# Oneida Business Committee (2020)

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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, October 14, 2020
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Tina Danforth, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: n/a
Arrived at: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens at 8:32 a.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Debbie Thundercloud (via Microsoft Teams1), Chad
Wilson, Danelle Wilson, Ivory Kelly (via Microsoft Teams), Jackie Smith (via Microsoft Teams), Pat Pelky
(via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), James
Bittorf (via Microsoft Teams), Geraldine Danforth (via Microsoft Teams);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:31 a.m.

II.

OPENING (00:00:12)

Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens arrived at 8:32 a.m.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:03:59)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt the agenda with one (1) change [add item X.C.9. Review the draft
HRD realignment plan and determine next steps], seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie
Summers
Opposed:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, Jennifer Webster
For the record: Treasurer Tina Danforth stated I oppose the addition, but I do support the agenda.

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

sharing, and video meetings

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MINUTES
A.

Approve the August 26, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:08:35)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the August 26, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
B.

Approve the September 9, 2020, special Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:09:03)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the September 9, 2020, special Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
C.

Approve the September 23, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:09:29)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the September 23, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
D.

Approve the October 5, 2020, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:09:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the October 5, 2020, emergency Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Tina Danforth. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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RESOLUTIONS
A.

2020-2023 OBC LIAISON, REPRESENTATIVE, AND STANDING COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENTS
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
1.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Business Committee 2020-2023 Term
Appointment of Liaison Responsibilities for Organization (00:11:01); (00:32:04)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 10-14-20-A Oneida Business Committee 2020-2023
Term Appointment of Liaison Responsibilities for Organization, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Item V.A.2. was addressed next.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to reconsider item V.A.1. Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Business Committee
2020-2023 Term Appointment of Liaison Responsibilities for Organization, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Opposed:
Tina Danforth
Motion by Lisa Liggins to amend resolution # BC-10-14-20-A in three (3) sections: 1) in reference #
L40, change Marie Summers to Primary Liaison and Kirby Metoxen to Alternate; 2) in reference # R1,
delete Cristina Danforth; and 3) in reference # R16, change Marie Summers to Primary Representative
and Kirby Metoxen to Alternate, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tina Danforth
Item V.A.17. was re-addressed next.

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2.

Adopt resolution entitled Designated Representative to Great Lakes Inter-Tribal
Council (00:11:37)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 10-14-20-B Designated Representative to Great Lakes InterTribal Council with two (2) changes [1) delete lines 25-27; and 2) in line 29, delete Cristina Danforth,
Treasurer], seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Stevens,
Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tina Danforth, Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers
Amendment to the main motion by Lisa Liggins that this resolution can be amended once the
perceived conflict is resolved, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tina Danforth, Marie Summers
For the record: Treasurer Tina Danforth stated I believe my duty as a tribal leader and my historical
knowledge is more valuable than a perceived conflict of interest in this particular case. I believe that
one, I wasn't consulted with, nor was the Committee afforded to opportunity to discuss this until today
so I didn't think it'd be a conflict. I don't believe it is a conflict and it could have been addressed more
timely, more appropriately. Thank you.
3.

Adopt resolution entitled Designated Representative to Haskell Indian Nations
University National Board of Regents (00:20:50)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 10-14-20-C Designated Representative to Haskell
Indian Nations University National Board of Regents, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
4.

Adopt resolution entitled Designated Representative to Hobart, Ashwaubenon,
Lawrence, Oneida “HALO” (00:23:07)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution 10-14-20-D Designated Representative to Hobart,
Ashwaubenon, Lawrence, Oneida “HALO”, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
5.

Adopt resolution entitled Designated Representative to Midwest Alliance of
Sovereign Tribes (00:23:38)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution 10-14-20-E Designated Representative to Midwest
Alliance of Sovereign Tribes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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6.

Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Delegates to the National Congress of
American Indians (00:24:03)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 10-14-20-F Appointing Delegates to the National
Congress of American Indians, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
7.

Adopt resolution entitled Designating Primary and Alternate Delegates to the
National Indian Gaming Association (00:24:25)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 10-14-20-G Designating Primary and Alternate
Delegates to the National Indian Gaming Association, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
8.

Adopt resolution entitled Designated Representative to Native American
Finance Officers Association (00:25:28)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 10-14-20-H Designated Representative to Native American
Finance Officers Association, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
9.

Adopt resolution entitled Designated Representative to Native American
Tourism of Wisconsin (00:25:50)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 10-14-20-I Designated Representative to Native
American Tourism of Wisconsin, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
10.

Adopt resolution entitled Designated Representative to Natural Resource
Damage Assessment Trustee Council (00:26:12)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution 10-14-20-J Designated Representative to Natural
Resource Damage Assessment Trustee Council, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
11.

Adopt resolution entitled Appointing Representatives to the Environmental
Protection Agency Regional Tribal Operations Committee (00:26:37)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 10-14-20-K Appointing Representatives to the
Environmental Protection Agency Regional Tribal Operations Committee, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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Adopt resolution entitled Continued Support of Patricia King on the Treasury
Tribal Advisory Committee (00:27:03)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the resolution entitled Continued Support of Patricia King on the
Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee to the November 12, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting
agenda and direct the Intergovernmental Affairs Director to complete the appropriate follow-up,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
13.

Adopt resolution entitled Appointment of Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to
the Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services Tribal Technical Advisory Group
(00:27:03)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 10-14-20-L Appointment of Councilwoman Jennifer Webster
to the Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services Tribal Technical Advisory Group, seconded by Marie
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster
14.

Adopt resolution entitled Designated Representative to the State of Wisconsin
Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations (00:28:59)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 10-14-20-M Designated Representative to the State of
Wisconsin Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
15.

Adopt resolution entitled Reaffirming Support for Jennifer Webster,
Councilwoman as Representative to Wisconsin Minority Health Leadership
Council (00:29:42)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 10-14-20-N Reaffirming Support for Jennifer Webster,
Councilwoman as Representative to Wisconsin Minority Health Leadership Council, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
16.

Adopt resolution entitled Designated Representative to the Wisconsin
Department of Corrections Religious Practices Advisory Committee (00:30:24)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 10-14-20-O Designated Representative to the Wisconsin
Department of Corrections Religious Practices Advisory Committee, seconded by David P. Jordan.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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Adopt resolution entitled Designated Representative to the State of Wisconsin
Department of Transportation Tribal Labor Advisory Committee (00:30:48);
(00:40:40)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 10-14-20-P Designated Representative to the State of
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Tribal Labor Advisory Committee, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Item V.A.18. was addressed next.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to reconsider item V.A.17. Adopt resolution entitled Designated Representative
to the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation Tribal Labor Advisory Committee, seconded by
Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to amend resolution # BC-10-14-20-P to reflect Marie Summers as
Primary Liaison and Kirby Metoxen as Alternate, seconded by David P. Jordan2. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan
Treasurer Tina Danforth left at 9:14 a.m.
Councilman David P. Jordan left at 9:15 a.m.
Amendment to the main motion by Lisa Liggins to amend resolution # BC-10-14-20-P in two
(2) areas: 1) in 21, delete Daniel Guzman and insert Marie Summers; and 2) in lines 28-29,
delete Daniel Guzman and insert Marie Summers, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan
Item VI.A. was addressed next.
18.

Adopt resolution entitled Support for Tehassi Hill, Chairman as Representative
on the Wisconsin Diversity Task Force (00:31:12)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 10-14-20-Q Support for Tehassi Hill, Chairman as
Representative on the Wisconsin Diversity Task Force, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

2 Councilman David P. Jordan was present to support the motion but left during discussion and was not present

during voting.

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Adopt resolution entitled Designated Tribal Representative to the North
American Indigenous Games (00:31:39)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 10-14-20-R Designated Tribal Representative to the
North American Indigenous Games, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Item V.A.1. was re-addressed next.

VI.

APPOINTMENTS
A.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Oneida Election Board
(00:45:32); (01:01:45)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer this item until after Executive Session, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan
Item VII.A.1. was addressed next.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to appoint Tracy Smith with a term ending July 31, 2021, and Candace House
with a term ending July 31, 2022, to the Oneida Election Board, seconded by Marie Summers. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Item X.A.1. was addressed next.

VII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the August 19, 2020, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:46:02)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the August 19, 2020, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan

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Accept the August 28, 2020, Legislative Operating Committee officer selection
meeting minutes (00:46:30)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the August 28, 2020, Legislative Operating Committee officer
selection meeting minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens,
Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan

VIII.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Review the Cage/Vault/Kiosk (Chapter 10) Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal
Controls and determine appropriate next steps (00:46:58)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Councilman David P. Jordan returned at 9:21 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the notice of the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls for
Cage/Vault/Kiosk (Chapter 10) approved by the Oneida Gaming Commission on October 1, 2020, and
direct notice to the Oneida Gaming Commission there are no requested revisions under § 501.6-14(d),
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
B.

Review the Information Technology and Information Technology Data (Chapter 11)
Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls and determine appropriate next steps
(00:49:40)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the notice of the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls for
Information Technology and Information Technology Data (Chapter 11) approved by the Oneida
Gaming Commission on October 1, 2020, and direct notice to the Oneida Gaming Commission there
are no requested revisions under § 501.6-14(d), seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth

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C.

Research Request: Reed-University of San Diego-Oneida College Lacrosse
Players’ Perspective of the Sacred Game of Lacrosse (00:51:10)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the research request [Reed-University of San Diego-Oneida
College Lacrosse Players’ Perspective of the Sacred Game of Lacrosse], consistent with resolution #
BC-05-08-19-A and in accordance with the comments in the memorandum from Chief Counsel dated
October 2, 2020 [a) Resolve #2(3), Mr. Reed is required to submit the final draft research paper for
review; b) Resolve #2(4), Mr. Reed is required to submit a copy of the published work and can request
to present the research findings to the Oneida Business Committee; c) Resolve #5, any further use of
this research information is subject to authorization by the Oneida Business Committee; and d) The
conflict of publishing identities and data regarding co-collaborators shall be clarified and approved by
the Chief Counsel prior to conducting the research], seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Tina Danforth
D.

Review implementation of resolution BC-08-12-20-H and determine next steps
(00:54:05)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Treasurer Tina Danforth returned at 9:27 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the discussion regarding the implementation of resolution BC-08-12-20H to the October 28, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting agenda, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
E.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved CRF Government
Relief Funds Requests - file # 9-6-001, file # 9-4-003, file # 9-6-004, and file # 9-3006 (00:58:42)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved CRF
Government Relief Funds Requests - file # 9-6-001, file # 9-4-003, file # 9-6-004, and file # 9-3-006,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
F.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved letter of
reconsideration to Rehabilitative Services Administration (RSA) (00:59:24)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved letter of
reconsideration to Rehabilitative Services Administration (RSA), seconded by Brandon Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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G.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved letter to the
President (00:59:52)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved letter to
the President, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

IX.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

PETITIONER MICHAEL DEBRASKA
1.

Accept the statement of effect (01:00:19)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

X.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:00:48); (01:01:28)

Motion by David P. Jordan to go into executive session at 9:32 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, recessed at 12:04 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 1:30 p.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Treasurer Tina Danforth; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Chairman Tehassi Hill;
Councilman David P. Jordan; Secretary Lisa Liggins; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Vice-Chairman
Brandon Stevens; Council Member Marie Summers; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Motion by Lisa Liggins to come out of executive session at 2:48 p.m., seconded by David P. Jordan.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Item VI.A. was re-addressed next.

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A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Chief Counsel report (01:02:44)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
2.

Accept the General Manager report (01:03:01)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the General Manager to bring a report to open session regarding
Headstart and Early Headstart to be presented at the November 12, 2020, regular Business
Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Liggins to request the OBC Liaison to the Oneida Land Commission to schedule a joint
meeting to discuss the MOA [between the Oneida Business Committee and the Oneida Land
Commission], seconded by Tina Danforth. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
B.

TABLED BUSINESS
1.

Joint Marketing Standard Operating Procedures regarding
Merchandise Distribution (tabled 4/8/20; no action requested)

Tickets

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Item was not addressed.
C.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Determine next steps regarding the 2020 Gaming compact payment (01:04:18)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Motion by Lisa Liggins to support the Finance recommendation regarding the 2020 Gaming compact
payment in the memorandum dated October 12, 2020, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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2.

Review application(s) for two (2) vacancies - Oneida Election Board (01:05:18)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the application(s) for two (2) vacancies on
the Oneida Election Board as information, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
3.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from Environmental, Health, Safety and Land Division for one (1) SanitarianTrainee (01:05:50)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Brandon Stevens to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall
request from Environmental, Health, Safety and Land Division for one (1) Sanitarian-Trainee,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
4.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from Comprehensive Health Division for 55 positions (01:06:15)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from Comprehensive Health Division for 55 positions, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
5.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from the General Manager for three (3) Custodians and the approved request
from the Division of Public Works to maintain staffing level of 46 (01:06:35)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from the General Manager for three (3) Custodians and the approved request from the Division of
Public Works to maintain staffing level of 46, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
6.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved employment
contract amendments for BC DR17-04 and BC DR18 - file # 2020-0464 and file #
2020-0467 (01:07:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved
employment contract amendments for BC DR17-04 and BC DR18 - file # 2020-0464 and file # 20200467, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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7.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from the Gaming General Manager for one (1) Administrative Assistant
(01:07:30)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall
request from the Gaming General Manager for one (1) Administrative Assistant, seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
8.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from the General Manager for two (2) Community Involvement Coordinators,
one (1) Administrative Assistant, and one (1) Resident Services Specialist
(01:07:50)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from the General Manager for two (2) Community Involvement Coordinators, one (1) Administrative
Assistant, and one (1) Resident Services Specialist, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
9.

Review the draft HRD realignment plan and determine next steps (01:08:14)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, HR Area Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to designate a cross-functional team to work with the HR Area Manager to
develop the HRD realignment plan, that the team include the Gaming General Manager, General
Manager, Retail General Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Counsel. Vice-Chairman Brandon
Stevens and Councilwoman Marie Summers, and that the final plan be brought back to the Business
Committee in February 2021 for approval, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

XI.

ADJOURN (01:08:47)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adjourn at 3:56 p.m., seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

Minutes prepared by Chad Wilson, Senior Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on October 28, 2020.

/s/ Lisa Liggins
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Sign-In Sheet for the October 14, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting

Regular Business Committee Meeting
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Approve the August 26, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

10/14/20

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Legal Review
☐ Correspondence
☒ Minutes
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Report
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Bylaws
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Presentation
☐ Law
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Resolution
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
☐ Petition
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Draft GTC Notice

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

LLIGGINS

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session and Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, August 26, 2020
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa
Summers, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Ernie Stevens III;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Debbie Thundercloud, Lisa Liggins;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Ernie Stevens III;
Arrived at: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens at 8:34 a.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Debbie Thundercloud, Lisa Liggins, Clorissa Santiago;

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
For the record: Councilman Ernie Stevens III is out on personal time.

II.

OPENING

Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens arrived at 8:34 a.m.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:03:44)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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OATH OF OFFICE (00:04:22)

Oath of office administered by Secretary Lisa Summers. Beverly Andersson was present (via
Teams1).
A.

V.

Oneida Police Commission - Beverly Anderson
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

MINUTES
A.

Approve the August 12, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:06:32)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the August 12, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

VI.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Extension of the Emergency Amendments to the
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Law (00:06:58)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution 08-26-20-A Extension of the Emergency Amendments to
the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Law, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
B.

Adopt resolution entitled Creating Set Aside for Home Mortgage Funding
(00:07:25)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

Motion by Trish King to defer the resolution entitled Creating Set Aside for Home Mortgage Funding for
thirty (30) days, noting the sponsor going forward will be the General Manager, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the August 17, 2020, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:08:15)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept Accept the August 17, 2020, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
B.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Approve the Oneida Nation School Board bylaws (00:08:42)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the Oneida Nation School Board bylaws, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
2.

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee 2017-2020 end of term report
(00:09:10)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Legislative Operating Committee 2017-2020 end of term
report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

VIII.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approve exception to resolution # BC-01-22-20-A – cancel the September 8, 2020
executive discussion Business Committee meeting and the September 9, 2020
regular Business Committee meeting (00:09:38)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Trish King to approve exception to resolution # BC-01-22-20-A and cancel the September 8,
2020 executive discussion Business Committee meeting and the September 9, 2020 regular Business
Committee meeting, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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B.

Consider reqeust to rescind the December 11, 2019 motion to support the request
from the Pulaski Community School District for Financial Support for Oneida
Language Classes (00:10:26)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Trish King to deny recommendation to rescind Oneida Business Committee December 11,
2019, motion to support the request for financial support of language classes in area public school
districts and defer the item to the Oneida Nation School Board to see if they can provide the proper
funding for this program, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion withdrawn.
Motion by Trish King to rescind the Oneida Business Committee December 11, 2019 motion to support
the request for financial support of language classes in area public school districts, seconded by Daniel
Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
Motion by Trish King to defer the funding question for the programming for the Pulaski School District
for the language classes to the Oneida Nation School System for consideration, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
Amendment to the main motion by Lisa Summers to ask that the school also include
alternative delivery of services for the request, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
C.

Consider the additional compensation request for the 2020 General Election poll
workers (00:20:50)
Sponsor: Twylite Moore, Interim Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the hazard pay due to COVID-19 exposure risk for the 2020
General Election poll workers in the amount of $225 per poll worker, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
D.

Accept the 2020 General Election final report and declare the official results
(00:27:36)
Sponsor: Twylite Moore, Interim Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the 2020 General Election final report and declare the official
results, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David P. Jordan
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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E.

Enter the e-poll results into the record - Approved CRF Government Relief Funds
Requests - eight (8) file numbers dated July 21, 2020 (00:28:04)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved CRF
Government Relief Funds Requests - eight (8) file numbers dated July 21, 2020, seconded by Trish
King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
F.

Enter the e-poll results into the record - Approved CRF Government Relief Funds
Requests - eight file (8) numbers dated July 29, 2020 (00:28:35)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Trish King to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved CRF Government
Relief Funds Requests - eight file (8) numbers dated July 29, 2020, seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
G.

Enter the e-poll results into the record - Approved CRF Government Relief Funds
Requests - four (4) file numbers (00:29:03)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved CRF Government
Relief Funds Requests - four (4) file numbers, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
H.

Enter the e-poll results into the record - Approved CRF Government Relief Funds
Requests - thirteen (13) file numbers (00:29:29)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved CRF Government
Relief Funds Requests - thirteen (13) file numbers, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
I.

Enter the e-poll results into the record - Approved CRF Government Relief Funds
Request for hazard pay, indirect, and fringe for pay period July 23, 2020 and
August 6, 2020 (00:29:56)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Trish King to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved CRF Government
Relief Funds Request for hazard pay, indirect, and fringe for pay period July 23, 2020 and August 6,
2020, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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REPORTS
A.

APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2020 3rd
quarter report (00:30:39)
Sponsor: Joshua Hicks, Interim Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care
Community Board

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY2020 3rd quarter report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
2.

Accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2020 3rd quarter report (00:31:05)
Sponsor: Sandra Reveles, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2020 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
B.

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2020 3rd quarter report (00:31:27)
Sponsor: Twylite Moore, Interim Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2020 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
2.

Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2020 3rd quarter report (00:31:52)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2020 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
3.

Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2020 3rd quarter report (00:32:20)
Sponsor: Rae Skenandore, Chair/Oneida Land Commission

Motion by Trish King to accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2020 3rd quarter report, seconded by
David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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4.

Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2020 3rd quarter report (00:32:41)
Sponsor: Aaron Manders, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2020 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
5.

Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2020 3rd quarter report
(00:33:02)
Sponsor: Debra J. Danforth, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2020 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
C.

CORPORATE BOARDS
1.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY-2020 3rd quarter report (00:33:29)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bancorporation Inc.

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY-2020 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
2.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group LLC FY-2020 3rd quarter report (00:33:52)
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group LLC

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida ESC Group LLC FY-2020 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
3.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2020 3rd quarter report
(00:34:16)
Sponsor: Robert Barton, President/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

Motion by Trish King to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2020 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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4.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2020 3rd quarter report (00:34:43)
Sponsor: Eric McLester, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2020 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
D.

STANDING COMMITTEES
1.

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2020 3rd quarter report
(00:35:07)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Trish King to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2020 3rd quarter report,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
E.

OTHER
1.

Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2020 3rd quarter report
(00:35:30)
Sponsor: Cheryl Stevens, Manager/Grants Office

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2020 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

X.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Accept the Treasurer's end-of-term closeout report (00:36:04)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Treasurer's end-of-term closeout report, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:36:33)

Motion by David P. Jordan to go into executive session at 9:06 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
Motion by Trish King to come out of executive session at 10:27 a.m., seconded by David P. Jordan.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY-2020 3rd quarter executive report
(00:37:17)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bancorporation Inc.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Bay Bancorporation Inc. FY-2020 3rd quarter executive
report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
2.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group LLC FY-2020 3rd quarter executive report
(00:37:33)
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group LLC

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida ESC Group LLC FY-2020 3rd quarter executive report,
seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
3.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2020 3rd quarter executive
report (00:37:50)
Sponsor: Robert Barton, President/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2020 3rd quarter
executive report, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to direct the Secretary to schedule a shareholders meeting with the Oneida
Airport Hotel Corporation in the month of October 2020, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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4.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2020 3rd quarter executive report
(00:38:28)
Sponsor: Eric McLester, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2020 3rd quarter executive report,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
5.

Accept the Chief Counsel report (00:38:50)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Counsel verbal report, seconded by Trish King. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
B.

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the Audit Committee FY-2020 3rd quarter report (00:39:05)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Audit Committee FY-2020 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
C.

TABLED BUSINESS
1.

Joint Marketing Standard Operating Procedures regarding
Merchandise Distribution (tabled 4/8/20; no action requested)

Tickets

&

No action; item remains tabled
D.

NEW BUSINESS (00:39:30)
1.

Review the posting request and determine next steps - Oneida Nation School
System
Sponsor: Aaron Manders, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the posting request from the Oneida Nation School System for
one (1) Clerk-Accounts Payable, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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2.

Approve the U.S. Health and Human Services amendment to multi-year funding
agreement - file # 2020-0566 (00:39:52)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Trish King to approve the U.S. Health and Human Services amendment to multi-year
funding agreement - file # 2020-0566, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
3.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - PCLaw Time Matters annual
maintenance agreement - file # 2020-0535 (00:40:09)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - PCLaw Time Matters
annual maintenance agreement - file # 2020-0535, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
4.

Approve 53 new enrollments and three (3) relinquishment requests (00:40:30)
Sponsor: Debra J. Danforth, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve 53 new enrollments and three (3) relinquishment requests,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Stevens,
Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
5.

Enter the e-poll results into the record - Approved attorney contract with Husch
Blackwell LLP regarding case number 1:20-CV-00731-WCG – file # 2020-0488
(00:40:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved attorney contract
with Husch Blackwell LLP regarding case number 1:20-CV-00731-WCG – file # 2020-0488, seconded
by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
6.

Enter the e-poll results into the record - Approved attorney contract for Jenner
& Block LLP - file # 2020-0532 (00:41:23)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved attorney contract
for Jenner & Block LLP - file # 2020-0532, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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7.

Enter the e-poll results into the record - Approved posting request from the
Oneida Nation School System for one (1) Special Education Teacher (00:41:46)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved posting request
from the Oneida Nation School System for one (1) Special Education Teacher, seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
8.

Enter the e-poll results into the record - Approved two (2) recall requests from
Higher Education and approved CRF Government Relief Funds Request to fund
the Higher Education Advisor position (00:42:06)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Trish King to enter the e-poll results into the record for the two (2) approved recall requests
from Higher Education and approved CRF Government Relief Funds Request to fund the Higher
Education Advisor position, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III
9.

Enter the e-poll results into the record - Approved authorization for the
Chairman to sign the Notice of Rescission (00:42:29)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record for the approved authorization for
the Chairman to sign the Notice of Rescission, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

XII.

ADJOURN (00:42:53)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adjourn at 10:33 a.m., seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Ernie Stevens III

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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

10/14/20

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Legal Review
☐ Correspondence
☒ Minutes
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Report
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Bylaws
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Presentation
☐ Law
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Resolution
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
☐ Petition
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Draft GTC Notice

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

LLIGGINS

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Oneida Business Committee
Special Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, September 09, 2020
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
SPECIAL MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, Secretary
Lisa Liggins, Council members: David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman King;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Debbie Thundercloud (via Microsoft Teams1), Brooke
Doxtator, Susan House (via Microsoft Teams), Mark A. Powless Sr., Jonas Hill (via Microsoft Teams),
Michelle Braaten (via Microsoft Teams), Jacqueline Smith (via Microsoft Teams), Joann Ninham (via
Microsoft Teams), Jacque Boyle (via Microsoft Teams);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:32 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Daniel Guzman King is not present but is participating in the discussion
via Microsoft Teams.

II.

OPENING

Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:04:30)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt to adopt the agenda, as presented, seconded by David P. Jordan.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King

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RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of
Emergency Until October 12, 2020 (00:05:01)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 09-09-20-A Extension of Declaration of Public Health
State of Emergency Until October 12, 2020, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King

V.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Review the CRF Government Relief Funds requests and determine next steps
(00:08:39)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the eleven (11) CRF Government Relief Funds requests,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King

VI.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:24:20)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to go into executive session at 8:56 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King
Motion by Brandon Stevens to come out of executive session at 10:11 a.m., seconded by Lisa Liggins.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King

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A.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Oneida Gaming
Commission (00:25:20)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the recall request from the Oneida Gaming Commission for one (1)
Administrative Assistant [III], noting that this approval is in exchange for one (1) Regulatory
Compliance Specialist, approved by the Business Committee at the July 8, 2020, regular meeting,
which will not be recalled, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King
2.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Youth Enrichment
Services (00:26:15)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the recall [and posting] request from Youth Enrichment Services
(YES) for eight (8) YES advocates, one (1) Enrichment Aide, and five (5) YES Specialist positions,
noting a CARES Act funding request will be submitted, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King
For the record: Treasurer Tina Danforth stated even though they are seeking CARES funding, that we
will still fund it regardless, if it qualifies or not.
3.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Community Housing #1
(00:27:01)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the recall request from Community Housing for one (1) High Risk
Tenant Caseworker, noting this position is 100% grant funded, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King
4.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Community Housing #2
(00:27:32)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the recall request from Community Housing for one (1) Records
Technician, noting this position is 100% grant funded, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King

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5.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Food Distribution
(00:28:01)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the recall request from Food Distribution for one (1) Certification
Specialist, noting the position is 100% grant funded, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King

VII.

ADJOURN (00:28:26)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adjourn at 10:15 a.m., seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King

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Approve the September 23, 2020, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

10/14/20

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Legal Review
☐ Correspondence
☒ Minutes
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Report
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Bylaws
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Presentation
☐ Law
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Resolution
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
☐ Petition
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Draft GTC Notice

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

LLIGGINS

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session and Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, September 23, 2020
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, Secretary
Lisa Liggins, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: n/a
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Debbie Thundercloud (via Microsoft Teams), Louise
Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Heather Ohuafi (via Microsoft Teams1), Tina Jorgenson (via Microsoft
Teams), Geraldine Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Jacque Boyle (via Microsoft Teams), Gerald L. Hill
(via Microsoft Teams), Eric McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Holly Williams (via Microsoft Teams);
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, Secretary
Lisa Liggins, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Marie Summers,
Jennifer Webster;
Not Present: n/a
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Debbie Thundercloud (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke
Doxtator, Geraldine Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Josh Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Jackie Smith
(via Microsoft Teams);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:31 a.m.

II.

OPENING (00:00:09)

Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
A.

Special recognition for years of service
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources

Special recognition by Chairman Tehassi Hill of the following individuals: 35 years of service - Diana L.
King, Tony D. Smith, Connie Vandenburg; 30 years of service - Cheryl R. Stevens, Arlen R. Parkhurst,
Erwin R. Danforth, Charles E. John; 25 years of service - Jennifer J. Schabow, Cheryl A. Skenandore,
MaryJo Nash, Timothy A. Moureau, Cynthia E. Couture, Carol B. Bauman, Jessalyn M. Harvarth,
Florence M. John, Dorothy A. Antone, Elizabeth Schwantes, Paul D. Niec, Paula M. Fish, Kurt G.
Jordan, Maria E. Danforth, Kent S. Brunette, Paul W. Hoffman.

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ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:06:42)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt to adopt the agenda with two (2) changes [1) delete item IX.C.10.
Review the recall request and determine next steps - Printing; and 2) add item IX.A.2. Accept the
General Manager report], seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE (00:07:25)
A.

Oneida Gaming Commission - Reynold "Tommy" Danforth
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oath of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Reynold "Tommy" Danforth was present (via
Microsoft Teams).

V.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Setting Supervision and Management of Direct Reports
to the Oneida Business Committee (00:09:54)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 09-23-20-A Setting Supervision and Management of
Direct Reports to the Oneida Business Committee, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
B.

Rescind resolution # BC-01-23-93 regarding the Oneida Headstart and Early
Headstart Programs (00:11:33)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to rescind resolution # BC-01-23-93 regarding the Oneida Headstart and
Early Headstart Programs, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tina Danforth, Marie Summers
C.

Adopt resolution entitled Extension of the Emergency Amendments to the General
Tribal Council Meeting Stipend Payment Policy (00:25:10)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 09-23-20-B Extension of the Emergency Amendments to the
General Tribal Council Meeting Stipend Payment Policy, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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D.

Adopt resolution entitled Modifying the Oneida Business Committee Regular
Meeting Schedule (00:31:34)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Tina Danforth to adopt resolution 09-23-20-C Modifying the Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting Schedule, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
E.

Adopt resolution entitled Native American Agriculture Fund Limited Waiver of
Tribal Immunity (00:34:38)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 09-23-20-D Native American Agriculture Fund Limited
Waiver of Tribal Immunity, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
F.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding adopted resolution # BC-08-2520-A Emergency Amendments to the Oneida Higher Education Pandemic Relief
Fund Law (00:36:21)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Brandon Stevens to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding adopted resolution #
BC-08-25-20-A Emergency Amendments to the Oneida Higher Education Pandemic Relief Fund Law,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

VI.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the August 31, 2020, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:48:00)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the August 31, 2020, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, noting one (1) spelling correction is needed [from "Michelle Doxtator" to "Michele Doxtator"],
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
2.

Accept the September 14, 2020, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:48:46)
Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the September 14, 2020, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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NEW BUSINESS
A.

CIP # 18-010 Food Distribution Store Concept - Approve the Capital Improvement
Process (CIP) package (00:49:09)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Capital Improvement Process (CIP) package # 18-010
Food Distribution Store Concept, seconded by Tina Danforth. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
B.

Review revisions to the Pandemic Pay SOP (00:52:35)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the revisions to the Pandemic Pay SOP as information, seconded by
David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
C.

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee (01:03:10)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to post one (1) vacancy for the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
D.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Memorandum of
Understanding between Oneida Nation and Wisconsin Conservation Voices’
Native Vote Program and authorize an OBC Officer to sign - file # 2020-0605
(01:03:35)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved
Memorandum of Understanding between Oneida Nation and Wisconsin Conservation Voices’ Native
Vote Program and authorize an OBC Officer to sign - file # 2020-0605, seconded by David P. Jordan.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Daniel Guzman King

VIII.

REPORTS
A.

STANDING COMMITTEES
1.

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2020 3rd quarter report (01:04:13)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the Finance Committee FY-2020 3rd quarter report, seconded
by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:04:51)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to go into executive session at 9:35 a.m., seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster left at 11:45 a.m. to attend the Administration of Children & Families
Tribal Advisory Committee quarterly meeting.
Motion by David P. Jordan to come out of executive session at 3:50 p.m., seconded by Brandon
Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
Roll call for the record:
Present: Treasurer Tina Danforth; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Chairman Tehassi Hill;
Councilman David P. Jordan; Secretary Lisa Liggins; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Vice-Chairman
Brandon Stevens; Council Member Marie Summers;
Not Present: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Chief Counsel Report (01:05:31)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the exploration of settlement negotiations as discussed, seconded
by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the litigation summary date September 21, 2020, seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to support the negotiation regarding file # 02201901V, seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

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2.

Accept the General Manager report (01:06:45)

Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Brandon Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
B.

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Approve the RSM US LLP contract in accordance with resolution # BC-04-2507-C - file # 2020-0611 (01:07:06)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the RSM US LLP contract in accordance with resolution # BC04-25-07-C - file # 2020-0611, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
2.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - RSM US LLP agreement - file
# 2020-0238 (01:07:30)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the RSM US LLP
agreement - file # 2020-0238, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
C.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Axion Enterprise Inc. Desktop
Software End User License Agreement - file # 2020-0233 (01:07:54)
Sponsor: Sandra Reveles, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the Axion Enterprise Inc.
Desktop Software End User License Agreement - file # 2020-0233, seconded by Kirby Metoxen.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster

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2.

Approve the U.S. Dept. of Interior-Multi Year Funding Agreement Amendment
#7 - file # 2020-0634 (01:08:20)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the U.S. Dept. of Interior-Multi Year Funding Agreement
Amendment #7 - file # 2020-0634, authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment #7, and authorize the
Chairman and Treasurer to sign the CY 2021 Reprogramming Request, seconded by Daniel Guzman
King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
3.

Review the posting request and determine next steps - Gaming (01:08:51)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the posting request from Gaming for one (1) Player
Development Host/Hostess, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returned at 3:54 p.m.
4.

Review the posting request and determine next steps - Oneida Nation School
System (01:09:11)
Sponsor: Aaron Manders, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the posting request from the Oneida Nation School System for two
(2) Oneida Language Immersion Teachers and two (2) Project Specialists, pending the final grant
funding approval for the positions, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
5.

Review the posting request and determine next steps - Oneida Business
Committee (01:09:45)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the posting request for 10 business days from Oneida Business
Committee for BC DR14, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by David P. Jordan to assign Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth,
Councilman David P. Jordan and Councilman Daniel Guzman King to a sub-team authorized to finalize
hiring and approve the employment contract for BC DR14, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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6.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Oneida Family Fitness
(01:10:37)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the recall request from Oneida Family Fitness for one (1) Fitness
Supervisor and one (1) Fitness/Wellness Trainer Specialist, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
7.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Arts Program (01:11:04)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the recall request the Arts Program for one (1) Media Arts
Coordinator, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
For the record: Secretary Lisa Liggins stated this is a grant funded position.
8.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Human Resources
(01:11:32)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the recall request from Human Resources for one (1)
Administrative Assistant and one (1) HRD Backgrounds Investigator, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
9.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Public Works (01:12:11)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the recall request from Public Works for one (1) carpenter,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
For the record: Secretary Lisa Liggins stated this is a grant funded position.
10.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Printing
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

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11.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - GTC Legal Resource
Center (01:12:39)
Sponsor: Gerald L. Hill, Supervising Attorney/GTC Legal Resource Center

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the recall request from GTC Legal Resource Center for one (1)
Legal Assistant, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon
Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins
12.

Review the request to increase hours and determine next steps - Law Office
(01:13:00)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the request to increase hours from the Law Office for one (1)
Attorney, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
13.

Consider three requests from Oneida Golf Enterprise Agent - FY2021 Budget
(01:13:20)
Sponsor: Eric McLester, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

Motion by Daniel Guzman King to reject the Budgets submitted September 17, 2020, in accordance
with 3.4.5. of the Management Agreement and to identify that no Tribal Contribution is available and
that the Budgets should be resubmitted within those parameters, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
14.

Approve the hiring sub-team for BC DR15 to finalize hiring and approve the
employment contract (01:13:51)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the hiring sub-team for BC DR15 to finalize hiring and approve
the employment contract, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
15.

Approve the hiring sub-team for BC DR16 to finalize hiring and approve the
employment contract (01:14:12)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the hiring sub-team for BC DR16 to finalize hiring and approve the
employment contract, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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16.

Approve the hiring sub-team for BC DR17 to finalize hiring and approve the
employment contract (01:14:32)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the hiring sub-team for BC DR17 to finalize hiring and approve the
employment contract, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
17.

Approve the hiring sub-team for BC DR20 to finalize hiring and approve the
employment contract (01:14:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the hiring sub-team for BC DR20 to finalize hiring and approve
the employment contract, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
18.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from the General Manager for one (1) TAP Manager and one (1) TAP Specialist
(01:15:13)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall
request from the General Manager for one (1) TAP Manager and one (1) TAP Specialist, seconded by
Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tina Danforth
19.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved posting request
from the Retail General Manager for seven (7) vacancies (01:15:37)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved posting
request from the Retail General Manager for seven (7) vacancies, seconded by Daniel Guzman King.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
20.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved posting request
from the General Manager for one (1) Recovery Coach (01:15:58)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved posting
request from the General Manager for one (1) Recovery Coach, seconded by Daniel Guzman King.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tina Danforth

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21.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from the General Manager for two (2) Transit Dispatchers (01:16:18)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall
request from the General Manager for two (2) Transit Dispatchers, seconded by Brandon Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
22.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved wage
adjustment request from the Retail General Manager for two (2) Assistant
General Managers (01:16:37)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved wage
adjustment request from the Retail General Manager for two (2) Assistant General Managers,
seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tina Danforth
23.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from Division of Public Works for seven (7) Custodians and one (1) Resident
Services Specialist (01:17:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall
request from Division of Public Works for seven (7) Custodians and one (1) Resident Services
Specialist, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
24.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the accepted rescission of
resignation for employment contract # 2018-0256 and direct Employee
Relations to provide notice to the proper entities (01:17:24)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the accepted rescission
of resignation for employment contract # 2018-0256 and direct Employee Relations to provide notice to
the proper entities, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Abstained:
Tina Danforth

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25.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved posting request
from the General Manager for one (1) Business Systems Analyst, one (1)
Senior Network Analyst, and one (1) Family Services – Lay Advocate (01:17:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved posting
request from the General Manager for one (1) Business Systems Analyst, one (1) Senior Network
Analyst, and one (1) Family Services – Lay Advocate, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
26.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved limited term
employee requests from the Oneida Nation School System for one (1) High
School Language Arts Teacher and one (1) Middle School Science Teacher
(01:18:23)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved limited term
employee requests from the Oneida Nation School System for one (1) High School Language Arts
Teacher and one (1) Middle School Science Teacher, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
27.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from Gaming for one (1) Cage/Vault Trainer (01:18:52)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall
request from Gaming for one (1) Cage/Vault Trainer, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
28.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
from General Manager for one (1) Press Operator on a temporary basis for the
month of September, ending with pay period of October 3, 2020 (01:19:11)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall
request from General Manager for one (1) Press Operator on a temporary basis for the month of
September, ending with pay period of October 3, 2020, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
29.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall request
for one (1) Higher Education Administrative Assistant for three (3) months
(01:19:36)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recall
request for one (1) Higher Education Administrative Assistant for three (3) months, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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30.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the rescinded Business
Committee action of August 12, 2020 for support of recommendation #4 in the
Treasurer's memorandum dated August 6, 2020 (01:19:56)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the rescinded Business
Committee action of August 12, 2020 for support of recommendation #4 in the Treasurer's
memorandum dated August 6, 2020, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

X.

ADJOURN (01:20:25)

Motion by David P. Jordan to adjourn at 4:05 p.m., seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Secretary.
Minutes approved as presented on October 14, 2020.

/s/ Lisa Liggins
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Approve the October 5, 2020, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

10/14/20

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Legal Review
☐ Correspondence
☒ Minutes
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Report
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Bylaws
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Presentation
☐ Law
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Resolution
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
☐ Petition
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Draft GTC Notice

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

LLIGGINS

☐ Unbudgeted

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Oneida Business Committee
Emergency Meeting
10:00 AM Monday, October 05, 2020
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EMERGENCY MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Tina Danforth, Secretary
Lisa Liggins, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Marie Summers, Jennifer
Webster;
Not Present: n/a
Arrived at: Councilman Kirby Metoxen at 10:33 a.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Debbie Thundercloud (via Microsoft Teams1), Chad
Wilson, Danelle Wilson, Susan House (via Microsoft Teams), Jackie Smith (via Microsoft Teams), Tina
Jorgenson (via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Barb Kolitsch (via Microsoft
Teams);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 10:01 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Kirby Metoxen is arriving late.

II.

OPENING (00:00:28)

Opening provided by Councilman Daniel Guzman King.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:01:40)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen

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

sharing, and video meetings

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NEW BUSINESS
A.

Review the CRF Government Relief Funds Requests and determine next steps
(00:22:14)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the eleven (11) CRF Government Relief Funds Requests dated
October 4, 2020, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen

V.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:37:35)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to go into executive session at 10:29 a.m., seconded by David P. Jordan.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Councilman Kirby Metoxen arrived at 10:33 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to come out of executive session at 11:23 a.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Roll call for the record:
Present: Treasurer Tina Danforth; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Chairman Tehassi Hill;
Councilman David P. Jordan; Secretary Lisa Liggins; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Vice-Chairman
Brandon Stevens; Council Member Marie Summers; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the grant funded positions report as information (00:29:00)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the grant funded positions report as information, seconded by
David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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B.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Headstart (00:29:20)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the recall request from Headstart for six (6) teachers, two (2)
teacher assistants, two
(2) family service workers, one (1) cook, and one (1) administrative assistant, seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
2.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Transit (00:29:48)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the recall request from Transit for six (6) Drivers and one (1)
Supervisor, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
3.

Review the transfer request and determine next steps - Aging and Disability
Services (00:30:08)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the transfer request from Aging and Disability Services for one (1)
Elder Abuse Prevention Supervisor, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
4.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Oneida Library (00:30:28)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the recall request from the Oneida Library for one (1) Assistant
Manager, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
5.

Review the request to increase hours and determine next steps - Management
Information Systems (00:30:45)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the request to increase hours from Management Information
Systems for two (2) Computer Operators, two (2) Senior Programmer Analyst, one (1) Systems
Administrator, and one (1) Client Server Programmer Analyst, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

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6.

Review the recall request and determine next steps - Management Information
Systems (00:31:14)
Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the recall request from Management Information Systems for one (1)
Senior Telecommunications Analyst, one (1) CSC Support Specialist I, and one (1) CSC Support
Trainee, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
7.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the failed recall request from
Gaming Personnel Services for one (1) HR Assistant (00:31:42)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the failed recall request
from Gaming Personnel Services for one (1) HR Assistant, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
a. Reconsider the recall request and determine next steps - Gaming
Personnel Services (00:32:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to reconsider the recall request from Gaming Personnel Services, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the recall request from Gaming Personnel Services for one (1)
Administrative Assistant, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

VI.

ADJOURN (00:32:41)

Motion by Daniel Guzman King to adjourn at 11:28 a.m., seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Tina Danforth, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Lisa Liggins,
Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Stevens, Marie Summers, Jennifer Webster

Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Secretary.
Minutes approved as presented on October 14, 2020.

/s/ Lisa Liggins
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Jo Anne House, PhD | Chief Counsel
James R. Bittorf | Deputy Chief Counsel
Kelly M. McAndrews | Senior Staff Attorney

Law Office

Carl J. Artman
Krystal L. John
Peggy A. Schneider

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

DATE:

October 1, 2020

SUBJECT: Liaison and Designated Representative Assignments - Resolutions
As requested, attached are the resolutions related to assigning liaisons and representatives to
various internal and external entities and governmental entities. This package includes three sets
of documents.
• Oneida Business Committee 2020-2023 Term Appointment of Liaison Responsibilities for
Organization – this resolution identifies liaison, representative, and standing committee
assignments.
• Representative Assignment Resolutions – these resolutions make appointments, reconfirm
appointments, or request switching appointments as appropriate.
• Detailed Liaison/Representative Reference – this document provides more detailed
information regarding each entity and where available, a website.
The reference numbers associated with each entity have been simplified from the previous
charts. The resolution setting assignments is set up in the following order.
L# - entities that have liaison assignments and are guided by the following resolutions.
• Resolution # BC-09-24-2014-C, Adoption of Standards for the Roles and
Responsibilities for the Oneida Business Committee Liaison Assignments
• Resolution # BC-10-10-2018-A, Action by Oneida Nation as Owner of Corporate
Shares
R# - entities that have an Oneida Business Committee member appointed/elected or assigned
as the member representing the Oneida Nation.
S# - entities that are standing committees with Oneida Business Committee members
appointed.
The detailed liaison/representative reference materials are set up in a more traditional grouping
of corporations, boards, committees and commissions, standing committees, and membership
representation – external entity. However, the reference number is included in this document to
identify whether it is a liaison, representative, or member responsibility.
If you have further questions, please contact me.

N7210 Seminary Road ● P.O. Box 109 ● Oneida, WI 54155 ● 920.869.4327
oneida-nsn.gov

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Corporations

Governed by individual charters, located on website; corporate reporting requirement amendments at January 26, 2011 OBC meeting
See also resolution # BC-10-10-18-A, Action by Oneida Nation as Owner of Corporate Shares

L1

Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation
Kathy Hughes, Chair

Kirby Metoxen

Cristina Danforth
Daniel Guzman

L2

Bay Bancorporation, Inc.
Jeff Bowman President/CEO

Marie Summers

Cristina Danforth
David Jordan

L3

Oneida ESC Group, LLC
John Breuninger, Chair

Kirby Metoxen

Tehassi Hill
Lisa Liggins
Cristina Danforth
Daniel Guzman

L4

Oneida Golf Enterprise Corporation
Eric McLester, Agent

Cristina Danforth

Lisa Liggins

The Corporation shall promote the establishment and development of a hotel on Tribal
land in conformity to and in coordination with the economic development policies and plans
of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin as adopted by the Oneida Business
Committee. Charter, Art. VI(A)
Bay Bancorporation Inc is the parent company for Bay Bank. The Bank focuses on
providing deposit accounts, consumer loans, residential mortgage loans and small
business loans to customers in the Green Bay area.
The purpose of the Oneida Engineering, Science, and Construction LLC. (OESC) shall be
to conduct any and all lawful affairs for which a limited liability company may be organized
under the Act. OESC is a wholly-owned holding company of the Oneida Nation. The Small
Business Act permits a tribally-owned concern SBA 8(a) to be owned through a whollyowned holding company of the Tribe. OESC owns two subsidiaries: Mission Support
Services (MS2) and Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) which are two SBA 8(a)
companies that are owned by the Oneida Nation. The holding company structure allows
for efficiencies of shared administrative services such as Human Resources, Marketing,
Finance, and Management among other overhead costs that are provided to its
subsidiaries.
The Corporation shall manage and operate a golf course, golf club, banquet facilities,
restaurant, and other such activities connected with the Thornberry Creek Golf at Oneida
Course. Charter, Art. 6(1).

Boards, Committees, Commissions
Boards, Committees, Commissions Law, 105; By-laws, members and terms listed on website
Resolution # BC-04-08-20-B, Placing Boards, Committees, and Commissions in Temporary Closure (in red)

L5

Oneida Election Board
Vicki Cornelius, Chair

Lisa Liggins

L6

Oneida Environmental Resource Board
Marlene “Minnie” Garvey, Chair

Daniel Guzman

L7

Oneida Gaming Commission
Mark Powless, Chair

Brandon Stevens

Regulatory/Hearing Body
Cristina Danforth
The Board was created to carry out the provisions of the Election law and Article III,
Sections 2 & 3 of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation. The purpose of the Board is to
conduct the Nation’s elections in compliance with the laws of the Nation and assist with
GTC meetings in reference to voting. By-Laws, s. 1-3(a).
See also: Election Law, ch. 102
Legal: Peggy Schneider
Jennifer Webster
Through its establishment, the ERB was delegated authority to supervise and regulate the
Nation’s conservation resources and the environment of the Oneida Reservation. By-Laws,
s. 1-3.
See also: Hunting, Fishing & Trapping Law, ch. 406
Legal: Kelly McAndrews
Marie Summers
The Oneida Gaming Commission was established for the purpose of protecting the assets
and integrity of Oneida Gaming through regulatory oversight of all Gaming Activities within
the jurisdiction of the Nation. By-laws, s. 1-3(a).
See also: Gaming Ordinance, ch. 501
Legal: Jo Anne House

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Oneida Land Commission
Becky Webster, Chair

Cristina Danforth

Jennifer Webster
Marie Summers

L9

Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee
Eric Boulanger, Chair

Brandon Stevens

Jennifer Webster

L10

Oneida Police Commission
Sandra Reveles, Chair

Brandon Stevens

Tehassi Hill
Daniel Guzman

L11

Oneida Nation School Board
Aaron Manders, Chair

Lisa Liggins

Brandon Stevens

L12

Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
Debra J. Danforth, Chair

Jennifer Webster

The Commission was established for the purpose of managing the Nation’s land
resources, with authority to carry out all the powers and duties as delegated under
the…laws of the Nation. By-Laws, s.1-3.
See also: Real Property Law, ch. 601
Legal: Kelly McAndrews; Krystal John
The purpose of the PFSC is to provide a fair, efficient and formal process for considering
pardons and forgiveness. By-Laws, s. 1-3(a).
See also: Pardon & Forgiveness Law, ch. 126
The purpose of the Police Commission is to regulate the conduct of the Oneida Nation law
enforcement personnel according to the highest professional standards. The Police
Commission was established to provide oversight regarding the activities and actions of
the law enforcement operations to provide the greatest possible professional services to
the Oneida community and to allow for community input regarding those law enforcement
services through its representatives on the Police Commission. The Police Commission is
an oversight body and does not involve decision making processes on day-to-day activities
of those law enforcement services. By-Laws, s. 1-3(a).
See also: Law Enforcement Ordinance, ch. 301
Legal: Kelly McAndrews
The Board was established to coordinate existing and future education programs of the
Oneida Nation; per directive of the Oneida General Tribal Council, to be an autonomous
administrator of the Oneida Nation School System (“System”) under a Memorandum of
Agreement with the Oneida Business Committee; and to administer the Oneida Nation
School System Endowment in accordance with the Nation’s Endowments law as
authorized under resolution BC-02-27-19-B. By-Laws, s. 1-3(a).
Legal: Peggy Schneider
Administer the Emigrant NY Indian Claims Award Docket 75 Trust Fund known as Elderly
Per Capita, Higher Education and General Welfare Trust a/f/k/a the Elderly Per Capita
Payment Distribution Fund and Oneida Trust Scholarship Fund; Administer the Minors
Trust Per Capita Trust Funds; Administer the Language Revitalization Fund; Administer
the Per Capita Endowment Fund and any other trusts which may be created; Monitor
funds held in the name of the Oneida Nation and the BIA; Exercise exclusive control of the
investment and collection of principal interest and investments of all monies deposited in,
and income derived from, all Oneida Tribe endowment fund accounts; maintain the official
roll of the Oneida Nation; Approve new applications for enrollment; and Supervise the
Oneida Trust Enrollment Department.
See also: Per Capita Law, ch. 123; Membership Ordinance, ch. 124; Children’s Burial
Fund, ch. 129
Legal: Carl Artman

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Entity

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board
Candace House, Chair

Jennifer Webster

Advisory
Daniel Guzman
Marie Summers

The Board was established to serve in an advisory capacity for the Anna John Resident
Centered Care Community (“AJRCCC”).

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The Board was established to assist in the promotion of a community that embraces art as
a pathway to sovereignty, where traditional and contemporary arts are woven into the
fabric of everyday life and embolden a sense of belonging. The Board was further
established to provide advisory guidance and support to the Oneida Nation Arts Program
(“ONAP”), and to oversee the Dollars for Arts Project (“DAP”) in accordance with the DAP
Law. By-Laws, s. 1-3(a).
Pursuant to Section 46.82(4)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Oneida Business
Committee established ONCOA as the advisory and policy development board for the
Nation’s Tribal Aging Unit, known as Oneida Elder Services, to be knowledgeable and
supportive of all programs and services that can meet the needs of the Nation’s Elders and
to carry out the powers and duties delegated under Wis. Stat., § 46.82. By-Laws, s. 103.
Hall of Fame, ch. 130
The OLCC shall inform and educate the membership on the issues pertaining to Oneida
Nation land claims, seek participation of the membership…, By-Laws, s. 1-3.
The purpose of the Board is to administer and oversee the administration of the Oneida
Community Library in accordance with the laws of the Nation, Chapter 43 of the Wisconsin
Statutes, and any policies adopted pursuant thereto. By-Laws, s. 1-3(a).
The purpose of the Committee is to coordinate and manage annual Pow- wows in order to
encourage people to enjoy and participate in social activities, such as dancing, singing,
visiting, the renewing of old friendships and the making of new ones, through the authority
delegated to the Committee by

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3Abfbb6c5097330ff8. Public record. Not legal advice.