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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Virtual Meeting – Microsoft Teams
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, October 25, 2023
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda
Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill
Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to
change.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
OPENING
A.
Special recognition for 50 years of service - Joylyn Cornelius
Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director
B.
Special recognition for retirement - Kerry Metoxen
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV.
MINUTES
A.
V.
Approve the October 11, 2023, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 08-25-21-B Obligation for
CIP #15-001, Food Innovation Center, Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Federal Relief Funds
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, on behalf of
the Oneida Nation to the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
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C.
VI.
APPOINTMENTS
A.
VII.
Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership
Institute Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
B.
VIII.
Adopt resolution entitled Appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, on behalf of
the Oneida Nation to the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin and identify,
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman, as Alternative and Michelle Danforth-Anderson
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the September 18, 2023, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
2.
Accept the October 12, 2023, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the October 4, 2023, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
2.
Accept the One Year Review of the Children’s Code memorandum and direct
the Legislative Operating Committee to complete a review of the Children’s
Code in one year
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Native American Finance
Officers Association 2023 Fall Finance & Economies Conference - Phoenix, AZ September 30-October 4, 2023
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
B.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Indigenous Biz Con - Milwaukee,
WI - October 9-11, 2023
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
C.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - 2023 Annual American
Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) Conference - Durant, OK October 3-6, 2023
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
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D.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - Indigenous Biz Con Milwaukee, WI - October 9-11, 2023
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman
E.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - Indigenous Biz Con Milwaukee, WI - October 9-10, 2023
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins - FEMA 9th Annual Tribal
Nations Training Week - Anniston, AL - March 9-16, 2023
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - WI Department of Natural
Resources consultation - Black River Falls, WI - December 4-5, 2023
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
C.
Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Child Care
Development Fund (CCDF) Tribal Consultation - Albuquerque, NM - November 28December 1, 2023
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
D.
Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 2024 SelfGovernance Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 14-19, 2024
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Review the Revenue Audit (Chapter 13) Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls
and determine appropriate next steps
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless, Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
B.
Approve the Using Social Media as a Tool for Public Health Promotion in
Communities of Color during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Understanding metrics and
processes report
Sponsor: Sacheen Lawrence, UW- Madison Outreach Specialist
C.
Review Sobriety Teepee Plan request and determine next steps
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
D.
Activate the FY-2024 funds - CIP # 19-002 E&EE One Stop Replacement
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
E.
Activate the FY-2024 funds - CIP # 20-101 Museum Relocation
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
F.
Activate the FY-2024 funds - CIP # 21-105 Orchard Buildings
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
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G.
Approve one (1) requested action - CIP # 16-001 Culture Park - Restrooms
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
H.
Accept the Gathering of Native Americans event as information
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
I.
Accept the Oneida Business Committee 2023-2026 Nation Building & Associated
Planning Work presentation as information
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
J.
Approve the Oneida Business Committee 2023-2026 Group Agreements
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
K.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding approved nomination of Jason
Doxtator to the Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence on
behalf of the Oneida Nation
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
REPORTS
A.
OPERATIONAL (10:00 a.m.)
1.
Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
2.
Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
3.
Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
4.
Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
5.
Accept the Education and Training FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
6.
Accept the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land, & Agriculture Division FY2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
7.
Accept the Governmental Services Division FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
8.
Accept the Grants FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
9.
Accept the Public Works Division FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
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XII.
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
XIII.
Accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2023 4th quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Review and approve the agenda for the tentatively scheduled 2024 annual General
Tribal Council meeting
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
B.
C.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Chief Counsel report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
2.
Accept the General Manager report (10:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
3.
Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
October 2023 report
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs
4.
Accept the Chief Financial Officer October 2023 report
Sponsor: Keith Doxtator, Chief Financial Officer
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the September 29, 2023, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
2.
Accept the Craps compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
3.
Accept the Surveillance compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
4.
Accept the Food Distribution controls assessment audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Review application(s) for three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership
Institute Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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ADJOURN
Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and
Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or
(800) 236-2214
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Special recognition for 50 years of service - Joylyn Cornelius
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
10/25/20
2. Session:
܆Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR(QWHUWKHUHTXHVWHGPRWLRQUHODWHGWRWKLVLWHP
Acknowledge YOS recipient Joylyn Cornelius who has reached 50
years of service.
Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܆Other: Nation wide employees
܆Programs/Services
܆MIS
܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
1DPH7LWOH(QWLW\25&KRRVHIURP/LVW
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Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Contract Document(s)
܆Correspondence
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆E-poll results/back-up
܆Other:
܆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:
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܆Not Applicable
Submission:
VanDen
Heuvel,
Executive
HR Director
Name,
Title/Entity
OR Choose
from
Authorized Sponsor: Todd
Primary Requestor:
Revised: 11/15/2021
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YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS
4TH QUARTER FY'23 JUL - SEPT
Name
CORNELIUS,JOYLYN M
Supervisor Name
CHRISTENSEN, TRACY
ADOH
Sep 1, 1973
Years
50
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Special recognition for retirement - Kerry Metoxen
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
10/25/23
2. Session:
܆Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR(QWHUWKHUHTXHVWHGPRWLRQUHODWHGWRWKLVLWHP
Retirement acknowledgment w/presentations by GSD Admin, ONVAC,
and Secretary Bond.
Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܆Other:
܆Programs/Services
܆MIS
܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
1DPH7LWOH(QWLW\25&KRRVHIURP/LVW
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Tina Jorgensen, GSD Director
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Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Contract Document(s)
܆Correspondence
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆E-poll results/back-up
܆Other:
܆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:
Submission:
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܆Not Applicable
Mark W. Powless
Digitally signed by Mark W. Powless
Date: 2023.10.17 08:31:08 -05'00'
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Powless, General
Manager
Name,
OR Choose
from
Authorized Sponsor: Mark
Primary Requestor: Tina Jorgensen, GSD Director
Revised: 11/15/2021
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Doud, Melissa - DVA
Racquel L. Hill; Tina M. Jorgensen; Tehassi Tasi Hill
Mark W. Powless - General Mgr; Danelle A. Wilson
RE: Kerry Metoxin
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 4:03:38 PM
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Good afternoon.
A couple of questions:
What time is the Business meeting? Do reps from the state need to be there or are we only needed
at the ceremony for Kerry? What time is the Ceremony schedule for?
If we have a “sequence of events/agenda”…it would be a good opportunity for Secretary Bond to
speak on behalf of the WDVA. Is that possible? At that time, I think he would present an award of
some kind.
Thanks so much
Melissa Doud
Tribal Veteran Liaison
Office of Public Affairs
715-492-1595
PO Box 7843 | Madison, WI 53707
WisVets.com
“I acknowledge that I live and work on the
original lands of the Ojibwe people”
(Lac du Flambeau)
From: Racquel L. Hill <rhill2@oneidanation.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 3:04 PM
To: Tina M. Jorgensen <tjorgens@oneidanation.org>; Hill, Tehassi - DNR <thill7@oneidanation.org>;
Doud, Melissa - DVA <melissa.doud1@dva.wisconsin.gov>
Cc: Mark W. Powless - General Mgr <MPOWLES1@oneidanation.org>; Danelle A. Wilson
<dwilson1@oneidanation.org>
Subject: RE: Kerry Metoxin
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P.S . We are going to do our best to try and keep this as a surprise for Kerry.
Racquel Hill, Executive Assistant
Governmental Services Division (GSD)
From: Tina M. Jorgensen <tjorgens@oneidanation.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 1:24 PM
To: Tehassi Tasi Hill <thill7@oneidanation.org>; Doud, Melissa - DVA
<melissa.doud1@dva.wisconsin.gov>
Cc: Mark W. Powless - General Mgr <MPOWLES1@oneidanation.org>; Danelle A. Wilson
<dwilson1@oneidanation.org>; Racquel L. Hill <rhill2@oneidanation.org>
Subject: RE: Kerry Metoxin
Tehassi,
Rocky and I are working with Melissa to have a wonderful retirement recognition for Kerry. We
would like to have it at the OBC meeting on October 25th. Please confirm this is a date that can work
as there will be people coming the day before and staying the night to attend the meeting. His last
day of work is October 31st. So, if the 25th doesn’t work, we need a new date.
Sawehnisliy%hak,
Tina Jorgensen, MS, RDN
Governmental Services Division
Administration
A good mind. A good heart. A strong Fire.
From: Tehassi Tasi Hill <thill7@oneidanation.org>
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2023 3:39 PM
To: Doud, Melissa - DVA <melissa.doud1@dva.wisconsin.gov>; Tina M. Jorgensen
<tjorgens@oneidanation.org>
Cc: Mark W. Powless - General Mgr <MPOWLES1@oneidanation.org>; Danelle A. Wilson
<dwilson1@oneidanation.org>
Subject: Re: Kerry Metoxin
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It was good to meet you. I've put you in contact with the Division Director, Tina Jorgensen. She or
her staff should be able to assist you.
Yaw^ko (thank you).
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From: Doud, Melissa - DVA <melissa.doud1@dva.wisconsin.gov>
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2023 3:05:02 PM
To: Tehassi Tasi Hill <thill7@oneidanation.org>
Subject: Kerry Metoxin
Good afternoon.
It was nice to meet you at the GLITC board meeting last week. Per our short conversation, the
WDVA would like to do something for Kerry Metoxin who is retiring shortly and has provided
services to Veterans for over 30 years to my understanding.
Is there a way to get a short bio, and a list of his accomplishments? Information on his time in the
military as well as the years he has served as the TVSO would be appreciated. I believe the WDVA
would like to surprise him but we don’t want to duplicate anything the Tribe might be doing as far as
a ceremony. I know you are busy, but can you point me in the right direction of who I can
coordinate with to honor Kerry in a good way.
Much appreciated and I look forward to working with you.
Kindest regards, and Miigwech (thank you)
Melissa Doud
Tribal Veteran Liaison
Office of Public Affairs
715-492-1595
PO Box 7843 | Madison, WI 53707
WisVets.com
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original lands of the Ojibwe people”
(Lac du Flambeau)
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Approve the October 11, 2023, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
10/25/23
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, October 11, 2023
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Council members: Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore;
Arrived at: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens at 8:32 a.m.;
Others present: Keith Doxtator, Mark W. Powless, Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams1), Justin
Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft
Teams), Janice Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via
Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa
Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft
Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Matthew J. Denny (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart
(via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Danforth, Tina Jorgensen, Ryan
Waterstreet, Nicholas Metoxen, Tsyoshaaht Delgado, Stephenie Muscavitch, Racquel Hill, Sherrole
Benton, Amanda Danforth, Kristine Hill, Brooke Doxtator, Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie
Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Mark A. Powless, Sr., Reynold
Danforth, John Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Jeremy King, Stephanie Metoxen, Mary Graves (via
Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams);
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Jonas Hill and Councilman Marlon Skenandore are out on approved travel
attending Indigenous Biz Con in Milwaukee, WI.
1 Microsoft Team is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
sharing, and video meetings.
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II.
OPENING (00:00:27)
Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.
Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens arrived at 8:32 a.m.
A.
Special recognition for years of service
Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director
Special recognition by Chairman Tehassi Hill of the following individuals: 40 years of service - Laura
Beach and Debra Danforth; 35 years of service - Michelle Kimps and April Skenandore; 30 years of
service - Lynn Scmidt, Racquel Hill, Laura Lane, Daniel Lara II, Margaret Danforth, Lesley Ness, David
Prahl, Cindy McArthur, Kim Pargo, Gail Smith, Richard Summers, Jr., Penelope Hernandez, Lonnie
Metoxen, Brenda Wagner, Vickie Chambers, Kim Waupoose, Chad Jordan, Kristie Stevens, Robert
Wenzel; 25 years of service - Genevieve Zayas, Julie Kwasny, Leon Adams, Sherrole Benton, Laurie
Metoxen, Philip Frederick, John Christjohn, Jr., Jill Jordan, Ellie Doxtator, Daryl Zeutzius, Ethel
Mueller, Linda Barke, and Amanda Danforth.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:15:25)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
IV.
OATH OF OFFICE
A.
Oneida Community Library Board - Stephanie Metoxen (00:15:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Oneida Gaming Commission - Jeremy King (00:15:53)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
C.
Oneida Land Commission - John Danforth (00:19:35)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Oaths of office were administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Stephanie Metoxen and Jeremy King
were present. John Danforth was present via Microsoft Teams.
D.
Oneida ESC Group, LLC Board of Managers - Leslie Wheelock - Administered Oath
of Office on October 4, 2023 (00:21:46)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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V.
MINUTES
A.
Approve the September 13, 2023, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:22:10)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the September 13, 2023, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
B.
Approve the September 27, 2023, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:22:34)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the September 27, 2023, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
VI.
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the August 16, 2023, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:22:59)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the August 16, 2023, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
2.
Accept the August 28, 2023, Legislative Operating Committee officer selection
meeting minutes (00:23:29)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the August 28, 2023, Legislative Operating Committee officer
selection meeting minutes, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
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VII.
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - 2023 Poverty Matters
Conference - Lacrosse, WI - September 27-28, 2023 (00:23:53)
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Councilman Marlon Skenandore from the
2023 Poverty Matters Conference in Lacrosse, WI on September 27-28, 2023, seconded by Lawrence
Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
VIII.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Bemidji Area
Budget Formulation - Prior Lake, MN - November 6-8, 2023 (00:24:24)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the travel request from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the
Bemidji Area Budget Formulation in Prior Lake, MN on November 6-8, 2023, seconded by Lawrence
Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
IX.
NEW BUSINESS
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Schedule a special Business Committee meeting on December 15, 2023, at 9:00
a.m. for the Year End Financial Statements (00:25:08)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to schedule a special Business Committee meeting on December 15,
2023, at 9:00 a.m. for the Year End Financial Statements, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
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Approve an exception to resolution # BC-01-12-22-A and to cancel the November
22, 2023, and December 27, 2023, regular Business Committee meetings (00:25:39)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve an exception to resolution # BC-01-12-22-A and to cancel the
November 22, 2023, and December 27, 2023, regular Business Committee meetings, seconded by
Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
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X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:26:20)
Motion by Lisa Liggins to go into executive session at 8:56 a.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
Motion by Jennifer Webster to come out of executive session at 10:37 a.m., seconded by Lisa Liggins.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
A.
REPORTS
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Accept the Chief Counsel report (00:26:56)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve participation in the Native American Rights Fund amicus brief
regarding Bad River Band v. Enbridge Energy, Inc., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
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Accept the General Manager report (00:27:27)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Jameson Wilson to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
B.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the August 17, 2023, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
(00:27:40)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the August 17, 2023, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
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2.
Accept the Cage/Vault/Kiosk compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (00:27:54)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Cage/Vault/Kiosk compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
3.
Accept the Card Games/Poker compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (00:28:08)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Card Games/Poker compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
4.
Accept the Purchased Referred Care performance assurance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (00:28:22)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Purchased Referred Care performance assurance audit and
lift the confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
XI.
ADJOURN (00:28:39)
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adjourn at 10:39 a.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill
Minutes prepared by Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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signed by Mark W. Powless
Mark W. Powless Digitally
Date: 2023.10.17 14:10:39 -05'00'
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
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BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Amendment to BC Resolution # 08-25-21-B Obligation for CIP #15-001, Food Innovation Center,
Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Federal Relief Funds
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation has received Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF) through the American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19
pandemic; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has approved application of ARPA FRF through the
revenue loss formula set forth in 31 CFR 35.6(d)(2) which applied these federal funds
throughout the Nation’s budget to governmental programs business units beginning with
“42#####”; and
WHEREAS,
the savings from the application of these funds has resulted in tribal funds being placed in
the line “Tribal Contribution Savings” in the Investment Report presented in the Treasurer’s
Report; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has determined that Tribal Contribution Savings funds
should be used as set out in resolution # BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by resolution # BC06-23-21-C which designates percentage allocations to eight categories (percentages
rounded) –
Direct Membership Assistance, 45% of funds;
Housing, 17% of funds;
Food and Agriculture, 12% of funds;
Education, 6% of funds;
Culture and Language, 10% of funds;
Revenue Generations, 2% of funds;
Government Roles and Responsibilities, 3% of funds;
Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty, 5% of funds; and
WHEREAS,
CIP #15-001 is a construction project to build a Food Innovation Center; and
WHEREAS,
the Project Owner for the proposed project is requesting $7,155,000 obligated from the
ARPA FRF LR, Food and Agriculture category; and
WHEREAS,
this project will be concluded by December 2026; and
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BC Resolution # _______
Amendment to BC Resolution # 08-25-21-B Obligation for CIP #15-001, Food Innovation Center,
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WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed the proposed project; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, hat CIP #15-001, Food Innovation Center project, in the amount
of $7,155,000 from ARPA FRF LR, Food and Agriculture category with Mark W. Powless, General
Manager, assigned as the Project Owner.
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
Oneida, WI 54155
BC Resolution # 08-25-21-B
Obligation for CIP #15-001, Food Innovation Center, Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Federal Relief Funds
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation has received federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of
2021 (ARPA) funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has approved application of ARPA funds to lost revenue
and allocation of tribal funds to the ARPA Federal Rescue Funds to investments in the
“Lost Revenue” line (ARPA FRF LRi) in the Investment Report; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has determined that these funds should be used as set
out in resolution # BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by resolution # BC-06-23-21-C which
designates percentage allocations of ARPA FRF LR to eight areas of use (percentages
rounded) –
Direct Membership Assistance, 45% of funds;
Housing, 17% of funds;
Food and Agriculture, 12% of funds;
Education, 6% of funds;
Culture and Language, 10% of funds;
Revenue Generations, 2% of funds;
Government Roles and Responsibilities, 3% of funds;
Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty, 5% of funds; and
WHEREAS,
CIP #15-001 is a construction project to build a Food Innovation Center; and
WHEREAS,
the Project Owner for the proposed project is requesting $7,155,000 obligated from the
ARPA FRF LR, Food and Agriculture category; and
WHEREAS,
this project will be concluded no later than September 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed the proposed project;
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BC Resolution # 08-25-21-B
Obligation for CIP #21-111, Multi-Family Housing, Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Federal Relief Funds
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that CIP #15-001, Food Innovation Center project, in the amount
of $7,155,000 from ARPA FRF LR, Food and Agriculture category with Mark W. Powless, General Manager,
assigned as the Project Owner.
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; 9 members
were present at a meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 25th day of August, 2021; that the forgoing
resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by a vote of 7 members for, 0 members against, and 1
members not voting*; and that said resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
*According to the By-Laws, Article I, Section 1, the Chair votes "only in the case of a tie."
i ARPA FRF LR as utilized in this resolution refers to Tribal Contribution Savings
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Adopt resolution entitled Appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, on behalf of the Oneida Nation to th
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
10/25/23
2. Session:
☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Approve BC Resolution: Appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, on behalf of
the Oneida Nation to American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: OBC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 08/25/2023
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☒ Other: memo
☐ 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:
Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Revised: 08/25/2023
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Memorandum
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From: Councilman Kirby Metoxen
Date: October 10, 2023
Re:
BC Resolution: Appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, on behalf of
the Oneida Nation to American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association.
Background:
During the September 13, 2023, Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting there was
a motion to forward the item entitled “Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Business
Committee 2023-2026 Term Recognition of Oneida Business Committee Member
Activities on External Entities as Individuals” to the October 5, 2023, BC work session.
October 5, 2023 BC Work Session Discussion: If there is a resolution that states you
are the “Oneida nation” representative then it does fall under the nation activity. In
terms of work coming from the “office” it is not necessarily seen as a conflict as the
work is specific to advancement of Oneida nation priorities. The process is
something that should be formalized as this is the first time we’ve noticed or
addressed it in this manner.
Duties of Tribal Councilman: 6. A Council member, with the support of the Oneida
Business Committee, will develop a government relationship with their Tribal entities, a
city, town, county, state, or other organizations and agencies of local, regional, national
origins, private agencies, or corporate officers, as assigned.
According to Travel Wisconsin, in 2022, Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated a recordbreaking $23.7 billion in total economic impact.
Request:
Councilman Kirby Metoxen is requesting that the Oneida Business Committee members
appoint an Oneida Business Committee member as the delegate and alternate to sit on
the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin Board and will be a representative of the
Oneida Nation and the Oneida Business Committee through a BC Resolution.
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
Oneida, WI 54155
BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, on behalf of the Oneida Nation to the American
Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association
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WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation recognizes and supports American Indian Alaska Native Tourism
Association in its purpose to provide technical assistance and training, research, and
publications to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities engaged
in tourism and hospitality, to facilitate conversations with the Native communities, federal
agencies, non-profit associations, and elected officials on the economic and cultural
importance of a healthy hospitality industry, to highlight the importance of visiting authentic
Native destinations, including cultural, heritage, historic, and artistic sites, and to generate
awareness, interest and demand for these destinations with domestic and international
travelers, the travel trade and the media; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has determined that the appointment of liaison to various
boards, committees, commissions, and organizations units fosters communication and
understanding between the organization entities and the Oneida Business Committee; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee will appoint an Oneida Business Committee member as
the delegate sit on American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and will be a
representative of the Oneida Nation and the Oneida Business Committee; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby appoints Kirby Metoxen,
Councilman, on behalf of the Oneida Nation to the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be delivered to the next meeting of American Indian
Alaska Native Tourism Association.
BE IT FURTHERED RESOLVED, that travel associated with American Indian Alaska Native Tourism
Association shall be funded by the Oneida Business Committee travel budget when noted within the Oneida
Business Committee Travel Request.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, as the delegate will
remain in effect until modified by resolution or when his term has ended.
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Adopt resolution entitled Appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, on behalf of the Oneida Nation to th
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
10/25/23
2. Session:
☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Approve BC Resolution: Appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, on behalf of the
Oneida Nation to the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin and identify, Jennifer
Webster, Councilwoman, as Alternative and Michelle Danforth-Anderson, Marketing and
Tourism Director, as a second alternate.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: OBC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 08/25/2023
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☒ Other: memo
☐ 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:
Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
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Memorandum
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From: Councilman Kirby Metoxen
Date: October 10, 2023
Re:
BC Resolution: Appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, on behalf of
the Oneida Nation to the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin and identify,
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman, as Alternative and Michelle Danforth-Anderson,
Marketing and Tourism Director, as a second alternate.
Background:
During the September 13, 2023, Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting there was
a motion to forward the item entitled “Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Business
Committee 2023-2026 Term Recognition of Oneida Business Committee Member
Activities on External Entities as Individuals” to the October 5, 2023, BC work session.
October 5, 2023 BC Work Session Discussion: If there is a resolution that states you are
the “Oneida nation” representative then it does fall under the nation activity. In terms of
work coming from the “office” it is not necessarily seen as a conflict as the work is specific
to advancement of Oneida nation priorities. The process is something that should be
formalized as this is the first time we’ve noticed or addressed it in this manner.
Duties of Tribal Councilman: 6. A Council member, with the support of the Oneida
Business Committee, will develop a government relationship with their Tribal entities, a
city, town, county, state, or other organizations and agencies of local, regional, national
origins, private agencies, or corporate officers, as assigned.
According to Travel Wisconsin, in 2022, Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated a recordbreaking $23.7 billion in total economic impact.
BC Resolution #08-30-17-A & 10-14-20-A “Appointment of Liaison Responsibilities for
Organization Entities ” appointed Councilman Kirby Metoxen to Native American Tourism
of Wisconsin.
BC Resolution #10-14-20-I “Designated Representative to Native American Tourism of
Wisconsin” delegated Councilman Kirby Metoxen the authority of Article IV, Section 1, of
the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council.
Request:
Councilman Kirby Metoxen is requesting that the Oneida Business Committee appoint an
Oneida Business Committee member as the delegate and alternate to sit on the Native
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American Tourism of Wisconsin Board and will be a representative of the Oneida Nation
and the Oneida Business Committee; and the Oneida Business Committee will appoint a
second alternate from the Oneida Nation to sit on the Native American Tourism of
Wisconsin Board as a representative of the Oneida Nation through BC Resolution.
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
Oneida, WI 54155
BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, on behalf of the Oneida Nation to the Native American
Tourism of Wisconsin and identify, Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman, as Alternative and Michelle
Danforth-Anderson, Marketing and Tourism Director, as a second alternate
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WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation recognizes and supports Native American Tourism of Wisconsin in its
purpose of the organization in the promotion of Native American tourism and economic
development for the benefit of the 11 Wisconsin Tribes and their surrounding communities,
recognizing unique contributions and significant impact tribes have on Wisconsin’s
economy; and
WHEREAS,
the regular membership consists of one delegate and one alternate from each of the 11
Tribes/Nations of Wisconsin appointed by their respective Tribal Governments; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has determined that the appointment of liaison to various
boards, committees, commissions, and organizations units fosters communication and
understanding between the organization entities and the Oneida Business Committee; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee will appoint an Oneida Business Committee member as
the delegate and alternate to sit on the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin Board and
will be a representative of the Oneida Nation and the Oneida Business Committee; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee will appoint a second alternate from the Oneida Nation to
sit on the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin Board as a representative of the Oneida
Nation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby appoints Kirby Metoxen,
Councilman, on behalf of the Oneida Nation to the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby appoints, Jennifer Webster,
Councilwoman, as an alternate and Michelle Danforth-Anderson, Marketing and Tourism Director, as a
second alternate, to sit on the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be delivered to the next meeting of the Native American
Tourism of Wisconsin.
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BC Resolution # _______
Appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, on behalf of the Oneida Nation to the Native American
Tourism of Wisconsin and identify, Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman, as Alternative and Michelle
Danforth-Anderson, Marketing and Tourism Director, as a second alternate
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BE IT FURTHERED RESOLVED, that travel associated with Native American Tourism of Wisconsin shall
be funded by the Oneida Business Committee travel budget when noted within the Oneida Business
Committee Travel Request.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the appointment of Kirby Metoxen, Councilman, as the delegate and
Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman, as an alternate will remain in effect until modified by resolution or when
their term has ended and that the appointment of Michelle Danforth-Anderson, Marketing and Tourism
Director, as a second alternate remain in effect until modified by resolution.
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Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
10/25/23
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
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:
October 19, 2023
RE:
Appointment(s) – Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board
Background
Three (3) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board. One (1)
vacancy is to complete term ending June 30, 2024, and two (2) vacancies are to complete
terms ending July 30, 2026.
The vacancies have been posted since May 1, 2023, and August 3, 2023. The latest
application deadline was October 6, 2023, and one (1) application(s) was received for the
following applicant(s):
Chrisstara Cornelius
Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending June 30, 2024, or June
30, 2026, OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**, OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Accept the September 18, 2023, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
10/25/23
2. Session:
☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the FC Minutes for 9/18/23 & E-Poll
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☒ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: All areas that require FC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☒ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
approval
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:
Keith Doxtator, Chief Financial Officer
Primary Requestor:
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
Revised: 04/25/2023
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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM:
MELISSA ALVARADO, OFFICE MANAGER
SUBJECT: E-POLL RESULTS – FC MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
DATE:
9/18/23
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of September 18, 2023. The E-Poll and minutes were sent
out today and concluded today. The results of the completed E-Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
The r e w a s a M ajo r it y of 4 FC me mb er s vo t ing t o app ro v e t he S ept emb e r
18 , 2 0 23 F in an ce C omm it t e e Me et ing Min ut e s . FC Me mb e rs vot ing
inc lud ed : L is a Lig gin s, J en nif e r W eb st e r , Jon a s Hi ll, and Ch ad F u s s.
These Finance Committee Minutes of September 18, 2023 will be placed on the next
Finance Committee agenda to acknowledge this E-Poll action. Per the FC By-Laws all
Minutes of the FC will be submitted to the Secretary’s Office once a month for BC
acceptance.
Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4325
FAO@oneidanation.org
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 ▪ Time: 8:30 A.M
Business Committee Conference Room/ Microsoft Teams
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC MEMBERS PRESENT :
Larry Barton, Treasurer/FC Chair
Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member
Chad Fuss, Asst. Gaming CFO-via Teams
Lisa Liggins, BC Secretary
Jonas Hill, BC Council Member
Sarah White, Purchasing Director-via Teams
FC MEMBERS EXCUSED: Keith Doxtator CFO/FC Vice-Chair
OTHERS PRESENT : Mark W. Powless-via Teams, Debra Danforth-via Teams, Rachel Bleser-via
Teams, Jen Bisterfeldt-via Teams, Rachel Lemke-via Teams, Linda Jenkins-via Teams, Sidney White-via
Teams, Maureen Perkins-via Teams, Brenda Haen-via Teams, James Petitjean-via Teams, Jason
Doxtator-via Teams, Carol Torres-via Teams, Josephine Skenandore-via Teams, Sharon Mousseau-via
Teams, Bridget John-via Teams, Nina Vang-via Teams, David Jordan-via Teams, Melinda J. Danforth-via
Teams, Connie Danforth-via Teams, Carrie Blohowiak-via Teams, Mercie Danforth-via Teams, Nathalie
Benton-via Teams, Henri Cornelius-via Teams, Connie Vandenberg-via Teams, Jamie Willis-via Teams,
Lesley Ness-via Teams, Courtney Georgia-via Teams, Catherine Hirth-via Teams, Debra Santiago-via
Teams, Lynn Schmidt-via Teams, Carol Silva-via Teams, and Melissa Alvarado, taking notes
I.
CALL TO ORDER : The FC Regular Meeting was called to order by the FC Chair at 8:30
A.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA : SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the September 18, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda starting with VIII. Donation/Oneida Finance Fund Requests. Seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
III.
MINUTES : AUGUST 14, 2023 (Approved via E-Poll on 08/15/23):
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the FC E-Poll action taken on August 15,
2023 approving the August 14, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Secretary Lisa Liggins arrived at 8:36 A.M.
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SPECIAL FC E-POLL:
1. Broadway Ford Hyundai – Vehicle Purchase
Amount: $61,934.50
Redmon Danforth Jr., DPW-Automotive (Approved via E-Poll on 8/17/23)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the Special FC E-Poll action taken on August
17, 2023 approving the Broadway Ford Hyundai – Vehicle Purchase in the amount of
$61,934.50. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Abstained by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried.
2. Elevate97 – PO Increase
Amount: $4,000.00
Paul Hockers, Gaming-Sports Book (Approved via E-Poll on 8/25/23)
Total PO: $74,001.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the Special FC E-Poll action taken on August
25, 2023 approving the Elevate97 – PO Increase in the amount of $4,000.00 making the
Total PO $74,001.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
3. CESA 7 – Service Contract
Amount: $84,829.00
Jacqueline Smith, Education & Training Admin (Approved via E-Poll on 8/31/23)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the Special FC E-Poll action taken on August
31, 2023 approving the CESA 7 – Service Contract in the amount of $84,829.00.
Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
V.
TABLED BUSINESS : None
VI.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES : None
VII.
NEW BUSINESS :
1. FY24 Blanket PO – Harters
Bridget John, Utilities
Amount: $220,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Harters in the amount of
$220,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
2. FY24 Blanket PO – Pro-Care Therapy-Para Professionals
Sharon Mousseau/Fay Lemense, ONES
Amount: $167,200.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Pro-Care Therapy-Para
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Professionals in the amount of $167,200.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. FY24 Blanket PO – Pro-Care Therapy-School Psychologist Amount: $120,960.00
Sharon Mousseau/Fay Lemense, ONES
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Pro-Care Therapy-School
Psychologist in the amount of $120,960.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.
4. FY24 Blkt PO – Chambers & Owen Inc
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $50,000,000.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Chambers & Owen Inc. in
the amount of $50,000,000.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
5. FY24 Blkt PO – US Venture Inc
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $21,000,000.00
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-US Venture Inc. in the amount of
$21,000,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
6. FY24 Blkt PO – True North Energy
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $6,000,000.00
Motion by Chad Fuss to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-True North Energy in the amount
of $6,000,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
7. FY24 Blkt PO – WP Beverages LLC (Pepsi)
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $640,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-WP Beverages LLC (Pepsi) in the
amount of $640,000.00. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
8. FY24 Blkt PO – Reyes Holding (Coca-Cola)
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $550,000.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Reyes Holding (Coca-Cola)
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in the amount of $550,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
9. FY24 Blkt PO – Dean Distributing Inc
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $435,000.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Dean Distributing Inc. in
the amount of $435,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
10. FY24 Blkt PO – Triangle Distributing Co. Inc
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $325,000.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Triangle Distributing Co.
Inc. in the amount of $325,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried
unanimously.
11. FY24 Blkt PO – Frito-Lay Inc
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $282,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Frito-Lay Inc. in the amount of
$282,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
12. FY24 Blkt PO – Kay Beer Distributing Inc
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $275,000.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Kay Beer Distributing Inc.
in the amount of $275,000.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
13. FY24 Blkt PO – Birdseye Dairy Inc
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $240,000.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Birdseye Dairy Inc. in the
amount of $240,000.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
14. FY24 Blkt PO – Lightning Wash LLC
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $200,000.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Lightning Wash LLC in the
amount of $200,000.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
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15. FY24 Blkt PO – Kitchen Fresh Foods LLC
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $180,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Kitchen Fresh Foods LLC in the
amount of $180,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
16. FY24 Blkt PO – US Venture Inc
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $145,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-US Venture Inc. in the amount of
$145,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
17. FY24 Blkt PO – KAG Energy LLC
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $143,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-KAG Energy LLC in the amount of
$143,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
18. FY24 Blkt PO – WDI LLC
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $135,000.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-WDI LLC in the amount of
$135,000.00. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
19. FY24 Blkt PO – Seven-Up Bottling Co Inc
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $120,000.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Seven-Up Bottling Co Inc.
in the amount of $120,000.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
20. FY24 Blkt PO – Loomis
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $112,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Loomis in the amount of
$112,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
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21. FY24 Blkt PO – Red Bull Distribution Co. Inc
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $110,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-Red Bull Distribution Co. Inc. in the
amount of $110,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
22. FY24 Blkt PO – US Venture Inc
Debra Powless, Retail
Amount: $84,825.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO-US Venture Inc. in the amount of
$84,825.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
23. Johnson Controls – Service Contract
Sharon Mousseau, ONES
Amount: $59,501.83
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the Johnson Controls – Service Contract in the amount
of $59,501.83. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
24. FY24 Blkt PO – LNW Gaming Inc.
Josephine Skenandore, Gaming-MIS
Amount: $840,000.00
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – LNW Gaming Inc. in the amount
of $840,000.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
25. Baycom Inc. – Service Contract
Jason Doxtator, Gaming-MIS
Amount: $98,979.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the Baycom Inc. – Service Contract in the amount of
$98,979.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
26. FY24 Blkt PO – Spectra-Cash & Credit Card Sales Reimb.
Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Amount: $2,200,000.00
Chad Fuss explained the blanket PO is specifically to reimburse Spectra for cash and
credit card sales that Oneida Casino has recognized during their drop and reconciliation.
Gaming receives all the credit cash or other credit card sales from Spectra and then
Gaming reimburses Spectra.
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Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Spectra-Cash & Credit
Card Sales Reimbursement in the amount of $2,200,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins.
Motion carried unanimously.
27. FY24 Blkt PO – Spectra-Comp Reimbursement
Amount: $850,000.00
Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Chad Fuss explained the blanket PO is specifically for player point redemption and
promotional activity at the food venues operated by Spectra. When Gaming gives away
a free meal to a customer, Gaming reimburses Spectra with the price of that meal.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Spectra-Comp
Reimbursement in the amount of $850,000.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
28. FY24 Blkt PO – Spectra-Profit & Loss
Amount: $1,000,000.00
Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Chad Fuss explained the blanket PO is to ensure that Gaming reimburses Spectra for any
losses at the end of the day.
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Spectra-Profit & Loss in the
amount of $1,000,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
29. FY24 Blkt PO – Badger Liquor
Amount: $350,000.00
Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Chad Fuss explained Gaming purchases all the liquor for Spectra since Gaming holds a
liquor license.
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Badger Liquor in the amount of
$350,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
30. FY24 Blkt PO – Dean Distributing
Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Amount: $575,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Dean Distributing in the amount
of $575,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
31. FY24 Blkt PO – General Beverage
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Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – General Beverage in the amount
of $450,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
32. FY24 Blkt PO – Kay Beer Distributing
Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Amount: $350,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Kay Beer Distributing in the
amount of $350,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
33. FY24 Blkt PO – Triangle Distributing
Chad Fuss, Gaming-Admin
Amount: $575,000.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Triangle Distributing in the
amount of $575,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. DONATIONS / ONEIDA FINANCE FUND:
Report:
1. FC Donation Report – September 2023
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the FC Donation Report for September 2023. Seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Oneida Finance Fund Report – September 2023
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Finance Fund Report for September 2023.
Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Requests:
1. Woodland Indian Art Show & Market – Donation
Requester: Aliskwet Ellis, Secretary
Amount: $2,500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the request
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by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Safe Haven 4th Annual First Responders Ball of the Badges – Sponsorship Amount: $1,000.00
Requester: Rachel Bleser, Community Engagement Specialist
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the request
from Safe Haven 4th Annual First Responders Ball of the Badged – Sponsorship in the
amount of $1,000. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
3. 30th Annual Harvest and Husking Bee – Refreshments
Requester: Eric McLester, Tsyunhehkwa Farm
Amount: 25 Cases
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the product request
for twenty-five (25) cases of Coca-Cola products for refreshments at the 30th Annual Harvest
and Husking Bee on October 7, 2023. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION :
Motion by Jennifer Webster to go into Executive Session. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried unanimously. Time: 9:03 A.M.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to come out of Executive Session. Seconded by Jonas Hill.
Motion carried unanimously. Time: 9:22 A.M.
1. FY24 Blkt PO – All One Staffing (AJRCCC) Contract #2023-0286
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the items #1-50 FY24 Blanket POs for the Comprehensive
Health Division in the amounts as requested. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
NOTE: If there are further questions or due diligence at that, be offered to both Melissa
Alvarado and the clinic leadership, directly after this Finance Committee meeting.
2. FY24 Blkt PO – Performance Food Group (AJRCCC) Contract #2012-1552
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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3. FY24 Blkt PO – PRN Health Services (AJRCCC) Contract #2019-0784
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
4. FY24 Blkt PO – STAT Temporary Staffing (AJRCCC) Contract #2022-0622
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
5. FY24 Blkt PO - PRN Home & Therapy, (AJRCCC) Contract #2019-0784
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
6. FY24 Blkt PO – Apricity Treatment Center Contract #2020-0580
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
7. FY24 Blkt PO – Array Therapy Telehealth Services Contract #2017-1425
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
8. FY24 Blkt PO – Burkwood Treatment Center Contract #2020-0580
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
9. FY23 Blkt PO – Health Related Contract #2019-1399
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
10. FY24 Blkt PO – Jackie Nitschke Center, Contract #2020-0580
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
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11. FY24 Blkt PO – Keystone Treatment Center, Contract #2020-0580
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
See Action in Executive Session #1.
12. FY24 Blkt PO – Keystone Treatment Center, TOR Grant, Contract #2020-0580
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
13. FY24 Blkt PO – Leanard & Finco Contract #2023-0069
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
14. FY24 Blkt PO – Mahala’s Hope Inc. Contract #2020-0580
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
15. FY24 Blkt PO- Options Counseling Services Contract #2020-0580
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
16. FY24 Blkt PO – Health Related Contract #2018-0651
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
17. FY24 Blkt PO – Health Related Contract #2018-0650
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
18. FY24 Blkt PO – Pathways to a Better Life Contract #2020-0580
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
19. FY24 Blkt PO - Prevea Clinic/St. Vincent Contract #2017-0808
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
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20. FY24 Blkt PO – Health Related Contract #2018-0653
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
See Action in Executive Session #1.
21. FY24 Blkt PO – Health Related Contract #2018-0655
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
22. FY24 Blkt PO – Tellurian UCAN Inc. Contract #2020-0580
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
23. FY24 Blkt PO – Arms of Angels Inc. Contract #2022-0195
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
24. FY24 Blkt PO – Bruss Supportive Community Living Inc. Contract #2022-0195
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
25. FY24 Blkt PO – Central Green Bay Caregiving Contract #2023-0439
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
26. FY24 Blkt PO – Cerebral Palsy Center Contract #2021-0603
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
27. FY24 Blkt PO – Clarity Care Contract #2016-0118
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
28. FY24 Blkt PO – Compass Development S.C. Contract #2021-0193
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
29. FY24 Blkt PO – Crossroads Care Center Contract #2022-0683
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
30. FY24 Blkt PO – Good Shepherd Services Contract #2023-0156
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
31. FY24 Blkt PO – Harbor Senior Living Inc., Contract #2021-0159
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
32. FY24 Blkt PO – Helping Hands Caregivers, Contract #2017-0474
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
33. FY24 Blkt PO – La Sante WI Inc. HME Home Medical
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
34. FY24 Blkt PO – Limitless Possibilities LLC Contract #2023-0017
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
35. FY24 Blkt PO – Natural Living Adult Family Home LLC Contract #2022-0359
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
36. FY24 Blkt PO – PRN Health Care Contract #2021-0924
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
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37. FY24 Blkt PO – PRN Home & Therapy Contract #2023-0161
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
See Action in Executive Session #1.
38. FY24 Blkt PO – Henry Schein Dental Supply Contract #2019-0336
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
39. FY24 Blkt PO – NDX Lords Dental
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
40. FY24 Blkt PO – Patterson Dental Supply Contract #2019-0336
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
41. FY24 Blkt PO – Quality Crown & Bridge (QCBS)
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
42. FY24 Blkt PO – Health Related Contract #2020-0138
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
43. FY24 Blkt PO – Health Related Contract #2012-1259
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
44. FY24 Blkt PO – Health Related Contract #2021-0062
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
45. FY24 Blkt PO – Redsail Technologies LLC Contract #2019-1421
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
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46. FY24 Blkt PO – Prevea Clinic Contract 2005-1991
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
47. FY24 Blkt PO – HSHS St. Vincent OBGYN Contract #2012-1284
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
48. FY24 Blkt PO – STAT Temporary Staffing Contract #2022-0551
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
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See Action in Executive Session #1.
49. FY24 Blkt PO – Walgreens Pharmacy, Contract #2016-0431
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
50. FY24 Blkt PO – Lucid Health, Contract #2021-0772
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.
-
See Action in Executive Session #1.
X.
ADMINISTRATIVE /INTERNAL :
1. FY24-Oneida Finance Fund Packets (Funds & Product)
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the FY24-Oneida Finance Fund Packets (Funds & Donations)
and the FY24-FC Donations Packet as FYIs. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. FY24-FC Donation Packet
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
-
See Action in Administrative/Internal #1.
XI.
FOLLOW UP : None
XII.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY :
1. IGT – (4) Mystery of the Lamp Lease Slot Machines
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David Emerson, Gaming-Slots
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the IGT-(4) Mystery of the Lamp Lease Slot Machines
and the Aristocrat-(4) NFL Super Bowl WAP Slot Machines as FYIs. Seconded by Jonas Hill.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Aristocrat – (4) NFL Super Bowl WAP Slot Machines
David Emerson, Gaming-Slots
-
See Action in For Information Only #1.
3. Govt to Govt – Brown County Service Agreement Annual Payment
Melinda J. Danforth, Legislative Affairs
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Government to Government – Brown County
Service Agreement Annual Payment as FYI. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried
unanimously.
XIII.
ADJOURN : Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn. Seconded by Jonas Hill.
Motion carried unanimously. Time: 9:37 A.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary
Finance Committee Approval Date of Minutes via E-Poll:
_September 18, 2023__
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Accept the October 12, 2023, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
10/25/23
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the FC Minutes for 10/12/23 & E-Poll
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☒ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: All areas that require FC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☒ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
approval
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:
Keith Doxtator, Chief Financial Officer
Primary Requestor:
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
Revised: 04/25/2023
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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM:
MELISSA ALVARADO, OFFICE MANAGER
SUBJECT: E-POLL RESULTS – FC MINUTES OF OCTOBER 12, 2023
DATE:
10/12/23
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of October 12, 2023. The E-Poll and minutes were sent
out today and concluded today. The results of the completed E-Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
The r e w as a M ajo r it y of 6 F C me mb er s vo t i n g t o ap p ro v e t h e O c t o b e r 1 2,
20 2 3 Fin an c e Co mmi t t ee M eet ing Min ut e s . FC M emb e rs vot ing i ncl ud ed:
Ke it h Do x t at o r , Jen nif er W eb st er , Jon a s H il l, L i sa Lig gin s , L o u is e
Co rn e li u s , and S ar ah W hit e.
These Finance Committee Minutes of October 12, 2023 will be placed on the next
Finance Committee agenda to acknowledge this E-Poll action. Per the FC By-Laws all
Minutes of the FC will be submitted to the Secretary’s Office once a month for BC
acceptance.
Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4325
FAO@oneidanation.org
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2023 ▪ Time: 8:30 A.M.
Business Committee Conference Room / Microsoft Teams
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC MEMBERS PRESENT :
Larry Barton, Treasurer/FC Chair
Keith Doxtator, CFO/FC Vice-Chair
Lisa Liggins, BC Secretary-via Teams
Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member
Jonas Hill, BC Council Member
Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
Sarah White, Purchasing Director-via Teams
FC MEMBERS EXCUSED:
OTHERS PRESENT : Timothy Skenandore-via Teams, Mark A Powless-via Teams, Tamara
VanSchyndel-via Teams, Michelle Braaten-via Teams, Reynold Danforth-via Teams, Jeremy Kingvia Teams, Lisa Moore, Linda Dallas, Aliskwet Ellis-via Teams, Kerry Smith-via Teams, Maureen
Perkins-via Teams, and Melissa Alvarado taking notes
I.
CALL TO ORDER : The FC Regular Meeting was called to order by the FC Chair at 8:30
A.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA : OCTOBER 12, 2023
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the October 12, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda with one deletion New Business #3 InitiativeOne – Leadership Transformation
Process. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
III.
FC MINUTES : September 18, 2023 (Approved via E-Poll on 9/18/23)
Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the FC E-Poll action taken on September
18, 2023 approving the September 18, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.
Seconded by Louise Cornelius. Abstained by Keith Doxtator. Motion carried.
IV.
SPECIAL FC E- POLL:
1. EVOLV Technology Inc. – Purchase Express Single Lane Scanners Amount: $391,286.95
DeAnna Klescewski, Security (Approved via E-Poll on 9/28/23)
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28, 2023 approving the EVOLV Technology Inc. – Purchase Express Single Lane Scanners
in the amount of $391,286.95. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
V.
TABLED BUSINESS : None
VI.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES :
1. Total Energy Systems LLC – PO Increase
Timothy Skenandore, Gaming-Facilities
Amount: $2,301.00
Total PO: $571,644.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the Total Energy Systems LLC – PO Increase in the amount
of $2,301.00 making the total PO $571,644.00. Seconded by Keith Doxtator. Motion carried
unanimously.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS :
1. FY24 Blkt PO – 1822 Land & Development – Warehouse Rental
Marilyn King, Food Distribution
Amount: $51,000.00
Motion by Keith Doxtator to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – 1822 Land & DevelopmentWarehouse Rental in the amount of $51,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.
Jennifer Webster commented: Why don't we just buy the building instead of leasing it from
another operation that Oneida owns?
2. FY24 Blkt PO – 1822 Land & Development – OGC
Mark A. Powless Sr., Gaming Commission
Amount: $87,370.00
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – 1822 Land & Development-OGC in
the amount of $87,370.00. Seconded by Keith Doxtator. Motion carried unanimously.
3. InitiativeOne – Leadership Transformation Process
Jason King, OGC-Surveillance
Item was removed from the agenda.
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4. FY24 Blkt PO – VDH Nursing – Service & Rent
Amount: $67,104.00
Lisa Moore, Risk Management
Lisa Moore was present and explained #4 & #11. They are both health advocates that work
out of the Radisson. The Registered Nurse will provide services in connection with Oneida’s
health, safety, and wellness initiative. They will provide onsite nursing care and health
consulting. Services are available to eligible Oneida Nation health plan participants. (These
POs are for non-Gaming employees.) These contracts are for their services along with their
rent over at the Radisson.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve items #4 FY24 Blanket PO – VDH Nursing-Service &
Rent in the amount of $67,104.00 and #11 FY24 Blanket PO – TYH LLC in the amount of
$54,200.00. Seconded by Keith Doxtator. Motion carried unanimously.
5. FY24 Blkt PO – Neurology & Associates – Clinic Services
Amount: $56,000.00
Lisa Moore, Risk Management
Lisa Moore was present and explained #5 & #6. These are both contracted as Onsite Clinic
providers that work out of the Radisson. Vendors will provide Chiropractic services in
connection with Oneida’s health, safety, and wellness initiative. They will provide onsite
nursing care and health consulting. Services are available to eligible Oneida Nation health
plan participants. (These POs are for non-Gaming employees.) These contracts are for their
services and for Sipple Chiropractic LLC’s rent over at the Radisson.
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve items #5 FY24 Blanket PO – Neurology & Associates-Clinic
Services in the amount of $56,000.00 and #6 FY24 Blanket PO – Sipple Chiropractic LLCClinic Services in the amount of $80,504.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.
6. FY24 Blkt PO – Sipple Chiropractic LLC – Clinic Services
Lisa Moore, Risk Management
Amount: $80,504.00
- See Action in New Business #5.
7. FY24 Blkt PO – Crawford/Broadspire – Loss Fund
Amount: $300,000.00
Lisa Moore, Risk Management
Lisa Moore was present and explained the blanket PO. This is the Nation’s 3rd party
administrator for our Workers’ Comp program. This PO reimburses the vendor for loss
claims paid on behalf of the Nation and we reimburse through monthly invoicing.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Crawford/Broadspire-Loss
Fund in the amount of $300,000.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
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8. FY24 Blkt PO – Crawford/Broadspire – Fee
Amount: $55,000.00
Lisa Moore, Risk Management
Lisa Moore was present and explained the blanket PO. This is the Nation’s 3rd party
administrator for our Workers’ Comp program. This PO covers New Claim Intake Fees,
Conversion Fees, and the Annual Administrative Cost.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Crawford/Broadspire-Fee in
the amount of $55,000.00. Seconded by Louise Cornelius. Motion carried unanimously.
9. FY24 Blkt PO – St. Vincent Hospital dba Prevea Health
Amount: $300,000.00
Lisa Moore, Risk Management
Lisa Moore was present and explained #9 & #10. These blanket POs are to process
payments for services rendered to our employees and their eligible dependents enrolled in
our Health Plan. The Agreements provide open access to primary care, urgent care, and PT
with this direct contract relationship. Patient’s copay for primary care will be $0 and PT will
be $10. The Nation’s cost will be half of our normal health plan cost for primary care access.
Motion by Keith Doxtator to approve items #9 FY24 Blanket PO – St. Vincent Hospital dba
Prevea Health in the amount of $300,000.00 and #10 FY24 Blanket PO – Bellin Memorial
Hospital in the amount of $500,000.00. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
10. FY24 Blkt PO – Bellin Memorial Hospital
Lisa Moore, Risk Management
Amount: $500,000.00
- See Action in New Business #9.
11. FY24 Blkt PO – TYH LLC
Lisa Moore, Risk Management
Amount: $54,200.00
- See Action in New Business #4.
12. FY24 Blkt PO – Hudson Insurance
Amount: $100,000.00
Lisa Moore, Risk Management
Lisa Moore was present and explained the blanket PO. This PO reimburses the insurance
carrier for general and auto liability loss claims paid on behalf of the Nation.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the FY24 Blanket PO – Hudson Insurance in the
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amount of $100,000.00. Seconded by Keith Doxtator. Motion carried unanimously.
VII.
ONEIDA FINANCE FUND:
Report:
1. Oneida Finance Fund Report – October 2023
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Finance Fund Report for October 2023.
Seconded by Keith Doxtator. Motion carried unanimously.
Requests:
1. Woodland Indian Art Show & Market – Refreshments
Requester: Aliskwet Ellis, Secretary
Amount: 25 Cases
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the product request
for twenty-five (25) cases of Coca-Cola products for refreshments at the Woodland Indian
Art Show & Market on November 10-11, 2023. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. WI Legends 16U Basketball fees
Requester: Cindy John for Jaydah
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for WI
Legends 16U Basketball fees for the daughter of the requester in the amount of $500.
Seconded by Louise Cornelius. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Basketball Registration fees
Requester: Jason Danforth for Farrah
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Basketball Registration fees for the daughter of the requester in the amount of $500.
Seconded by Keith Doxtator. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Piano Lessons & Development Classes
Requester: Jason Danforth for Grayson
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for Piano
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Lessons & Development Classes for the son of the requester in the amount of $500.
Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Boy Scouts Outings & Summer Camp fees
Requester: Jason Widi for Ronald
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the requests from
the same family #5 & #6 in the amount requested. Seconded by Keith Doxtator. Motion
carried unanimously.
6. Highschool College Credit Classes
Requester: Jason Widi for Dylan
-
Amount: $285.08
See Action in Oneida Finance Fund Requests #5.
7. Sconnie Lacrosse Player fees
Requester: Jennifer Berg-Hargrove for Kian
Amount: $450.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Sconnie Lacrosse Player fees for the son of the requester in the amount of $450. Seconded
by Louise Cornelius. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Soaring Eagles Boxing Club fees
Requester: Favian Burgos for Asha
Amount: $450.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
Soaring Eagles Boxing Club fees for the daughter of the requester in the amount of $450.
Seconded by Louise Cornelius. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Bay Port Highschool Dance Team fees
Requester: Tana Aguirre for Riley
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for Bay
Port Highschool Dance Team fees for the daughter of the requester in the amount of $500.
Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Fusion Athletics fees
Requester: Amanda Danforth for Karmyn
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for Fusion
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Athletics fees for the daughter of the requester in the amount of $500. Seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
11. NEW Fusion Dance & Performing Arts fees
Requester: Andrew Doxtater for Scarlett
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for NEW
Fusion Dance & Performing Arts fees for the daughter of the requester in the amount of
$500. Seconded by Louise Cornelius. Motion carried unanimously.
12. YMCA Membership
Requester: Kristine Hill
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the requests from the same
family #12 & #13 in the amount requested. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.
13. YMCA Membership
Requester: Kristine Hill for Kristofer
-
Amount: $216.00
See Action in Oneida Finance Fund Requests #12.
14. YMCA Membership
Requester: Annette Cornelius
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the request for
YMCA Membership in the amount of $500. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
15. YMCA Gymnastics fees
Requester: Kerry Smith for Kenzie
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the requests from
the same family #15 - #17 in the amount requested. Seconded by Louise Cornelius. Motion
carried unanimously.
16. Piano Lessons
Requester: Kerry Smith for Jaelyn
-
See Action in Oneida Finance Fund Requests #15.
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17. YMCA Membership
Requester: Kerry Smith
-
Amount: $500.00
See Action in Oneida Finance Fund Requests #15.
18. Baseball Registration fees
Requester: Margaret VanDen Heuvel for Colt
Amount: $500.00
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Oneida Finance Fund the requests from the same
family #18 - #20 in the amount requested. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.
19. Basketball Registration fees
Requester: Margaret VanDen Heuvel for Gage
-
See Action in Oneida Finance Fund Requests #18.
20. Various Sports fees
Requester: Margaret VanDen Heuvel for Gavin
-
Amount: $500.00
Amount: $500.00
See Action in Oneida Finance Fund Requests #18.
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION :
Motion by Jennifer Webster to go into Executive Session. Seconded by Keith Doxtator.
Motion carried unanimously. Time: 9:15 AM
Motion by Jennifer Webster to come out of Executive Session. Seconded by Jonas Hill.
Motion carried unanimously. Time: 9:17 AM
1. Independent Contract for Legal Services Contract #2022-0730
Mark A. Powless, Gaming Commission
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Independent Contract for Legal Services
Contract #2022-0730 in the amount as requested. Seconded by Louise Cornelius. Abstained
by Jonas Hill. Motion carried.
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE /INTERNAL : None
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X. FOLLOW UP : None
XI. FOR INFORMATION ONLY :
1. IGT – (2) Jin Feng Lease Slot Machines
David Emerson, Gaming-Slots
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept items #1 IGT – (2) Jin Feng Lease Slot Machines, #2
IGT – (3) Mystery of the Lamp Lease Slot Machines, and #3 IGT – (4) Diamond Premium
Lease Slot Machines as FYIs. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
2. IGT – (3) Mystery of the Lamp Lease Slot Machines
David Emerson, Gaming-Slots
- See Action in For Information Only #1.
3. IGT – (4) Diamond Premium Lease Slot Machines
David Emerson, Gaming-Slots
- See Action in For Information Only #1.
XII. ADJOURN : Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn. Seconded by Louise Cornelius.
Motion carried unanimously. Time: 9:19 A.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Melissa Alvarado, Office Manager
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary
Finance Committee Approval Date of Minutes via E-Poll:
_October 12, 2023__
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Accept the October 4, 2023, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
10/25/23
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the October 4, 2023, 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
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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
October 4, 2023
9:00 a.m.
Present on Microsoft Teams: Jameson Wilson, Marlon Skenandore, Jonas Hill. Jennifer Webster,
Excused: Kirby Metoxen
Others Present: Clorissa N. Leeman, Grace Elliott, Kristal Hill, Fawn Cottrell, Maureen Perkins
Others Present on Microsoft Teams: Carolyn Salutz, Fawn Billie, Janice Decorah, Joy Salzwedel,
Katsitsiyo Danforth, Eric Boulanger, Tina Jorgensen, Michelle Braaten, Connor Kestell, Lori Hill,
Reynold Danforth, Mark Powless, Michelle Madl, Todd Vanden Heuvel, Derrick King, Loucinda
Conway, Bryce Elm, Cheryl Stevens.
I.
Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
Jameson Wilson called the October 4, 2023, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to
order at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt the agenda; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
II.
Minutes to be Approved
1. August 16, 2023 LOC Meeting Minutes
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the minutes from the August 16, 2023, LOC
meeting and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Marlon Skenandore.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. August 28, 2023 LOC Officer Selection Minutes
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the August 28, 2023, LOC Officer Selection
minutes and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Marlon Skenandore.
Motion carried unanimously.
III.
Current Business
IV.
New Submissions
1. Audit Committee Bylaws Amendments
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Audit Committee Bylaws Amendments to the
Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2023
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Active Files List with Kirby Metoxen as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried unanimously.
V.
Additions
VI.
Administrative Items
1. 2020-2023 LOC Active Files List Outstanding Items Review
Motion by Jonas Hill to Accept the memorandum titled, 2020-2023 LOC Active Files List:
Outstanding Items Review; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the All Terrain Vehicle Law Amendments to the Active
Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Back Pay Law Amendments to the Active Files List
with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Business Corporations Law to the Active Files List
with Jameson Wilson as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Cemetery Law Amendments to the Active Files List
with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Clean Air Policy Amendments to the Active Files List with
Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Code of Ethics Law Amendments to the Active Files List
with Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to add the Credit Collections Law to the Active Files List
with Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Domestic Animals Law Amendments to the Active
Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Law
Amendments to the Active Files List with Kirby Metoxen and Jonas Hill as the sponsors;
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Elder Protection Law to the Active Files List with
Jennifer Webster and Marlon Skenandore as the sponsors; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Endowments Law Amendments to the Active Files List
with Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Environmental Review Law to the Active Files List
with Kirby Metoxen and Jonas Hill as the sponsors; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Eviction and Termination Law Amendments to the
Active Files List with Jonas Hill and Marlon Skenandore as the sponsors; seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to add the Fire Signs Law to the Active Files List with
Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Furlough Law Amendments to the Active Files List with
Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Gift Card Law to the Active Files List with Kirby Metoxen
as the sponsor; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Guardianship Law to the Active Files List with
Marlon Skenandore as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Higher Education Scholarship Law to the Active Files List
with Jameson Wilson as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law Amendments
to the Active Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Investigative Leave Policy Amendments to the
Active Files List with Marlon Skenandore as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments to the
Active Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
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unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Layoff Policy Amendments to the Active Files List with
Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Local Land Use Regulation Reimbursement Policy
Repeal to the Active Files List with Kirby Metoxen as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Marijuana Law to the Active Files List with Jameson
Wilson as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Misappropriations of Funds Law to the Active Files List
with Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Oneida Land Trust Law to the Active Files List with
Jameson Wilson as the sponsor; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to add the Oneida Language Law to the Active Files List
with Kirby Metoxen and Jennifer Webster as the sponsors; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures
Amendments to the Active Files List with all LOC members as the sponsors; seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the On-Site Waste Disposal Law Amendments to the
Active Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Probate Law to the Active Files List with Kirby
Metoxen, Jameson Wilson, and Marlon Skenandore as the sponsors; seconded by Jonas
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to add the Public Use of Tribal Land Law Amendments to
the Active Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Real Property Law Amendments to the Active Files
List with Jameson Wilson as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
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unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal Law
Amendments to the Active Files List with Kirby Metoxen and Jonas Hill as the sponsors;
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to add the Sanctions and Penalties Law to the Active Files
List with Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Taxation Law to the Active Files List with Jameson Wilson
as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Traffic Law to the Active Files List with Jennifer Webster
as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to add the Tribal Environmental Response Law
Amendments to the Active Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to add the Tribal Environmental Quality Review Law
Amendments to the Active Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Tribal Sovereignty in Data Research Law to the Active
Files List with Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Two Spirit Inclusion Law to the Active Files List with
Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to add the Water Resources Law Amendments to the Active
Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Well Abandonment Law Amendments to the Active
Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Workplace Violence Law Amendments to the Active Files
List with Jennifer Webster as the sponsor; seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Finance Committee Bylaws Amendments to the Active
Files List with Kirby Metoxen as the sponsor; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Oneida Election Board Bylaws Amendments to the
Active Files List with Marlon Skenandore as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee Bylaws
Amendments to the Active Files List with Jennifer Webster and Jonas Hill as the sponsors;
seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jonas Hill to add the Oneida Personnel Commission Bylaws Amendments to
the Active Files List with Marlon Skenandore as the sponsor; seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Bylaws
Amendments to the Active Files List with Jameson Wilson as the sponsor; seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
VII.
Executive Session
VIII. Adjourn
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 9:36 a.m.; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
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2. Session:
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Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
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Operating Committee to complete a review of the Children’s Code in one year.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
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☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
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☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☒ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
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☐ Unbudgeted
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Primary Requestor:
Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Oneida Business Committee
Jameson Wilson, Legislative Operating Committee Chairperson
October 18, 2023
One Year Review of the Children’s Code
Background
On September 14, 2022, the Oneida Business Committee adopted amendments to the Children’s Code
through the adoption of resolution BC-09-14-22-A. The purpose of the Children’s Code is to provide
for the welfare, care, and protection of Oneida children through the preservation of the family unit,
while recognizing that in some circumstances it may be in the child’s best interest to not be reunited
with his or her family. [1 O.C. 708.1-1]. Furthermore, the Children’s Code strengthens family life by
assisting parents in fulfilling their responsibilities as well as facilitating the return of Oneida children
to the jurisdiction of the Nation and acknowledging the customs and traditions of the Nation when
raising an Oneida child. Id. It is the policy of the Nation to ensure there is a standard process for
conducting judicial proceedings and other procedures in which children and all other interested parties
are provided fair hearings in addition to ensuring their legal rights are recognized and enforced, while
protecting the public safety. [1 O.C. 708.1-2].
When the Oneida Business Committee adopted amendments to the Children’s Code on September
14, 2022, the Oneida Business Committee also directed the Legislative Operating Committee to
conduct a one (1) year review of the Children’s Code.
On October 9, 2023, the Legislative Operating Committee met with representatives from the Oneida
Family Court, Indian Child Welfare Department, and the Oneida Law Office to review and discuss
how the implementation and utilization of the Children’s Code has fared since the most recent
amendments were adopted in September 2022.
One Year Review
The Oneida Family Court, Indian Child Welfare Department, and the Oneida Law Office provided
that the utilization of the processes and procedures in the Children’s Code has been smooth since the
Oneida Business Committee last amended the Children’s Code.
Currently the Indian Child Welfare Department On-Going services is serving eight (8) cases which
includes twenty (20) children, seventeen (17) parents, and ten (10) placement care providers for the
children. The average length a case is open in On-Going is two (2) years. This does not include any
of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) cases that are currently in courts outside of the Nation’s
jurisdiction, or cases in the Initial Assessment phase of the process – both of which the Indian Child
Welfare Department plays a role in and maintain responsibilities for.
The Indian Child Welfare Department shared the following statistics regarding cases that have been
closed by the Oneida Family Court, which have impacted twenty (20) total children:
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October 2022 – September 2023 - seven (7) children impacted.
Reunification: three (3) children.
Guardianship with a relative: four (4) children.
October 2021 – September 2022 - eight (8) children impacted.
Reunification: five (5) children.
Guardianship with relative: two (2) children.
Termination of Parental Rights/Adoption: one (1) child.
October 2020 – September 2021- five (5) children impacted.
Reunification: three (3) children.
Guardianship with relative: two (2) children.
The Indian Child Welfare Department shared that there are six (6) total On-Going services Indian
Child Welfare Department workers, with two (2) current vacancies. Two (2) of the On-Going services
Indian Child Welfare Department workers have been hired within the last six (6) months; full training
for this position takes one (1) to two (2) years. This means that the Indian Child Welfare Department
has two (2) current employees who have enough training and experience to be assigned cases that
will be heard in the Oneida Family Court. Filling vacancies, maintaining staff, and preventing burnout
of staff have been ongoing challenges the Indian Child Welfare Department has been continuously
working towards overcoming.
The Children’s Code is still a relativity new law, and not all of the processes and procedures in the
law have been used yet. As cases progress, the Indian Child Welfare Department, Oneida Law Office,
and Oneida Family Court have been keeping notes on any potential revisions to the Children’s Code
that may be needed, any areas that may need clarification, or any gaps or absences in the law that
should be addressed. Some potential issues to be addressed through future amendments to the
Children’s Code include:
Subsidized Guardianship.
Guardianship is a legal permanency option for children placed in out of home care
through the child welfare system. A caregiver who is appointed guardian of a child by
the court has the duty and authority to make important decisions for the child without
severing the child’s legal relationship to their parents and other family members.
Subsidized guardianship supports the legal permanence option of guardianship and
allows the guardian to continue receiving a monthly payment to offset the costs of
caring for the child. The child welfare agency must determine if the child and
prospective guardian are eligible for subsidized guardianship and enter into a
subsidized guardianship agreement with the prospective guardian prior to the court’s
appointment of the guardian. After the guardianship is established, the guardian will
receive a monthly payment until the child and/or guardian no longer meet the
eligibility criteria, or the subsidized guardianship agreement is terminated.1
Under Wis. Stat. § 48.623 and Wis. Admin. Code § DCF 55.03, an agency shall
provide monthly subsidized guardianship payments to support the care of children in
guardianships under Wis. Stat. § 48.977(2), or a substantially similar tribal law, and
subject to agreements outlined in Wis. Admin. Code § DCF 55.01(2).
The Indian Child Welfare Department and Oneida Law Office have been in
communications with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families regarding
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the Nation taking part in subsidized guardianships. It was determined that the
Children’s Code does not need to specifically address subsidized guardianships for the
Nation to enter into agreements with the State of Wisconsin, but ultimately it would
be best practice to have the Children’s Code address this matter. The Indian Child
Welfare Department and Oneida Law Office determined that the best course of action
would be to move forward with determining a process with the State of Wisconsin
regarding subsidized guardianships, and then once more knowledge and experience
regarding subsidized guardianships is obtained, as well as a process for addressing
subsidized guardianships is determined, amendments to the Children’s Code should
be brought forward to address this issue.
Amending Petitions.
The Children’s Code addresses amending petitions, but currently only addresses
amending Child in Need of Protection or Services (“CHIPS”) petitions. [7 O.C.
708.17-4]. The Indian Child Welfare Department, Oneida Law Office, and Oneida
Nation Family Court discussed that it may be necessary to amend the Children’s Code
to include this option for guardianship, suspension of parental rights, termination of
parental rights, and adoption petitions. It was also discussed that the ten (10) day
period for amending as pleading provided for in section 803.11-1 of the Oneida
Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure may not provide enough time for these types of
cases.
Case Transfers.
If a CHIPS case transfers from State court after the dispositional order is entered, there
may be issues if a suspension or termination of parental rights is filed under the ground
for continuing need of protection or services.
Section 708.34-1(c)(1) of the Children’s Code requires proof of the notice
required by section 708.22-8. Section 708.22-8 requires that the Oneida Family
Court include notice of any grounds for suspension or termination of parental
rights which may be applicable and of the conditions necessary for the child to
be returned home or for the parent to be granted visitation. The Children’s
Code does not address what happens when the notice was given by another
court of competent jurisdiction (e.g. State court).
Section 708.34-1(c)(1) of the Children’s Code requires the Indian Child
Welfare Department to prove that they have made a reasonable effort to
provide the services ordered by the Oneida Family Court. This does not include
services ordered by another court of competent jurisdiction.
The concern expressed above would also exist with other grounds, such as three (3)
month abandonment, as that ground requires an Oneida Family Court order placing
the child outside the home and does not include an order from another court of
competent jurisdiction.
This issue may also apply to continuing denial of periods of physical placement or
visitation based on the definition of “court” in section 708.3-1(j) of the Children’s
Code.
Under the prior involuntary suspension or termination of parental rights of another
child ground, only prior orders entered by the Oneida Family Court could be
considered based on the current language used in section 708.3-1(l)(2) of the
Children’s Code.
These potential issues would not be remedied by the sole act of transferring the CHIPS
case and may need additional action taken to fully address the concerns.
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The Indian Child Welfare Department, Oneida Law Office, and Oneida Nation Family
Court determined that language could be added to the Children’s Code to address these
situations where notice or orders were made from other courts of competent
jurisdictions.
Definitions.
The Indian Child Welfare Department, Oneida Law Office, and Oneida Nation Family
Court determined that some terms such as “long term foster care,” “abuse,” and “child
family service records” could benefit from further clarification or definition.
Overall, through the discussions with the Indian Child Welfare Department, Oneida Law Office, and
Oneida Family Court it was determined that the best course of action moving forward in regard to the
Children’s Code would be for the affected entities to continue tracking any potential revisions to the
Children’s Code that may be needed, any areas that may need clarification, or any gaps or absences
in the law that should be addressed; and that amendments to the Children’s Code should be brought
forward at a later time when the affected entities have gained more experience and knowledge on the
utilization of the Children’s Code. For that reason, it was recommended that the Legislative Operating
Committee conduct an additional review of the Children’s Code in one (1) year, but it was also
discussed that the affected entities may bring forward a request to amend the Children’s Code prior
to the additional one (1) year review if deemed necessary.
Requested Action
Accept the one (1) year review of the Children’s Code as information and direct the Legislative
Operating Committee to conduct an additional review of the Children’s Code in one (1) year.
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
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2. Session:
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☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Approve the travel report for Councilman Jonas G. Hill - Indigenous Business ConOctober 9-11, Milwaukee, WI.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
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5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
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6. Supporting Documents:
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☐ 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:
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☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
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8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Jonas G. Hill
Primary Requestor:
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Choose a Traveler Name
Jonas G. Hill
Travel Event:
Indigenous Business Con
Travel Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Departure Date:
10/09/2023
Return Date:
10/11/2023
Projected Cost:
1586.75
Actual Cost:
949.33
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
09/13/2023
Narrative/Background:
Indigenous Business Con is an in-person networking opportunity that brings Native
entrepreneurs, tribal leaders, companies and organizations together to collaborate
and promote economic development in Indian Country.
I attended the networking sessions, marketplace, general sessions, and breakout
sessions and learned about the basics of financing and lending opportunities for tribes
and businesses and tribal workforce development. I also learned about the
development of tribal leadership and workforce development in energy and
construction fields.
As a supporter of tribal small business development; this convention provided me with
the opportunity to learn about resources and strategies to support Native owned small
businesses. We have many Oneida small business owners and I would like to develop
strategies of how the Nation can better support these entrepreneurs.
Item(s) Requiring Attention:
None
Requested Action:
Approve the travel report from Councilman Jonas Hill for the Indigenous Business Con
in Milwaukee, WI October 9-11, 2023.
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3. Requested Motion:
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Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - 2023 Annual American Indian
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2023
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☐ DTS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
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☐ Draft GTC Notice
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☒ Other: travel report
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☒ Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
☒ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Not Applicable
☒ Other: partial reimbursement from NATOW
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Kirby Metoxen
Travel Event:
2023 Annual American Indian Tourism Conference
Travel Location:
Durant, OK
Departure Date:
10/03/2023
Return Date:
Projected Cost:
2596.50
Actual Cost:
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
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Waiting on
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total-from NATOW
09/13/2023
Narrative/Background:
AIANTA, the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural tourism in
Native Nations and communities across the United States, celebrated 25 years at AITC
as the leader in indigenous tourism. Each year, the AITC attracts more than 300
attendees who participate for second-to-none networking opportunities, high-level
keynote sessions and informative breakout sessions led by some of the hospitality
industry’s leading experts. The 25th anniversary theme, “We are Still Here!” captured
the enduring spirit and resilience of the 574 federally recognized Tribes and Native
Hawaiians who have called these lands and waters their home for centuries. As
AIANTA celebrated this milestone, we too are reminded of the challenges we have
faced and overcome, emerging stronger and more determined than ever to amplify
the voices of our people and share their stories with the world.
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INDIAN
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CONFERENCE
PROGRAM
Choctaw Casino & Resort, Durant, OK
October 2 - 5, 2023
WE AR E ST I L L HE R E .
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How muh,
Greetings everyone and welcome to the 25th Annual American Indian Tourism
Conference (AITC). This year’s theme “We Are Still Here,” captures the
enduring spirit and resilience of the 574 federally recognized Tribes,
Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians who have called these lands and
waters their home for centuries. As AIANTA celebrates this milestone,
we too are reminded of the challenges we have faced and overcome,
emerging stronger and more determined than ever to amplify the voices
of our people and share their stories with the world. Starting with a simple
idea, we have grown to become a leading force in the tourism industry, setting
the stage for even greater success in the next 25 years and beyond. “We are Still Here!”
not only honors our past, but also represents our unwavering commitment to the future.
Our legacy is told through stories that we share with others through Cultural
Heritage Tourism. Cultural Heritage Tourism is tribal sovereignty in action. No one
else should tell our stories, but us. We are a strong people and together we are
working our way past these challenges as we have for thousands of years. This AITC,
I’m excited to share with you a peek into the future of tourism in our Native Nations
and communities as well as a nod to our past.
I have had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with so many of you this year
through our work in your communities. And, I am overwhelmed by the hospitality
and generosity you have shown me and my staff. But the thing I am most excited for
are the new programs on the horizon and I know attendees at AITC will feel
energized as they see all that is new and in progress throughout the industry.
As Native tourism marketers, we must find a way to stay connected with our key
audiences and keep them informed about what new opportunities are just around
the corner. We must also focus on attracting new audiences and travelers into our
commu-nities.
The tourism and travel industry is a powerful economic driver. Direct travel spending
totaled $1.2 trillion in 2022, which produced an economic footprint of $2.6 trillion—a
return to 2019 levels. Travel directly employed 8 million Americans and supported
nearly 15 million jobs. Later in the conference, you’ll also learn about AIANTA’s role in
a newly formed project - Indigenous Tourism Around the World, where leaders from
the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, New Zealand Māori Tourism and
AIANTA discuss the future of indigenous tourism on the global stage.
I look forward to connecting with you all this week and encourage you to learn from
each other as we rise together for the journey ahead.
Boneedwa,
Sherry L. Rupert (Paiute/Washoe)
Chief Executive Officer, AIANTA
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Emerson Vallo
(Pueblo of Acoma)
President, Southwest Region
Mālia Sanders
(Native Hawaiian)
Hawai’i Region
Travis Owens
(Cherokee Nation)
Vice President, Oklahoma Region
Kirby Metoxen (Oneida
Nation)
Midwest Region
Mary Goddard (Tinglit)
Secretary, Southeast Alaska Region
Charlene Virgilio (Penobscot)
Northeast Region
Brian Wadsworth
(Pyramid Lake Paiute
Tribe)
Treasurer, Great Basin Region
Jamie SiJohn (Spokane
Tribe)
Pacific Northwest Region
Darian Morsette
(Mandan Hidatsa
and Arikara)
Rocky Mountain Region
Lora Ann Chaisson
(United Houma Nation)
Southeast Region
Kate Anderson
(Citizen Potawatomi
Nation)
Southern California Region
Nikki Graham (Yup’ik)
Alaska Region
AIANTA STAFF
Sherry L. Rupert
(Paiute/Washoe)
Chief Executive Officer
Hannah Peterson
Program Development Director
Ariel Richardson
(Walker River Paiute)
Office Manager
Larry Burton
BLM Partner Program
Coordinator
Lorraine Gala-Lewis
(Laguna/Taos/Hopi)
Research and Outreach
Specialist
Lindsay Qualo (Zuni)
Tribal Relations Research Assistant
Candali Beatty
(Cree Muskoday
First Nation)
Tribal Content Developer
Kelli Hepler
Agritourism Specialist
Savannah Sparvier
(Fort Peck Sioux)
Intern
Gail E. Chehak (Klamath)
Tribal Relations &
Outreach Manager
Melanie LaBorwit
Native Arts and Culture
Coordinator
Cheryl Aspaas (Navajo)
Intern
Bianca Mitchell
(Pueblo of Acoma)
Education Manager
Rebecca Apodaca
(Pueblo of Zuni)
Information and Outreach
Specialist
Ciarra Greene (Nez Perce)
Visitor Outreach Manager
Sherrie L. Bowman
(Pueblo of Laguna)
Education Support Specialist
Wynette Philemonof
(Pueblo of Acoma)
Administrative Assistant
Alicia Nequatewa
(Hopi/Navajo)
Content and Social Media
Coordinator
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Marshall Pierite, Chairman & CEO, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
Marshall Pierite is Chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. For more than 20 years Pierite held several
elected positions on the Tribal Council including Secretary-Treasurer, Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Tribe.
Over the years he has worked on government operations, budgeting, infrastructure development, economic
development, community development and tax policy development for the Tribe.
A native Louisianan, Marshall began his career by serving in the United States Marine Corps with a military
occupational specialty in administration. Following his military service, he worked for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe
of Louisiana as a medical clerk and eventually was promoted to the role of Director of the Tunica-Biloxi Social
Services Department.
Brian Beall, Director, National Travel & Tourism Office, International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce
Brian Beall is the incoming Director of the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) in the International Trade Administration’s Industry and Analysis division at the U.S. Department of Commerce. There he will lead the team working
to enhance the international competitiveness of the U.S. travel and tourism industry and increase U.S. travel and
tourism exports. He is returning to NTTO following his tenure there as Deputy Director for Policy and Planning
from 2014-2019.
Brian has many years of private and public sector experience in travel, tourism, and public policy. Prior
to the NTTO Director role, Brian was Vice President of Government Affairs at Cruise Lines International
Association. There he led strategic programs to achieve positive public policy outcomes in North America
and globally to support the growth of the cruise industry. In addition to his previous time in NTTO, Brian held
several other positions in the International Trade Administration, including Senior Advisor to the Deputy Director
General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and Senior International Trade Specialist in the Office of the
Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade. He also worked on Capitol Hill as a Legislative Fellow in the U.S. Senate
focused specifically on travel and tourism policy issues and as an analyst at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Brian earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Truman State University and his Master of Tourism Administration with a concentration in tourism policy development from the George Washington University.
Chris Thompson, President and CEO, Brand USA
Christopher L. Thompson is the president and CEO of Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing
international visitation to the United States through marketing and promotional efforts. With over 40 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Chris is responsible for leading the organization’s marketing strategies
to boost U.S. travel exports, create jobs, and enhance the image of the United States globally. Under his leadership, Brand USA has significantly expanded its partnership network and program offerings. Prior to joining Brand USA, Chris served as the president and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA, where he achieved record growth
in international visitation. Throughout his career, Chris has received numerous industry awards and accolades, including induction into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame and the Pioneer Award from the NTA National
Tour Association. He is actively involved in various industry organizations and serves on the boards of Destinations
International and the Federal City Council. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from
the University of Florida and resides with his wife and two grown sons.Century Fellows program demonstrating her
potential to make significant contributions to the future of Hawaiʻi.
Mālia Sanders (Native Hawaiian), Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA)
Mālia is a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools and the University of Hawaiʻi and has over 20 years of upper management experience in tourism. She is the Executive Director of the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA), a
non-profit organization deeply rooted in perpetuating the authenticity of the Native Hawaiian culture and values in
Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry through advocacy, education, training and program development.
Mālia serves as the Vice President of the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu and is the Chair of the annual
Holokū Ball. She is a member of the Hawaiʻi Language Roadmap Advisory Council and serves in a national
capacity representing the Hawaiʻi region on the Board of Directors for AIANTA. Mālia was recognized as the
2022 Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year by the Hawaiʻi Venture Capitalist Association and was nationally
featured in the 2022 Native American Women Leaders in Cultural Tourism. Mālia is a 2022 Pineapple Award recipient which recognizes her contributions in hospitality leadership in Hawai‘i and was recently selected to join the 18th
class of Fellows in the Pacific Century Fellows program demonstrating her potential to make significant contributions
to the future of Hawaiʻi.
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AITC Schedule at a Glance
Monday, October 2
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mobile Workshops
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Business of Art Workshop
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
1st Timers Orientation
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Wednesday, October 4
Thursday, October 5
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies/
Regalia Day – Plated
Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Networking Continental
Breakfast
8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
General Session – Plated
Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Welcome/Plenary Session
9:40 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Break Out Sessions “6”
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Break Out Sessions “2”
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Break Out Sessions “7”
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon & General Session
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon & General Session
Tuesday, October 3
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Break Out Sessions “1”
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon & General Session
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
AIANTA Regional Meetings
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
AIANTA Town Hall / An
International Indigenous
Panel
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Break Out Sessions “3”
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Break Out Sessions “4”
4:10 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.
Break Out Sessions “5”
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
No Host Happy Hour
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Excellence in Tourism
Industry Awards & Gala
10
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Break Out Sessions “8”
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Heart Speaks (Closing
Session)
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
10/25/23
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Approve the travel report – Councilman Marlon Skenandore – Indigenous Biz Con –
Milwaukee, WI, October 9-11, 2023
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Programs/Services
☐ MIS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
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6. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☒ Other: Travel Report
☐ 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:
Marlon Skenandore, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
Name, Title/Entity
Revised: 11/15/2021
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Choose a Traveler Name
Marlon Skenandore
Travel Event:
Enter name(s) of other
Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to
delete
Enter name(s) of other
Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to
delete
Indigenous Biz Con
Travel Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Departure Date:
10/09/2023
Return Date:
10/11/2023
Projected Cost:
$800
Actual Cost:
$285
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
09/13/2023
Narrative/Background:
Councilman Skenandore attended the 2nd Annual Indigenous Biz con held in
Milwaukee, WI. *Note that Councilman did come back on the 2nd day 10/10 after the
Tribal Leaders Roundtable (panelist) to tour Oneida with Sec. Deb Haaland that
afternoon and traveled back Milwaukee later that evening.* This Conference is a great
collective information sharing of tribally owned business owners, lending
opportunities for Indian Country, also technical assistance. Great information on
untapped economic diversification available to Oneida in the spaces of cannabis,
media, and construction industries. There is a lot of support out there for us to
explore these options and work with small tribally owned business owners as we work
towards a diversified economy. In my opinion, there is a huge gap in supporting our
Oneida and tribally owned small business so how do we strengthen that relationship?
Item(s) Requiring Attention:
Made a connection with Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corp. and they
are interested in holding informational sessions for Oneida and Tribal Business Owners
as vendors of the Nation. WEIDC has started conversation with CEC on venue.
Requested Action:
Motion to approve Councilman Marlon Skenandore’s travel report – Indigenous Biz Con
– October 9-11, 2023.
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September 11, 2023
Good evening,
I'm honored to invite you to speak on a panel discussion at the Indigenous Biz Con happening
October 8-11, 2023 in Milwaukee, WI.
Indigenous Biz Con provides an opportunity for 350 attendees to learn, network, and
collaborate to build meaningful partnerships that result in business, all while breaking down
barriers to economic development, building community and elevating the voices of Native
entrepreneurs.
The event features real business operators at the forefront, engaging discussions, meaningful
networking opportunities, a Native vendors marketplace and much more. Conference
attendees include Native business owners, Tribal Leaders, Tribal executives, Native non-profit
executives, private sector, and state & federal officials.
I believe your voice would be a critical addition to the ‘Tribal Corporation Roundtable
Discussion’ on October 10th.
Your experience and perspective would be extremely valuable to the conference and panel.
Please let me know at your earliest convenience whether you would be interested in joining
the panel.
As a panelist, you’ll receive a complimentary conference registration ($325 value) with full
access to the networking events, access to general session and breakout sessions, access to
the vendor marketplace, and a ticket to the awards banquet/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Celebration.
Best,
Collin Price
Collin Price
Heena Development, Owner
Indigenous Biz Con, Curator
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Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - Indigenous Biz Con - Milwaukee, WI - October..
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
10/25/23
2. Session:
☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
☒ Accept as information; OR
Approve the travel report from Councilman Jameson Wilson for the Indigenous Biz Con
in Milwaukee, WI – October 9-10, 2023 noting the hotel and registration fees were
covered by the Indigenous Business Group.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: OBC
☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 08/25/2023
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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
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Not Applicable
☒ Other: Indigenous Biz Con paid hotel and registration
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Revised: 08/25/2023
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Choose a Traveler Name
Jameson Wilson
Travel Event:
Indigenous Business Con
Travel Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Departure Date:
10/09/2023
Return Date:
10/10/2023
Projected Cost:
$377.75
Actual Cost:
$249.75
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
09/13/2023
Narrative/Background:
The travel was requested to attend the 2nd Annual Indigenous Biz Con hosted at the
Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee. This three-day conference brought together
Indigenous-owned businesses, thought leaders, Tribal Leaders, Tribal Administrators,
Tribal financial institutions, and non-Native partners to learn, network, collaborate,
and build meaningful partnerships that will stimulate and grow this region's Indigenous
economies.
The Conference provided an opportunity to speak on a Tribal Corporations panel that
focused on tribally chartered entities and development projects. The panel also
discussed the importance of tribal citizen entrepreneurship and the impact on tribal
economies. One clear theme of the panel was the impact of developing strong
governing institutions through Nation Building that supports economic growth. The
conference provided several valuable networking opportunities and breakout sessions
that included Wisconsin Department of Transportation, real estate development,
tribal economies, She Rises Collective and Community Development Fund Institutions
(CDFI) loans.
Item(s) Requiring Attention:
No items at this time.
Requested Action:
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Business Committee Travel Report
Approve the travel report from Councilman Jameson Wilson for the Indigenous Biz Con
in Milwaukee, WI – October 9-10, 2023 noting the hotel and registration fees were
covered by the Indigenous Business Group.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sponsor & Vendor Table Setup
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Registration
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WIEDC Welcome Reception
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Sponsor & Vendor Table Setup
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Artesian Marketplace | Sponsor Exhibits Open
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Welcome Address from WIEDC and CDFI Leadership
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Breakout Session #1 | WIEDC Pitch Contest
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Session #2 | WIEDC Pitch Contest
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Pitch Contest Winner Awards
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Breakout session #3
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Session #4
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Breakout Session #5
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Evening Tailgate Reception
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Artesian Marketplace | Sponsor Exhibits Open
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Welcome Address
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Breakout Session #1
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Session #2
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Breakout Session #3
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Session #4
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bloody Mary Bar
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Gala (Dinner, Awards, Comedian, Dance & DJ)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Artesian Marketplace | Sponsor Exhibits Open
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Keynote
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
General Session #1
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
General Session #2
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch, Business Development Opportunities & Conference Wrap
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Artesian Marketplace Setup (#3)
3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sponsor Exhibit Setup (#6 )
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Registration (#1)
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WIEDC Welcome Reception at Rock & Brews (#2)
This is a great opportunity to network and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere
Welcome
RECEPTION
Drinks & Hors d'oeuvres: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Artesian Marketplace Setup (#3)
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Sponsor Exhibit Setup (#6)
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration (#4)
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast (#11)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Artesian Marketplace Ribbon Cutting | Marketplace Open (#3)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sponsor Exhibits Open (#6)
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Welcome Address from WIEDC and CDFI Leadership (#11)
Jeff Bowman, Bay Bank
Jennifer Peters, WIEDC
Pam Boivin, Woodland Financial Partners
Cheryl Cloud, Wisconsin Native Loan Fund
Becky Albert-Breed, First Nations Community Financial
Chris Cote, First American Capital Corporation
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WIEDC Pitch Contest (#7)
Eliza Skenandore
Clarissa Friday
Rayna Tucker
Renee Earwood
Evangeline Trevan
Darleen Denny
Dionne Jacobs
Claire Kroenke
Co-Emcee's: Fern Orie & Collin Price
Judges: Nathan King, Chris Cote, & Quasan Shaw
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION #1
One on One with a Loan Officer (#8)
One on one appointments with a CDFI loan officer by appointment
Small Business Cash Flow Hands-On Activity (#9)
Jeannie Felix, Wisconsin Native Loan Fund
Jonathan Cadotte, First Nations Community Financial
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WIEDC Pitch Contest (#7)
Brian Wilson Jr.
TBD
TBD
TBD
Closing Remarks
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION #2
One on One with a Loan Officer (#8)
One on one appointments with a CDFI loan officer by appointment
Tribal Entity & SSBCI Lending Opportunities & Partnerships (#9)
Desmond Bruguier, Native American Bank
Philomena Kebec, J.D., Bad River Lake of Superior Chippewa Indians
Cheryl Cloud, Wisconsin Native Loan Fund
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (#11)
12:30 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Pitch Contest Winne r Awards (#11)
Pam Boivin, WIEDC Chairwoman
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Becky Albert-Breed, WIEDC Vice Chairwoman
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BREAKOUT SESSION #3
One on One with a Loan Officer (#8)
One on one appointments with a CDFI loan officer by appointment
Brand Recognition Hands-On-Activity (#9)
Jodi Fischer, First Nations Community Financial/Wisconsin Native Loan Fund
She Rises Collective - Indigenous Women in Business (#7)
Kelly Jackson, InnoNative Solutions
Samantha Skenandore, Quarles
Margaret Ellis, Kenco Tribal Marketing Initiatives, Ed.D Candidate
Charlotte Easterling, Creative Vixen Design
Misha Golly, Restaurant Management
Apache Danforth, Good Words Consulting/Perodigm
Moderator: Nicole Fish, WIEDC
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Break
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION #4
One on One with a Loan Officer (#8)
One on one appointments with a CDFI loan officer by appointment
Speed Coaching with Business Experts (#9)
John Wilhelmi, Menominee Indian Tribe
Thomas Myrin, U.S. Bank in Wisconsin
Tashina Williams, Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Alex Ysquierdo, WI Supplier Diversity Program
Joe Davis, Construction Business Group
Denisse Pachura, BMO Harris
Taking your Business to New Heights: The Power of Financial &
Technical Assistance (#7)
Chris Cote, First American Capital Corporation
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Break (snacks provided) (#6)
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION #5
One on One with a Loan Officer (#8)
One on one appointments with a CDFI loan officer by appointment
Business Feasibility - Finding Your Niche (#9)
Becky Albert-Breed, First Nations Community Financial
Jodi Fischer, First Nations Community Financial
Loan Underwriting: Telling Your Story (#7)
Pamela Boivin, Woodland Financial Partners
3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Break
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
IBG Evening Tailgate Reception (#5)
Evening RECEPTION
Drinks & Hors d'oeuvres: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
6:05 p.m. - Welcome from IBG
6:45 p.m. - Riverfront Launching Site
Hoan Bridge remarks
Performance by Little Priest Drum Group
7:00 p.m. - Meet & greet with Gary Farmer
This is a “tailgate” party as
Monday night football will be
streaming, so support the Green
Bay Packers or wear your favorite
team colors!
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7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Registration (#4)
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast (#11)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Artesian Marketplace Open (#3)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sponsor Exhibits Open (#6)
9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
IBG Welcome Address (#11)
Rob Pero, Indigenous Business Group
Collin Price, Indigenous Business Group
Zoar Fulwilder, Indigenous Business Group
Forest County Potawatomi Chairman Crawford
Invocation: Ho-Chunk Nation Traditional Chief Clayton Winneshiek
9:20 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Tribal Corporate Roundtable (#11)
Jeff Johnson, Potawatomi Business Development Corporation
Michael Roberts, 12-Clans, Inc.
Marlon Skenandore, Oneida Nation
Jameson Wilson, Oneida Nation
Crystal Chevalier, Wolf River Development Company
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION #1
Understanding Economic Development Opportunities Around
Broadband Infrastructure (#9)
Josh Morby, JRM Advisers
Shaun Tsabetsaye, Major Market, Inc.
Mark Bender, Godfrey & Kahn
Lindsay Blumer, WRTP/BIG STEP
Michael Dermer, The Lonely Entrepreneur
Housing's Impact and Role in Tribal Economic Development (#8)
Kristine Earth, Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation
She Rises Collective presents "Develop Your Purpose Statement" (#7)
Tracy Co
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