# Oneida Business Committee (2023)

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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(QWHUWKHUHTXHVWHGPRWLRQUHODWHGWRWKLVLWHP
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:
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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
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Executive
HR Director
Name,
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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(QWHUWKHUHTXHVWHGPRWLRQUHODWHGWRWKLVLWHP
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:
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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'

W. Title/Entity
Powless, General
Manager
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Primary Requestor: Tina Jorgensen, GSD Director

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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
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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
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 3:04 PM
To: Tina M. Jorgensen ; Hill, Tehassi - DNR ;
Doud, Melissa - DVA
Cc: Mark W. Powless - General Mgr ; Danelle A. Wilson

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
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 1:24 PM
To: Tehassi Tasi Hill ; Doud, Melissa - DVA

Cc: Mark W. Powless - General Mgr ; Danelle A. Wilson
; Racquel L. Hill
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
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2023 3:39 PM
To: Doud, Melissa - DVA ; Tina M. Jorgensen

Cc: Mark W. Powless - General Mgr ; Danelle A. Wilson

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
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2023 3:05:02 PM
To: Tehassi Tasi Hill
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
“I acknowledge that I live and work on the
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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DRAFT
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.

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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
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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
A.

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
B.

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
1.

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
2.

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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Oneida, WI 54155

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,
Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Federal Relief Funds
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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.

____________________________
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

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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 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.

-

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.

-

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.

-

See Action in Executive Session #1.
13. FY24 Blkt PO – Leanard & Finco Contract #2023-0069
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.

-

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.

-

See Action in Executive Session #1.
17. FY24 Blkt PO – Health Related Contract #2018-0650
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.

-

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.

-

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.

-

See Action in Executive Session #1.
41. FY24 Blkt PO – Quality Crown & Bridge (QCBS)
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.

-

See Action in Executive Session #1.
42. FY24 Blkt PO – Health Related Contract #2020-0138
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.

-

See Action in Executive Session #1.
43. FY24 Blkt PO – Health Related Contract #2012-1259
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.

-

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.

-

See Action in Executive Session #1.
48. FY24 Blkt PO – STAT Temporary Staffing Contract #2022-0551
Dr. Jay Kennard & Debra Danforth, Comp. Health Div.

-

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

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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

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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
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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

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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

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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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Accept the One Year Review of the Children’s Code memorandum and direct the Legislative Operating...

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 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.
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

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 One

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3Ad269dd997abed417. Public record. Not legal advice.
