Tehassi Hill to reschedule the FY ’18 GTC budget meeting to from Sunday, September 17,
2017, to Sunday, October 8, 2017, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion withdrawn.
Motion by Tehassi Hill to rescind the February 8, 2017, Business Committee motion that scheduled the
FY ’18 GTC budget on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at 1:00 p.m.; and to reschedule the FY ’18 GTC
budget meeting to Sunday, October 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., seconded by Trish King. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
D. Approve two (2) actions regarding special GTC meeting (7:32:03)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
Motion by Tehassi Hill to approve scheduling a special GTC meeting on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at
1:00 p.m. for the remaining 2017 Semi-Annual GTC agenda items, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
David Jordan
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
For the record:
Councilman David Jordan stated I am scheduled vacation out of state.
Motion by Brandon Stevens to approve the mailer and notice, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
Treasurer Trish King departs at 3:43 p.m. during July 27, 2017
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Treasurer Trish King returns 3:46 p.m. during July 27, 2017
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
E. Accept legal opinion of Referendum Question regarding development of law which
provides for sanctions and due process for elected officials (7:35:02)
Sponsor:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the legal opinion regarding development of a law which provides for
sanctions and due process for elected officials, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
For the record:
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth stated that the referendum
question process is laid out in the Election Law and that there will be
next steps after this.
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
F. Enter E-Poll results into the record in accordance with OBC SOP entitled Conducting
Electronic Voting:
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary
a. Approved memorandum to cancel the June 20, 2017, special GTC meeting; and direct
the Tribal Secretary to combine agenda items to a later date with the Employment law
and Re-organization proposal (7:44:08)
Requestor: Brandon Stevens, Councilman
Motion by Brandon Stevens to enter the E-Poll results into the record for the approved memorandum to
cancel the June 20, 2017, special GTC meeting; and direct the Tribal Secretary to combine agenda items
to a later date with the Employment law and Re-organization proposal, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
EXCERPT FROM JULY 12, 2017: Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the E-Poll results into
the record for the approved memorandum to cancel the June 20, 2017, special GTC meeting;
and to direct the Tribal Secretary to combine agenda items to a later date with the
Employment law and Re-organization proposal, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion not
formally voted on.
EXCERPT FROM JULY 3, 2017: (Reconvened from June 28, 2017) Motion by Lisa Summers
to defer the remaining agenda items to the July 12, 2017, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
G. Approve four (4) actions regarding Petitioner Frank Vandehei – E-Poll process (Add-on)
Sponsor:
Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary (7:38:45)
Motion by Tehassi Hill to acknowledge receipt of the petition submitted Frank Vandehei regarding the EPoll process, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers

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Motion by Tehassi Hill to send the verified petition to the Law, Finance, Legislative Reference, and Direct
Report Offices' for legal financial, legislative, and administrative analyses, seconded by Fawn Billie.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
Motion by Tehassi Hill to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Office to submit their
analyses to the Tribal Secretary within sixty (60) days with a progress report to be submitted within fortyfive (45) days, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
Motion by Tehassi Hill to direct the Direct Report Offices to submit administrative analyses to Tribal
Secretary within thirty (30) days, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (7:44:41)
A. REPORTS
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
1. Determine appropriate actions regarding Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY
’17 3rd quarter report
Agent:
Pete King III
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY ’17 3rd quarter report
to the August 9, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
2. Accept Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY ’17 3rd quarter report
President: Jeff Bowman
Liaison:
Tina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Trish King to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY ’17 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
3. Accept Oneida ESC Group, LLC. FY ’17 3rd quarter report
Chair:
Jackie Zalim
Liaison:
Tehassi Hill, Councilman

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Motion by Trish King to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC. FY ’17 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
4. Accept Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’17 3rd quarter report
Agent:
Janice Hirth-Skenandore
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY ’17 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
5. Accept Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’17 3rd quarter report
Agent:
Janice Hirth-Skenandore
Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by Trish King to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY ’17 3rd quarter report, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
6. Accept Gaming General Manager report – Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Gaming General Manager report, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
7. Accept Chief Counsel report – Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by David Jordan to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried with
one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to direct Chief Counsel to complete the requested follow-up for the August 9,
2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried with one
abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers

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8. Accept Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report – Nathan King, Director
Motion by Trish King to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications report, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
Motion by David Jordan to approve the Memorandum of Agreement – file # 2017-0673, correcting “Tribe”
to “Nation” throughout, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
Motion by Brandon Stevens to direct the Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Dept. to bring back
a strategy to address the notice dated June 23, 2017; and to direct the strategy be brought to the August
9, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one
abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers

B. STANDING ITEMS
1. Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
2. Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf Association
Sponsor: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the update regarding Oneida Golf Enterprise – Ladies Professional Golf
Association, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers

C. AUDIT COMMITTEE

Chair: Tehassi Hill, Councilman

(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
1. Accept Audit Committee FY '17 3rd quarter report
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Audit Committee FY ’17 3rd quarter report, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers

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D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
1. Accept report regarding contract # 2017-0088 and determine next steps
Sponsors: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary; Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by David Jordan to defer the report regarding contract # 2017-0088 to the August 9, 2017, regular
Business Committee meeting, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
EXCERPT FROM APRIL 26, 2017: Motion by Fawn Billie to defer the report regarding
contract # 2017-0088 for sixty (60) days, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried
unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2017: Motion by Lisa Summers to direct Liaisons
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster and Secretary Lisa Summers to work with the Law Office on
a contract item that was brought forward; and to bring back a report to the Business
Committee within sixty (60) days, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously.
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
2. Review final recommendation; and determine next steps regarding complaints # 2017DR08-01, # 2017-DR08-02, and # 2017-DR08-03
Sponsors: Councilmembers Brandon Stevens, David Jordan, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the written report regarding complaint # 2017-DR08-02, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried Motion carried with two abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Fawn Billie, Trish King
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
For the record:
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth stated Trish is recused from this
matter.
Motion by David Jordan to go into executive session at 4:01 p.m., seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Lisa Summers
Treasurer Trish King and Councilwoman Fawn Billie depart at 4:01 p.m.
Motion by Tehassi Hill to come out of executive session at 4:05 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the recommendations 1-3 regarding complaint # 2017-DR08-02
listed in the written report dated July 26, 2017, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Tehassi Hill to assign Secretary Lisa Summers and Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to carry
out the action, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
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Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the written report regarding complaint # 2017-DR08-01 and
complaint # 2017-DR08-03, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the recommendations 1-4 regarding complaint # 2017-DR08-01
and complaint # 2017-DR08-03 listed in the written report dated July 26, 2017, seconded by Tehassi Hill.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Motion by Jennifer Webster to assign Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth and Councilman David
Jordan to carry out the action, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
EXCERPT FROM JULY 12, 2017: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item to the July 26,
2017, regular Business Committee meeting for the team to do the additional follow-up that
was identified, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with one abstention.
EXCERPT FROM JULY 3, 2017: (Reconvened from June 28, 2017) Motion by Lisa Summers
to defer this item to the July 12, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
3. Discussion regarding complaint # 2017-CC-05
Sponsor: David Jordan, Councilman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the discussion regarding complaint # 2017-CC-05 as information,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
EXCERPT FROM JULY 12, 2017: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item to the July 25,
2017, Oneida Business Committee executive session agenda for a 9:00 a.m. start time,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
4. Defer report regarding complaint # 2017-DR11-01 to August 9, 2017, regular Business
Committee meeting
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to direct Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth to complete the follow-up on
behalf of the OBC Officers; and to direct that the report from Comprehensive Health be due at the August
9, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
EXCERPT FROM JULY 12, 2017: Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this item to the
Oneida Business Committee Officers for follow up with the Comprehensive Health
Operations Division Director; and for a report to be brought back to the July 26, 2017, regular
Business Committee meeting, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously.

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E. NEW BUSINESS
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
1. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Laredo Ender User License agreement
– file # 2017-0125
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health & Safety
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Laredo Ender User
License agreement – file # 2017-0125, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
2. Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP.Engagement Letter – file # 2017-0483
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Baker Tilly Virchow
Krause LLP.-Engagement Letter – file # 2017-0483, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
3. Approve procedural exception to allow Dept. of Public Works to carryover funds from
FY '17 operational equipment into FY '18
Sponsor: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Motion by Tehassi Hill to approve the procedural exception to allow Dept. of Public Works to carryover
funds from FY '17 operational equipment into FY '18, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
(July 27, 2017, reconvened regular meeting)
4. Create position expectations for Direct Report – 21
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Councilman
Motion by Tehassi Hill to direct Jessica Wallenfang to format the expectations; and to set-up a meeting
time between the Business Committee and the Direct Report shortly after hire to review expectations,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Lisa Summers
(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
5. Accept sign-in sheets from June 20, 2017, as information (5:47:07)
Sponsor: Cristina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by David Jordan to accept the sign in sheets from June 20, 2017, as information for the record,
noting 1) that the title be corrected to Informational Meeting; 2) that the signatures and names be
redacted; and 3) that there is no stipend for the June 20, 2017, informational meeting, seconded by Trish
King. Motion carried with two opposed and one abstention:
Ayes:
David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Opposed:
Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster
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Not Present:

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Fawn Billie
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

(July 26, 2017, regular meeting)
6. Accept sign-in sheets from June 28, 2017, as information (6:03:34)
Sponsor: Cristina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman
Motion by Trish King to create standard operating procedures to support the Oneida Business Committee
to carry out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the constitution, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion called out of order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth.
Motion by David Jordan to defer this item to the August 9, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting;
and for the back-up to include minutes, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

XV. ADJOURN
Motion by Tehassi Hill to adjourn at 4:12 p.m. on July 27, 2017, seconded by David Jordan. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers

Minutes prepared by Heather Heuer, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented on August 9, 2017.

_________________________________
Lisa Summers, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

09 / 13 / 17

2. General Information:
Session:

Open

Agenda Header:

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

Minutes

Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Approve August 9, 2017, regular meeting minutes

3. Supporting Materials
Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
1. August 9, 2017, regular meeting minutes

3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:

Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Primary Requestor/Submitter:

Submitted by: Heather Heuer, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 08, 2017
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 09, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, , Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: ;
Arrived at: Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth at 1:30 p.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Pete King III, Art Harrington, Joe Nicks, Michele Doxtator;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairwoman Tina Danforth, Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Treasurer Trish King,
Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members: Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens;
Not Present: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Brad Graham, Bill Graham, Leyne Orosco, Rhiannon Metoxen, Katrina
Mungo, Heather Heuer, Clorissa Santiago, Candace Skenandore, Chris Johnson, Don Miller, Nancy
Barton, Bonnie Pigman, Racquel Hill, Taniquelle Thurner, Cathy Bachhuber, Gina Buenrostro, Danelle
Wilson, Maureen Perkins, Larry Barton, Michelle Gordon, Jessica Wallenfang, Cathy Metoxen, Lisa
Liggins, Ed Delgado, Jen Falck, Patrick Pelky, Nic Reynolds, Geraldine Danforth, Matt Denny, Dale
Wheelock, Marianne Close, Cheryl Stevens, Tami Fleisner, Nancy Cook;
I.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 8:29 a.m.
For the record:

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster is out of the office on vacation time.

II.

OPENING by Councilman Tehassi Hill

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:03:32)

Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt the agenda with the following changes: [Delete item VI.C. Adopt
resolution entitled Adoption of the Governance of Boards, Committees and Commissions Amendments;
Delete item X.A.03. Approve travel request - Councilman Brandon Stevens - 40th Anniversary of
American Indian Science Engineering Society (AISES) & National conference and the Tribal Nations
Advisory Council (TNAC) meeting - Denver, CO - September 20-23, 2017; Move the resolution and
Statement of Effect from Executive Session – New Business item XIII.E.02. Adopt resolution entitled
Transfer of Language Department to Oneida Nation School System, to Open Session; and Note the
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scheduled time for item for item IX.A. Approve 2017 General Election Final Results report, at 8:45 a.m.],
seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
IV.

OATHS OF OFFICE
A.

V.

Oneida Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee - Jeanette Archiquette-Ninham
(Not Present)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

MINUTES
A.

Approve July 26, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting minutes with reconvened
session on July 27, 2017 (00:04:49)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the July 26, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting minutes with
the reconvened session on July 27, 2017, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
B.

Approve July 27, 2017, FY '17 3rd quarter reports Business Committee meeting
minutes (00:06:26)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the July 27, 2017, FY '17 3rd quarter reports Business Committee
meeting minutes, regular meeting minutes, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
VI.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Administrative Rulemaking Law Amendments (00:07:05)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Councilman/ Legislative Operating Committee Chair

Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 08-09-17-A Administrative Rulemaking Law
Amendments, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
Business Committee moves to item IX.A. scheduled at 8:45 a.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 9:31 a.m.
Councilman Tehassi Hill returns at 9:33 a.m.

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B.

Adopt resolution entitled Audit Law Amendments (00:53:52)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Councilman/ Legislative Operating Committee Chair

Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt resolution # 08-09-17-B Internal Audit Law Amendments, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Jennifer Webster
C.

Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of the Governance of Boards, Committees and
Commissions Amendments
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Councilman/ Legislative Operating Committee Chair

Item deleted at the adoption of the agenda.
Treasurer Trish King departs at 10:00 a.m.
Treasurer Trish King returns at 10:06 a.m.
D.

Adopt resolution entitled Child Care Department Consumer Complaint Law (1:20:30)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Councilman/ Legislative Operating Committee Chair

Motion by David Jordan to adopt resolution # 08-09-17-C Child Care Department Consumer Complaint
Law, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Councilman David Jordan departs at 10:17 a.m.
E.

Adopt resolution entitled Transfer of Language Department to Oneida Nation School
System (1:42:55) (Resolution and Statement of Effect moved from Executive Session)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 08-09-17-D Transfer of Language Department to Oneida
Nation School System, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Jennifer Webster
Chairwoman Tina Danforth calls for a five (5) minute recess at 10:31 a.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 10:45 a.m.
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Councilwoman Fawn Billie, and Councilwoman Jennifer Webster
not present.

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VII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

Legislative Operating Committee
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Councilman/Legislative Operating Committee Chair
1.

Accept July 19, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes (1:56:21)

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the July 19, 2017, Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
B.

Finance Committee
Sponsor: Trish King, Tribal Treasurer/Finance Committee Chair
1.

Approve July 31, 2017, Finance Committee meeting minutes (2:06:40)

Motion by Trish King to approve the July 31, 2017, Finance Committee meeting minutes, seconded by
David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
2.

Approve Finance Committee E-Poll action of August 3, 2017 regarding approval
of a Purchase Order increase of $14,613.88 to Lamers Bus, Inc. - file # 2015-0374
(2:40:40)

Motion by David Jordan to approve the Finance Committee E-Poll action of August 3, 2017 regarding
approval of a Purchase Order increase of $14,613.88 to Lamers Bus, Inc. - file # 2015-0374, seconded by
Trish King. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
C.

Quality of Life
Sponsor: Fawn Billie, Councilwoman/Quality of Life Committee Chair
1.

Accept June 15, 2017, Quality of Life meeting minutes (2:41:18)

Motion by Trish King to accept the June 15, 2017, Quality of Life meeting minutes, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
2.

Accept Quality of Life Committee - End of Term Report (2:42:05)

Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Quality of Life Committee - End of Term Report, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster

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VIII.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Native American Business Development Institute Feasibility
(NABDI) Study (2:43:00)
Sponsor: Joanie Buckley, Division Director/Internal Services

Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 08-09-17-E Native American Business Development
Institute Feasibility (NABDI) Study, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
IX.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approve 2017 General Election Final Results report (00:20:07)
Sponsor: Melinda J Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the 2017 General Election Final Results report in accordance
with 102.11-13. of the Election Law, declare the official results of the 2017 General Election, seconded by
Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to send all the items identified in section 6 of the 2017 General Election Final
Report to the Legislative Operating Committee to begin the process of addressing the identified items,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated that I do have a formal request to the
th
Business Committee to allow me to be sworn in on August 16 at 8:30
th
due to my unavailability on August 17 .
Business Committee resumes agenda at item VI.B.
Councilman Tehassi Hill departs at 9:25 a.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 9:26 a.m.
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth departs at 9:26 a.m.
B.

Approve an option for disbursement of fifty (50) complimentary admission passes - 5th
Annual Indian Horse Relay - Canterbury Park, MN - August 24-26, 2017 (2:46:46)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Brandon Stevens to approve the first come, first serve option for the disbursement of fifty (50)
complimentary admission passes - 5th Annual Indian Horse Relay - Canterbury Park, MN - August 24-26,
2017, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster

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X.

TRAVEL
A.

Travel Requests
1.

Approve travel request in accordance with Travel & Expense Policy - Five (5)
Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee members - Indian Summer Festival –
Milwaukee, WI - September 8-10, 2017 (2:50:54)
Chair: James Martin
Liaison: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the travel request in accordance with the Travel & Expense Policy Five (5) Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee members - Indian Summer Festival – Milwaukee, WI September 8-10, 2017, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
2.

Approve travel request - Up to three (3) OBC members - 2017 Bemidji Area
Partnership for Family Wellness conference - New Buffalo, MI - September 11-15,
2017 (2:52:56)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the travel request - Up to three (3) OBC members - 2017 Bemidji
Area Partnership for Family Wellness conference - New Buffalo, MI - September 11-15, 2017, seconded
by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
For the record:
Councilman David Jordan stated I am going to be on approved vacation
during that same time frame so I will not be present and there’s a BC
meeting that week. We discussed we would send staff members or
(inaudible). Just for clarification.
3.

Approve travel request - Councilman Brandon Stevens - 40th Anniversary of
American Indian Science Engineering Society (AISES) & National conference
and the Tribal Nations Advisory Council (TNAC) meeting - Denver, CO September 20-23, 2017

Item deleted at the adoption of the agenda.
B.

Travel Reports
1.

Accept travel report - Secretary Lisa Summers - Wisconsin Dept. of Corrections
tribal consultation - Hayward, WI - May 8-9, 2017 (2:54:48)

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the travel report - Secretary Lisa Summers - Wisconsin Dept. of
Corrections tribal consultation - Hayward, WI - May 8-9, 2017, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster

2.

Accept travel report - Secretary Lisa Summers & Councilwoman Jennifer

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Webster - 31st Annual Wisconsin Indian Education Association (WIEA)
conference - Minocqua, WI - May 11-14, 2017 (2:56:29)
Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the travel report - Secretary Lisa Summers & Councilwoman
Jennifer Webster - 31st Annual Wisconsin Indian Education Association (WIEA) conference - Minocqua,
WI - May 11-14, 2017, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 11:55 a.m.
Secretary Lisa Summers returns at 11:57 a.m.
3.

Accept travel report - Secretary Lisa Summers, Councilwoman Jennifer Webster,
& Councilman Tehassi Hill - National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) midyear conference - Uncasville, CT - June 11-15, 2017 (2:58:40)

Motion by Trish King to accept the travel report - Secretary Lisa Summers, Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster, & Councilman Tehassi Hill - National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) mid-year
conference - Uncasville, CT - June 11-15, 2017; and to defer the two (2) identified items to the
Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Dept. for monitoring and assistance where needed,
seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Abstained:
Tehassi Hill
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
4.

Accept travel report - Secretary Lisa Summers & Councilwoman Fawn Billie North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2017 - Toronto, ON Canada - July 1423, 2017 (3:10:55)

Motion by David Jordan to accept the travel report - Secretary Lisa Summers & Councilwoman Fawn
Billie - North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2017 - Toronto, ON Canada - July 14-23, 2017,
seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to recess at 12:02 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
Meeting called to order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 1:30 p.m.
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Councilwoman Fawn Billie, Treasurer Trish King, and
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster not present.
XI.

OPERATIONAL REPORTS
A.

Accept Environmental Health & Safety FY '17 3rd quarter report (3:14:21)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Environmental Health & Safety

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Environmental Health & Safety FY '17 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Trish King, Jennifer Webster
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Treasurer Trish King arrives at 1:44 p.m.
B.

Accept Division of Land Management FY '17 3rd quarter report (3:20:35)
Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/Division of Land Management

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Division of Land Management FY '17 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
Councilman David Jordan departs at 2:20 p.m.
Councilman David Jordan returns at 2:28 p.m.
C.

Accept Oneida Housing Authority FY '17 3rd quarter report (3:38:51)
Sponsor: Dale Wheelock, Executive Director/Oneida Housing Authority

Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Oneida Housing Authority FY '17 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Jennifer Webster
Secretary Lisa Summers departs at 2:45 a.m.
D.

Accept Human Resources Dept. FY '17 3rd quarter report (4:20:50)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources

Motion by Tehassi Hill to accept the Human Resources Dept. FY '17 3rd quarter report, seconded by
David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Chairwoman Tina Danforth calls for a five (5) minute recess at 3:20 p.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth at 3:25 p.m.
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth, Councilwoman Fawn Billie, Tribal Lisa Summers, and
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster not present.
E.

Accept Retail Enterprise FY ’17 3rd quarter report (5:00:15)
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Retail Enterprise FY ’17 3rd quarter report, seconded by Trish King.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

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XIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY '17 3rd quarter report (5:02:13)
Sponsor: Cristina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman

Motion by Trish King to accept the Oneida Seven Generations Corporation FY '17 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
2.

Accept Retail Enterprise FY ’17 3rd quarter report (5:02:29)
Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manager/Retail Profits

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Retail Enterprise FY ’17 3rd quarter report, seconded by David
Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
3.

Accept Chief Counsel report (5:02:45)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by David Jordan to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
B.

STANDING ITEMS
1.

C.

Land Claims Strategy (No Requested Action)

AUDIT COMMITTEE
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Councilman/Audit Committee Chair
1.

Accept June 9, 2017, Audit Committee meeting minutes (5:03:05)

Motion by David Jordan to accept the June 9, 2017, Audit Committee meeting minutes, seconded by
Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
2.

Accept July 13, 2017, Audit Committee meeting minutes (5:03:25)

Motion by David Jordan to accept the July 13, 2017, Audit Committee meeting minutes, seconded by
Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

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3.

Accept audit entitled SEOTS Performance Assurance and lift confidentiality
requirement (5:03:38)

Motion by David Jordan to accept the audit entitled SEOTS Performance Assurance and lift confidentiality
requirement, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
4.

Accept audit entitled Oneida Elder Services Performance Assurance and lift
confidentiality requirement (5:03:55)

Motion by David Jordan to accept the audit entitled Oneida Elder Services Performance Assurance and
lift confidentiality requirement, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
5.

Accept audit entitled Ultimate Texas Hold'em Rules of Play and lift confidentiality
requirement (5:04:13)

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the audit entitled Ultimate Texas Hold'em Rules of Play and lift
confidentiality requirement, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
6.

Accept audit entitled Cultural Heritage Performance Assurance and lift
confidentiality requirement (5:04:29)

Motion by Trish King to defer the audit entitled Cultural Heritage Performance Assurance to a meeting
with the Governmental Services Division Director for further discussion, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion
carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
D.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.

Accept report regarding contract # 2017-0088; and accept recommended actions
Sponsors: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary; Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman (5:05:02)

Motion by David Jordan to report regarding contract # 2017-0088; and to accept the three (3)
recommended actions, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
For the record:
Chairwoman Tina Danforth stated please note for the record that (placing
item in the close-out file) is the intent of item 3.
2.

Accept strategy regarding IGAC report from July 26, 2017, Business Committee
meeting (5:06:36)
Sponsor: Nathan King, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the update; and to direct the IGAC Director to work with the Law
Office for the identified follow-up, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

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3.

Accept report regarding complaint # 2017-DR11-01 (5:07:32)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Tribal Vice-Chairwoman
EXCERPT FROM JULY 27, 2017: (Reconvened from July 26, 2017) Motion by
Jennifer Webster to direct Vice-Chairwoman Melinda J. Danforth to complete the
follow-up on behalf of the OBC Officers; and to direct that the report from
Comprehensive Health be due at the August 9, 2017, regular Business Committee
meeting, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM JULY 12, 2017: Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this item to the
Oneida Business Committee Officers for follow up with the Comprehensive Health
Operations Division Director; and for a report to be brought back to the July 26, 2017,
regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried
unanimously.

Motion by David Jordan to assign OBC members Brandon Stevens and Jennifer Webster for follow-up;
and for this item to brought to the September 13, 2017, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded
by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
4.

Accept sign-in sheets from June 28, 2017, as information
Sponsor: Cristina Danforth, Tribal Chairwoman (5:08:43)
EXCERPT FROM JULY 26, 2017: (1) Motion by Trish King to create standard
operating procedures to support the Oneida Business Committee to carry out their
duties and responsibilities in accordance with the constitution, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion called out of order by Chairwoman Tina Danforth. (2) Motion by
David Jordan to defer this item to the August 9, 2017, regular Business Committee
meeting; and for the back-up to include minutes, seconded by Brandon Stevens.
Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the sign-in sheets as information; and to retitle to Community
Informational Meeting Minutes, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried with one abstention:
Ayes:
David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Abstained:
Tehassi Hill
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
E.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve letter of agreement - Attorney's Process & Investigation Services, Inc. file # 2017-0892 (5:10:50)
Sponsor: David Jordan, Councilman

Motion by David Jordan to approve the letter of agreement - Attorney's Process & Investigation Services,
Inc. - file # 2017-0892, dated August 8, 2017, seconded by Tehassi Hill. Motion carried with one
opposed:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King
Opposed:
Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

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2.

Adopt resolution entitled Transfer of Language Department to Oneida Nation
School System
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Item moved to Open Session at the adoption of the agenda (Resolution and Statement of Effect only).
3.

Review concern # 2017-CC-11 and determine next steps (5:14:04)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Tehassi Hill to forward the message to the Oneida Police Dept. for their review and
consideration for further actions, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
XIV.

ADJOURN

Motion by David Jordan to adjourn at 3:37 p.m., seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Tehassi Hill, David Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens
Not Present:
Melinda J. Danforth, Fawn Billie, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster

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Minutes approved as presented/corrected on ___________.

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Lisa Summers, Secretary
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2. General Information:
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Report

Resolution

Contract

Other:
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3.

2.

4.

Business Committee signature required

4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

Budgeted - Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

5. Submission
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Special Meeting
5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
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SPECIAL MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III;
Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens and Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jennifer Falck, Jo Anne House, Nic Reynolds, Geraldine Danforth, Tsyoslake House,
Wesley Martin, Jr., Rae Skenandore, Julie Barton, Jennifer L. Hill, Dellora Cornelius, Cristina Danforth,
Geno Danforth, Elaine Skenandore-Cornelius, Barbara Webster, Mark A. Powless, Sheila Shawanokasic,
Tina Skenandore, Pat Lassila, Chrissy Liggins, Rhiannon Metoxen, Melinda J. Danforth, Larry Barton,
Heather Heuer, Leyne Orosco, Kathy Metoxen, Cathy Bachhuber, Debbie Melchert, Zachary Schrap,
Elijah Metoxen, Sharon House, Susan White;
I.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 5:00 p.m.
For the record: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens and Councilwoman Jennifer Webster are attending
the Wisconsin Indian Education Association Act 31 event at the Menominee Casino
Convention Center in Keshena, WI.

II.

OPENING by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 5:00 p.m.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:03:37)
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt the agenda with the following change: [Add New Business item
V.C. Approve four (4) actions regarding Petitioner Brad Graham - 2017 General Election], seconded
by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III,
Lisa Summers
Not Present: Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster

IV.

OATHS OF OFFICE (00:04:33) & (00:19:53)
A.

GTC Legal Advocates - Tsyoslake House, Wesley Martin, Jr.
Land Commission - Rae Skenandore, Julie Barton, Jennifer L. Hill
Oneida Commission on Aging - Dellora Cornelius, Cristina Danforth, Geno Danforth
Trust Enrollment Committee - Elaine Skenandore-Cornelius, Barbara Webster
Oneida Land Claims Commission - Sheila Shawanokasic
Oneida Election Board - Tina Skenandore, Pat Lassila, Chrissy Liggins
Oneida School Board - Rhiannon Metoxen, Melinda J. Danforth
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For the record: Secretary Lisa Summers stated Cristina (Danforth) was taking her oath of office
for two boards and it was for the Commission on Aging and the Gaming Commission.
V.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Add Oaths of Office for remaining officials to the August 30, 2017, special OBC
meeting agenda
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item to the end of the agenda, seconded by Kirby Metoxen.
Motion carried unanimously: (00:10:43)
Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III,
Lisa Summers
Not Present: Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to delete this item from the agenda, noting it is no longer needed,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously: (00:24:13)
Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III,
Lisa Summers
Not Present: Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
B.

Approve FranklinCovey Client Sales Inc. - All Access Pass License Agreement - file
# 2017-0625 (00:12:00)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the limited waiver of sovereign immunity - FranklinCovey
Client Sales Inc. - All Access Pass License Agreement - file # 2017-0625, seconded by Ernest
Stevens III. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III,
Lisa Summers
Not Present: Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
C.

Approve four (4) actions regarding Petitioner Brad Graham - 2017 General Election
(Add-on item) (00:22:18)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to acknowledge receipt of the petition submitted by Brad Graham
regarding the 2017 Tri-Annual General Election; to send the verified petition to the Law, Finance,
Legislative Reference, and Direct Report Offices for legal, financial, legislative, and administrative
analyses; to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Offices to submit their analyses to
the Tribal Secretary within sixty (60) days with a progress report to be submitted within forty-five (45)
days; and to direct the Direct Report Offices to submit administrative analyses to Tribal Secretary
within thirty (30) days, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III,
Lisa Summers
Not Present: Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster

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VII.

ADJOURN
Motion by David P. Jordan to adjourn at 5:25 p.m., seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III,
Lisa Summers
Not Present: Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster

Minutes prepared by Heather Heuer, Information Management Specialist
Minutes approved as presented on
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ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
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Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

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Oneida Business Committee
Special Meeting
10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2017
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes - DRAFT
SPECIAL MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Bonnie Pigman, Lisa Liggins, Cathy Bachhuber, RaLinda NinhamLamberies, Larry Barton, Rosa Laster, Danelle Wilson, Jessica Wallenfang, Brian Doxtator, Michele
Doxtator, Rhiannon Metoxen, Heather Heuer, Susan White;

I.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 10:02 a.m.
For the record:

Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens is out of the office on vacation time.

II.

OPENING by Councilman Daniel Guzman King

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:01:15)

Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt the agenda with the following changes: [Correct “Jennifer Hill-Kelly” to
“Jennifer Hill-Kelley” in item IV.A.03; Delete Resolution item IV.A.11. entitled Appointing Representative
to the Tribal Technical Advisory Group to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Add-on Travel
Request – Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens – National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Mid-Year
conference and expo – Phoenix, AZ – September 18-21, 2017; and Add-on Travel Request to item
V.A.01. – Councilman Kirby Metoxen – Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) conference –
Milwaukee, WI – September 5-6, 2017], seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

IV. RESOLUTIONS
A. Adopt resolutions for the 2017-2020 OBC Liaison Appointments for Organization Entities
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Tribal Secretary

1. Adopt resolution entitled Appointment of Liaison Responsibilities for Organization
Entities (00:03:15)

Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 08-30-17-A Appointment of Liaison Responsibilities for
Organization Entities, with the following changes: [Remove Secretary Lisa Summers from the Health care
area noting there are already three Business Committee members that are in that area; Correct title of
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“Trust/Enrollment Committee” to “Trust Enrollment Committee”; Debra J. Danforth to the TTAG group;
and to include any other changes to names and titles provided in the handout], seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

2. Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Representative to the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal
Council (00:06:05)

Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 08-30-17-B Appointing Representative to the Great Lakes
Inter-Tribal Council, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

3. Adopt resolution entitled Appointment of Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Vice-Chairman,
on behalf of the Oneida Nation to the Haskell Indian Nations University National Board
of Regents and identify Ernest Stevens III, Councilmember, and Jennifer Hill Kelley,
Area Manager of Education and Training, as Alternates (00:06:34)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution # 08-30-17-C Appointment of Brandon YellowbirdStevens, Vice-Chairman, on behalf of the Oneida Nation to the Haskell Indian Nations University National
Board of Regents and identify Ernest Stevens III, Councilmember, and Jennifer Hill Kelley, Area Manager
of Education and Training, as Alternates, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

4. Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Representative to Midwest Alliance of Sovereign
Tribes (00:07:14)

Motion by David Jordan to adopt resolution # 08-30-17-D Appointing Representative to Midwest Alliance
of Sovereign Tribes, seconded by Ernest Stevens III. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

5. Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Delegates to the National Congress of American
Indians (00:07:42)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution # 08-30-17-E Appointing Delegates to the National Congress
of American Indians, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
For the record:
Chairman Tehassi Hill stated the corrected resolution was the handout
material.

6. Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Representatives to the National Indian Gaming
Association (00:08:44)

Motion by David Jordan to adopt resolution # 08-30-17-F Appointing Representatives to the National
Indian Gaming Association, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously:

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Ayes:
Not Present:

Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Brandon Stevens

7. Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Representative for Membership in the Native
American Finance Officers Association (00:09:10)

Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 08-30-17-G Appointing Representative for Membership in
the Native American Finance Officers Association, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

8. Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Representative to Natural Resource Damage
Assessment Trustee Council (00:09:32)

Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution # 08-30-17-H Appointing Representative to Natural
Resource Damage Assessment Trustee Council, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

9. Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Representatives for the Environmental Protection
Agency Regional Tribal Operations Committee (00:10:04)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution # 08-30-17-I Appointing Representatives for the
Environmental Protection Agency Regional Tribal Operations Committee, seconded by David Jordan.
Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

10. Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Representative on the Wisconsin Department of
Corrections Religious Practices Advisory Committee (00:10:27)

Motion by Lisa Summers to delete this item from the agenda, seconded by David Jordan. Motion carried
unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

11. Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Representative to the Tribal Technical Advisory
Group to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Item deleted at adoption of agenda.

12. Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Representative to the State of Wisconsin Special
Committee on State-Tribal Relations (00:11:49)

Motion by David Jordan to adopt resolution # 08-30-17-J Appointing Representative to the State of
Wisconsin Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously:

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Ayes:
Not Present:

Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Brandon Stevens

V. TRAVEL
A. TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Approve travel request - various Oneida Business Committee members - Great Lakes
Inter-tribal Council (GLITC); Tribute to Survival Exhibit; and Indian Summer Milwaukee, WI - September 6-10, 2017; with the add-on travel request - Councilman
Kirby Metoxen – Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) conference –
Milwaukee, WI – September 5-6, 2017 (00:12:16)

Motion by Lisa Summers approve the to travel request - various Oneida Business Committee members Great Lakes Inter-tribal Council (GLITC); Tribute to Survival Exhibit; and Indian Summer - Milwaukee, WI
- September 6-10, 2017; including the add-on travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Native
American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) conference - Milwaukee, WI - September 5-6, 2017, seconded
by David Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
For the record:
Secretary Lisa Summers stated the dates actually for these four events
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start on September 5 run through September 10 , including the notation
that we are adding the Native Tourism of Wisconsin event on this item.

2. Approve travel request - Oneida Business Committee - National Congress of American
Indians (NCAI) 74th Annual Convention & Marketplace - Milwaukee, WI - October 16-20,
2017 (00:13:31)

Motion by David Jordan to approve the travel request - Oneida Business Committee - National Congress
of American Indians (NCAI) 74th Annual Convention & Marketplace - Milwaukee, WI - October 16-20,
2017, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest
Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens

3. Approve travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens - National Indian Gaming

Association (NIGA) Mid-Year conference and expo - Phoenix, AZ - September 18-21,
2017 (Add-on item) (00:14:14)

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; with the
addition of Councilman Kirby Metoxen - National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Mid-Year conference
and expo - Phoenix, AZ - September 18-21, 2017, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried with
two abstentions:
Ayes:
David Jordan, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Lisa Summers, Jennifer
Webster
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III
Not Present:
Brandon Stevens
For the record:
Councilman Ernest Stevens III stated I would li

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