# Oneida Business Committee (2024)

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## Record

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- **Document type:** Tribal code

## Text

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, May 21, 2024
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, May 22, 2024
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill
Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to
change.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

V.

VI.

Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Diane Hill
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

MINUTES
A.

Approve the April 30, 2024, special Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Approve the May 8, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Amending BC Resolution 03-30-22-A Updating Tribal
Contribution Savings Processes and Allocations
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

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APPOINTMENTS
A.

Determine next steps regarding seven (7) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Determine next steps regarding seven (7) vacancies - Oneida Election Board
Alternate
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

IX.

X.

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Native American Finance
Officers Association (NAFOA) Annual Conference - Hollywood, FL - April 28-May 1,
2024
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

B.

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 2024 Self-Governance
Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 14-19, 2024
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

C.

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 2024 National Tribal
Health Conference - Rapid City, SD - May 18-24, 2024
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

XI.

Accept the May 1, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Tribal Leadership
Conference 2024 - Monrongo, CA - July 15-19, 2024
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Review tribal member request regarding Language Nest and Language Program
Investigation and determine next steps
Sponsor: Nancy Barton, Tribal Member

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REPORTS
A.

XIII.

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

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

2.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2024 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

3.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

4.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

5.

Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2024 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Approve the revised notice for the June 10, 2024, tentatively scheduled special
General Tribal Council meeting to address the Capital Improvement Projects
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Approve the notice and materials for the July 1, 2024, tentatively scheduled semiannual General Tribal Council meeting
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

PETITIONER CONNOR KESTELL - petition # 2024-01
1.

XIV.

Accept the statement of effect re: Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home
Loan Program - petition # 2024-01
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

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

2.

Accept the General Manager report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

3.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
May 2024 report
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

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B.

4.

Accept the Treasurer's April 2024 report (11:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

5.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 2nd quarter executive report
(1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

6.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2024 2nd quarter executive
report (2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

7.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 2nd quarter executive report
(2:00 p.m.)
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/ Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

8.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 2nd quarter executive report (3:30
p.m.)
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

9.

Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2024 2nd quarter executive
report (3:00 p.m.)
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

10.

Accept the Business Analyst Tribally Chartered Entities FY-2024 2nd quarter
report
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Business Analyst

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - First Data Merchant
Services LLC contract - file # 2024-0443
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

2.

Review memorandum regarding Elected Officials Wages and determine next
steps
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

3.

Review appointment request - Bay Bancorportation Inc. and determine next
steps
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

4.

Accept the January 3, 2024, Business Committee Officer meeting notes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager

5.

Accept the February 7, 2024, Business Committee Officer meeting notes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager

6.

Accept the March 6, 2024, Business Committee Officer meeting notes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager

7.

Accept the April 3, 2024, Business Committee Officer meeting notes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager

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8.

Accept the May 1, 2024, Business Committee Officer meeting notes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager

9.

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

10.

Review application(s) for seven (7) vacancies - Oneida Election Board
Alternate
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

ADJOURN

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

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Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Diane Hill

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/22/24

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Supporting Documents:

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

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

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

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

SDAVIS

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

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

May 14, 2024

RE:

Oath of Office – Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board

Background
On April 24, 2024, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Diane Hill to the Southeastern
Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board.

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

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Approve the April 30, 2024, special Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/22/24

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Supporting Documents:

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

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

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

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Special Meeting
3:30 PM Tuesday, April 30, 2024
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
SPECIAL MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Council members: Jonas
Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: JoAnne House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams1), Mark W. Powless
(via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft
Teams), Todd VanDen Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa
Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft
Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via
Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Jessalyn Harvath (via Microsoft Teams), Brenda
Mendolla-Buckley (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss, Fawn Rasmussen, Tavia Charles (via Microsoft
Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft
Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams);

I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 3:30 p.m.
For the record: Treasurer Lawrence Barton is out on approved travel attending the Native American
Finance Officers Association Annual Conference in Hollywood, FL. Secretary Lisa Liggins is out on
vacation.

II.

OPENING (00:00:09)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:27)

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

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

sharing, and video meetings.

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IV.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Approve the notice and materials for the tentatively scheduled special General
Tribal Council meeting to address the Capital Improvement Projects (00:01:02)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens left 4:10 p.m.
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the notice and materials for the tentatively scheduled special General
Tribal Council meeting as discussed, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

V.

ADJOURN (00:52:46)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adjourn at 4:23 p.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
.

Lisa Liggins, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE

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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/22/24

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Supporting Documents:

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

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

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

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, May 07, 2024
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, May 08, 2024
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo Anne House, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams1), RaLinda NinhamLamberies, Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius, Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft
Teams), Debra Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss, James
Petitjean (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson;
Not Present: Councilman Marlon Skenandore;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless, Todd Vanden Heuvel (via
Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams),
Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Decorah (via
Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal
Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa
Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft
Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via
Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Garth
Webster, Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Joyce King (via
Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator, Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft
Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Mike Debraska (via Microsoft Teams), Nancy Barton, Mary
Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Jeremy King (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Boulanger (via Microsoft Teams),
John Breuninger, Lorna Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Kathleen Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams),
Kristin Jorgenson-Dann (via Microsoft Teams), Stacie Cutbank (via Microsoft Teams), Chris Cornelius (via
Microsoft Teams), Diane Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Sacheen Lawrence (via Microsoft Teams), Norbert Hill,
Gerald Cornelius, John Danforth, Stephanie Metoxen, Lynn Schmidt, Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams);

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

sharing, and video meetings.

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DRAFT
I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Marlon Skenandore is out on approved travel attending the Great Lakes
Intertribal Food Coalition (GLIFC) in Bowler, WI.

II.

OPENING (00:00:11)

Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:05:50)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with two (2) changes [1) under the Elected Boards
Committees and Commissions section, add item entitled Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment
Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter report; 2) move item entitled Review access for research request and
determine next steps to new section entitled New Business], seconded by Brandon YellowbirdStevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

Oneida Community Library Board - Stephanie Metoxen, Kathleen Cornelius
(00:07:56)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Stephanie Metoxen was present. Kathleen
Cornelius was present via Microsoft Teams.

V.

MINUTES
A.

Approve the April 24, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:11:19)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the April 24, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore

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VI.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Authorization to Sign-Off on Purchased Referred Care
Services - Health Care Payments (00:11:37)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution entitled 05-08-24-A Authorization to Sign-Off on
Purchased Referred Care Services - Health Care Payments, seconded by Brandon YellowbirdStevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
Item IX.B.1. was addressed next.
B.

Adopt resolution entitled Proclamation May is Mental Health Matters Month
(02:35:00)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution entitled 05-08-24-B Proclamation May is Mental Health
Matters Month, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Lisa Liggins to delete “2024” from line 38 of the adopted resolution entitled 05-08-24-B
Proclamation May is Mental Health Matters Month, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, took a five (5) minute recess at 11:25 a.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 11:35 a.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Treasurer Lawrence Barton; Secretary Lisa Liggins; Councilman Jonas Hill; Chairman
Tehassi Hill; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster; Councilman Jameson
Wilson;
Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens; Councilman Marlon Skenandore;
Item IX.D.1. was addressed next.

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VII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the April 11, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(02:53:59)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept items VII.A.1., VII.A.2., and VII.B.1., seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
2.

Accept the April 25, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(02:53:59)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept items VII.A.1., VII.A.2., and VII.B.1., seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
B.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the April 17, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (02:53:59)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept items VII.A.1., VII.A.2., and VII.B.1., seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Item VIII.A. was addressed next.

VIII.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Review access for research request and determine next steps (02:54:35)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the review access for research request update as information,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Item X.A.1. was addressed next.

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IX.

REPORTS
A.

OPERATIONAL
1.

Accept the Emergency Management FY-2024 2nd quarter report (01:41:43)
Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management

Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens returned at 10:17 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to extend the public comment period for Nancy Barton for an additional three (3)
minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Emergency Management FY-2024 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Lisa Liggins to schedule a special BC work session on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, to discuss
Emergency Management improvement action planning, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
2.

Accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2024 2nd quarter report (02:20:33)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2024 2nd quarter report, seconded by
Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
Item VI.B. was addressed next.
B.

APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2024 2nd
quarter report (00:13:40)
Sponsor: Lorna Skenandore, Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Board

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY2024 2nd quarter report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore

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2.

Accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2024 2nd quarter report
(00:14:50)
Sponsor: Bridget John, Chair/Oneida Community Library Board

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2024 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
3.

Accept the Oneida Environmental Resources Board FY-2024 2nd quarter
memorandum (00:15:38)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Environmental Resources Board FY-2024 2nd quarter
memorandum, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
4.

Accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2024 2nd quarter report (00:16:00)
Sponsor: Harmony Hill, Chair/Oneida Nation Arts Board

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2024 2nd quarter report, seconded
by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
5.

Accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter
report (00:16:25)
Sponsor: Gerald Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter
report, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
6.

Accept the Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2024 2nd quarter memorandum
(00:19:20)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2024 2nd quarter
memorandum, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore

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Accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2024 2nd quarter report (00:19:44)
Sponsor: Richard VanBoxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2024 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
8.

Accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter
report (00:20:05)
Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2024 2nd
quarter report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
9.

Accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY2024 2nd quarter report (00:20:25)
Sponsor: Diane Hill, Chair/Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory
Board

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY2024 2nd quarter report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
C.

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2024 2nd quarter report (00:23:35)
Sponsor: Ray Skenandore, Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2024 2nd quarter
report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
2.

Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2024 2nd quarter report (00:23:59)
Sponsor: Mark Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2024 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore

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Accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2024 2nd quarter report
(00:24:24)
Sponsor: Chris Cornelius, Chair/ Oneida Land Claims Commission

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2024 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
4.

Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2024 2nd quarter report (00:25:59)
Sponsor: John Danforth, Chair/Oneida Land Commission

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2024 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
5.

Accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2024 2nd quarter report
(00:28:01)
Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2024 2nd quarter
report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore

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Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2024 2nd quarter report (00:54:19)
Sponsor: Sacheen Lawrence, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2024 2nd quarter report,
seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to request the Oneida Nation School Board to include in their
next quarterly report absenteeism rate and third grade reading proficiency rate, seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Lisa Liggins to reconsider the action to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2024 2nd
quarter report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Lisa Liggins to table the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2024 2nd quarter report until the
next Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 9:46 a.m.
Councilman Kirby Metoxen returned at 9:51 a.m.
7.

Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter report
(01:09:08)
Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens left at 10:10 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter
report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Motion by Lisa Liggins to request the OBC liaison to schedule a joint meeting with the Oneida Nation
School Board and to add the Acheson Endowment and Language Revitalization Fund Guidance and
Policy to that agenda, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
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STANDING COMMITTEES
1.

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter report (02:53:19)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Finance Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter report, seconded by
Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
2.

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter report
(02:53:39)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter
report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Item VII.A.1. was addressed next.

X.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

PETITIONER CONNOR KESTELL - Accept status updates - petition # 2024-01
1.

Accept the statement of effect status update re: Address Housing
Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01 (02:58:43)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the statement of effect status update re: Address Housing
Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
2.

Accept the legal review status update re: Address Housing Issues/Veterans
Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01 (03:01:22)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the legal review verbal status update re: Address Housing
Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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3.

Accept the fiscal impact statement status update re: Address Housing
Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01 (03:02:23)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the fiscal impact statement verbal status update re: Address Housing
Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
B.

Approve the 2024 semi-annual report (03:05:40)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the 2024 semi-annual report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
C.

Accept the legal reviews regarding the 2023 General Election referendum
questions (03:11:34)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the legal reviews regarding the 2023 General Election referendum
questions, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

XI.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (03:21:38)

Motion by Jonas Hill to go into executive session at 12:02 p.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Motion by Lisa Liggins to come out of executive session at 12:44 p.m., seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Chief Counsel report (03:22:09)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Counsel report and to approve adding PBM as defendants
to the Nation’s opioid litigation complaint., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
2.

Accept the General Manager report (03:22:27)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

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

Accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2024 2nd quarter report (03:22:38)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2024 2nd quarter report, seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
4.

Accept the Retail General Manager FY-2024 2nd quarter report (03:22:51)
Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Retail General Manager FY-2024 2nd quarter report, seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
5.

Accept the Security Director FY-2024 2nd quarter report (03:23:04)
Sponsor: Katsitsiyo Danforth, Security Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Security Director FY-2024 2nd quarter report, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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Defer the Executive HR Director FY-2024 2nd quarter report to the May 22, 2024,
regular Business Committee meeting (03:23:27)
Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the Executive HR Director FY-2024 2nd quarter report to the May 22,
2024, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
7.

Accept the Hotel to Gaming Transition Committee May 2024 report (03:23:44)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Hotel to Gaming Transition Committee May 2024 report,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
B.

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the Audit Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter report (03:24:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Audit Committee FY-2024 2nd quarter report, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
C.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - VVC Holding LLC - ezAcess
Medical Office Technologies - contract # 2023-0677 (03:24:13)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - VVC Holding LLC ezAcess Medical Office Technologies - contract # 2023-0677, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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ADJOURN (03:24:33)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adjourn at 12:47 p.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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PO Box 365 • Oneida. WI 54155-0365

onclda-nsn,gov

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ONEIDA

Memorandum
To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Larry Barton, Treasurer

Date:

April 14, 2024

Re:

Amending BC Resolution 3-30-22-A, Updating Tribal Contribution
Savings Processes and Allocations

Amendment to BC Resolution 3-30-22-A was placed on the BC Work Session Agenda of
May 2, 2024, for discussion.
Oversight of Tribal Contribution Savings Allocations through amendment to BC
Resolution 3-30-22-A directs the Finance area instead of the Strategic Planner to
manage financial reporting. The reporting process had three key items of discussion:
I. Finance is required to handle this role for easier access and timely reporting on
allocation statuses.
2. Allows redirection of funds if needed and creates "use it or lose it" expectations.
3. Provide for monthly reporting.
The agreed upon next steps stemming from the May 2, 2024, BC Work Session are:
I. Treasurer Larry Barton to submit updated resolution and allocation sheet to
upcoming BC agenda for formal approval.
2. Resolution items 5 and 6 need updating to remove Strategic Planner Reference.
Attached for your approval is the amended resolution to BC Resolution 3-30-22-A which
addresses and eliminates Strategic Planner references and identifies the reporting
process as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Noted: Amended Resolution has been
forwarded to the LRO for a Statement of Effect.
The attached Allocation Spreadsheet rescinded BC Resolution 6-23-21-C Allocation
Spreadsheet on 3-30-22 through BC Resolution 3-30-22-A and is the latest approved
spreadsheet to date.
Thank you.

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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 541 55

BC Resolution # 03-30-22-A
Updating Tribal Contribution Savings Processes and Allocations
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolutions# BC-06-09-21-B and BC-06-23-21C which allocated ARPA FRF to eight categories of use; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been presented with recommended amendments to
the processes based on implementation of the June 2021 resolutions, application of
ARPA FRF through the lost revenue formula, identification of direct use and Tribal
Contribution Savings; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed the recommendations and has determined
that the recommended amendments offer clarification in the processes and provide
reporting at intervals that will keep all parties informed on the status of approved projects;

(R1) NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the processes identified in resolution# BC-06-09-21-B in
Resolve # 6, as amended by resolution # BC-06-23-21-C in Resolve # 2, are superseded by this
resolution. The Oneida Business Committee adopts the following project approval process which shall be
supplemented with needed Standard Operating Procedures approved by the FRF Program Office.
1. Applications. Applications are reviewed by the FRF Program Office for compliance with the
allocation of percentages set forth in attached spreadsheet and completeness of information
provided.
2. Work Session Review. The FRF Program Office places the project on the Oneida Business
Committee work session agenda for approval, denial, or returned to project owner with suggested
amendments.
3. Approval. If approved, the Project Owner places the project, backup, approval, and obligating
resolution on an Oneida Business Committee meeting agenda for action.
4. Expenditure Treated as if Budgeted Actions. Expenditures under approved projects, which shall
be treated in the same manner as budgeted projects, shall be authorized by the Project Owner in
accordance with approved expenditure sign-off levels as identified in the Sign-Off Authority form
developed for each budget cycle.
5. Reporting. The Project Owner shall provide reporting to the Oneida Business Committee
Strategic Planner as requested by the Strategic Planner. The Strategic Planner shall provide a
combined quarterly report to the Oneida Business Committee on the status of all approved
projects.

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BC Resolution # 03-30-22-A
Updating Tribal Contribution Savings Processes and Allocations
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6.

Final Report. The Project Owner shall provide to the Strategic Planner a final project report
identifying, at minimum - total cost amount unexpended, and both tangible and intangible
benefits - on the Oneida Business Committee work session. Copies of project reports and
quarter project reports shall be maintained in the ARPA FRF Tracking Team files. Upon filing of
the final report with the Oneida Business Committee at a work session, the Strategic Planner
shall update the "Updated TC Savings Obligations" work sheet to reflect the amount of funds
returned from the obligation back to the category allocated for re-obligation.

(R2) BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the allocation spreadsheet attached to resolution # BC-06-23-21-C
dated June 23, 2021, is rescinded and replaced with the allocation in the spreadsheet attached to this
resolution dated March 30, 2022.
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that the Oneida
Business Committee is composed of 9 members of whom 5 members constitute a quorum; 8 members
were present at a meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 30th day of March, 2022; that the forgoing
resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by a vote of 6 members for, 0 members against, and 1
member not voting*; and that said resolution. has not been rescinded or amended in any way.

*According to the By-Laws, Article I, Section 1, the Chair votes "only in the case of a tie."

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Tribal Contribution Savings Allocations - Updated March 30, 2022

Total Allocations
Proposed Tribal Contribution Savings %
$ based on % in
Use Categories Based on Broad Goals Allocation Total Funding
Received
Focus

FRF Funds Received

Description - Examples of activities
within ARPA FRF Guidelines

Justifiction

Notes

42 USC 602(c)(1J(A); 31 Part of "Disproportionately Impacted
CFR 35.6 (bJ(12)(ii); 31 communities''; May also 1ind funds from ARPA
Homeowners Assitance Fund (HAF) - $1OB
CFR 35.6 (b)l8)
set aside for these sorts of programs- not part
of FRF

Formula - Pro rata share of $1 billion

$

1,742,160.27

Direct Membership Assistance· - Paid in
one lump sum of $3000 each adult
member as GWE, or 45% of total funds.
Remaining $10.3 million allocated in
FY22/23 programming.

45.00% $

60,387,766.08 Home repairs, food and health assistance.
home/rental assistance, vaccine incentive.

Formula - 65% of FRF - Enrollment

$

82,113,228.55

Housing -focus year one on apartments,
decide on usefor years 2 and 3; with an
overall focus on middle income housing

18.00% $

Formula - 35% of FRF - Employment

$

50,339,646.91

Food and Agnculture -focus year one on
food sovereignty infrastructure; years 2
and 3 on potential processing
centers/operations

11.42% $

42 USC 602[C)(1J(A); 31 Will be limited on future funding - not beyond
24,155,106.43 Middle income levels and family sizes
CFR 35.6 (bl(12J(ii); 31 12/2024; HAF funding may be used for these
affordable housing; multifamily housing:
programs as we!!.
CFR 35.6 (b)(8)
meeting al! housing needs by fully funding
existing and Mure programs
31 CFR 35.6 [b)(6). id at This may be shoehorned Into providing
15,325,073.08 Food and resources that include cash
assistance- to non-profits, aid to impacted
cropping, providing medicines, and creating (7), id at (12)
industries, or impacted community needs. Th1s
a sustainable food syste-m: fmproVlng
may take organizational r&alighnment to show
existing structures; and continuing to explore
Hemp and Ag as impacted businesses.
hemp
Sustainable food industry V1.rjJI fall under
impacted communities.

Total Funding Received and Allocated to Lost
Revenue

$

134,195,035.73

Education -focus on increasing post high
school education opportunities.

6.70% $

Culture & Language - focus on creating
programming and infrastructure

9.22% S

Revenue Generation -focus on improving
parks and gathering areas, pow wow
grounds

1.77% $

42 USC 602(c)(1)(A);
2,375,252.13 Improve tounsm revenue opportunities
through agncu!ture. golf, entertainment. pow Fact Sheet p. 4. Sect. 2;
wow, Applefest managing employee wages 31 CFR 35.6 fb)(9)
to meet economic and market changes

Government Roles and Responsibilities focus in improving GTC resources through
technology

3.09% $

4,146,626.60 Improving GTC meeting space; enhance the 31 CFR 35.6 (di
government structure to !ncreas&
effectiveness and efficiency; create
opportunities through technology to improve
interaction with membership and
incorporation of membership voice in
governmental actions

Overall Pnonty - Land, Infrastructure,
Sovereignty

4.80% $

6,441,361.72 Land, infrastructure

Potential one year interest income on the remaining of
I$
FRF Funds after first year. Example calculation of simple
interest on $79.2 mi/lion at 0%.

Broad Goals Allocations

6.70%
11.42%

01 Direct Membership Assistance• - Paid ln one lump sum of $3000 each adult member as GWE, or45%
of total funds. Remaining $10.3 ml!lfon allocated in FY22/23 programming:.
"' Housing- focus year one on apartments, decide on use for years 2 .ind 3; with an overall focus on
middle income housing
" Food and Agriculture - focus year one on food sovereignty infrastructure; years 2 and 3 on potential
processing centers/operations
Education-focus on Increasing post high-school education opportunities.
Culture & Language-focus on creating programming and infrastructure
,:: Revenue Generation -focus on improvlng parks and gathering areas, pow wow grounds
• Government Roles and Responsibl!ities - focus in improving GTC resources through technotoev
• Overall Priority- Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty

Total Uses

31 CFR 35.6 (bJ(12J(iiQ
8,991,067.39 Duplicate degrees, certi1ications, licenses.
and nonconvent1onal education
opportunities.
42 USC 602 [C)(1j(D) and 31 CFR (e)(2i are
12,372,782.29 lncrease:d educational opportunities across 42 USC 602 (c)(1)(Dj;
the organization. in school systems, offices, 42 use 6D2(c)(1J(AJ; 31 refemces to broadband expansion.
CFR 35.6 (b)(12)(iii); 31
the community and in homes; and support
our language immersion program
CFR 35.6 (e)(2)

The allocation for provision of government
services in the referenced CFR section must
adhere to the calculation fpr a reduction ln the
Nation's reduction !n rts general revenues in 31
CFR (dl(2)

42 use 502rc)rncoi; 31 Infrastructure - water. sewer, and broadband.
Land substantially more difficult to justify, lf not
CFR 35.6 (eJ
not bordering on not justifiable.

100.00% $ 134,195,035.73

NOlES:
1. The pie chart will automatically update with any changes in percentages based on total uses over three years.
2. •oirect Membership Assistance has been substituted for Health and Safety as significant direct funding under ARPA is received for that purpose.
3. Lines in italics under FRF Funds Received chart are estimates and should be corrected when actual amounts are identified. There may be two more additional years of interest (Years 4 and 5)
4. Current allocations may be subject to change by the Oneida Business Committee.
5. Interest income is set to calculate and total and apply to the allocations.
6. Amendments - resolution# BC-06-23-21-C, resolution# BC-03-30-22-A
7. Descnptions and examples of ARPA FRF Guidelines are presented for reference only.
8. See also ARPA and FRF Lost Revenue Projects Standard Operating Procedures and FRF Revenue Loss TC Request Portal
9.
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1.

Amending BC Resolution
Summary: Discussion on delegating oversight of funding allocations from an
amended BC resolution to the Finance area instead of the Strategic Planner.
Key Items:
• Finance should handle this role for easier access and timely reporting on
allocation statuses.
• Allows redirection of funds if needed and creates "use it or lose it"
expectations.
• Request for monthly reporting, though some note little change month­
to-month.

Next Steps:
• Larry to submit updated resolution and allocation sheet to upcoming BC agenda
for formal approval.
• Determine if resolution items 5 and 6 need updating to remove Strategic
Planner reference.

Oneida Business Committee

Work Session Agenda
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Oneida Nation

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

Statement of Effect
Amend Resolution 3-30-22-A Updating Tribal Contribution Savings Processes and Allocations
Summary
Through the adoption of this resolution the Oneida Business Committee amends the reporting
process identified in resolution BC-03-30-22-A, Updating Tribal Contribution Savings Processes
and Allocations.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: May 15, 2024
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
To provide guidance to the organization, as well as awareness to the membership, on how the
Nation intends to apply the ARPA FRF to its recovery efforts once received, the Oneida Business
Committee adopted resolution BC-06-09-21-B, Setting Goals for Application of Funding from the
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to Direct Support to Individuals, Families, Community and the
Oneida Nation. In resolution BC-06-09-21-B, the Oneida Business Committee identified that the
primary applications for the use of ARPA FRF would be to aid members and create tangible
benefits related to housing, food sovereignty, education, and culture. In addition, the Oneida
Business Committee directed the ARPA FRF to be spread across a three (3) year period in eight
(8) specific categories to guide expenditures to meet such primary applications in an informed and
transparent manner through the approval of projects by resolution.
After the adoption of resolution BC-06-09-21-B, the Oneida Business Committee received
information which indicated that there was a more immediate need to address the pandemic’s
twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month negative impact on the membership’s access to jobs, education,
healthcare, and housing. The Oneida Business Committee then adopted resolution BC-06-23-21C, Amendment # 1 to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Investment Allocation to Direct
Membership Assistance, which amended resolution BC-06-09-21-B to reflect its decision, which,
more specifically, was to apply the 45% Direct Membership Assistance payment of three thousand
dollars ($3,000) in the current fiscal year, with any remaining funds after the payment to be
allocated in Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023. Additionally, resolution BC-06-23-21-C provided
clarification on the eligibility for membership assistance general welfare exclusion payments,
application period, obligation, and ability to approve projects across fiscal years; and directed that
the allocations be reviewed at least each fiscal year to determine whether modifications should be
made. The work sheet that was attached to resolution BC-06-09-21-B was also deleted by
resolution BC-06-23-21-C and replaced with the work sheet attached thereto, entitled, American
Recovery Plan Act – FRF; Lost Revenue; ARPA FRF LR Investments – Updated June 23, 2021.
The Oneida Business Committee was then presented with recommended amendments to the
processes based on implementation of the June 2021 resolutions, application of ARPA FRF
through the lost revenue formula, identification of direct use and Tribal Contribution Savings. The
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Oneida Business Committee reviewed the recommendations and determined that the
recommended amendments offer clarification in the processes and provide reporting at intervals
that will keep all parties informed on the status of approved projects. The Oneida Business
Committee then adopted resolution BC-03-30-22-A, Updating Tribal Contribution Savings
Processes and Allocations, which superseded the processes identified in Resolve #6 of resolution
BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by Resolve #2 of resolution BC-06-23-21-C and adopted a new
project approval process which was to be supplemented with needed Standard Operating
Procedures approved by the FRF Program Office.
Resolution BC-03-30-22-A had certain responsibilities delegated to the Strategic Planner. For the
2023-2026 term the Oneida Business Committee has removed the Strategic Planner from the
approved positions for the support of the Oneida Business Committee. The Oneida Business
Committee has identified a need to amend the reporting process and provide the membership
reporting on the status of the TC Savings projects funds.
Through the adoption of this resolution the Oneida Business Committee amends the reporting
process identified in resolution BC 03-30-22-A to the following project reporting process:
5. Reporting. The Project Owner shall provide reporting to the Chief Financial
Officer (CFO) as requested by the CFO. The CFO shall provide a report that will
include the following:
 Obligated TC Savings Amount
 Approved Purchase Orders
 Actual Expenditures to Date
 Project Owner
 Balance of Obligated Funds Remaining for Expenditure
 Narrative Project update
The report will be part of the Chief Financial Officer report to the OBC Executive
Session, presented after Treasurer’s monthly report, posted on the Members Only
portion of the Oneida Nation website, included in the Annual and Semi-Annual
Reports to the General Tribal Council, as well as presented in the Kalihwisaks on
a quarterly basis.
6. Final Report. The Project Owner shall provide to the Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) a final project report identifying, at minimum – total cost amount
unexpended, and both tangible and intangible benefits – on the Oneida Business
Committee work session. Copies of project reports and quarter project reports shall
be maintained in the ARPA FRF Tracking Team files. Upon filing of the final report
with the Oneida Business Committee at a work session, the Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) shall update the “Updated TC Savings Obligations” work sheet to reflect
the amount of funds returned from the obligation back to the category allocated for
re-obligation.

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This resolution also provides that the resolution BC-03-30-22-A updated Tribal Contributions
Savings Allocation spreadsheet is the last approved Tribal Contribution Savings Allocation
spreadsheet and is attached to this amended BC resolution.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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

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BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Amend Resolution 3-30-22-A Updating Tribal Contribution Savings Processes and Allocations
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

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WHEREAS,

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

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WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolutions# BC-06-09-21-B, BC-06-23-21- C,
and BC 03-30-22-A which allocated ARPA FRF to eight categories of use; and

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WHEREAS,

# BC 03-30-22-A required the Strategic Planner to provide a combined quarterly report to
the Oneida Business Committee on the status of all approved projects; and

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WHEREAS,

the Project Owner was required to provide a final project report to the Strategic Planner
identifying at minimum - total cost amount unexpended, and both tangible and intangible
benefits - on the Oneida Business Committee work session; and

WHEREAS,

the "Updated TC Savings Obligations" worksheet was to be updated to reflect the amount
of funds returned from the obligation back to the category allocated for re-obligation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee for the 2023-2026 term has removed the Strategic
Planner from the approved positions for the support of the Oneida Business Committee;
and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has identified a need to amend the reporting process and
provide the membership reporting on the status of the TC Savings projects funds; and

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee amends the reporting process
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5. Reporting. The Project Owner shall provide reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as requested
by the CFO. The CFO shall provide a report that will include the following:
• Obligated TC Savings Amount
• Approved Purchase Orders
• Actual Expenditures to Date
• Project Owner
• Balance of Obligated Funds Remaining for Expenditure
• Narrative Project update

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The report will be part of the Chief Financial Officer report to the OBC Executive Session, presented after
Treasurer's monthly report, posted on the Members Only portion of the Oneida Nation website, included
in the Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to the General Tribal Council, as well as presented in the
Kalihwisaks on a quarterly basis.
6. Final Report. The Project Owner shall provide to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) a final project report
identifying, at minimum - total cost amount unexpended, and both tangible and intangible benefits - on
the Oneida Business Committee work session. Copies of project reports and quarter project reports shall
be maintained in the ARPA FRF Tracking Team files. Upon filing of the final report with the Oneida
Business Committee at a work session, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) shall update the "Updated TC
Savings Obligations" work sheet to reflect the amount of funds returned from the obligation back to the
category allocated for re-obligation.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, BC Resolution 3-30-22-A updated Tribal Contributions Savings Allocation
spreadsheet is the last approved Tribal Contribution Savings Allocation spreadsheet and is attached to
amended BC resolution -------------.

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Determine next steps regarding seven (7) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc Committee

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/22/24

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Supporting Documents:

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

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

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

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

SDAVIS

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

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

May 14, 2024

RE:

Appointment(s) – Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee

Background
Seven (7) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee. The
vacancies are to complete the term ending December 31,2024.
The vacancies have been posted since November 2023. The latest application deadline was
May 3, 2024, and one (1) application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):


Dan Skenandore

Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending December 31, 2024
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**, OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

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Determine next steps regarding seven (7) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Alternate

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/22/24

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Supporting Documents:

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

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

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

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

SDAVIS

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Oneida Nation
Business Committee Support Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

May 14, 2024

RE:

Appointment(s) – Oneida Election Board Alternates

Background
Seven (7) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Election Board Alternates. The vacancies are
to complete terms that will end upon ratification of the 2024 Special Election results.
The vacancies have been posted since December 13, 2023, and one (1) application(s) was
received for the following applicant(s):


Yasiman Metoxen

Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending upon the ratification of
the 2024 Special Election results.
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**, OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

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Accept the May 1, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/22/24

2. Session:

☒ Open

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

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the May 1, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

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

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

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

Revised: 04/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

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

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

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

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilmember

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

Revised: 04/25/2023

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Oneida Nation

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

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center
May 1, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Present: Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
Others Present: Clorissa N. Leeman
Others Present on Microsoft Teams: Fawn Cottrell, Grace Elliott, Kristal Hill, Maureen Perkins,
Nicole Rommel, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, Kaylynn Gresham, Bobbi Webster, Carolyn Salutz,
Katsitsiyo Danforth, Rae Skenandore, Eric Boulanger, Peggy Helm-Quest, Tavia James-Charles,
Ronald Vanschyndel, Janice Decorah, Todd Vanden Heuvel, Derrick King, Lisa Moore, Rhiannon
Metoxen
I.

Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
Jameson Wilson called the May 1, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to
order at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster approve the agenda; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion
carried unanimously.

II.

Minutes to be Approved
1. April 17, 2024 LOC Meeting Minutes
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the April 17, 2024, LOC meeting minutes and
forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.

III.

Current Business
1. Petition: C. Kestell - Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the status update for the Petition C. Kestell: Address
Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program and forward to the Oneida Business
Committee; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Eviction and Termination Law Amendments
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the memorandum entitled, Follow up on February 25,
2024, GTC Directive for Amendments to the Eviction and Termination Law, and
corresponding materials and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by
Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried unanimously.
Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2024
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New Submissions
1. GWA Law – Cultural Significant Event Pow Wow Participant
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Culturally Significant Event Participation Program
Law to the Active Files List with Marlon Skenandore as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Oneida Nation School Board Bylaws Amendments
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Oneida Nation School Board Bylaws Amendments to the
Active Files List with Marlon Skenandore as the sponsor; seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.

V.

Additions

VI.

Administrative Items
1. Legislative Operating Committee Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Report
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Legislative Operating Committee Fiscal Year
2024 Second Quarter Report and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Approval of June 4, 2024 LOC Community Meeting Notice
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the revised LOC community meeting notice and
reschedule the community meeting to take place on June 4, 2024.; seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Approval of June 19, 2024 LOC Community Meeting Notice
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the LOC community meeting notice and schedule
the community meeting to take place on June 19, 2024.; seconded by Marlon Skenandore.
Motion carried unanimously.

VII.

Executive Session

VIII. Adjourn
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to adjourn at 9:26 a.m.; seconded by Jennifer Webster.
Motion carried unanimously.

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Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Native American Finance Officers Association...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:

[ZI Open

05/22/24

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

3. Requested Motion:
Accept as information; OR

D

Motion to accept Treasurer Larry Barton's NAFOA Conference Travel Report.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
Programs/Services
Finance

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

D
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions

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

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

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

7. Budget Information:

D Fiscal Impact Statement
0Law

D legal Review
D Minutes
0 MOU/MOA
D Petition

IZ] Budgeted _: Tribal Contribution

D Unbudgeted
D Other: Describe

D Presentation
IZ] Report

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

· D Budgeted - Grant Funded
/0 Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorjzed Sponsor:

.Larry Barton, Treasurer
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Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)
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BUSINESS COMMITTEE
TRAVE'L REPORT
Travel Report for: Larry Barton

Travel Event:

NAFOA Conference

Travel Location:

Hollywood, FL

Departure Date:

04/28/2024

Return Date:

05/01/2024

Projected Cost:

. $3,665.00 .

Actual Cost:

$1,969.94

Date Travel was Approved by OBC:

02/14/2024

Narrative/Background:
The Native.American f;inanceDfficers Association (NAFOA) is holding their Spring
Conference in Hollywood, Florida.
As Treasurer, I am the Nation's primary representative to this entity and attend NAFOA's
Spring andAnnaaLFinance & Economies Conference.

ltem(s) Requiring Attention:
None

Requested Action:
Motion to accept Treasurer Larry Barton's NAFOA Conference Travel Report.

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

ro Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155,0365
onclda·nsn.gov

ONEIDA

Memorandum

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Larry Barton, Treasurer

Date:

May 8, 2024

Re:

Travel Report, NAFOA Conference - Hollywood, FL
April 28-May 1, 2024

Treasurer Larry Barton attended theNative American Finance Officer's 42nd
Annual Spring Conference hosted by the SeminoleNation of Florida. The
Conference was held at the Hard Rock Resort Casino in Hollywood, Florida
located on the Seminole Reservation.
Attendance included all General Sessions and noted Breakout Sessions:
ITAC and the Latest on Tribally Chartered Corporations
Exploring Sovereign Wealth Funds
Funding Opportunities Post-Covid
Updates on Section 105(1) Leases
Office of Inspector General Audits of ARPA Funds
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Updates
In addition to the Breakout sessions, Annual Leadership Awards highlighted the
Conference including recognition of Former OneidaNation Chairwoman Cristina
Danforth for her dedicated service of six years as President ofNAFOA as well as
numerous past terms serving on the board.
Other noteworthy recognitions went to the State of Minnesota Governor Mr. Tim
Walz who received the Government Economic Empowerment Award in addition
to a host of other Annual Awards.

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Leaders across the Country presenting during General Sessions included:
Ms. Cristina Danforth, NAFQA President
Chief Ms. Marilynn Malerba, US Treasurer
Mr. Casey Lozar, NCAIED, Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank
Attorney Robert Yoder, Yoder & Langford LLP
Mr. Sayee Srinivasan, Economist, American Bankers Association
Ms. Renee Ferguson, Deputy Director, Social Security Administration
Ms. Fatima Abbas, Director, Office of Tribal Relations, US Treasury
Chairman W. Ron Allen Jamestown S'Klallam Nation
Importantly, NAFOA now is closing in on membership of 200 (Two Hundred)
Tribes and record Conference attendance reaching over 1,000 (One Thousand)
attendees. Conference materials and Breakout Session notes are available to share
upon request.

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BUSINESS COMMITTEE
TRAVE'L REPORT
Travel Report for: Larry Barton

Travel Event:

NAFOA Conference

Travel Location:

Hollywood, FL

Departure Date:

04/28/2024

Return Date:

05/01/2024

Projected Cost:

. $3,665.00 .

Actual Cost:

$1,969.94

Date Travel was Approved by OBC:

02/14/2024

Narrative/Background:
The Native.American f;inanceDfficers Association (NAFOA) is holding their Spring
Conference in Hollywood, Florida.
As Treasurer, I am the Nation's primary representative to this entity and attend NAFOA's
Spring andAnnaaLFinance & Economies Conference.

ltem(s) Requiring Attention:
None

Requested Action:
Motion to accept Treasurer Larry Barton's NAFOA Conference Travel Report.

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

ro Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155,0365
onclda·nsn.gov

ONEIDA

Memorandum

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Larry Barton, Treasurer

Date:

May 8, 2024

Re:

Travel Report, NAFOA Conference - Hollywood, FL
April 28-May 1, 2024

Treasurer Larry Barton attended theNative American Finance Officer's 42nd
Annual Spring Conference hosted by the SeminoleNation of Florida. The
Conference was held at the Hard Rock Resort Casino in Hollywood, Florida
located on the Seminole Reservation.
Attendance included all General Sessions and noted Breakout Sessions:
ITAC and the Latest on Tribally Chartered Corporations
Exploring Sovereign Wealth Funds
Funding Opportunities Post-Covid
Updates on Section 105(1) Leases
Office of Inspector General Audits of ARPA Funds
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Updates
In addition to the Breakout sessions, Annual Leadership Awards highlighted the
Conference including recognition of Former OneidaNation Chairwoman Cristina
Danforth for her dedicated service of six years as President ofNAFOA as well as
numerous past terms serving on the board.
Other noteworthy recognitions went to the State of Minnesota Governor Mr. Tim
Walz who received the Government Economic Empowerment Award in addition
to a host of other Annual Awards.

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Leaders across the Country presenting during General Sessions included:
Ms. Cristina Danforth, NAFQA President
Chief Ms. Marilynn Malerba, US Treasurer
Mr. Casey Lozar, NCAIED, Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank
Attorney Robert Yoder, Yoder & Langford LLP
Mr. Sayee Srinivasan, Economist, American Bankers Association
Ms. Renee Ferguson, Deputy Director, Social Security Administration
Ms. Fatima Abbas, Director, Office of Tribal Relations, US Treasury
Chairman W. Ron Allen Jamestown S'Klallam Nation
Importantly, NAFOA now is closing in on membership of 200 (Two Hundred)
Tribes and record Conference attendance reaching over 1,000 (One Thousand)
attendees. Conference materials and Breakout Session notes are available to share
upon request.

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Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 2024 Self-Governance Conference -...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
IZ] Open

05/22/24

D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Jennifer Webster Travel Report Tribal Self Governance
2024 Conference

3. Requested Motion:
IZ] Accept as information; OR
Accept Travel Report Jennifer Webster Travel Report Tribal Self Governance 2024
Conference

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
Finance
Programs/Services

D
0 Law Office
D Gaming/Retail

IZ] Other: Self Governance

D
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions

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

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

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6. Supporting Documents:
Bylaws

D
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice
0 Draft GTC Packet
D E-poll results/back-up
[ZI Other: Memo

D Fiscal Impact Statement D Presentation
[ZI Report
D Law
D Legal Review
D Resolution
D Minutes
D Rule (adoption packet)
D Statement of Effect
0 MOU/MOA
[ZI Travel Documents
D Petition

7. Budget Information:
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

D
D Unbudgeted
D Other: Special Projects

[ZI Budgeted - Grant Funded

0 Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)
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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneid,1, WI 54155-0365

onclda-nm.gov

ONEIDA

Memorandum
To: Oneida Business Committee
From: Jennifer Webster
Date: May 9, 2024
Re: Travel Report Tribal Self Governance 2024 Conference

Please allow this to serve as notice that I did not attend the Tribal Self Governance 2024 Conference in
Chandler, AZ on April 14-19, 2024.
I was initially approved onOctober.25, 2023. Personal family issues prevented me from attending.
Airfare was purchased and I have a 1 year credit. Registration was purchased and I've asked the
conference if that can be applied .to next year.
I have not heard back . All expenses for this travel was out of the Self Governance budget .
Please allow this to ser1;1e as close.out of this travel.
Thank You

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Oneida Business Committee Travel Request
1. OBC Meeting Date Requested:

10

/ 25

/ 23

D e-poll requested

2. General Information:

2024 Triba l Self Governance Conference
Event Name: ----------------------------------

Event Location:
Departure Date:
Return Date:

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Chandl er, AZ

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April 19, 2024

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Cost Estimate:

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

Approve travel request- Councilwoman Jennifer Webster-2023Tribal Self-Governance Conference­
Chandler, AZ
Purpose: Utilizing mechanisms thatTrlba l governments can use to take over the administration of Federal
programs and how Tribal governments can Implement or enhance Self-Governance. Stay up to date on l eading
practices for program administration and the success Tribal Nations experience through Se l f-Governance
agreements and Expanded Sel f Governments opportunities. The Se l f-Governance Communication and
EducationTribal Consortium (SGCETC) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) consortium ofTrlbal nations that elected to use
Self-Governance for the delivery of programs and services for their citizens and communities.

ifravel Expenses Funded by Self Governance

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DRAFT
C.

Approve the travel request• Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Child Care
Development Fund (CCDF) Tribal Consultation -Albuquerque, NM • November 28•
December 1, 2023 (01:39:37)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend
the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Tribal Consultation In Albuquerque, NM on November 28Oecember 1, 2023, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jameson
WIison, Brandon Yellowblrd-Stevens
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster
D.

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman JE!nl'IJfer Webster - 2024 Self­
Governance Conference - Chandler, AZ -Apr!I
2024 (01 :40:57)
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Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve the.travel request for Chairman Tehassl Hill, Vice­
Chairman Brandon Yellowblrd-Stevens, and Councilwoman Jennifer WebstElr,to attend the 2024 Self­
Governance Conference In Chandler, AZ on Aprll 14-19, 2024, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jon1:1s HIii, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen,
Jameson
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WIison, Brandon Yellow�lrd-Stevenfi
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, JennlferlJV��ster
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NEW BUSINESS
A.

Review the R�v�nue Audit (Chapter 13) Q11Elid.a Gaming Minimum Internal Controls
and detEltirilne appr<>prlate next steps (01:42:1�).

Sponsor: Mark A Powless, Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
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Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the n.oilce of the Onelci1:1 Gaming Minimum Internal Controls for
Revenue Audit (Chapter 13) approveic:J by the pnelda G�rnlng Commission on October 5, 2023, and
direct notlc,e to the Onelc:Ja Gaming Qommlsslon tQere
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:05 AM
Jennifer A. Webster
2024 NIHB Conference - Call for Workshop Proposals OPEN!

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DRAFT
Approve the travel request • Councilwoman Jennifer Webster • Health and Human
Services (HHS) Budget Consultation • Washington, D.C. • April 8·11, 2024
(01:55:29)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

E.

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request for Councllwoman Jennifer Webster to attend
the Health and Human Services (HHS) Budget Consultation In Washington, D.C. on April 8-11, 2024,
seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
Abstained:
Jennifer Webster
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Approve the travel request• Councilwoman J�i,�ifer Webster• 2024 National
Tribal Health Conference• Rapid City, SD� May 1a.-i4, 2024 (01:56:02)
• •
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councllwom�n • •

F.

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel requ�s{for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend
the 2024 National Tribal Health Conference In Raplc:I City, SD on May 18-24, 2024, seconded by
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Motion by Lisa Liggins to forward th� tribal member request regarding the Oneida Higher Education
Office to the General Mclnager anc!Jhe Law Office to bring back a status report to the April 10, 2024,
regular Business CommlttE3e n;,e�tlr:ig, seconded by Jameson WIison. Motion carried:
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Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2024 2nd quarter report

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
�

Open

05/22/24

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

3. Requested Motion:
� Accept as information; OR
Request a motion to accept the OAHC FY24 2nd Quarter Repoert

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

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

D Programs/Services
0 DTS
� Boards, Committees, or Commissions

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

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6. Supporting Documents:

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

7. Budget Information:

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

D Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other: Describe

D Presentation

IZJ Report

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

D Budgeted - Grant Funded
0 Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Primary Requestor:

Kathy Hughes, Chairwoman, Oneida Airport Hotel Corp.

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Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation
Oneida Hotel
Qumierly Rep01i
For the qumier ended: March 31, 2024

Narrative Section
Business practice, market overview, place within market:
• Q2 STR Occupancy was 32.6%; ADR was $121.54; RevPAR was $39.66 which are all
down to our comp set. All numbers are down due to the change from a Brand hotel chain
to Independent.
• Sales team cmTently at Director Sales & Catering, 2 Sales Manager's, Corporate Revenue
Manager, 2.5 Catering Manager's, Sales & Catering Admin and Catering Coordinator.
Competitive analysis:
• January 18, 2024, is when the hotel became Oneida Hotel, with that no 800 number was
available for guests to book rooms, no 3rd pmiy booking sites showed the independent
name. All reservations were only able to be booked on-site, with 1 dedicated
reservationist and Front Desk Agents to answer all calls.
• Choice had also sent out communications to current reservations from January 18th and
beyond that the new hotel "may or may not have the guest's reservation" causing some
confusion and letting the guests know to book with one of their other Choice prope1iies.
Strategies for improved value:
• Strategize to implement a better reservations procedure with the front desk, cun-ent
reservationist, and Casino, to combine 800 number for ease of communication.
• Worked with Agilysys and Site Minder to stmi 3rd pmiy reservations, was able to stmi
these reservations in March.
• Worked with Aimbridge Revenue Manager and Site Minder to assist in getting Global
Distribution Systems up and showing available for bookings from the Global Distribution
System.
Material chm1ges or developments in mm·ket/business:
• None this quarter
Market growth:
• Cambria on Oneida Street proposed, has since been turned down.
• Denmark, WI to get a hotel built and open prior to NFL Draft.
Pending legal action:
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Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 2nd quarter report

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

5/21/24

2. Session:

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

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Accept OGE 2nd Quarter Report
 Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

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‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܆‬Other:

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

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
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Joe Hanrhan, GM Thornberry Creek at Oneida

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 Supporting Documents:

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

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

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

 Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other:

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‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

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FY2024 Second Quarter Business Report

Oneida Golf Enterprise
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Golf & Related Opera ons
Business Prac ce, Market Overview, & Place within Market
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An abnormally warm winter had us allowing play on the Iroquois course in late February, and
throughout March
All greens fee revenue realized in November was not budgeted
Dynamic pricing models will being Memorial Day weekend; discounted rates will be oﬀered un l
the ﬁrst green is playable (see below)
Dynamic pricing models will be adjusted to further take advantage of high demand mes
Our goal for the season is to extend the stay of all golfers, and welcome them into the bar and
restaurant
The market has begun to catch up on pricing models, where many compe tors are now similarly
priced (~10-12% diﬀerence)

Strategies for Improved Value
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We have worked in conjunc on with the Oneida Hotel and Oneida Bingo & Casino to build a
more a rac ve Stay & Play package that oﬀers a single transac on for the customer, while s ll
protec ng our respec ve revenue streams
TrueService™ 3.0 was launched and all seasonal team members will receive training on the
program
o Purpose is to have a cohesive standard of service(s) across all areas of business
New “Nine & Dine” program being implemented for Saturday nights
o Saturday a er 3:00pm, golfers receive Iroquois green & cart fee, plus a $10 credit into
the bar and restaurant for $35
New daily food and drink specials introduced in April along with new menu

Market Growth/Changes
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The local market remains consistent with previous year
Brown County Golf Course has moved to Monday only for large/corporate ou ngs
o Highly compe ve market to take these over

Course & Grounds
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Several pieces of equipment needed major repairs including a new transmission and new engine
Several large trees will need to be removed in the Fall. Some may fall naturally during the season
if strong winds or storms hit the area
The Legends #1 green is recovering from vandalism in January. An cipa on is that the green will
be available for play by Memorial Day weekend

Food & Beverage and Event Opera ons
Business Prac ce, Market Overview, & Place within Market
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Food & Beverage has begun to pickup with the opening of the golf course
Banquet/Wedding business will pick-up in April & May

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Staﬃng levels are appropriate; salaried staﬀ picking up shi s to cover gaps un l all summer staﬀ
members are on board

Strategies for Improved Value
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Exploring opportuni es to partner with other Tribal businesses for satellite or pop-up loca ons to
promote Thornberry
o Many courses have had success with opening satellite pro shops within casinos
o Others have used pop-up sales to liquidate inventory
We will con nue to oﬀer seasonal sales in the pro shop and specials in the Bar & Restaurant

Market Growth/Changes


No changes to the local market recently; many courses picked up rounds in the winter due to
warm weather at heavily discounted rates

Threats to Current Business
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Cash ﬂow con nues to be an issue through March, however, we an cipate picking up in March
with plans to have heavier cash reserves heading in to 2024-25 oﬀseason
The facility is in need of updates to con nue to a ract weddings and events in our larger spaces

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Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 2nd quarter report

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/21/24

2. Session:

☐ Open ☒ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Proprietary - trade secrets/commercial/financial

3. Requested Motion:

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

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: Oneida ESC Group

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

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

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

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6. Supporting Documents:

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

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

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

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Primary Requestor:

John Breuninger / Jeff House

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Oneida ESC Group, LLC
2nd Quarter Report – FY24
May 22, 2024

OESC Board of Managers:
John L. Breuninger, Chairman
Jacquelyn Zalim
Leslie Wheelock

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Oneida ESC Group, LLC

Oneida ESC Group, LLC (OESC), was formed in 2012 as a holding company to house
subsidiaries to conduct business with the federal government, state and municipal governments
and commercial and industrial customers throughout the world. OESC has nine (10)
subsidiaries, Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE), Mission Support Services (MS2),
Oneida General Mechanical Corp (GMC), Sustainment and Restoration Services (SRS), Oneida
Engineering Solutions (OES), Oneida Construction Services (OCS), Oneida Environmental
(OE), Oneida LG2 Environmental (LG2), Oneida Professional Services (OPS), and 1822 Land
and Development Company of Oneida (1822).
OESC’s subsidiaries are supported by OESC with general management and administrative
functions, including accounting and contracting management, human resource management, IT
support, overall management, and marketing, bid and proposal. Below is a summary of OESC
and its subsidiary’s activities.
Narrative Report
a. Explanation of the core of the Corporation’s business practices and market overview.
OESC’s subsidiary limited liability companies focus on contracts issued by the government
agencies, (federal, state, and local) and commercial customers for engineering, science
(environmental) construction, professional services, and real estate development work.
OESC’s revenue is derived from the subsidiaries that operate in the full and open market as
well as the Small Business Administration Business Development Markets primarily as
8(a), Small Business, and Disadvantage Business Enterprise designated companies when and
where appropriate.
OESC and its subsidiaries are a highly technical organization providing research/Investigation,
design, construction services, engineering, and project management. Oneida ESC Group
operates in four core services:
• Environmental services – Assessment, investigation, design, testing, NEPA, biological,
action planning, project management, and more.
• Construction– Repair, service, abatement, renovation, demolition, mechanical systems,
electrical services, and new construction.
• Engineering Services – Design and project management for site and site design,
mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, structural, transportation, survey, water /
wastewater systems and storm water management.
• Professional Services - Provides diversified professional resources for training and
education; research and engineering; and IT solutions.
• Real Estate Development – Commercial and light industrial tenants, Low
Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) multi-family housing.
Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE) – Competes in the full and open marketplace
as a small business (less than 1000 employees). Core competencies include environmental
services, environmental remediation, engineering services and project management.
Mission Support Services (MS2) –Graduated from the US Small Business Administration
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on March 15, 2023. MS2 is focused on construction management. Core competencies
include construction management services, new and renovated structures, HVAC systems
and controls Utility systems - water, sewer, gas, electrical, electrical power generators,
transformers, and distribution, Communication and security systems, interior remodeling,
MS2 sells to the federal market, commercial and tribal markets.
Oneida Construction Services (OCS) - OCS is focused on construction management.
Core competencies include construction management services, new and renovated structures.
OCS has a small team of carpenters that are skilled in a variety of trades such as concrete,
framing, roofing, siding, and finished carpentry. OCS sells to the federal market,
commercial and tribal markets.
General Mechanical Corporation (GMC) – Operates mainly as an HVAC Contractor but
has performed both General Contracting and Electrical Contracting in Eastern FL. GMC has
been accepted into the SBA 8(a) Business development Program on November 2, 2022.
Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) – 8a Graduation date is February 18, 2024.
SRS core competencies include facility investigations, corrective measures
design/implementation, remedial designs/remedial actions, a ssessment, and environmental
cleanup, wetland’s assessment and wetlands restoration design, brownfields, phase I & II
ESAs, asset inventory, evaluation, environmental engineering and design, and wastewater
treatment and sewerage systems.
LG2 Environmental Services (LG2) - is a full-service environmental services company that
provides a wide range of quality, responsive environmental services in southeastern US. LG2
experience and capabilities include archaeological and cultural resource assessments; natural
resource assessment and management (wetlands, biological assessments, aquatic, and other
biology), site contamination assessment and remediation, environmental compliance, NEPA
documentation, for Federal, State, and Local government permitting projects.
Oneida Professional Services (OPS)- is a full spectrum professional services group
providing a wide array of manpower solutions to government and commercial clients.
Services include training and educational support services, a broad spectrum of specialized
technical support for complex training environments and advanced learning for the Naval
Postgraduate School, master’s and PhD-level engineers and research scientists. OPS also
provides manpower needs for software engineering services.
Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES) – OES focuses on performing transportation
engineering services for governmental agencies (Federal, State and Local). OES provides
engineering for urban/rural roadways, interstate highways, interchanges, capacity
expansions, bridges, roundabouts, local streets, and parking lots. OES is certified as a
Disadvantage Business Enterprise in the State of Wisconsin.
Oneida Environmental (OE) - provides archaeological and cultural resource assessments;
natural resource assessment and management (wetlands, biological assessments, aquatic, and
other biology), NEPA documentation for Federal, State, and Local government permitting
projects.
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1822 Land and Development Company of Oneida (1822) – 1822 is a real estate holding
company that owns, leases and sub-lease various real estate holdings in and around the
Oneida Nation Reservation. The overall goal is to grow the portfolio that meets the needs of
the Oneida Nation and Northeastern WI.
b. Explanation of the Corporation’s current place within the market
OESC operates in a fiercely competitive and expanding market. An abundance of
Architecture / Engineering / Construction (AEC) firms that provide similar services to those
offered by OESC. Competitive factors for our success include performance reputation,
network, price, geographic location, and availability of technically skilled personnel.
Three of the top five federal spending agencies awarding non-competitive contracts are
OESC customers.
c. Explanation of the outlines of strategies by the Corporation for improved value in the
market
OESC’s subsidiaries are positioned to take advantage of existing relationships, contracts, and
networks OTIE has established since 2008.
We continuously evaluate solutions to broaden and capture a larger share of the Federal and
State markets. Each subsidiary operates based on primary NAICS codes with secondary
NAICS codes that overlap with the sister companies.
d. Explanation of the Corporation’s relative performance vs. competitors and
identification of key competitors within the market
Our competitors include Small Businesses, Alaskan Native Corporations (ANCs); Native
American Owned, and tribally owned small businesses; and Native Hawaiian Organizations
(NHOs). Each of these are in a category of small business that may be awarded prime
contracts without competition. Oneida ESC subsidiaries also compete against other 8(a)
firms for set-aside acquisitions, including small businesses that are categorized as WomanOwned, HUB Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned small business, and others. Finally,
Oneida ESC competes in full and open markets without restrictions.
Typical competitors include Small Business firms with fewer than 750 employees in NAICS
562910, Environmental Remediation. Another area of significant competition is the regional
Transportation Engineering firms in Wisconsin for WI DOT work (OES).
e. Explanation of any material changes or developments in the market or nature of
business the Corporation is primarily engaged in since the last reporting period.
Over the last four months, the federal contracting market has seen several developments:
Federal budget discussions have been marked by uncertainty, which is affected by ongoing
political debates over spending levels and priorities. This environment is influencing
planning and execution of contracts, with many agencies operating under continuing
resolutions that temporarily extend prior budget levels.
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There is an increased focus on small businesses that includes initiatives aimed at lowering
entry barriers and boosting opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses. OESC
competes in the small business markets.
New policies and executive orders are placing a greater emphasis on cybersecurity and the
development of artificial intelligence within federal agencies. This shift is driving demand
for related products and services, creating new opportunities and compliance requirements
for contractors. OPS new initiative will compete in that market.
The Department of Defense (DoD) remains a major spender in the federal contracting arena,
with increased allocations for modernizing military capabilities, including software and
technology upgrades. The federal response to global security needs and infrastructure
demands are driving significant expenditures in these areas.
There has been a noticeable increase in federal contracts awarded to tribal entities,
continuing a multi-year trend of growth.
These developments suggest that while there are considerable opportunities in the federal
contracting market, the landscape is also rife with challenges that require careful navigation,
particularly in terms of compliance with new regulations, managing supply chain risks, and
adapting to budgetary uncertainties.
f. Identification of the primary goals and targets of the Corporation and progress made
towards accomplishment of the same.
Goals for Oneida ESC Group
Growth at a sustainable rate is the primary business goal for OESC. Financial reward for
OESC occurs when we align our investment strategies according to our client’s mission
priorities.
Targets for OESC Subsidiaries:
Opportunities continue to exist in geographies where all companies have successful past
performance and where personnel involved in such projects have established strong
relationships with teaming partners and clients. Opportunities continue to emerge based on
the combined efforts of OESC’s marketing and sales efforts. Target clients continue to
include Department of Defense agencies (various bases – Navy, Air Force, and Army), The
Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, WI Department of
Transportation, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer District, and the Oneida Nation.
New target clients include extended services on existing bases, geographical growth on
“new” bases where OESC has not performed work on in the past, municipalities
geographically related to OESC offices and other Tribal Nations.
g. Identification of key elements for success in strategies given, including risks,
resources, and relations available and needed to successfully fulfill outlined strategies
Key elements for success in the OESC model include:
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Meeting performance indicators, including safety, staff turnover, profitability, staff
utilization, backlog, and capacity.
Adapting to a changing customer base, contract type, or key skill set. We recognize and
reconfigure based on identified needs to deliver strategic growth.
Identification of contract capacity and access is under regular review.
Increasing our geographic footprint and capabilities.

Risk in the marketplace.
• We operate in highly competitive industries.
• Contracting is often erratic and unpredictable; cancellations or delays in pending awards
by government agencies could adversely affect us.
• International operations carry additional risk.
• Loss of key personnel
• Adoption of new contract laws or regulations.
h. Identification of medium (two to five year) and long (greater than five year) prospects
and sustainability of the Corporation given the present status, strategies, and risks
Our medium and long-range prospects for sustainability are balanced by business
diversification and consistent project management delivery.
We have successfully formed long-term business relationships with key US Agencies for
services delivered around the world. Contracting with the US government remains a reliable
strategy in terms of payment, stability, and growth opportunity.
Medium-term prospects
OESC’s prospects in the two- to five-year term rely on our sturdy performance in
engineering, science, and construction to existing clients; adjacent clients/services and
geographic areas; and new service offerings to new clients. OESC continues to focus on
business development and talent acquisition to meet our growth metrics.
Long-term prospects
OESC envisions steady growth with our key customers over the long term. OESC is nimble
and agile, allowing us to focus on governments funding flows.
Continued reliance on low-price awards is a staple in our business model and we continue to
adjust the pricing structure to ensure that we remain competitive. We continue to concentrate
marketing efforts on maximizing our return on investment through expanding support for
existing customers, developing tasks under existing contracts, and collaborating with firms
that need either small business participation or our specialized expertise.
i. Explanation of market growth (if any) experienced by the Corporation, identifying
sources of growth (i.e., organic growth through market share increase, volume of
business increase, acquisition of competition or other assets, etc.)
Our growth has been mostly organic and is based on our reputation in the market. We have
re-aligned our corporate brand by including Oneida in all business names moving forward.
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We have made a concerted effort to draw on our expertise in the polyfluoroalkyl substances
(PFAS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) remediation market. We also see growth in our
traditional engineering services such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural.

j. Summary of the assets of the Corporation, including but not limited to its financial,
physical, employee, customer, brand or intellectual property, and supply assets.
OESC ASSETS
Financial (On Balance Sheet)
Cash –Checking Account
Work In Process on Current Projects
Fixed Assets such as Vehicles, Furniture and Fixtures, and Miscellaneous Equipment
Other Assets such as Prepaid Expenses, Investment
Employees
OESC: Oneida ESC Group (Holding Company) - 49 EEs
OTIE: Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (Engineering and Environmental - 132 EES
1822: 1822 Land and Development Co of Oneida (Real Estate Development) - 2 EE
MS2: Mission Support Services (Construction Management) - 38 EE
GMC: General Mechanical Corp (HVAC/Piping and Electrical Contractor) -17 EEs
SRS: Sustainment Restoration Services (Environmental Services) - 126 EEs
LG2: LG2 Environmental Services (Cultural and Natural Resources) - 64 EEs
OES: Oneida Engineering Solutions (Transportation and Engineering) - 46 EEs
Oneida Environmental (Environmental Services) – 4 EEs
OPS: Oneida Professional Services (Staffing Resources Services) - 23 EES
OCS: Oneida Construction Services (Construction Management) – 1 EE
Oneida Environmental (Environmental Services) -3 EEs
Customers
75% of Revenue from Federal clients.
k. Summary and status of any pending legal action to which the Corporation is a party
and any relevant government regulation to which the Corporation may be subject.
USACE Huntington District has directed OTIE to perform additional excavation work that
OTIE considers to be out of scope on one of OTIE’s remediation projects at the Plum Brook
Ordnance Works site in Ohio. OTIE worked with counsel and submitted a claim on April 14
for a price of $1,087,160.15. The government has signaled a willingness to consider a
settlement.

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Disclosure Report
(a)
Board Member
John L. Breuninger
Jacquelyn Zalim
Leslie Wheelock

Title
Chairman of the Board
Board Member
Board Member

Time in Position
12/18/16 to present
3/14/12 to present
12/13/16 to present

Date renews or
expires
6/2024
6/2025
6/2026

(b)

OESC Key
Management
Personnel
Jeff House

Title
President/CEO

Time in Position
1/1/2017

Date Renews or
Expires
1/1/2029

(c) Summary of any financial or familial relationship between any board or Company key management
personnel
None
a. Summary of any financial or familial relationship with any current member of OBC or any member of any
regulatory body within Oneida such as a board committee or commission charged with regulating the
Corporation’s industry or activities.
None
b. Names of any other person, whether it be a business in any legal form or an individual, doing business
with the Company for purposes of mutual enterprise – JV; membership in an LLC together; partnership;
acquisition as a subsidiary.
OTIE has a majority interest in OTIE-RS&H JV, OCH JV, OTIE-Ahtna JV, OTIE-ERRG JV, and OTIE-Merrick JV.
The Company has an equal interest in OTIE-PWT JV. The Company has a minority interest in Tetra Tech –
OTIE JV and NDN-OTIE JV.
MS2 has a majority interest in MS2-MEC JV.
SRS has a majority interest in SRS-CAPE JV, SRS-ERRG JV, SRS-RFI JV, SRS Battelle JV, SRS-BB&E JV,
SRS-Alliant JV and SRS-CAPE II JV. SRS has a minority interest in Alliant-SRS JV. SRS is the sole owner of
LG2 Environmental Solutions, Inc.
OES has a minority interest in Dane Partners, and a majority interest in OES-Pond JV and OES-Pond II JV.

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c. Summary of financial transactions or relationships between those listed in (d).

d. Names of any other person, whether it be a business in any legal form

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