# Oneida Business Committee (2025)

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## Record

- **Collection:** Tribal code
- **Document type:** Tribal code

## Text

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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

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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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DRAFT
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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DRAFT
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

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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

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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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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 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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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
--------------------

Primary Requester:

(Tonya Webster, Oneida Licensing)

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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

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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 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)

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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

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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
--------------------

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 Nation

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

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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)

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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

000000
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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)

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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

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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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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 - 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

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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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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

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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

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6. Supporting Documents:

D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
D Correspondence
D Draft GTC Notice

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Draft GTC Packet

D E-poll results/back-up

D Fiscal Impact Statement D Presentation
D Report
D Law
� Resolution
D Legal Review
D Minutes
D Rule (adoption packet)
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 Requester:

(Tonya Webster, Oneida Licensing)

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IDA

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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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

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Oneida, WI 54155

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.
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 West Mason Casino 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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Oneida, WI 54155

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

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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

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

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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 Nation
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)

Revised: 11/15/2021

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

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Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant Funds
WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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:
ƒ 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;
ƒ 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;
ƒ 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;
ƒ establish a framework for effective financial risk management; and
ƒ 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:
ƒ Oneida Reads to hire two staff to provide summer early literacy supports utilizing fifty
thousand dollars ($50,0000).
ƒ Oneida Nation School System to implement track and field upgrades utilizing one hundred
fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).
ƒ A donation to Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council for the Adolescent Recovery and Wellness
Center utilizing thirty thousand dollars ($30,000).
ƒ A donation to the City of Green Bay for the Ted Fritsch Park water feature utilizing one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
ƒ Oneida Tourism to fund Oneida Nation upgrades in preparation for the NFL Draft, utilizing
one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000).
ƒ Oneida Intergovernmental Affairs to fund the installation of Oneida welcome signs
utilizing one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).
ƒ Oneida Tourism to fund the 2025 Oneida Pow Wow utilizing one hundred fifty thousand
dollars ($150,000).
ƒ Bay Beach Shoreline Improvements Project utilizing one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000).
ƒ 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:
ƒ 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).
ƒ Oneida Public Works will update AED Cabinets in our facilities for eleven thousand two
hundred dollars ($11,200).
ƒ 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

2. Session:
■ Open
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Justification: Choose or type justification

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Motion to adopt the Resolution titled "Submission of Oneida Nation P.L. 102-47
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‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
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5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Jessica Vandekamp, Community Resource & Econ Support Director
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Revised: 01/07/2025

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 Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up
‫ ܆‬Other: Draft 477 Plan

‫ ܆‬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

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.

x

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

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3Ad500f3dd1f41e95f. Public record. Not legal advice.