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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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 years of service (8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV.
MINUTES
A.
V.
Approve the July 9, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida Bingo & Casino
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida Casino Travel Center
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
C.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida Golf Enterprises
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
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D.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida Hotel
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
E.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida Nation Four Paths
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
F.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida One Stop - Larsen
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
G.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida One Stop - Packerland
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
H.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida One Stop - E & EE
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
I.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida One Stop - Westwind
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
J.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida West Mason Casino
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
K.
Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Use of $24,802,000 Carry Over Funds to fund
construction of CIP 16-011 Recreation Complex
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
L.
Adopt resolution entitled Participation in Kunhi-Yo (I am healthy) Annual
Conferences
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
M.
Adopt resolution entitled Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant Funds
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
N.
Adopt resolution entitled Submission of Oneida Nation P.L. 102-477 Plan to the U.S.
Department of the Interior
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
O.
Adopt resolution entitled Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Budget Considerations and
Calendar
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
P.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the adopted BC Resolution # 07-0125-A Support the Nomination of Jonas G. Hill to the National Indian Gaming
Commission
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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VII.
VIII.
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APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Anna John Resident Centered
Care Community Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Audit Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
C.
Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Bay Bancorporation Board of
Directors
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
D.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida ESC Group LLC
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
E.
Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
Accept the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Self Governance Tribal
Advisory Committee (SGTAC) - Washington, D.C. - December 15-17, 2024
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
B.
Accept the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Self Governance Tribal
Advisory Committee (SGTAC) - Washington, D.C. - March 18-20, 2025
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
C.
Accept the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Federal Budget Impact Lobbying
Efforts - Washington D.C. - June 2-5, 2025
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
D.
Accept the travel report - Councilmen Kirby Metoxen and Jonas Hill - Native
American Tourism of Wisconsin 2025 Conference - Lac du Flambeau, WI - June 1618, 2025
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman & Jonas Hill Councilman
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request - ViceChairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens - National Republican Senatorial Committee
Events - Washington, D.C. - July 20-22, 2025
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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NEW BUSINESS
A.
CDC # 23-115 Material Staging Area - Approve the Approval Package - CDC # 23-115
Material Staging Area
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
B.
Review and accept the close-out Research Project: Oneida Family Caregiving
Research Study, and approval for publication of separate manuscripts
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
C.
Research Request: University Wisconsin Madison - Defining a Treatable Mechanism
of Premature Vascular Aging and Atherosclerotic Stroke
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
D.
Research Request: University Wisconsin Madison - Community Placed Engagement
Site (COPES) Project
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
E.
Research Request: University Wisconsin -Madison - Transforming Stroke Risk
Factors in a High-Risk Native American Population Through a Culturally Competent
Nutritional Program
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
F.
Defer the Financial Contingency Plan to the September 24, 2025, regular Business
Committee meeting
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
REPORTS
A.
OPERATIONAL (9:30 a.m.)
1.
Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
2.
Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
3.
Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
4.
Accept the Division of Public Works FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
5.
Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
6.
Accept the Education and Training FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
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Accept the Environmental, Land & Agriculture Division FY-2025 3rd quarter
report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
8.
Accept the Grants FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
9.
Accept the Human Services Division FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
10.
Accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2025 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
XII.
7.
Re-schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the FY-2026
Budget
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
REPORTS
1.
B.
Accept the CEO-Nation Services report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the June 17, 2025, Audit Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
2.
Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Activities
Operational Review audit and lift the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
3.
Accept the Government Cultural Arts Operational Review audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
4.
Accept the Audit Request # 371 Forensic audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
5.
Accept the Audit Request # 373 investigative audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
6.
Review additional recommendations from the Audit Committee regarding
Audit # 371 and Audit # 373 and determine next steps (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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7.
C.
XIII.
Accept the Three Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Accept the July 2, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
2.
Review application for one (1) vacancy - Anna John Resident Centered Care
Community Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
3.
Review application for one (1) vacancy - Audit Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
4.
Review applications for two (2) vacancies - Bay Bancorporation Board of
Directors
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
5.
Review application for one (1) vacancy - Oneida ESC Group LLC
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
6.
Review applications for two (2) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
7.
Approve attorney contract - Oneida Law Office - file # 2013-0873
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
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 years of service
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
7/23/25
2. Session:
■ Open
܆
܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification
Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
Acknowledge Years of Service Recipients with the attached list for 3rd Qtr
$UHDVSRWHQWLDOO\LPSDFWHGRUDIIHFWHGE\WKLVUHTXHVW
܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܆Other: Oneida Nation Employees
܆Programs/Services
܆DTS
܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
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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
Budget Information:
܆Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Describe
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܆Not Applicable
Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director
Primary Requestor:
Teresa Schuman, HRD Office Coordintor
Revised: 01/07/2025
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Name
SMITH,TONY D
Emp #
6790
YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS
3RD QUARTER FY'25 APR - JUN
Supervisor Name
POOLE,JOSEPH P
DESK
ADOH
May 27, 1985
Years
40
VANDENBERG,CONNIE
811
TAYLOR,LINDA D
NURSE
Jun 26, 1985
40
STEVENS,CHERYL R
5791
POWLESS,MARK W
ADMIN
Apr 23, 1990
35
PARKHURST,ARLEN R
6535
SAUNDERS,SHERI
BINGO
May 17, 1990
35
DANFORTH,ERWIN R
14676
VANDEHEI,JEREMY J
BLDGF
Jun 1, 1990
35
JOHN,CHARLES E
6400
MENCHESKI,CHRISTOPHER M
CUST
Jun 25, 1990
35
SCHABOW,JENNIFER J
2766
MILLER,SARAH
ADMIN
Apr 1, 1995
30
COUTURE,CYNTHIA E
3241
FUSS,CHAD M
ADMIN
May 1, 1995
30
HARVATH,JESSALYN M
8246
CORNELIUS,LOUISE C
ADMIN
May 15, 1995
30
SCHWANTES,ELIZABETH
3295
HUDAK,ALYSSA
CMHLT
May 31, 1995
30
NIEC,PAUL D
8213
STUEBER,BARBARA E
SLOTS
Jun 5, 1995
30
FISH,PAULA M
2487
EMERSON,DAVID L
SLOTS
Jun 11, 1995
30
DANFORTH,MARIA E
1460
HAEN,BRENDA S
CMHLT
Jun 19, 1995
30
JORDAN,KURT G
2777
ROMMEL,NICOLE A
PROPT
Jun 19, 1995
30
BRUNETTE,KENT S
14695
SUMMERS,ALVIN F
REHAB
Jun 26, 1995
30
HOFMANN,PAUL W
8289
SKENANDORE,SHANE
ACCTO
Jun 27, 1995
30
DESSART,JR,THOMAS J
11490
SMITH,FRANK M
SLOTS
Apr 9, 2000
25
PENSIS,MATT R
11404
SMITH,FRANK M
SLOTS
Apr 16, 2000
25
JORDAN,SUZANNA E
10914
PARR,TROY
GROUN
Apr 23, 2000
25
METOXEN,LAMBERT M
11434
RASMUSSEN,FAWNE M
TABLE
Apr 23, 2000
25
LIGGINS,LISA A
3703
HILL,TEHASSI TASI
ADMIN
May 7, 2000
25
CORNELIUS,VICKI L
2858
WHEELOCK,WHITNEY A
ADMIN
May 14, 2000
25
WALENSKI,KELLY A
11552
VANG,NINA A
NURSE
May 14, 2000
25
METOXEN,CHANTEL L
11546
STEVENS,STACY
SECUR
May 21, 2000
25
JOURDAN,AUTUMN R
10265
METOXEN,LAMBERT M
TABLE
May 21, 2000
25
HOCHREIN,RHONDA A
11544
STEVENS,STACY
SECUR
May 21, 2000
25
SCHULTZ,ANTHONY J
11558
THAO,TYANNE
SECUR
Jun 4, 2000
25
SKENANDORE,TIMOTHY J
11554
MENDOLLA-BUCKLEY,BRENDA
MAINT
Jun 4, 2000
25
WINKEL,CHRISTOPHER W
11564
STEVENS,STACY
SECUR
Jun 4, 2000
25
SKENANDORE,BRADLEY J
10726
GRAVES,MARY C
ADMIN
Jun 11, 2000
25
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LALONDE,SCOTT D
11555
BLANKS,HEIDI E
BHLTH
Jun 11, 2000
25
JOHNSON,DEBRA L
5359
SEWELL,BRANDY
OPERA
Jun 25, 2000
25
30
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Approve the July 9, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/23/25
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
BPIGMAN
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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, July 08, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, July 09, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: ;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo A. House, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft Teams1),
Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via
Microsoft Teams);
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: n/a;
Not Present: n/a;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless, Laura Laitinen-Warren
(via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams),
Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway
(via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams),
Janice Deborah (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft
Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via
Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams),
Ashley Blaker (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via
Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl-Aliskwet
Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Mark A. Powless Sr (via Microsoft Teams), Candace House (via Microsoft
Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King
(via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Jordan Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams),
Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Martinez (via Microsoft Teams), Nicolas A. Reynolds (via
Microsoft Teams), Ramona Salinas (via Microsoft Teams), Mark Powless, Ray Skenandore, Stephanie
Metoxen, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill 8:32 a.m.
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
sharing, and video meetings.
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II.
OPENING (00:00:03)
Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:28)
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with four (4) changes [1) add new section
Resolutions, add item entitled Adopt resolution entitled Further Amendments to the Boards,
Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends - 2025; 2) add new section General Tribal Council, add
item entitled Cancel the special General Tribal Council meeting tentatively scheduled on August 25,
2025; 3) under the Executive New Business section, add item entitled Accept the notice regarding FY2024 Audit Report Follow-Up; and 4) under the Executive New Business section, add item entitled
Request for direction Funding Source for Marijuana Project], seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
IV.
OATH OF OFFICE
A.
Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Ramona Salinas
(00:02:22)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Ramona Salinas was present via Microsoft
Teams.
V.
MINUTES
A.
Approve the June 25, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:05:14)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the June 25, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Item VII. was addressed next.
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VI.
RESOLUTIONS
A..
Adopt resolution entitled Further Amendments to the Boards, Committees, and
Commissions Law Stipends (00:07:15)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution # 07-09-25-A Further Amendments to the Boards,
Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Item VIII. was addressed next.
VII.
APPOINTMENTS
A.
Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Land Commission (00:05:36)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the request to post one (1) vacancy on the Oneida Land Commission
as information only, noting the vacancy is on the 2025 Special Election ballot, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Item VI. was addressed next.
VIII.
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the June 12, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:21:57)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the June 12, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
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2.
Accept the June 26, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:22:18)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the June 26, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
B.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the June 18, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:22:35)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the June 18, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
IX.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Native American
Tourism of Wisconsin & Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council – Lac Courte Oreilles, WI
- July 15-16, 2025 (00:23:03)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request for Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the
Native American Tourism of Wisconsin & Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council in Lac Courte Oreilles, WI
on July 15-16, 2025, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,
Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
B.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
up to four (4) Business Committee members to attend the Bad River Health &
Wellness Center Grand Opening in Ashland, WI on July 17-18, 2025 (00:23:55)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel
request for up to four (4) Business Committee members to attend the Bad River Health & Wellness
Center Grand Opening in Ashland, WI on July 17-18, 2025, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
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X.
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A..
Cancel the special General Tribal Council meeting tentatively scheduled on
August 25, 2025 (00:24:47)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to cancel the special General Tribal Council meeting tentatively scheduled
on August 25, 2025, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:29:43)
A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the CEO-Nation Services report (00:29:47)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the CEO-Nation Services report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
2.
Accept the Chief Counsel report (00:30:02)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Counsel report, to support participation in the proposed
scoping exercise through the Oneida Law Office, and to direct the Secretary to send communication to
General Tribal Council Legal Resource Center attorney, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
B.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Accept the update on the Direct Report Restructure plan (00:30:24)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the update on the Direct Report Restructure plan, seconded by Jonas
Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
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2.
Accept the notice regarding the FY-2024 Audit Report Follow-Up (00:30:43)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the notice regarding the FY-2024 Audit Report Follow-Up, seconded
by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
3..
Request for direction on the Funding Source for Marijuana Project (00:31:06)
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the Funding Source for the Marijuana Project
as information only, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
XII.
ADJOURN (00:31:28)
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adjourn at 9:03 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE
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Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Bingo & Casino
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
Open
I■ I
7/23/25
D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Other - type reason
3. Requested Motion:
liiJ Accept as information; OR
Looki ng for approval for their Alcohol License - Oneida Main Casino
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
Finance
Iii] Programs/Services
D
□
Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other:
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice
□
Draft GTC Packet
D E-poll results/back-up
D Fiscal Impact Statement D Presentation
D Law
D Report
� Resolution
D Legal Review
D Rule (adoption packet)
D Minutes
0 MOU/MOA
D Petition
� Statement of Effect
D Travel Documents
� Other: Memo
7. Budget Information:
� Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other:
D Budgeted - Grant Funded
0 Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
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Primary Requestor:
(Tonya Webster, Oneida Licensing)
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Oneida Licensing Division
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 496-5311
Fax (920) 496-7491
DATE:
TO:
RE:
FROM:
July 14, 2025
Oneida Business Committee
Alcohol License - Approval Needed
Tonya Webster, Oneida License Department
This cover letter serves as certification for the Main Casino. They have all the requirements
needed to receive an alcohol license from the Oneida Nation. Listed below are all the
requirements, and all have been received.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
BC Resolution for approval
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application
Auxiliary Questionnaire
Gross Profit Memo
Proof of payment for the $100 Application Fee
Statement of Effect Request Form for the main casino
The Local Municipality Alcohol License has been applied for. If this is not granted the Oneida
Alcohol License will not be valid.
The Main Mason Casino is ready to receive approval from the Oneida Business Committee.
Thank You
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Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
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BC Resolution # __________
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Bingo & Casino
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee may grant a license to sell alcoholic beverages through a
resolution pursuant to section 507.4-2 of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Bingo & Casino, has satisfied the requirements of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage
Licensing Law, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local
municipality, the Village of Ashwaubenon; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Bingo & Casino has requested the Oneida Business Committee grant it a
license to sell alcohol at the Oneida Bingo & Casino; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Bingo & Casino renewal
application along with all required documents, and has determined they are in compliance
for renewal; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee grants an license to The
Oneida Bingo & Casino in accordance with the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law to be issued by
the Oneida Licensing Department which shall run in concurrence with the license issued by the municipality
for the licensing year 2025-2026.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
ONEIDA
Statement of Effect
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Bingo & Casino
Summary
This resolution permits the Oneida Licensing Depa1iment to issue a license to the Oneida Bingo
and Casino to sell alcohol beverages in accordance with the Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing
law and the prevailing laws of the local municipality, the Village of Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.
Submitted by: Grace L. Elliott, StaffAttorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 15, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law ("the Law") was adopted with the purpose of
governing the sale of alcohol beverages by businesses owned by the Nation or incorporated under
the laws of the Nation, on all land within the exterior boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation
and any lands added thereto pursuant to federal law. [5 O.C. 507,1-1].
The Law sets forth requirements for an application for a license to sell alcohol beverages by the
Nation, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality, [5 O.C.
507.4-1]. The Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Bingo and Casino renewal
application for an alcohol beverage license along with all required documents and has determined
the Oneida Bingo and Casino is in compliance for licensure.
In addition, the Law requires that the Oneida Licensing Depa1iment not issue any licenses for
selling alcohol beverages until adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee
granting such license, [5 O.C. 507.4-2].Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee
grants a license to sell alcohol to the Oneida Bingo and Casino, to be issued by the Oneida
Licensing Department.
The license issued by the Oneida Licensing Depaiiment shall run concurrent with the license
issued by the Village of Ashwaubenon. [5 O.C. 507.4-4(a)I
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation's laws.
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A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire,·
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Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Casino Travel...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
� Open
7/23/25
D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Other - type reason
3. Requested Motion:
� Accept as information; OR
Looking for approval for their Alcohol License - Oneida One Stop Travel Center
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
D Finance
0 Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other:
� Programs/Services
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice
0 Draft GTC Packet
D E-poll results/back-up
[jj] Other: Memo
D Fiscal Impact Statement D Presentation
D Report
D Law
[jj] Resolution
D Legal Review
D Minutes
D Rule (adoption packet)
[jj] Statement of Effect
0 MOU/MOA
D Petition
D Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
[jj] Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other:
D Budgeted - Grant Funded
0 Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
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Primary Requester:
(Tonya Webster, Oneida Licensing)
Revised: 01/07/2025
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Oneida Licensing Division
ONEI
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 496-5311
Fax (920) 496-7491
DATE:
TO:
RE:
FROM:
July 14, 2025
Oneida Business Committee
Alcohol License -Approval Needed
Tonya Webster, Oneida License Department
This cover letter serves as certification for the Oneida One-Stop Travel Center. They have all
the requirements needed to receive an alcohol license from the Oneida Nation. Listed below are
all the requirements, and all have been received.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
BC Resolution for approval
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application
Auxiliary Questionnaire
Gross Profit Memo
Proof of payment for the $100 Application Fee
Statement of Effect Request Form
The Local Municipality Alcohol License has been applied for. If this is not granted the Oneida
Alcohol License will not be valid.
The Oneida One-Stop Travel Center is ready to receive approval from the Oneida Business
Committee.
Thank You
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Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
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BC Resolution # ____________
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Casino Travel Center
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee may grant a license to sell alcoholic beverages through a
resolution pursuant to section 507.4-2 of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Casino Travel Center by Oneida Retail Enterprise, has satisfied the
requirements of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law, including the procurement
of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality, the Town of Pittsfield; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Retail Enterprise has requested the Oneida Business Committee grant it a
license to sell alcohol at the Oneida Casino Travel Center; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Casino Travel Center renewal
application along with all required documents, and has determined they are in compliance
for renewal; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee grants an license to the
Oneida Casino Travel Center by Oneida Retail Enterprise in accordance with the Oneida Alcohol Beverage
Licensing Law to be issued by the Oneida Licensing Department which shall run in concurrence with the
license issued by the municipality for the licensing year 2025-2026.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
ONEIDA
Statement of Effect
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Casino Travel Center
Summary
This resolution permits the Oneida Licensing Department to issue a license to the Oneida Retail
Enterprise - Oneida Casino Travel Center to sell alcohol beverages in accordance with the Nation's
Alcohol Beverage Licensing law and the prevailing laws of the local municipality, the Town of
Pittsfield, Wisconsin.
Submitted by: Carolyn A, Salutz, StaffAttorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 15, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law ("the Law") was adopted with the purpose of
governing the sale of alcohol beverages by businesses owned by the Nation or incorporated under
the laws of the Nation, on all land within the exterior boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation
and any lands added thereto pursuant to federal law. [5 O.C. 507,1-1].
The Law sets forth requirements for an application for a license to sell alcohol beverages by the
Nation, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality. [5
O.C.507,4-1), The Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Retail Enterprise Oneida Casino Travel Center renewal application for an alcohol beverage license along with all
required documents and has determined the Oneida Retail Enterprise - Oneida Casino Travel
Center is in compliance for licensure.
In addition, the Law requires that the Oneida Licensing Department not issue any licenses for
selling alcohol beverages until adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee
granting such license. [5 0. C. 507.4-2}, Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee
grants a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida Casino Travel Center by the Oneida Retail Enterprise
- Oneida Casino Travel Center, to be issued by the Oneida Licensing Department,
The license issued by the Oneida Licensing Department shall run concurrent with the license
issued by the Town of Pittsfield. [5 O.C. 507,4-4(a)},
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation's laws.
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Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Golf Enterprises
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
� Open
7/23/25
D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Other - type reason
3. Requested Motion:
� Accept as information; OR
Looking for approval for their Alcohol License - Oneida Golf Enterprise/Thornbe
D
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
D Finance
0 Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other:
� Programs/Services
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
Page 1 of 2
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29 of 380
6. Supporting Documents:
D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice
0 Draft GTC Packet
D E-poll results/back-up
D Fiscal Impact Statement D Presentation
D Report
D Law
� Resolution
D Legal Review
D Rule (adoption packet)
D Minutes
� Statement of Effect
0 MOU/MOA
D Petition
D Travel Documents
� Other: Me m o
7. Budget Information:
� Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other:
D Budgeted - Grant Funded
0 Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Autho rized Sponso r:
_T _eh_a _ s_s _i _H_ill_, C_h a_ i_rm_ a_ n____________
Pri m a ry Requ ester:
(Ton ya Webste r , On e ida Licens ing)
Revised: 01/07/2025
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Oneida Licensing Division
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 496-5311
Fax (920) 496-7491
DATE:
TO:
RE:
FROM:
July 14, 2025
Oneida Business Committee
Alcohol License - Approval Needed
Tonya Webster, Oneida License Department
This cover letter serves as certification for the Oneida Golf Enterprise/Thornberry Creek at
Oneida. They have all the requirements needed to receive an alcohol license from the Oneida
Nation. Listed below are all the requirements, and all have been received.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
BC Resolution for approval
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application
Auxiliary Questionnaire
Gross Profit Memo
Proof of payment for the $100 Application Fee
Statement of Effect Request Form
The Local Municipality Alcohol License has been applied for. If this is not granted the Oneida
Alcohol License will not be valid.
The Oneida Golf Enterprise/Thornberry Creek at Oneida is ready to receive approval from
the Oneida Business Committee.
Thank You
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Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
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BC Resolution # ______________
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for The Oneida Golf Enterprises
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee may grant a license to sell alcoholic beverages through a
resolution pursuant to section 507.4-2 of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation The Oneida Golf Enterprises for Thornberry Creek at Oneida, has
satisfied the requirements of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law, including the
procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality, the Village of Hobart; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Golf Enterprises has requested the Oneida Business Committee grant it a
license to sell alcohol at the Thornberry Creek at Oneida; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Golf Enterprises renewal
application along with all required documents, and has determined they are in compliance
for renewal; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee grants an license to the
Oneida Nation The Oneida Golf Enterprises for Thornberry Creek at Oneida, in accordance with the Oneida
Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law to be issued by the Oneida Licensing Department which shall run in
concurrence with the license issued by the municipality for the licensing year 2025-2026.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
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ONEIDA
Statement of Effect
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for The Oneida Golf Enterprises
Summary
This resolution permits the Oneida Licensing Department to issue a license to the Oneida Golf
Enterprises for Thornberry Creek at Oneida to sell alcohol beverages in accordance with the
Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law and the prevailing laws of the local municipality, the
Village of Hobart, Wisconsin.
Submitted by: Grace L. Elliott, StaffAttorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 15, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law ("the Law") was adopted with the purpose of
governing the sale of alcohol beverages by businesses owned by the Nation or incorporated under
the laws of the Nation, on all land within the exterior boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation
and any lands added thereto pursuant to federal law. [5 O.C. 507.1-1].
The Law sets forth requirements for an application for a license to sell alcohol beverages by the
Nation, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality. [5 O.C.
507.4-1]. The Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Golf Enterprises for
Thornberry Creek at Oneida renewal application for an alcohol beverage license along with all
required documents and has determined the Oneida Golf Enterprises for Thornberry Creek at
Oneida is in compliance for licensure.
In addition, the Law requires that the Oneida Licensing Department not issue any licenses for
selling alcohol beverages until adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee
granting such license. [5 O.C. 507.4-2]. Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee
grants a license to sell alcohol at Thornberry Creek at Oneida by the Oneida Golf Enterprises for
Thornberry Creek at Oneida, to be issued by the Oneida Licensing Department.
The license issued by the Oneida Licensing Department shall run concurrent with the license
issued by the Village of Hobart. [5 O.C. 507.4-4(a)].
Co11c/usio11
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation's laws.
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
Open
I■ I
7/23/25
D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Other - type reason
3. Requested Motion:
liiJ Accept as inf ormation; OR
Looki ng for approval for their Alcohol License - Onei da Hotel
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
Finance
Iii] Programs/Services
D
□
Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other:
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
Page 1 of 2
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34 of 380
6. Supporting Documents:
D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice
□
Draft GTC Packet
D E-poll results/back-up
D Fiscal Impact Statement D Presentation
D Law
D Report
� Resolution
D Legal Review
D Rule (adoption packet)
D Minutes
0 MOU/MOA
D Petition
� Statement of Effect
D Travel Documents
� Other: Memo
7. Budget Information:
� Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other:
D Budgeted - Grant Funded
0 Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
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Primary Requestor:
(Tonya Webster, Oneida Licensing)
Revised: 01/07/2025
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Oneida Licensing Division
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 496-5311
Fax (920) 496-7491
DATE:
TO:
RE:
FROM:
July 14, 2025
Oneida Business Committee
Alcohol License - Approval Needed
Tonya Webster, Oneida License Department
This cover letter serves as certification for the Oneida Ho tel. They have all the requirements
needed to receive an alcohol license from the Oneida Nation. Listed below are all the
requirements, and all have been received.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
BC Resolution for approval
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application
Auxiliary Questionnaire
Gross Profit Memo
Proof of payment for the $100 Application Fee
Statement of Effect Request Form for the Oneida Hotel
The Local Municipality Alcohol License has been applied for. If this is not granted the Oneida
Alcohol License will not be valid.
The Oneida Hotel is ready to receive approval from the Oneida Business Committee.
Thank You
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Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
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BC Resolution # __________
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Hotel
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee may grant a license to sell alcoholic beverages through a
resolution pursuant to section 507.4-2 of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Hotel, has satisfied the requirements of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing
Law, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality, the
village of Ashwaubenon; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Hotel has requested the Oneida Business Committee grant it a license to sell
alcohol at the Oneida Hotel; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Hotel’s renewal application
along with all required documents, and has determined they are in compliance for renewal;
and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee grants an license to Oneida
Hotel in accordance with the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law to be issued by the Oneida Licensing
Department which shall run in concurrence with the license issued by the municipality for the licensing year
2025-2026.
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Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Onelda-nsn.gov
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ONEIDA
Statement of Effect
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Hotel
Summary
This resolution permits the Oneida Licensing Department to issue a license to the Oneida Hotel to
sell alcohol beverages at the Oneida Hotel in accordance with the Nation's Alcohol Beverage
Licensing law and the prevailing laws of the local municipality, the Village of Ashwaubenon,
Wisconsin.
Submitted by: Grace L. Elliott, StaffAttorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 15, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law ("the Law") was adopted with the purpose of
governing the sale of alcohol beverages by businesses owned by the Nation or incorporated under
the laws of the Nation, on all land within the exterior boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation
and any lands added thereto pursuant to federal law. [5 O.C. 507.1-1].
The Law sets forth requirements for an application for a license to sell alcohol beverages by the
Nation, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality. [5 O.C.
507.4-1]. The Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Hotel renewal application
for an alcohol beverage license along with all required documents and has determined the Oneida
Hotel is in compliance for licensure.
In addition, the Law requires that the Oneida Licensing Department not issue any licenses for
selling alcohol beverages until adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee
granting such license. [5 O.C. 507.4-2]. Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee
grants a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida Hotel by the Oneida Hotel, to be issued by the Oneida
Licensing Department.
The license issued by the Oneida Licensing Department shall run concurrent with the license
issued by the Village of Ashwaubenon. [5 O.C. 507.4-4(a)}.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation's laws.
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
Open
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7/23/25
D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Other - type reason
3. Requested Motion:
Iii! Accept as information; OR
Looking for approval for their Alcohol License - Oneida One Stop Four Paths
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
Finance
Iii! Programs/Services
D
0 Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other:
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice
0 Draft GTC Packet
D E-poll results/back-up
D Fiscal Impact Statement D Presentation
D Law
D Report
� Resolution
D Legal Review
D Minutes
D Rule (adoption packet)
0 MOU/MOA
D Petition
� Other: Memo
7. Budget Information:
� Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other:
� Statement of Effect
D Travel Documents
D Budgeted - Grant Funded
0 Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Primary Requestor:
(Ton ya Webster, Oneida Licensing)
Revised: 01/07/2025
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Oneida Licensing Division
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 496-5311
Fax (920) 496-7491
DATE:
TO:
RE:
FROM:
July 14, 2025
Oneida Business Committee
Alcohol License - Approval Needed
Tonya Webster, Oneida License Department
This cover letter serves as certification for the Oneida One-Stop Four Paths. They have all the
requirements needed to receive an alcohol license from the Oneida Nation. Listed below are all
the requirements, and all have been received.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
BC Resolution for approval
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application
Auxiliary Questionnaire
Gross Profit Memo
Proof of payment for the $100 Application Fee
Statement of Effect Request Form
The Local Municipality Alcohol License has been applied for. If this is not granted the Oneida
Alcohol License will not be valid.
The Oneida One-Stop Paths is ready to receive approval from the Oneida Business Committee.
Thank You
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
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BC Resolution # __________
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for The Oneida Nation Four Paths
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee may grant a license to sell alcoholic beverages through a
resolution pursuant to section 507.4-2 of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation Four Paths, by Oneida Retail Enterprise, has satisfied the requirements
of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law, including the procurement of a license to
sell alcohol by the local municipality, the City of Green Bay; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation Retail Enterprise has requested the Oneida Business Committee grant
it a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida Nation Four Paths; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Nation Four Paths renewal
application along with all required documents, and has determined they are in compliance
for renewal; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee grants an license to the
Oneida Nation Four Paths, by Oneida Retail Enterprise in accordance with the Oneida Alcohol Beverage
Licensing Law to be issued by the Oneida Licensing Department which shall run in concurrence with the
license issued by the municipality for the licensing year 2025-2026.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn,gov
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ONEIDA
Statement of Effect
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for The Oneida Nation Four Paths
Summary
This resolution permits the Oneida Licensing Department to issue a license to the Oneida Nation
Fom Paths to sell alcohol beverages in accordance with the Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing
law and the prevailing laws of the local municipality, the City of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Submitted by: Carolyn A. Salutz, StaffAttorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 15, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law ("the Law") was adopted with the purpose of
governing the sale of alcohol beverages by businesses owned by the Nation or incorporated under
the laws of the Nation, on all land within the exterior boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation
and any lands added thereto pursuant to federal law. [5 O.C. 507.1-1}.
The Law sets forth requirements for an application for a license to sell alcohol beverages by the
Nation, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality. [5 O.C.
507.4-1]. The Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Nation Four Paths renewal
application for an alcohol beverage license, along with all required documents, and has determined
the Oneida Nation Four Paths is in compliance for licensure.
In addition, the Law requires that the Oneida Licensing Department not issue any licenses for
selling alcohol beverages until adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee
granting such license. [5 O.C. 507.4-2]. Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee
grants a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida Nation Four Paths, to be issued by the Oneida
Licensing Department.
The license issued by the Oneida Licensing Department shall run concurrent with the license
issued by the City of Green Bay. [5 O.C. 507.4-4(a)].
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation's laws.
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
7/23/25
2. Session:
� Open
Executive - must qualify under § 107.4-1.
Justification: Other - type reason
3. Requested Motion:
� Accept as information; OR
Looking for approval for their Alcohol License - Oneida One Stop Larsen
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
D Finance
D Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other:
� Programs/Services
0 DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice
0 Draft GTC Packet
D E-poll results/back-up
D Fiscal Impact Statement D Presentation
D Law
D Report
� Resolution
D Legal Review
D Rule (adoption packet)
D Minutes
0 MOU/MOA
D Petition
� Statement of Effect
D Travel Documents
� Other: Memo
7. Budget Information:
� Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other:
D Budgeted - Grant Funded
0 Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
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Prima ry Requestor:
(Tonya Webster, Oneida Licensing)
Revised: 01/07/2025
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Oneida Licensing Division
ONEI
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 496-5311
Fax (920) 496-7491
July 14, 2025
Oneida Business Committee
Alcohol License -Approval Needed
Tonya Webster, Oneida License Department
DATE:
TO:
RE:
FROM:
This cover letter serves as certification for the Oneida One-Stop Larsen. They have all the
requirements needed to receive an alcohol license from the Oneida Nation, Listed below are all
the requirements, and all have been received,
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6,
BC Resolution for approval
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application
Auxiliary Questionnaire
Gross Profit Memo
Proof of payment for the $100 Application Fee
Statement of Effect Request Form
The Local Municipality Alcohol License has been applied for. If this is not granted the Oneida
Alcohol License will not be valid.
The Oneida One-Stop Larsen is ready to receive approval from the Oneida Business
Committee.
Thank You
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
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BC Resolution # _____________
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop – Larsen
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee may grant a license to sell alcoholic beverages through a
resolution pursuant to section 507.4-2 of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida One Stop – Larsen by Oneida Retail Enterprise, has satisfied the requirements
of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law, including the procurement of a license to
sell alcohol by the local municipality, the City of Green Bay; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation Retail Enterprise has requested the Oneida Business Committee grant
it a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida One Stop – Larsen; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida One Stop – LARSEN renewal
application along with all required documents, and has determined they are in compliance
for renewal; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee grants an license to the
Oneida One Stop – Larsen by Oneida Retail Enterprise in accordance with the Oneida Alcohol Beverage
Licensing Law to be issued by the Oneida Licensing Department which shall run in concurrence with the
license issued by the municipality for the licensing year 2025-2026.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn,gov
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ONEIDA
Statement of Effect
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - Larsen
Summary
This resolution permits the Oneida Licensing Department to issue a license to the Oneida Retail
Enterprise Oneida One Stop - Larsen to sell alcohol beverages in accordance with the Nation's
Alcohol Beverage Licensing law and the prevailing laws of the local municipality, the City of
Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Submitted by: Carolyn A. Salutz, StaffAttorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 15, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law ("the Law") was adopted with the purpose of
governing the sale of alcohol beverages by businesses owned by the Nation or incorporated under
the laws of the Nation, on all land within the exterior boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation
and any lands added thereto pursuant to federal law. [5 O.C. 507.1-1].
The Law sets forth requirements for an application for a license to sell alcohol beverages by the
Nation, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality. [5 O.C.
507.4-1]. The Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Retail Enterprise Oneida
One Stop - Larsen renewal application for an alcohol beverage license along with all required
documents and has determined the Oneida Retail Enterprise Oneida One Stop - Larsen is in
compliance for licensure.
In addition, the Law requires that the Oneida Licensing Department not issue any licenses for
selling alcohol beverages until adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee
granting such license. [5 O.C. 507.4-2}. Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee
grants a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida Retail Enterprise Oneida One Stop - Larsen, to be
issued by the Oneida Licensing Department.
The license issued by the Oneida Licensing Department shall run concurrent with the license
issued by the City of Green Bay. [5 O.C. 507.4-4(a)].
Co11clusio11
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation's laws.
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
Open
I■I
t
7/23/25
J Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Other - type reason
3. Requested Motion:
� Accept as information; OR
Looking for approval for their Alcohol License - Oneida One Stop Packerland
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
D Finance
0 Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other:
� Programs/Services
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice
0 Draft GTC Packet
D E-poll results/back-up
D Fiscal Impact Statement D Presentation
D Law
D Report
� Resolution
D Legal Review
D Minutes
D Rule (adoption packet)
� Statement of Effect
0 MOU/MOA
D Petition
D Travel Documents
� Other: Memo
7. Budget Information:
� Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other:
D Budgeted - Grant Funded
0 Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Hill, Chairman
Tehassi
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Primary Requestor:
(Tonya Webster, Oneida Licensing)
Revised: 01/07/2025
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ONEIDA
DATE:
TO:
RE:
FROM:
Oneida Licensing Division
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 496-5311
Fax (920) 496-7491
July 14, 2025
Oneida Business Committee
Alcohol License -Approval Needed
Tonya Webster, Oneida License Department
This cover letter serves as certification for the Oneida One-Stop Packerland. They have all the
requirements needed to receive an alcohol license from the Oneida Nation, Listed below are all
the requirements, and all have been received.
1,
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
BC Resolution for approval
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application
Auxiliary Questionnaire
Gross Profit Memo
Proof of payment for the $100 Application Fee
Statement of Effect Request Form
The Local Municipality Alcohol License has been applied for, If this is not granted the Oneida
Alcohol License will not be valid.
The Oneida One-Stop Packerland is ready to receive approval from the Oneida Business
Committee.
Thank You
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Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
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BC Resolution # _____________
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - Packerland
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee may grant a license to sell alcoholic beverages through a
resolution pursuant to section 507.4-2 of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida One Stop – Packerland by Oneida Retail Enterprise, has satisfied the
requirements of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law, including the procurement
of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality, the Village of Ashwaubenon; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation Retail Enterprise has requested the Oneida Business Committee grant
it a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida One Stop – Packerland; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida One Stop - Packerland renewal
application along with all required documents, and has determined they are in compliance
for renewal; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee grants an license to the
Oneida One Stop – Packerland by Oneida Retail Enterprise in accordance with the Oneida Alcohol
Beverage Licensing Law to be issued by the Oneida Licensing Department which shall run in concurrence
with the license issued by the municipality for the licensing year 2025-2026.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn,gov
=000000=
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ONEIDA
Statement of Effect
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - Packer/and
Summary
This resolution permits the Oneida Licensing Department to issue a license to the Oneida Retail
Enterprise, Oneida One Stop - Packerland to sell alcohol beverages in accordance with the
Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law and the prevailing laws of the local municipality, the
Village of Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.
Submitted by: Carolyn A. Salutz, Sta.ffAttorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 15, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law ("the Law") was adopted with the purpose of
governing the sale of alcohol beverages by businesses owned by the Nation or incorporated under
the laws of the Nation, on all land within the exterior boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation
and any lands added thereto pursuant to federal law. [5 O.C. 507.1-1].
The Law sets forth requirements for an application for a license to sell alcohol beverages by the
Nation, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality. [5 O.C.
507.4-1]. The Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Retail Enterprise, Oneida
One Stop- Packerland renewal application for an alcohol beverage license, along with all required
documents, and has determined the Oneida Retail Enterprise, Oneida One Stop - Packerland is in
compliance for licensure.
In addition, the Law requires that the Oneida Licensing Department not issue any licenses for
selling alcohol beverages until adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee
granting such license. [5 0.C. 507. 4-2]. Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee
grants a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida Retail Enterprise, Oneida ,One Stop - Packerland, to
be issued by the Oneida Licensing Department.
The license issued by the Oneida Licensing Department shall run concurrent with the license
issued by the Village of Ashwaubenon. [5 O.C. 507.4-4(a)].
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation's laws.
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Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - E &.
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
� Open
7/23/25
D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Other - type reason
3. Requested Motion:
� Accept as information; OR
Looking for approval for their Alcohol License - Oneida One Stop E & EE
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
Finance
� Programs/Services
D
0 Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other:
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
Bylaws
D
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice
0 Draft GTC Packet
D E-poll results/back-up
D Fiscal Impact Statement
D Law
D Legal Review
D Minutes
0 MOU/MOA
D Petition
D Presentation
D Report
[ii Resolution
D Rule (adoption packet)
[ii Statement of Effect
D Travel Documents
[ii Other: Memo
7. Budget Information:
[ii Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other:
D Budgeted - Grant Funded
0 Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Primary Requestor:
(Tonya Webster, Oneida Licensing)
Revised: 01/07/2025
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Oneida Licensing Division
ONEI
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 496-5311
Fax (920) 496-7491
July 14, 2025
Oneida Business Committee
Alcohol License -Approval Needed
Tonya Webster, Oneida License Department
DATE:
TO:
RE:
FROM:
This cover letter serves as certification for the Oneida One-Stop E & EE. They have all the
requirements needed to receive an alcohol license from the Oneida Nation. Listed below are all
the requirements, and all have been received.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
BC Resolution for approval
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application
Auxiliary Questionnaire
Gross Profit Memo
Proof of payment for the $100 Application Fee
Statement of Effect Request Form
The Local Municipality Alcohol License has been applied for. If this is not granted the Oneida
Alcohol License will not be valid.
The Oneida One-Stop E & EE is ready to receive approval from the Oneida Business
Committee.
Thank You
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
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BC Resolution # _____________
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop – E & EE
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee may grant a license to sell alcoholic beverages through a
resolution pursuant to section 507.4-2 of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida One Stop – E & EE by Oneida Retail Enterprise, has satisfied the requirements
of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law, including the procurement of a license to
sell alcohol by the local municipality, the Town of Oneida; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation Retail Enterprise has requested the Oneida Business Committee grant
it a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida One Stop – E & EE; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida One Stop – E & EE renewal
application along with all required documents, and has determined they are in compliance
for renewal; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee grants an license to the
Oneida One Stop – E & EE by Oneida Retail Enterprise in accordance with the Oneida Alcohol Beverage
Licensing Law to be issued by the Oneida Licensing Department which shall run in concurrence with the
license issued by the municipality for the licensing year 2025-2026.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn,gov
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ONEIDA
Statement of Effect
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - E & EE
Summary
This resolution permits the Oneida Licensing Department to issue a license to the Oneida Retail
Enterprise, Oneida One Stop - E & EE to sell alcohol beverages in accordance with the Nation's
Alcohol Beverage Licensing law and the prevailing laws of the local municipality, the Town of
Oneida, Wisconsin.
Submitted by: Grace L. Elliott, StaffAttorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 15, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law ("the Law") was adopted with the purpose of
governing the sale of alcohol beverages by businesses owned by the Nation or incorporated under
the laws of the Nation, on all land within the exterior boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation
and any lands added thereto pursuant to federal law. [5 O.C. 507,1-1}.
The Law sets forth requirements for an application for a license to sell alcohol beverages by the
Nation, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality. [5 O.C.
507,4-1}. The Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Retail Enterprise, Oneida
One Stop - E & EE renewal application for an alcohol beverage license, along with all required
documents, and has determined the Oneida Retail Enterprise, Oneida One Stop - E & EE is in
compliance for licensure.
In addition, the Law requires that the Oneida Licensing Department not issue any licenses for
selling alcohol beverages until adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee
granting such license. [5 O.C. 507,4-2}. Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee
grants a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida Retail Enterprise, Oneida One Stop - E & EE, to be
issued by the Oneida Licensing Department.
The license issued by the Oneida Licensing Department shall run concurrent with the license
issued by the Town of Oneida. [5 O.C. 507.4-4(a)}.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation's laws.
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Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
� Open
7/23/25
D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Other - type reason
3. Requested Motion:
� Accept as information; OR
Looking for approval for their Alcohol License - Oneida One Stop Westwind
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
Finance
� Programs/Services
D
0 Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other:
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
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D Report
D Law
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D Legal Review
D Minutes
D Rule (adoption packet)
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� Statement of Effect
D Travel Documents
� Other: Memo
7. Budget Information:
� Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
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Authorized Sponsor:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
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Primary Requester:
(Tonya Webster, Oneida Licensing)
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DATE:
TO:
RE:
FROM:
Oneida Licensing Division
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 496-5311
Fax (920) 496-7491
July 14, 2025
Oneida Business Committee
Alcohol License -Approval Needed
Tonya Webster, Oneida License Department
This cover letter serves as certification for the Oneida One-Stop Westwind. They have all the
requirements needed to receive an alcohol license from the Oneida Nation. Listed below are all
the requirements, and all have been received.
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BC Resolution for approval
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application
Auxiliary Questiom1aire
Gross Profit Memo
Proof of payment for the $100 Application Fee
Statement of Effect Request Form
The Local Municipality Alcohol License has been applied for. If this is not granted the Oneida
Alcohol License will not be valid.
The Oneida One-Stop Westwind is ready to receive approval from the Oneida Business
Committee.
Thank You
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BC Resolution # ____________
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop – Westwind
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee may grant a license to sell alcoholic beverages through a
resolution pursuant to section 507.4-2 of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida One Stop – Westwind by Oneida Retail Enterprise, has satisfied the
requirements of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law, including the procurement
of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality, the City of Green Bay; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation Retail Enterprise has requested the Oneida Business Committee grant
it a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida One Stop – Westwind; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida One Stop – Westwind renewal
application along with all required documents, and has determined they are in compliance
for renewal; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee grants an license to the
Oneida One Stop – Westwind by Oneida Retail Enterprise in accordance with the Oneida Alcohol Beverage
Licensing Law to be issued by the Oneida Licensing Department which shall run in concurrence with the
license issued by the municipality for the licensing year 2025-2026.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oncida-nsn.gov
ONEIDA
Statement of Effect
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - Westwind
Summary
This resolution permits the Oneida Licensing Department to issue a license to the Oneida Retail
Enterprise Oneida One Stop- Westwind to sell alcohol beverages in accordance with the Nation's
Alcohol Beverage Licensing law and the prevailing laws of the local municipality, the City of
Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Submitted by: Carolyn A, Salutz, StaffAttorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 15, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law ("the Law") was adopted with the purpose of
governing the sale of alcohol beverages by businesses owned by the Nation or incorporated under
the laws of the Nation, on all land within the exterior boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation
and any lands added thereto pursuant to federal law. [5 O.C. 507.1-1}.
The Law sets forth requirements for an application for a license to sell alcohol beverages by the
Nation, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality. [5 O,C,
507,4-1], The Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Retail Enterprise Oneida
One Stop- Westwind renewal application for an alcohol beverage license along with all required
documents and has determined the Oneida Retail Enterprise Oneida One Stop - Westwind is in
compliance for licensure.
In addition, the Law requires that the Oneida Licensing Department not issue any licenses for
selling alcohol beverages until adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee
granting such license. [5 O.C. 507.4-2], Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee
grants a license to sell alcohol at the Oneida Retail Enterprise Oneida One Stop- Westwind, to be
issued by the Oneida Licensing Department,
The license issued by the Oneida Licensing Department shall run concurrent with the license
issued by the City of Green Bay. [5 O,C, 507.4-4(a)},
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation's laws.
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Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida West Mason...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
� Open
7/23/25
D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Other - type reason
3. Requested Motion:
� Accept as information; OR
Looking for approval for their Alcohol License - Oneida West Mason Casino
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
D Finance
0 Law Office
D Gaming/Retail
D Other:
� Programs/Services
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
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6. Supporting Documents:
D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice
0 Draft GTC Packet
D E-poll results/back-up
D Fiscal Impact Statement D Presentation
D Report
D Law
� Resolution
D Legal Review
D Rule (adoption packet)
D Minutes
� Statement of Effect
0 MOU/MOA
D Travel Documents
D Petition
� Other: Memo
7. Budget Information:
� Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other:
D Budgeted - Grant Funded
D Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
T ehassi Hill, Chairman
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Primary Requestor:
(Tonya Webster, Oneida Licensing)
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ONEIDA
DATE:
TO:
RE:
FROM:
Oneida Licensing Division
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 496-5311
Fax (920) 496-7491
July 14, 2025
Oneida Business Committee
Alcohol License -Approval Needed
Tonya Webster, Oneida License Department
This cover letter serves as certification for the Oneida West Mason Casino. They have all the
requirements needed to receive an alcohol license from the Oneida Nation. Listed below are all
the requirements, and all have been received.
1.
2.
3.
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6.
BC Resolution for approval
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application
Auxiliary Questionnaire
Gross Profit Memo
Proof of payment for the $100 Application Fee
Statement of Effect Request Form
The Local Municipality Alcohol License has been applied for. If this is not granted the Oneida
Alcohol License will not be valid.
The Oneida West Mason Casino is ready to receive approval from the Oneida Business
Committee.
Thank You
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BC Resolution # ___________
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for The Oneida West Mason Casino
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee may grant a license to sell alcoholic beverages through a
resolution pursuant to section 507.4-2 of the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Casino – West Mason Casino, has satisfied the requirements of the Oneida
Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by
the local municipality, the City of Green Bay; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Casino has requested the Oneida Business Committee grant it a license to sell
alcohol at the West Mason Casino; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Casino - West Mason Casino
renewal application along with all required documents, and has determined they are in
compliance for renewal; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee grants an license to the
Oneida Casino- West Mason Casino in accordance with the Oneida Alcohol Beverage Licensing Law to be
issued by the Oneida Licensing Department which shall run in concurrence with the license issued by the
municipality for the licensing year 2025-2026.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn,gov
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ONEIDA
Statement of Effect
Approval of 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License for The Oneida West Mason Casino
Summary
This resolution permits the Oneida Licensing Department to issue a license to the Oneida Casino
- West Mason Casino to sell alcohol beverages in accordance with the Nation's Alcohol Beverage
Licensing law and the prevailing laws of the local municipality, the City of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Submitted by: Grace L. Elliott, StaffAttorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 15, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Nation's Alcohol Beverage Licensing law ("the Law") was adopted with the purpose of
governing the sale of alcohol beverages by businesses owned by the Nation or incorporated under
the laws of the Nation, on all land within the exterior boundaries of the Oneida Nation Reservation
and any lands added thereto pursuant to federal law. [5 O.C. 507.1-1}.
The Law sets forth requirements for an application for a license to sell alcohol beverages by the
Nation, including the procurement of a license to sell alcohol by the local municipality. [5 O.C.
507.4-1}. The Oneida Licensing Department has reviewed the Oneida Casino - West Mason
Casino renewal application for an alcohol beverage license along with all required documents and
has determined the Oneida Casino - West Mason Casino is in compliance for licensure.
In addition, the Law requires that the Oneida License Department not issue any licenses for selling
alcohol beverages until adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee granting such
license. [5 O.C. 507.4-2}. Through this resolution the Oneida Business Committee grants a license
to sell alcohol at the Oneida Casino - West Mason Casino, to be issued by the Oneida Licensing
Depmiment.
The license issued by the Oneida Licensing Depmiment shall run concurrent with the license
issued by the City of Green Bay, [5 O.C. 507.4-4(a)}.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation's laws.
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Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Use of $24,802,000 Carry Over Funds to fund construction of CIP...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
7/23/25
2. Session:
■ Open
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܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification
Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
Adopt BC Resolution 07-23-25-XX Authorizing Use Of Prior Year Carry Over fo
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܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܆Other:
܆Programs/Services
܆DTS
܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Tina Jorgenson, Human Services Division Director
Paul Witek, Director of Engineering
Arlouine Bain, Recreation Director
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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
Budget Information:
܆Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Prior Year Carry Over
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܆Not Applicable
Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Primary Requestor:
Oneida Business Committee
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BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Authorizing Use of $24,802,000 Carry Over Funds to fund construction of CIP 16-011 Recreation
Complex
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 adopts a budget for each fiscal year which identifies how anticipated
funds will be utilized; and
WHEREAS,
at the end of each fiscal year, the difference between actual expenditures and actual
revenues results in carryover funds which are available for use after the funds have been
subject to the Oneida Nation’s audit; and
WHEREAS,
the General Tribal Council has identified that 25% of the Fiscal Year audited carry over
funds shall be allocated to land acquisition in accordance with the 2033 Land Acquisition
Plan resolution # 6TC-09-18-10-A 2033 Land Acquisition Plan; and
WHEREAS
the remaining audited carry over funds, 75% of the Fiscal year audited carry over, is
managed and reported out in the Treasurer’s Report in the “Summary of Investment
Allocation” and has been allocated with the approved budget and for projects; and
WHEREAS
the Oneida Business Committee approved resolution BC-10-21-22-A Process to Authorize
Use of Carry Over Funds, to track the amount of carry over funds and how those funda are
being used to better monitor budget development, budget revenues, and expenditures, and
allocations for projects; and
WHEREAS
resolution BC-10-21-22-A states that the use of carry over funds shall be required to be
authorized by adoption of a resolution by the Oneida Business Committee which states the
amount to be authorized; and
WHEREAS
a request to utilize carryover has been presented to the Oneida Business Committee and
the Finance Office has identified the current status of the carry over fund balance to
determine availability of funds; and
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BC Resolution # _______
Authorizing Use of Carry Over $25,673,000 in Carry Over Funds to fund construction of CIP 16-011 Recreation
Complex
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee approves the use of carry over
funds as identified below:
Project Owner: Mark W. Powless
Amount Requested:
$24,802,000
Purpose of Funds:
To proceed with construction of Option 5 of CIP 16-011 Recreation
Complex
Current Balance of Funds:
$43,613,683
Balance of Funds after approved use: $18,811,683
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Adopt resolution entitled Participation in Kunhi-Yo (I am healthy) Annual Conferences
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/23/25
2. Session:
܈Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
Resolution Approval
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: 11/15/2021
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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
8. Submission:
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܈Not Applicable
signed by Mark W. Powless
Mark W. Powless Digitally
Date: 2025.07.16 08:27:34 -05'00'
Authorized Sponsor:
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Primary Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
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CEO Nation Services
909 Packerland Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54303
920-496-7000
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From:
Mark W. Powless, CEO Nation Services
Date:
July 15, 2025
Re:
BC Resolution Titled: Participation in Kunhi-Yo (I am healthy) Annual Conferences
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide background to the request to approve the BC
Resolution titled, “Participation in Kunhi-Yo (I am healthy) Annual Conferences”.
Kunhi-Yo is an annual conference sponsored by Oneida Behavioral Health’s Tribal Opioid
Response Team. It is held in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. Its goal is to raise
awareness about drug overdoses, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and acknowledge
the grief felt by families and friends.
The next Kunhi-Yo conference is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at Oneida Hotel and
Conference Center.
The intent of the resolution is for the Oneida Business Committee to authorize up to two (2)
hours of paid work time for Nation employees to attend the Kunhi-Yo annual conferences, with
supervisor approval.
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BC Resolution #
Participation in Kunhi-Yo (I am healthy) Annual Conferences
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 focused for many decades on addressing alcoholism and providing
support for this afflicted and affected by alcoholism; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has identified the drug abuse has increased within the
Reservation and more members have been afflicted and affected by drug abuse; and
WHEREAS,
the Tribal Action Plan program has identified specific areas of concern and resources to
respond to drug and alcohol abuse and its impact on members and families; and
WHEREAS,
the Behavioral Health Program has worked in coordination with the Tribal Action Plan
program and identified resources and services to respond to drug and alcohol abuse and
its impact on members and families; and
WHEREAS,
the Behavioral Health Program has received a Tribal Opioid Response grant which is
supporting the Kunhi-Yo “I am healthy” annual Conferences, at the Oneida Hotel &
Conference Center; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee supports resources and services that provide assistance
in reducing drug and alcohol abuse and its impact on members and families; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee believes that all employees within the organization can
benefit from having the opportunity to attend the Kunhi-Yo “I am healthy” Conferences; and
WHEREAS,
the Chief Financial Officer has identified that this is a budgeted expense; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee directs the authorization of up to
two (2) hours of paid work time to attend the Kunhi-Yo Conferences. All employees are required to obtain
supervisor authorization prior to using this paid work time. Supervisors are encouraged to make scheduling
arrangements to allow employees to attend. The two (2) hours of paid work time cannot result in over 40
hours worked in the work week.
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BC Resolution # __________
Participation in Kunhi-Yo (I am healthy) Annual Conferences
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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee directs the Executive HR Director to inform
supervisors and employees of this action.
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Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
Statement of Effect
Participation in Kunhi-Yo (I am healthy) Annual Conferences
Summary
The resolution directs the authorization of up to two (2) hours of paid work time for employees of
the Nation to attend the annual Kunhi-Yo Conferences.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 11, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
As a result of increased drug abuse throughout the Reservation, the Behavioral Health Program
has worked in coordination with the Tribal Action Plan program and identified resources and
services to respond to drug and alcohol abuse and its impact on members and families. The
Behavioral Health Program has received a Tribal Opioid Response grant which supports the
Kunhi-Yo “I am healthy” Annual Conferences at the Oneida Hotel & Conference Center. The
Oneida Business Committee supports resources and services that provide assistance in reducing
drug and alcohol abuse and its impact on members and families, and believes that all employees
within the organization can benefit from having the opportunity to attend the Kunhi-Yo “I am
healthy” Conferences. The Chief Financial Officer identified that this is a budgeted expense.
Through the adoption of this resolution the Oneida Business Committee directs the authorization
of up to two (2) hours of paid work time for employees of the Nation to attend the Kunhi-Yo
Conferences. This resolution provides that all employees are required to obtain supervisor
authorization prior to using this paid work time, and that supervisors are encouraged to make
scheduling arrangements to allow employees to attend. This resolution clarifies that the two (2)
hours of paid work time cannot result in over forty (40) hours worked in the work week. The
Oneida Business Committee directs the Executive HR Director to inform supervisors and
employees of this action.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.
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Adopt resolution entitled Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant Funds
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/23/25
2. Session:
܈Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
Resolution Approval
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
8. Submission:
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܈Not Applicable
signed by Mark W. Powless
Mark W. Powless Digitally
Date: 2025.07.16 08:26:41 -05'00'
Authorized Sponsor:
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Primary Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
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CEO – Nation Services
909 Packerland Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54303
920-496-7000
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From:
Mark W. Powless, CEO – Nation Services
Date:
July 15, 2025
Re:
Resolution: Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant Funds
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide background to the request to approve the BC
Resolution titled, “Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant Funds”.
In 2023 the Oneida Nation received $1,000,000 from the State of Wisconsin as a Tribal
Assistance Grant. On April 14, 2025, a majority of the funds were obligated via BC resolution.
With $50,000 remaining this resolution obligates the remaining funds.
Proposed uses are:
• Oneida Public Works Division will purchase and install Knox Boxes on Tribal facilities to
allow access to emergency responders. This activity will be coordinated with Oneida Fire
Marshal, Tanya Hill, utilizing $28,000.
• Oneida Public Works Division will update AED Cabinets in our facilities utilizing
$11,200.
• Oneida Public Works will provide repairs and updates at our parks utilizing $10,800.
The intent of the resolution is for the Oneida Business Committee to approve the above uses
for the remaining funds.
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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,
in 2023 the Oneida Nation received $1,000,000 from the State of Wisconsin as a Tribal
Assistance Grant; and
WHEREAS,
per the terms and conditions, “The Nation may use the Grant Award funds as the Nation
deems necessary, except that no Grant Award funds may be used to pay for gamingrelated expenses.”; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee provided guidance to use the funds for the purpose of
strengthening the Oneida Nation community, as well as strengthening relationships with
neighboring communities; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee approves the use of the Tribal
Assistance Grant as identified below.
• Project Owner: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
• Oneida Public Works Division will purchase and install Knox Boxes on Tribal facilities to allow
access to emergency responders. This activity will be coordinated with Oneida Fire Marshal,
Tanya Hill, utilizing $28,000.
• Oneida Public Works Division will update AED Cabinets in our facilities utilizing $11,200.
• Oneida Public Works will provide repairs and updates at our parks utilizing $10,800.
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
Statement of Effect
Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant Funds
Through the adoption of this resolution the Oneida Business Committee identifies Mark W.
Powless, General Manager as the project owner and approves uses of the Tribal Assistance Grant
funds.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: July 11, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Budget and Finances law (“the Law”) sets forth the requirements to be followed by the Oneida
Business Committee and the Oneida fund units when preparing the budget to be presented to the
General Tribal Council for approval, and establishes financial policies and procedures for the
Nation which:
institutionalize best practices in financial management to guide decision makers in making
informed decisions regarding the provision of services, implementation of business plans
for enterprises, investments, and capital assets;
provide a long term financial prospective and strategic intent, linking budget allocations to
organizational goals, as well as providing fiscal controls and accountability for results and
outcomes;
identify and communicate to the membership of the Nation spending decisions for the
government function, grant obligations, enterprises, membership mandates, capital
expenditures, technology projects, and capital improvement projects;
establish a framework for effective financial risk management; and
encourage participation by the Nation’s membership. [1 O.C. 121.1-1].
The Nation is required to develop, adopt, and manage an annual budget. [1 O.C. 121.5-1]. All
revenues and expenditures of the Nation shall be in accordance with the annual budget. Id. The
Nation’s annual budget is required to be a balanced budget, which does not propose to spend more
funds than are reasonably expected to become available to the Nation during that fiscal year. Id.
The Budget and Finances law addresses an occasion when the Nation receives unbudgeted
supplemental funding. The Budget and Finance law provides that in the event that the Nation
receives any supplemental or emergency funding of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars
($250,000)or more, the Oneida Business Committee shall develop and adopt, through resolution,
a spending plan to guide expenditures of the supplemental funding in accordance with any
provided guidance for the supplemental funding and audit compliance. [1 O.C. 121.6-4(c)].
This resolution provides that in 2023 the Oneida Nation received one million dollars ($1,000,000)
from the State of Wisconsin as a Tribal Assistance Grant. Per the terms and conditions, “the Nation
may use the Grant Award funds as the Nation deems necessary, except that no Grant Award funds
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may be used to pay for gaming-related expenses.” The Oneida Business Committee provided
guidance to use the funds for the purpose of strengthening the Oneida Nation community, as well
as strengthening relationships with neighboring communities, and the Oneida Business Committee
reviewed proposed uses during the Thursday, April 3, 2025 BC Work Session.
The Oneida Business Committee then adopted resolution BC-04-14-25-B, Use of Wisconsin Tribal
Assistance Grant Funds, which identified Mark W. Powless, General Manager as the project
owner and approved the following uses of the Tribal Assistance Grant:
Oneida Reads to hire two staff to provide summer early literacy supports utilizing fifty
thousand dollars ($50,0000).
Oneida Nation School System to implement track and field upgrades utilizing one hundred
fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).
A donation to Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council for the Adolescent Recovery and Wellness
Center utilizing thirty thousand dollars ($30,000).
A donation to the City of Green Bay for the Ted Fritsch Park water feature utilizing one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
Oneida Tourism to fund Oneida Nation upgrades in preparation for the NFL Draft, utilizing
one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000).
Oneida Intergovernmental Affairs to fund the installation of Oneida welcome signs
utilizing one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).
Oneida Tourism to fund the 2025 Oneida Pow Wow utilizing one hundred fifty thousand
dollars ($150,000).
Bay Beach Shoreline Improvements Project utilizing one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000).
Family Resource Center donation utilizing one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
Resolution BC-04-14-25-B did not specify whether the allocation of the Tribal Assistance Grant
was an unbudgeted supplemental funding, but if it was, then the adoption of this resolution
complied with section 121.6-4(c) of the Budget and Finances law.
This resolution identifies Mark W. Powless, General Manager as the project owner and approved
the following uses of the Tribal Assistance Grant:
Oneida Public Works will purchase and install Knox Boxes on Tribal facilities to allow
emergency access to emergency responders. This activity will be coordinated with Oneida
Fire Marshal, Tanya Hill, utilizing twenty-right thousand dollars ($28,000).
Oneida Public Works will update AED Cabinets in our facilities for eleven thousand two
hundred dollars ($11,200).
Oneida Public Works will provide repairs and updates at our parks totaling ten thousand
eight hundred dollars ($10,800).
Again, this resolution does not specify whether the allocation of the Tribal Assistance Grant was
an unbudgeted supplemental funding, but if it is, then the adoption of this resolution complies with
section 121.6-4(c) of the Budget and Finances law.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.
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Adopt resolution entitled Submission of Oneida Nation P.L. 102-477 Plan to the U.S. Department of the...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
7/23/25
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Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Contract Document(s)
܆Correspondence
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆E-poll results/back-up
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܆Fiscal Impact Statement
܆Law
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܆Minutes
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܆Rule (adoption packet)
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Mark W. Powless
Submission:
Digitally signed by Mark W. Powless
Date: 2025.07.15 16:25:39 -05'00'
Authorized Sponsor:
Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Primary Requestor:
Brandon Wisneski, Self-Governance Manager
Revised: 01/07/2025
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Memorandum
To:
Oneida Nation Business Committee
From: Brandon Wisneski, Self-Governance Manager, &
Jessica Vandekamp, &RPPXQLW\5HVRXUFH Economic Support Director
Date: July 23, 2025
Re:
Resolution titled “Submission of Oneida Nation P.L. 102-477 Plan to the U.S. Department
of the Interior”
Presented for the Business Committee’s consideration is a resolution titled “Submission of Oneida
Nation P.L. 102-477 Plan to the U.S. Department of the Interior.”
BACKGROUND - WHAT IS 477?
Public Law 102-477, known as the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services
Demonstration Act (25 U.S.C. 3401 et seq), was established to enhance the ability of federally
recognized tribes to address their employment and training needs. The primary intent of the 477
Program is to streamline and consolidate various federal grant programs related to employment,
training, and related services into a single, cohesive plan, budget, and reporting system. This
integration is designed to align with tribal priorities, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance
the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery within tribal communities.
This permanent legislation, first adopted in 1992, has no expiration date gives tribes the authority
to integrate federal employment and training-related services into a single plan. Participation is
voluntary, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is the lead federal agency for the interdepartmental project. As of 2024, BIA reports that it has approved 83 Tribal 477 Plans
representing 303 federally-recognized tribes.
Reported Benefits of Participation in 477 include:
x
Improved client services: Increased number of clients served, and improved outcomes for
clients
x
Better utilization of program staff: Case Managers can now serve clients based on
multiple client needs, not based on where the money for their salaries originates.
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A single intake system: With only one file for each client, it eliminates the need for
multiple files for the same person. The amount of information maintained on each client
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is also reduced because the federal 477 report form is often simpler than those used for
any of the individual programs.
x
Reduction in federal paperwork: Statistics show that the number of reports that must be
provided to federal funding agencies is reduced by over 90% from what was required of a
tribe before 477 was introduced.
x
Tribal plans can follow tribal, rather than federal priorities: Public Law 102-477 aims to
empower each participating tribe to set their own goals for services.
x
A single budget: The public law specifically states that a tribe will submit only one
budget for all the funds included in their 477 plan.
Testimonials from tribes highlighting the benefits of 477 integration, as reported by the
Administration for Children and Families, include:
x
Holistic Approach: “The participants tell their story once, and we’re looking at the whole
household, so we review the household needs, not just the individual.”
x
Uninterrupted Services: “It’s one bank account and the ability for continual services
without breaking funding. We don’t wait on a set of dollars to get here and have to
suspend services because those dollars have not yet arrived. Continuing resolutions with
federal budget is a very good example. While our neighboring tribes to us are in a hold,
can’t provide services, or have to decide which services they’re going to cover with tribal
funds and which ones they’re going to suspend until dollars come in, we do not have to
deal with that.”
x
Efficient Service Delivery: “[One program has] very limited administrative cost allowed
under that program. And by being under 477, we are able to integrate it within our
services more effectively so that we could provide services to participants faster and
easier because they were already receiving 477 services.”
x
Support for Cultural Goals: “We can support tribally driven goals and needs. We can
help support living language and revitalizing our culture.”
x
Program Stability: “We assist in providing stability of programs integrated in a 477 plan.
So if that funding disappears in one year, it’s in 477 and we can continue with the action
and support those things.”
A tribe wanting to take advantage of Public Law 102-477 must submit an integrated service plan
and budget, or “477 Plan,” to the BIA. A review of their plan is coordinated with BIA’s federal
partners who will also decide on its approval. Once approved, the agencies whose programs are
included in the plan will transfer the Nation’s annual funding to the BIA. The BIA will then
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transfer the Nation’s annual 477 funding in lump sum via the Nation’s 638 Self-Governance
compact and funding agreement.
The Nation will then be able to implement its integrated services under the approved 477 plan
and budget. The Nation may request amendments to its approved 477 Plan at any time in order to
add, remove, or modify programs within the plan.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ONEIDA NATION ECONOMIC SUPPORT
SERVICES (ONESS) 477 PLAN
Oneida Economic Support has developed a proposed Oneida Nation Economic Support Services
(ONESS) 477 Plan, with input from the Nation’s Human Services Division, Family Services,
Finance, Accounting, Grants, DTS and Self-Governance offices. Oneida Economic Support has
also received technical assistance from BIA federal staff in the drafting and formatting of the plan.
Oneida Nation staff also met with other tribes who have already entered the 477 Program to learn
from their experiences, including tribes who serve on the national 477 Tribal Workgroup.
The Nation’s proposed 477 Plan integrates the following five (5) federal programs currently
administered by the Oneida Nation Economic Support Department:
x
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
x
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
x
Native Employment Works (N.E.W.)
x
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
x
BIA General Assistance (GA)
The integrated 477 Plan consists of three components that provide employment, education and
training, and support services. Eligibility for services varies for each component of the ONESS
program. The three components provide the following services, but are not limited to:
1.
Workforce Development:
•
Classroom and Online Training
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Adult and Youth Employment
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Career Guidance/Advisement
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Job Fair opportunities
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Job Search Strategies
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Employment Vacancy Postings/Information
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Work Readiness
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Career Exploration
Education and Training:
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Adult Education
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Career/Education Fairs
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GED Prep Course and Tutoring
•
HSED programming and testing
Cash Assistance - Support Services may include, but no limited to:
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Child Care Assistance
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Transportation
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Relocation Assistance
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Educational Opportunities
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Testing fees
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Transportation Assistance
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Basic Work Tools
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Minor Vehicle Repair
•
Licensure Fees/Background Clearance Fees
•
Work Attire/Uniforms
•
Job Retention Services
•
Education Incentives
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Incentives for Milestones
•
Registration Fees
•
Outreach Services
•
Cash assistance
•
Rent and/or Security Deposit Assistance
•
Utility assistance
The Nation’s proposed effective period for the 477 Plan is October 1, 2025 to September 30,
2030. The actual effective period may differ depending upon the timeliness of the BIA’s review
and approval of the Plan.
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The draft 477 Plan, along with the tribal resolution, statement of effect, and copy of the 477 Law
(as amended), are attached for the Business Committee’s consideration. Submission of the 477
Plan to Department of the Interior requires approval by the Business Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt the Resolution titled “Submission of Oneida Nation P.L. 102-477 Plan to the
U.S. Department of the Interior.”
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Oneida Nation Economic Support Services
PL 102-477 Plan
October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030
Final Plan 6/30/25
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Table of Contents
Contact Information………………………………………………………………………..2
Tribal Information ................................................................................................................3
Vision, Mission, History
Agency Information ……………………………………………………………………….4
Oneida Nation Economic Support Services (ONESS)
Section I – General Provisions & Programs to Integrate……….........................................5
Funding Source & Program
Statutory Authority for Integration
Expansion Services
Compliance with Federal Law
Records of Confidentiality
Data Collection and Reporting
Fiscal Accountability
Section II – Goals of the ONESS PL102-477 Program …………………………………..7
Section III - Program Results and Outcomes……………………………………………..8
Section IV: Comprehensive Strategy .................................................................................9
Governance
Accountability
Integration & Networking
Service Area Population
Tribal Membership Data
Outreach to Service Sites
Economic Conditions
Barriers to Risk Factors
Section V – Service Eligibility & Qualification for Services……………………………17
Services Provided & Expected Results
- Workforce Development Component
- Education & Training Component
- Support Services Component
Intake Procedures
Eligibility
Assessment
Case Management & Individual Success Plan (ISP)
Challenges
Work Experience
Evaluation
Childcare ……………………………………………………………………….26
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Native Employment Works (NEW)…………………………………………….36
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ……………………….......37
- Cash Assistance
- Diversion
- Eligibility
General Assistance (GA) ……………………………………………………….45
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) ……………………...........48
Section VI - Uniform Grievance & Appeals Procedure ..................................................50
Section VII – Budget/ Revenues and Expenses...............................................................50
Section VIII – Program Management & Financial Management……………………....51
Section IX - Emergency Disaster/ Public Health ...........................................................52
Section X - Waiver Requests .........................................................................................52
Section XI – Attachments
A. State of WI outlining Brown and Outagamie Counties……………………53
B. Oneida Nation County Map with Reservation Boundaries………………..54
C. ONESS Organizational Chart ……………………………………………..55
D. Indirect Cost……………………………………………………………….56
E. SF-424……………………………………………………………………..57
F. Form: Tribal Signatory Officials…………………………………………58
G. Appendix B - Assurances & Certifications……………………………..60
H. Assurances & Certification – TANF……………………………………..61
I. Certification Regarding Drugs……………………………………………62
J. Certification Regarding Lobbying………………………………………..63
K. Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke………………64
L. Certification Regarding Debarment…………………………………….65
M. CCDF WI FPL and SMI………………………………………………..66
N. Resolution – Approval of ONESS 477 Plan by Government…………..67
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact for the Oneida Nation ONESS 477 Program/ PL 102 - 477:
x Economic Support Director at (920) 490-3939
Mailing Address and Phone Number:
PO BOX 365
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Tribal Information: The Oneida Nation
Vision Statement
A Nation of strong families built on Tsi? Niyukwaliho T^ (Jeet- knee- oon- gwa- lee- ho- da; we
are all family) and a strong economy.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Oneida Nation is to strengthen and protect our people, reclaim our land and
enhance the environment by exercising our sovereignty.
Oneida Economic Support Program Mission Statement
With respect and encouragement, we will provide essential services and resources focusing on
self-sufficiency in our community.
Oneida Nation’s Core Values:
Kahletsyal&sla (Gahlay-ja-loo-sla): The heart felt encouragement of the best in each of us.
Kanolukhwasla (Gano-loo-gwa-sla): Compassion, caring, identity, and joy of being.
Ka?nikuhli yo (Ga-nee-goo-lee): The openness of the good spirit and mind.
Ka?tshatst^sla (Ga-stat-stun-sla): The strength of belief and vision as a people.
Kalihwi-yo (Galee-wee): The use of the good words about ourselves, our Nation, and our
future.
Twahwahtsilay^ (Dwa-wah-jeel-eye): All of us are family.
Yukwatsistay^ (You-gwa-jee-sty): Our fire, our spirit within each of us.
History
One of Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee, also called the Iroquois Confederacy, the Oneida
people played a part in the powerful league of nations that was unified long before European
contact, according to oral history. The other nations were the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga and
Mohawks - later adding the Tuscarora in the 1720s to become the Six Nations Confederacy.
Feeling pressure from white settlers, the Oneida, or "People of the Standing Stone," emigrated to
Wisconsin from their ancestral home in New York between 1824 and 1838 in a few groups. Led
by Eleazar Williams, the Oneida settled on Menominee land along the Fox River near Green Bay.
In 1831 the Menominee negotiated a treaty with the United States that reduced Oneida land to
500,000 acres. The Oneida numbered around 654 people by 1838 and signed a treaty in the same
year to establish reservation boundaries. For 200 years, Oneida people lived on the reservation, a
place now called home. The Nation is a federally recognized tribe, the Oneida Nation. The tribe's
reservation spans parts of two counties west of the Green Bay metropolitan area.
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The Nation is governed by the Oneida Constitution, adopted in 1936 and amended by Secretarial
Election in 2015. The Oneida-nsn.gov website educates readers on the Oneida government;
comprised of the General Tribal Council, Oneida Business Committee, Oneida Judiciary, and
appointed/elected Boards, Committees, and Commissions; and all their programs and services.
The Oneida values its members, culture, and land. The members are the catalyst for survival and
progress. Their government is legendary by being known as the foundation of the United States
Constitution; and the land is treasured by proof that best management practices are used on tribal
farmland, waterways and in environmental planning.
Oneida Nation Economic Support Services (ONESS) Agency
Information
The department is located within the reservation boundaries in the city limits of Green Bay, WI,
existed since 1978, and initially provided Aid for Dependent Children (AFDC). This program
included medical assistance, food stamps and state childcare assistance by contracting with the
state’s welfare reform program. Eventually, ONESS started the JOBS program to promote
employment for families with children. In 1996 President Clinton enacted a welfare reform
program to mandate welfare recipients to become employed. ONESS operated this program until
2003 when they changed to the tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program
rather than the state’s Wisconsin Works (W2) program, which provides additional economic
support to families. Community Support started in the 1980’s to provide financial assistance with
medical and crisis needs that were not covered elsewhere. Today ONESS provides all these
services plus workforce development; originally by the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) from
the Department of Labor. This program eventually became Workforce Innovation and
Opportunities Act (WIOA).
A separate building within three miles of ONESS is the Oneida Community Resource Center
(CRC) which began in June 1993 as the Oneida Career Development and Technical Center
through a federal Workplace Literacy Grant. The center began offering access to computers and
other technology, a General Equivalency Degree/ High School Equivalency Degree (GED/HSED)
program, and career counseling for tribal members. By 1998, the name changed to the
Community Education Center with a goal to provide the community with educational and
enrichment opportunities. Today, the Community Resource Center offers more diverse
programming to include community classes, events, tutoring, GED test preparation, an HSED
program, a small business hub, and computer/internet/notary use free to the public.
All ONESS department programs are centered on strengthening individuals by enhancing their
employability to be self-sufficient. We want our tribal members and community to be able to
have a living wage or higher without dependence on governmental assistance programs.
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Section I – General Provisions and Programs to be Integrated
The Oneida Nation is including the following programs as authorized by the Indian Employment,
Training, and Related Services Consolidation Act of 1992 as amended by P.L. 115-93 and P.L. 106586 and P.L. 102-477 with no set date of termination. The Oneida Nation acknowledges the
requirement of a single annual report, comprised of separate statistical, program narrative, and
financial reports.
Funding Source & Program
Department of Labor
Workforce Investment Act, (WIOA Adult and Youth)
Special Notes
As permitted by law, any remaining funding that is
unspent is integrated within the Plan. Funding for FY
2026 and beyond will be included as the program
continues to be funded.
Health & Human Services Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund
(CCDF – Mandatory and
Discretionary)
As permitted by law, any remaining funding that is
unspent is integrated within the Plan. Funding for FY26
and beyond will be included as the program continues
to be funded.
Native Employment Works (N.E.W)
As permitted by law, any remaining funding that is
unspent is integrated within the Plan. Funding for FY
26 and beyond will be included as the program
continues to be funded.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (T.A.N.F.)
As permitted by law, any remaining funding that is
unspent is integrated within the Plan. Funding for FY
2026 and beyond will be included as the program
continues to be funded.
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Financial
Assistance & Social Services Welfare
Assistance (General Assistance (GA))
As permitted by law, any remaining funding that is u
integrated within the Plan. Funding for FY 2026 and
be included as the program continues to be funded.
Statutory Authority for Integration into a P.L. 102-477 Plan for Expansion Services
Public Law 102-477 is the Indian Employment, Training, and Related Services Demonstration Act of
1992, as amended by Public Law 106-568, the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act of 2000. Public
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Law 102-477 is unique among Federal legislation, in that it allows Federally recognized Tribes and
Alaska Native entities to combine formula-funded Federal grants funds, which are employment and
training-related into a single plan with a single budget and a single reporting system.
The Oneida Nation Agency’s five (5) year plan beginning FY 2026 is authorized by ONESS to
implement an integrated program using a single plan, single budget and single report for six (6)
Federal Programs with one (1) Federal Agency. The 5-year plan is approved by the Oneida Business
Committee for submission and operation of the Oneida Economic Support Services 477 Plan.
The Oneida Nation is implementing the PL 102-477 plan under the name of the ONESS throughout
this document. The plan references ONESS and this acronym will be used synonymously to describe
the services under this plan.
This plan will be effective from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030.
Compliance with Federal Law
Oneida Nation will comply with P.L 102-477 and all regulations associated with the law.
Records of Confidentiality
Pursuant to the Federal Act, the Oneida Nation shall establish and enforce rules governing the
custody, use, and preservation of all records, papers, files, and communications to restrict the use or
disclosure of the information contained in those documents concerning participants.
Data Collection and Reporting Requirements
The Oneida Nation will meet all statutory and regulatory data collection and reporting requirements
pertaining to the integrated P.L. 102-477 funding for the program.
Fiscal Accountability
The Oneida Nation recognizes and acknowledges the responsibility associated with the exercise of
sovereignty. The fiscal accountability in which the tribe has an annual audit performed in accordance
with generally accepted auditing standards and the standards applicable to financial audits contained
in the Government Auditing standard and submission of a single-agency audit report.
The Oneida Nation continues to support fiscal accountability ensuring smooth program operations and
cost effectiveness in its delivery of services. This includes ONESS and the Accounting Departments
to be knowledgeable of the overall fiscal requirements of the PL 102-477 to meet the overall mission
and vision of ONESS. The Oneida Nation will comply with PL 102-477 annual reporting
requirements of a single financial, statistical, and narrative report.
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SECTION II - GOALS OF THE ONESS P.L. 102-477 PROGRAM
The Oneida Nation adopts the bulleted list of goals for its 477 Program. Each of these goals is
consistent with the purposes of PL 102-477. Whenever possible, the Oneida Nation plan will strive to
make all 477 programming culturally relevant.
¾ Aid needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes.
¾ Provide continuous services to children while enabling parents and guardians to seek gainful
employment, obtain education goals as well as provide them a comprehensive family support
system.
¾ Provide access to resources and information to include but not limited to health, safety and
consumer education for parents and childcare providers.
¾ Provide and expand childcare services that will allow for safe and healthy environments for
children.
¾ Ensure childcare providers will have access to training and professional development
opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities to provide quality childcare.
¾ Implement age-appropriate activities related to family literacy, cultural, health to promote the
social, emotional, and cognitive development of children.
¾ Support workforce development that leads to high demand/high pay with projected future
growth to meet the local area needs, including employment.
¾ Increase self-sufficiency by addressing and reducing the dependency on public assistance
programs and reducing the effects of poverty in the Tribal service area.
¾ Provide resources for education, counseling, and services to reduce and/or better manage basic
needs including home energy consumption, health, and safety practices.
¾ Facilitate economic development & job creation through support of tribal entrepreneurs,
employment opportunities, economic development, and other community-building activities.
¾ Provide resources for tribally relevant services focused on the reduction and recidivism
through re-entry and diversionary activities.
¾ Offer services while including goals of the Nation that are consistent with the policy of selfdetermination and self-governance
Historically employment, training and related support services have been provided by the Oneida
Nation within the same building but with separate program applications, budgets, and in some cases
within different Divisions. There will now be a single intake system and staff collaboration as
ONESS anticipates positive changes that accompany the 477 principles. The single intake system will
alleviate participants sharing repetitive socio-economic and familial dynamics that can be intimidating
and at times triggering past trauma.
The combination of employment, training, and other support services will be more cost effective and
overall, more effective for those we serve. Case Managers that are currently separated by expertise
will now be joined as a whole unit with others with the same job duties and expertise. Case
management practices will be consistent between all staff. ONESS will continue to offer Tribal,
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Federal, State and other resources to support individuals and provide access to services that will meet
the basic needs while helping participants establish a stable environment in which families and
individuals can strive towards a realistic long-lasting level of self-sufficiency. The combination of
these programs into 477 will allow for creativity, flexibility, effectiveness, and success with proper
and streamlined services offered.
SECTION III – PROGRAM RESULTS AND OUTCOMES
ONESS is committed to meet statutory requirements of all programs to be integrated as expected of a
477 program. ONESS will provide services to prepare individuals for the workforce leading to
economic self-sufficiency. ONESS will focus on a participant’s strengths, interests and transferable
skills as a tool to explore career opportunities. Integration of employment, training, and related
services enables ONESS to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of ONESS 477 services, in a
self-determined, self-governed and culturally appropriate manner, while at the same time reducing
joblessness within the communities we serve.
The potential benefits of achieving self-sufficiency through employment include increased income
and economic options, enhanced self-worth, serving as a role model for children and families, and
contributing to community and society through work.
ONESS will provide case management, informal counseling, training and employment and education
services that are designed to help individuals:
• Identify and provide guidance in removing barriers.
• Pursue educational opportunities and attain credentials.
• Increase vocational training skills.
• Gain meaningful work experience or internship.
• Attain and retain paid employment/unsubsidized employment.
• Advance in their career.
• Increase access and availability of high-quality childcare services to serve all eligible families.
• Improve and enhance the readiness of culturally relevant services
Non-Duplication of Services
To prevent participants from receiving duplicative assistance from more than one source, the ONESS
program will determine if the participant is receiving assistance from either Brown or Outagamie
County.
Programs directly administered within ONESS will be fully integrated at all stages. Standard
Operating Policies & Procedures will be in place and can include limitations for supportive services.
They will act as a guideline and provide for exceptions in some situations. Exceptions to these
guidelines will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the management team. The ONESS Standard
Operating Policies & Procedures seeks to supplement but does not replace the Tribe’s administrative
policies or procedures or this Plan.
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Services To Employers
The Tribe recognizes that job availability for Native Americans within the service area is scattered
and, in some cases, may be limited. Therefore, the ONESS Plan will support economic development
to the extent that opportunities permit.
In addition to services focused on qualified individuals, services to employers will focus on qualifying
the employer. Qualifying an employer may include but may not be limited to, verifying the business is
Native American owned or will have a workforce that is primarily Native American, reviewing the
owner or manager’s resume or work history for likelihood of success, requiring a five (5) year
business plan, identifying the anticipated number of employees to be hired, anticipated rates of pay,
and what types of jobs employees will do; specifying if these are new or retained employment
positions.
Special services to stimulate such growth may be offered, as well as other community-building
activities in support of strategic tribal planning and development. It is expected that program staff will
handle these activities through the usual services offered to individuals.
Such activities are within the scope of existing components of this plan such as Workforce
Development, Education & Training, and Supportive Services. Most of this assistance is expected to
be in support of micro-enterprises or entrepreneurship opportunities.
¾ Services supporting economic development may include, but are not limited to the following:
o Special labor force surveys to inform employers considering an investment of the
workforce available.
o Customized training to meet the employer’s individual needs.
o Pre-employment screening, skill enhancement training, on-the-job-training, and wage
subsidies as an additional inducement to employ.
o Managerial support training, which may include training of eligible participants for
potential managerial positions as well as the training of current managers in enterprises
located within the service area in how to utilize the available Native American
workforce more effectively.
SECTION IV - COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY
Governance
The Oneida Nation’s center of operations is in the town of Oneida, Wisconsin and is one of the top
five largest employers in Brown County. Oneida Nation is composed of 17,000+ members located in
every state in the United States and throughout the globe. The mission of the Tribe is to serve Tribal
members by providing services and promoting and preserving cultural and traditional heritage.
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The Oneida Business Committee is comprised of nine (9) elected officials, governed by its own
constitution and acts on behalf of the membership, known as General Tribal Council. Current
priorities of the Nation are governed by the needs of the Nation’s members. These include but are not
limited to housing, health care, employment and training, economic development, health and
wellness, education, and self-governance.
Accountability
The Oneida Nation is proud to highlight its ability to administer funds under applicable federal
requirements. The ONESS and the Accounting Department accepts responsibility for financial
reporting and accountability for the 477 Program. No criminal or fraudulent activity is tolerated and if
found through annual audits, it is immediately rectified.
To ensure the Nation’s ability to continue to safeguard federal funds and provide effective delivery of
program services that support the many tribal programs (and specifically the purposes of P.L. 102-477
as amended) the Nation continues to increase the efficiency of Case Managers through additional
training and by upgrading the existing data management system.
Integration & Networking
Oneida has a long history of using tribal, federal, and other available resources to support the
development of Oneida people and their productivity in the workforce. To this end, the Tribe has
established cooperative working agreements with neighboring tribes and governments. This allows the
Nation to provide services for the purposes of job training; moving people from welfare to
employment and tribal work experience; creating or enhancing employment opportunities; skill
development; assisting indigenous youth and adults to succeed in the workforce; encouraging selfsufficiency; familiarizing individual participants with the world of work; facilitating the creation of
job opportunities; economic development; and related services not currently provided by these
neighboring Tribes individually.
The ONESS will integrate and enhance the current job training program, vocational training and
employment assistance for Native American adult and youth. There will be combined and
coordinated employment, training, and related services to improve the effectiveness of such services,
reduce joblessness, and serve tribally determined goals that are consistent with the policy of SelfGovernance.
Through these partnerships with neighboring tribes, public service organizations, employers, and state
agencies, the Nation has maintained a positive working relationship within the service area that will
serve as a strong foundation for the employment, training, and related services. The Nation remains
dedicated to seeking ways to reduce or eliminate barriers to success with the individual or household
goal of achieving economic self-sufficiency.
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A holistic approach is used to benefit program participants in multiple ways. Case Managers will help
identify individual’s barriers and needs by providing a “one stop shop” of resources within the
department. Cross training among staff will prove to be the largest benefit to both the clients and the
department.
Service Area Population
There are several sets of data that can be used to demonstrate the characteristics of the American
Indian/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) who reside in the service area. Studies have shown “undercounting
of AI/AN people are a major issue in major federal efforts such as the American Community Survey.
Undercounting AI/ANs disproportionately affects those living on or near reservations and AI/AN
youth, who make up a large proportion of AI/AN people nationally and in certain states.”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows the labor force participation rate of AI/AN people are
59.2% which is slightly below the national average of 62.6%.
State of Wisconsin DWD published the following statistics for the counties listed in their 2025 county
workforce profiles which utilizes data from 2023.:
2023
WORKFORCE
PARTICIPATION
BROWN
OUTAGAMIE
Labor Force
Participation
Rate
65.8%
68.7%
Source: LMI Programs - WisConomy
State
Participation
Rate
Unemployment
Rate
State Rank in
population
65.3%
65.3%
2.7%
2.6%
4th
6th
Oneida Tribal Membership Data
The Oneida Nation Reservation is comprised of both rural and urban areas and located in northeastern
Wisconsin near Green Bay on Lake Michigan.
The boundaries cover both Brown and Outagamie counties and encompasses approximately over
102.27 square miles or 65,453 acres. The third largest population of Oneida members reside in
Milwaukee County approximately 100 miles south of the reservation. The local population on or
near the Oneida reservation is approximately 8,000 members. To serve a majority of federally
recognized tribal members, the agency service area will include those living in Brown or Outagamie
counties.
Outreach To Service Sites
Provision of outreach services may include a satellite office within the city of Milwaukee as needed to
reach off-reservation clients. The satellite office is known as the Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services
(SEOTS) and is staffed to provide programs and services for Oneida members. Arrangements have
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been made for staff from ONESS to visit the SEOTS office on a regular basis for outreach and other
Oneida sponsored activities or events.
Recently the Oneida Nation has renamed the building and internal division that houses ONESS and
other human services to a name in the Oneida language – .D"QLNXKOLÚ\o (A Good Mind) Family
Center. The Economic Support Department provides outreach and regularly collaborates on projects
due to having many of the same clients in our respective programs. For those in our community, the
center is considered as a “one-stop shop” location and includes the Nation’s larger social services
departments, such as Family Services, Tribal Child Support, Indian Child Welfare, Youth Services,
Domestic Violence, Parenting, Foster Care/Kinship care, Culture and Heritage, Behavioral Health,
and the Fitness Center. ONESS will continue collaborative relations with these departments on the
same campus.
ONESS designs their programming to strengthen family units and coordinate services through
collaborative efforts although they are managed by multiple operators. Our staff participate in local,
state, and national meetings and conferences and serve as members of various task force groups and
committee(s). Leveraging and maximizing resources has been made possible through established
Memorandum of Agreements and/or contracts with county agencies including, Brown County Health
and Human services for childcare home licensing, Bay Area Workforce Development Board and other
tribal agencies and/or independent contractors to support education, employment, training
opportunities and related services. The ONESS program will continue to build upon new and existing
professional relationships to meet participant needs. We expect staff to prioritize their time with
intensive case management, with more valuable time spent with participants to address all needs
rather than a one-time instance of support. Empowerment is the key to ensuring that participants
become firmly committed to improving themselves both individually and professionally to achieve
self-sufficiency.
Economic Conditions
The location of the Oneida Nation reservation offers a diversified mixture of small businesses and
entrepreneurs, manufacturing companies, and tribally owned retail outlets. The Nation operates the
Oneida Casino & Hotel, which is a large gaming facility that is open 20 hours a day with over 390
guest rooms and more than 30,000 square feet of space for events and weddings. Directly across the
road from the Oneida Hotel & Casino is the Austin Straubel International Airport, and a few miles
down the road is the home of the infamous NFL team, the Green Bay Packers. Football season brings
additional work opportunities to the area. Hospitality, retail, as well as gaming operations are the
largest benefactors to the city during the Green Bay Packers active season.
The Native American population in the area face various barriers and challenges in their attempts to
access and remain in the workforce. The reasons are being low-income, under-educated and those
who lack the basic skills necessary to be successful in securing employment, and/or retaining stable
employment over time. Likewise, these individuals are less likely to come from families with a
developed work ethic including a consistent employment history. The most at-risk individuals who
participate in this program are often facing many socio-economic barriers including family hardships,
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lack of education, limited work experience and/or skills, AODA issues, and other physical or mental
health limitations.
The Oneida educational statistics provide evidence for the need of the ONESS program to improve
graduation rates. The 2020 Census Bureau data shows:
• Green Bay has the 3rd highest proportion of adults in Wisconsin without a high school
diploma.
• In Brown County, there was a 15% gap in High School completion between white students and
native students.
• It costs our community about $272,000 per dropout associated with incarceration, addiction,
emergency room visits, and government assistance.
The Oneida Nation places higher education as a priority and offers exceptional educational benefits to
its members. The financial support is available for certificate programs through doctoral programs.
However, there is still a population that needs special attention, which includes those needing to
complete their high school credentials and encourages others to move further than a high school
diploma when applicable. The Oneida Nation’s Youth Enrichment Services (Y.E.S.) Program
statistics show the rate of graduation of native students in a five (5) year span from those attending the
school districts within the reservation boundaries:
American Indian High School Senior Graduates
Year
# Students
Served
Graduated
Did not Graduate
No longer in
district
2023
82
71
8
3
2022
79
69
8
2
2021
81
68
7
6
2020
46
44
2
0
Educational Attainment for population
25 years +
Oneida Reservation
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All Residents
American Indians
Less than High School
4.6%
7.6%
High School Graduate
26.8%
33.8%
Some College or Associate’s Degree
30.9%
41.0%
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
37.6%
17.7%
The location of the reservation can present barriers for public transportation and available childcare
services. Public transportation in the urban and rural areas have limited hours and locations are not
always convenient, which does not always meet the needs of the core customer base. The Nation has
done their best to remedy part of that concern by creating our own tribal transportation system but has
limited hours and does not operate on weekends. Therefore, not all employable people have reliable
choices for employment options, such as second or third shift workers.
Strategically, we can develop programming that will increase household income starting with the
immediate needs and move forward progressively. Additional statistics from the 2020 Census show a
clear disparity when comparing resident’s household demographics and income of American Indians
on the Reservation to the public. The American Indian households on the Oneida Reservation is very
different than that of the public. Almost half of AI/AN families are having many households with
only one income reduces the median annual income. The median household income of AI/AN
households on the Oneida Reservation is $71,875 compared to $98,970 of all households. The lower
income results in a higher poverty rate of 15.0% of AI/AN families on the Oneida Reservation
compared to 3.8% of the public.
US Census 2020
Oneida Reservation
All Residents
Native
Individual Poverty Rate
7.3%
20.1%
Family Poverty Rate
3.8%
15.0%
SNAP Participation
6.8%
20.7%
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
6.5%
Median Household Income
$98,970
$71,875
% Married aged 15+
54.4%
36.7%
Home Ownership
71.9%
70.7%
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Family Households
72.9%
79.0%
Single Parent Families
21.1%
44.0%
The ONESS is the largest provider of economic and human services within the Oneida
community, therefore, the Tribal leadership continues to support ONESS programming and
contributes accordingly to increase self-sufficiency, which is also dependent upon enterprise
profits. Leadership recognizes the programs and services provide opportunities to eligible Oneida
members and other federally recognized tribal enrolled members living in the service area. The
integration of these programs will allow for more flexibility and effectiveness in assisting
individuals to gain necessary work skills and educational credentials which will lead to reducing
many barriers in becoming self-sufficient.
The Oneida Nation has a large workforce with 2,300+ employees, which includes gaming and
non-gaming divisions combined. ONESS has recently joined forces with our Human Resources
Department for internship opportunities for work placement sites and work experien
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