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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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 BC Support Office, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center and
present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to change.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE SCHEDULE, IF PLANNING TO ATTEND:
At 8:30 a.m., item I.A. Special Recognition for Years of Service will be addressed.
At 9:00 a.m., the Business Committee will go into executive session.
At 10:30 a.m., the open session agenda will resume starting with item IV.A. Approve the
March 27, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A.
Special Recognition for Years of Service (8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Manager/Human Resources
II.
OPENING
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV.
MINUTES
A.
Approve the March 27, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes (10:30
a.m.)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
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APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy with term ending December 31,
2022 - Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
B.
Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies with terms ending March 31, 2020
and March 31, 2021 - Oneida Personnel Commission
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
VII.
Approve the April 8, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.
Approve the Oneida Police Commission bylaws
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
EXCERPT FROM MARCH 13, 2019: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Oneida Police
Commission bylaws to the BC liaison to the Oneida Police Commission for follow-up to be
done with the Oneida Police Commission and the Legislative Reference Office on the
revisions and that a revised draft of the bylaws will be brought back to the April 10, 2019,
regular Business Committee meeting for consideration, seconded by Trish King. Motion
carried.
B.
FY-2020 TRADE BACK FOR CASH FOLLOW-UP
EXCERPT FROM MARCH 27, 2019: Motion by Lisa Summers to defer this topic to the
April 10, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting bringing forward two (2) resolutions:
1) a resolution to decline Trade Back for Cash for FY-2020 budget; and 2) a resolution to
be brought forward to General Tribal Council to remove Trade Back for Cash as a benefit,
seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried.
1.
Accept the fiscal impact statement regarding FY-2020 Trade Back for Cash
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
2.
Adopt resolution entitled No Trade Back for Cash for Fiscal Year 2020
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
3.
Determine next steps regarding GTC resolution entitled Amending Personnel
Policies and Procedures to Delete Section IV(A)(5)(n) Regarding Trade Back
for Cash
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
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IX.
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TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Summers - WI Indian Education
Association 2019 Conference - Wisconsin Rapids, WI - April 25-27, 2019
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
B.
Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Summers - TribalHub 2019 Midwest
Regional Event - Prior Lake, MN - May 15-17, 2019
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
C.
Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Summers - 2019 Nation Congress of
American Indians Mid Year Conference and Marketplace - Sparks, NV - June 23-28,
2019
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
D.
Approve the travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 - Four (4) Comprehensive
Health staff - National Tribal Public Health Summit - Albuquerque, NM - May 13-15,
2019
Sponsor: Debra Danforth, Division Director/Comprehensive Health-Operations
E.
Approve the travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 - Seven (7) Oneida Nation
School System staff - BIE/FACE Striving Reader's Comprehensive Literacy grant
end-of-year training - Albuquerque, NM - May 1-4, 2019
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Post one (1) vacancy - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory
Board
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
B.
Determine next steps regarding request to amend resolution # BC-09-26-18-D
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
Determine next steps regarding GTC resolution entitled Establishing Rule Regarding
Presentations and Speakers
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
B.
Reschedule three (3) tentatively scheduled General Tribal Council meetings
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
REPORTS
1.
B.
C.
Accept the Chief Counsel Report (9:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the February 18, 2019, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
2.
Accept the March 21, 2019, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
3.
Accept the Four Card Poker rules of play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
4.
Accept the Child Care Before and After Program Billing hotline audit and lift
the confidentiality requirement
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.
Enter e-poll results into the record regarding approved job description #03029
and posting regarding file # 2019-CRPT04-01
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
EXCERPT FROM MARCH 27, 2019: Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the
report [dated March 5, 2019], seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried.
2.
Discuss planning and next steps related to area under to DR16
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
EXCERPT FROM MARCH 27, 2019: Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the update
as information, noting draft correspondence will be submitted to the March 19,
2019, BC Work Session for review, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion
carried.
EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2018: Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve
the requested action listed in the memorandum dated November 13, 2018,
seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried.
D.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Complaint # 2019-CC-02 - Determine next steps
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
2.
Review the Business Committee action of April 12, 2017, regarding contract #
2017-0244
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Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
XII.
3.
Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy with term ending December 31,
2022 - Oneida Nation Veterans
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
4.
Review application(s) for two (2) vacancies with terms ending March 31, 2020
and March 31, 2021 - Oneida
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
5.
Approve the final Expectations & Performance Standards for DR19
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
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 Business Committee Support Office at (920) 869-4364
or (800) 236-2214
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Approve the March 27, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04 / 10 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
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Minutes
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
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3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. 3/27/19 regular BC meeting minutes DRAFT
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Submitted by: Lisa Liggins, Info. Mgmt. Spec./BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, March 27, 2019
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council members:
Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan;
Not Present: Council members: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Ernie Stevens III;
Arrived at: Vice Chairman Brandon Stevens arrived at 1:00 p.m.;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Laura Laitinen-Warren, Melinda J. Danforth, Robert
Porter (via telephone), Candice Skenandore, Bobbi Webster, Phil Wisneski, Nate Wisneski, Tana
Aguirre, Krystal John, Gerald L. Hill, Sarah White, Geraldine Danforth, Chad Fuss, Dena Skenandore,
Justin Fox, Teo Sodeman;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa
Summers, Council members: Daniel Guzman King, David Jordan, Ernest Stevens III;
Not Present: Council members: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster;
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Larry Barton, Brooke Doxtator, Tracy Smith, Susan Daniels, Kristen
Hooker, Clorissa Santiago, Bonnie Pigman, John Breuninger, Cheryl DuBois, Aliskwet Ellis, Karen
House, Gerald L. Hill, Jen Falck, Carol Silva, Chris Johnson;
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:31 a.m.
For the record: Councilmembers Kirby Metoxen and Jennifer Webster are out on pre-planned vacation
time.
II.
OPENING (00:00:10)
Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:03:45)
Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
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IV.
OATH OF OFFICE (00:04:12)
Oath of Office administered by Secretary Lisa Summers. Tracy Smith was present.
A.
V.
Oneida Election Board – Tracy Smith
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
MINUTES
A.
Approve the March 13, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:06:13)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Trish King to approve the March 13, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers
Abstained:
David P. Jordan
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
VI.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Revenue Allocation Plan FY 2019 (00:07:05)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution 03-27-19-A Revenue Allocation Plan FY 2019, seconded
by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Proclamation Naming June 19 as Norbert S. Hill, Sr.
Remembrance Day (00:07:50)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution 03-27-19-B Proclamation Naming June 19 as Norbert S.
Hill, Sr. Remembrance Day, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
C.
Adopt resolution entitled Supporting the Tribal AmeriCorps Program (00:11:36)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolution 03-27-19-C Supporting the Tribal AmeriCorps Program
for 2019 to 2020, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
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D.
Adopt the resolution entitled Oneida Business Committee and Joint Meetings with
Boards, Committees and Commissions – Definitions and Impact (00:13:08)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolution 03-27-19-D Oneida Business Committee and Joint
Meetings with Boards, Committees and Commissions – Definitions and Impact with one (1) change
[correct lines 47-49 removing the Business Committee Chair facilitate the meeting; the Chair of the
board, committee or commission shall facilitate the meeting], seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
VII.
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the February 7, 2019, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes (00:19:07)
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the February 7, 2019, regular Community Development Planning
Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
B.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Approve the March 18, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:19:38)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the March 18, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
C.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the March 4, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:20:06)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the March 4, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III,
Lisa Summers
Abstained:
David P. Jordan
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
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2.
Accept the Oneida Personnel Commission March 2019 update (00:20:33)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Oneida Personnel Commission March 2019 update, seconded
by David P. Jordan. Motion carried unanimously:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
3.
Approve two (2) actions regarding the Boards, Committees, and Commissions
bylaws amendments (00:21:32)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Summers to grant the seventeen (17) entities that have begun the process of amending
their bylaws to conform to the Boards, Committees and Commissions law, an exception to the March
26, 2019, deadline set forth in resolution BC-09-26-18-C for presenting bylaws amendments to the
Business Committee for adoption, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
VIII.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with National Indian Carbon Coalition
(00:25:24)
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with National Indian Carbon
Coalition, with the existing legal review, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III
Opposed:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
For the record: Secretary Lisa Summers stated I do understand that the legal review has been
completed. I simply asked for it to be presented as part of the record prior to us making the adoption
because it’s not public and that’s what we’re trying to do from a transparency perspective. I didn’t think
it hurt us to wait for later in the agenda for today to do that. I’m not going to support that at this point.
B.
Defer the Oneida Election Board bylaws to the Legislative Operating Committee
(00:28:56)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by David P. Jordan to defer the Oneida Election Board bylaws to the Legislative Operating
Committee, seconded by Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
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C.
Defer the Oneida Personnel Commission bylaws amendments to the Legislative
Operating Committee (00:29:26)
Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Oneida Personnel Commission bylaws amendments to the
Legislative Operating Committee, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
IX.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Ernie Stevens III - Wisconsin Tribal
Conservation Advisory Council (WTCAC) Board Meeting - Crandon, WI - April 1012 2019 (00:29:51)
Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel request for Councilman Ernie Stevens III to attend the
Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (WTCAC) Board Meeting in Crandon, WI - April 10-12
2019, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
B.
Approve the travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 - Six (6) Oneida Nation
Veteran Affairs Committee members - 2019 State of the Tribes Address - Madison,
WI - April 8-9, 2019 (00:30:22)
Sponsor: James Martin, Chair/ONVAC
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 for six (6)
Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee members to attend the 2019 State of the Tribes Address in
Madison, WI - April 8-9, 2019, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
X.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Approve an exception to resolution # BC-12-27-16-A and hold both the regular and
executive discussion meetings on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 8:30 a.m.
(00:31:41)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve an exception to resolution # BC-12-27-16-A and hold both the
regular and executive discussion meetings on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., seconded by
David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
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B.
Approve the Oneida Head Start/Early Head Start By-Laws and Center-Based
Selection Criteria (00:32:17)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
Motion by Lisa Summers to send the Oneida Head Start/Early Head Start bylaws to Legislative
Reference Office and Legislative Operating Committee for review, seconded by David P. Jordan.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the Oneida Early Head Start-Center Based Program Selection
Criteria HS Performance Standard Subpart A-Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and
Attendance §1302.14 (a) Selection Criteria, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:38:41)
Councilman David P. Jordan left at 9:10 a.m.
Councilman Daniel Guzman King left at 9:10 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Summers to go into executive session at 9:10 a.m., seconded by Trish King. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer
Webster
The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, took a two (2) hour recess at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 1:30 p.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman King; Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman David P. Jordan;
Treasurer Trish King; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens; Councilman Ernie Stevens III; Secretary
Lisa Summers;
Not Present: Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Motion by Lisa Summers to come out of executive session at 2:48 p.m., seconded by David P. Jordan.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
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A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
March 2019 report (00:39:24)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and SelfGovernance March 2019 report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Brandon Stevens to retro-approve the Northeast Wisconsin Water Quality Pact – file # 20190210, noting the pact was signed on March 5, 2019, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the travel request for Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend a National
Republican Campaign Committee event in Washington DC – April 2-3, 2019, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the National Indian Health Board independent consultant
agreement – file #2019-0265, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the recommendation regarding the use of the Self-Governance
carryover funds for the Oneida Fire Department generator for the full amount requested, seconded by
David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
2.
Determine next steps regarding the Retail Enterprise variance report (00:41:25)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to defer the Retail Enterprise variance report to the next BC Officers
meeting for additional follow-up, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
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3.
Accept the Chief Counsel report (00:41:51)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Chief Counsel report dated March 21, 2019, seconded by
Brandon Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
B.
STANDING ITEMS
1.
ONEIDA GOLF ENTERPRISE CORPORATION - LADIES PROFESSIONAL GOLF
ASSOCIATION
a.
Accept the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic March 2019 report
(00:42:32)
Sponsor: Chad Fuss, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise
Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic March 2019 report, seconded
by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to direct the BC liaisons for Oneida Golf Enterprise to work with the Agent to
complete the required General Tribal Council report to be mailed out within the thirty (30) days
directed, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
C.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.
File # 2018-DR06-02 - Accept the written report and consider the recommended
action(s) (00:43:18)
Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman
Motion by Trish King to accept the written report regarding file # 2018-DR06-02, seconded by David P.
Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the recommended action and assign the Vice-Chairman Brandon
Stevens to complete the follow through, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
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2.
Accept the report - Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes Impact executive
update - file # ED19-008 (00:44:11)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the proposal and direct the Secretary to work with the
Intergovernmental Affairs Director to initiate a contract regarding file # ED19-008, seconded by Lisa
Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Lisa Summers
Abstained:
Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
D.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Approve the attorney contract - Stenzel Law Office, LLC - file # 2019-0247
(00:44:52)
Sponsor: Gerald L. Hill, Chief Judge/Oneida Judiciary-Court of Appeals, Denice E.
Beans, Chief Judge/Oneida Judiciary-Trial Court, and Marcus Zelenski,
Judge/Oneida Judiciary/Family Court
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the attorney contract - Stenzel Law Office, LLC - file # 20190247, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
2.
File # ED18-008 - Approve three (3) requested actions (00:45:18)1
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to request a closeout report and/or update from the Community and
Economic Development Division Director for the April 24, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting
agenda, noting the Community Development Planning Committee Chair will communicate this
requested action, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III
Abstained:
Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
1 The reference number for this item was incorrectly listed on the agenda as “File # ED18-0008”.
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3.
Approve the Wells Fargo Bank-Public Safety Officer Pension Plan fee
agreement amendment - file # 2019-0256 (00:45:56)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the Wells Fargo Bank-Public Safety Officer Pension Plan fee
agreement amendment - file # 2019-0256, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Motion by Brandon Stevens to assign the Treasurer to work with Finance to incorporate the SRI
[Sustainable, Responsible, and Impact Investing] principles into the RFP [Request for Proposal]
process, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
4.
Approve the Wells Fargo Bank-Excess Benefit Payment Plan fee agreement
amendment - file # 2019-0257 (00:46:47)
Sponsor: Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the Wells Fargo Bank-Excess Benefit Payment Plan fee
agreement amendment - file # 2019-0257, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
5.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - LexisNexis Time Matters
Annual Maintenance Plan Agreement - file # 2019-0286 (00:47:11)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by David P. Jordan to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - LexisNexis Time
Matters Annual Maintenance Plan Agreement - file # 2019-0286, seconded by Trish King. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
6.
Consider a request from the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services
Advisory Board pursuant to §105.7-4 (00:47:32)
Sponsor: Kathryn LaRoque, Chair/SEOTS Advisory Board
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to terminate the appointment of Kim Reyes on the Southeastern
Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board pursuant to §105.7-4, seconded by Trish King.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
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7.
File # 2019-CRPT04-01 - Determine next steps (00:48:07)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the report [dated March 5, 2019], seconded by Lisa Summers.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
8.
Review request regarding FY-2020 Trade Back for Cash (00:48:36)
Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer
Motion by Lisa Summers to defer this topic to the April 10, 2019, regular Business Committee meeting
bringing forward two (2) resolutions: 1) a resolution to decline Trade Back for Cash for FY-2020
budget; and 2) a resolution to be brought forward to General Tribal Council to remove Trade Back for
Cash as a benefit, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
XII.
ADJOURN (00:49:16)
Motion by Ernie Stevens III to adjourn at 2:59 p.m., seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King,
Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Minutes prepared by Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Summers, Secretary
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy with term ending December 31, 2022 - Oneida Nation...
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04 / 10 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Appointments
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy with term ending December 31, 2022 - Oneida Nation
Veterans Affairs Committee
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
One (1) vacancy was posted for the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee to complete a term ending
December 31, 2022.
The application deadline was March 29, 2019 and five (5) applications were received for the following applicants:
Cletus Ninham
Floyd Hill II
Kenneth House
Lynn Summers
Loretta Metoxen
Recommended action:
Request to appoint one (1) applicant, reject the applicants, or to re-post the vacancy.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies with terms ending March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04 / 10 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Appointments
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies with terms ending March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021 Oneida Personnel Commission
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Two (2) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Personnel Commission to complete terms ending March 31, 2020
and March 31, 2021.
The application deadline was March 29, 2019 and two (2) applications were received for the following applicants:
Carol L. Smith
Tomas Escamea
Recommended action:
Request to appoint one (1) applicant, reject the applicants, or to re-post the vacancy.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Approve the April 8, 2019, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04 / 10 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Standing Committees
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
BC approval of Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2019
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. FC E-Poll approving 4/8/19 Minutes (handout)
3.
2. FC Mtg Minutes of 4/8/19 (handout)
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Trish King, Tribal Treasurer
Primary Requestor:
Denise Vigue, Executive Assistant to the CFO /Finance Administration
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
Oneida Business Committee approval is required to approve all Finance Committee meeting actions as the FC is
a standing committee of the OBC.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Approve the Oneida Police Commission bylaws
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04 / 10 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Unfinished Business
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Defer the Oneida Police Commission bylaws amendments to the Legislative Operating Committee for
further work
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
David P. Jordan, Councilmember
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Lisa Liggins, Info. Mgmt. Spec/BC Support Office
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
***BACKGROUND***
At the March 13, 2019, regular BC meeting, the following action was taken regarding the Oneida Police
Commission bylaws amendments
"Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Oneida Police Commission bylaws to the BC liaison to the Oneida Police
Commission for follow-up to be done with the Oneida Police Commission and the Legislative Reference Office
on the revisions and that a revised draft of the bylaws will be brought back to the April 10, 2019, regular Business
Committee meeting for consideration, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present: Tehassi Hill, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster"
At the March 19, 2019, Business Committee Work Session additional policy determinations were made which
must be added to the Oneida Police Commission bylaws amendments. Additional time to complete the
amendments is needed.
**REQUESTED ACTION**
Defer the Oneida Police Commission bylaws amendments to the Legislative Operating Committee for further
work
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FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
Fiscal Impact Statement
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Larry Barton, Chief Financial Officer
DATE:
April 2, 2019
RE:
Fiscal Impact of the Trade Back for Cash Option in 2020
I.
Estimated Fiscal Impact Summary
Fiscal Policy Consideration: Fiscal Impact of the Trade Back for Cash Option in 2020
II.
Implementing Agency
Oneida Business Committee
Estimated timeframe
Total Estimated Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year 2020
$1,696,459.68 to $4,587,534
Background
The Oneida Business Committee has requested a Fiscal Impact Statement for a Trade
Back for Cash for Fiscal Year 2020. 2011 was the last year a Trade Back for Cash was
issued by the Nation. The idea was considered in 2017, but funding was not available.
Employment
According to a report provided by the Human Resources Department, as of March 21 the
Nation employs 2,802 individuals. As you can see in the chart below, this number is
trending upwards. The median wage of the employees of the Nation is approximately
$17.83 per hour. The current compensation plan in place for 2020 includes a $.50
increase, which would raise the median wage to $18.33. In addition to the direct payroll
wages paid out in a Trade Back for Cash, the Nation must also include FICA and FICA
Medicare (7.65%) and the 401 K match of 4%. The total hourly expenses will equal
approximately $20.47. Per Internal Revenue Service Tax Code Regulation 15, the Trade
Back must be taxed at 22%. This could be 10-12% higher than normal tax rates for
employees utilizing the trade back.
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Weekly Employee Count
2-14-19 to 3-21-19
2797
2788
2802
2789
2780
2,773
Membership
The employment base for the Nation consists of approximately 56% enrolled Oneida
members or 1,569 employees. Our enrollment currently consists of 17,333 members.
Therefore, we employ approximately 9.05% of our total membership.
Personnel Policies and Procedures - Trade Back
The Blue Book contains the requirements for implementing a Trade Back for Cash. If the
Oneida Business Committee approves Trade Back for Cash, there are three fiscally
relevant requirements in the policy;
A.
All employees will have the opportunity to trade-back hours one time that year.
B.
Employees will receive their trade back within sixty (60) days after opting to
trade back hours.
C.
Employees may not trade for cash more than eighty (80) hours in one year.
2011 Trade Back for Cash
According to GTC resolutions 5-23-11-B and 7-2-12-A, the Trade Back for Cash offered
in 2011 was part of a targeted 2 prong approach to reduce the $7 million liability of
unpaid personal and vacation time. The first part of the approach was to cap paid time
off at 280 hours. The second part of the approach to reduce the liability was to offer a
limited Trade Back for Cash just to those employees that were unable to utilize those
hours due to business need, staffing shortages, etc.
Human Resources Department (HRD)
Oneida’s Human Resource Department provided the Oneida Business Committee with a
chart on the impact of the trade back option on March 22, 2019. Their estimated cost of
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$1,696,459.68 for a 40 hour trade back assumed that all employees who had a least 24
banked hours would participate. This estimate is a snapshot in time based on the 2-28-19
Vacation and Personal time
The Budget and the Budget Management and Control Law (BMAC)
Our current fiscal position in 2019;
• Cash levels are distressed.
• The current liability level is manageable and the risk exposure has been addressed by
the 280 hour accrual cap.
• Working Capital is (negative) -$22.9 million.
Current Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
Total Sources of Funding
$ 473,024,375
Total Allocations
$ 491,090,367
Deficit
$ -18,065,992
According to the current messaging on the BMAC, the organization:
“encourages Tribal Operations to review and assess their Triennial Strategic Plans. Our
Nation’s vision is, A Nation of strong families built on Tsi?Niyukwalihot^ and a strong
economy. The policy is Sustainability; and the strategy to reach sustainability is a
Transparent and Participatory Budget Strategy.
The strategy includes:
(1) implementing a Triennial (3-year) strategic plan focusing on tribal operations
initiatives, displaying tribal operations data, goals, measurements, and benchmarks
which represents each fund unit’s outcome and purpose;
(2) Use data collected from the membership (surveys, meetings, special events) to help
set priorities for budget development;
(3) Refine the January Annual meeting which will focus on the financial status of the
Nation;
(4) Refine the July Semi-Annual meeting to focus on operational status updates - how are
we doing compared to our plans and budget;
(5) Fiscal Transparency;
(6) The people of the Nation helping the Government prioritize service or service groups,
and community development;
(7) Close the budget gap.
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Lastly, the “Why” of implementing a value based budget strategy with a participatory
and fiscal transparency foundation, is more apparent now relative to the most recent
federal shutdown event (s)”
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) of the Financial Accounting
Foundation
There is a common perception that governments need to live within their means. The
laws of most governments require balanced budgets. The intent of these laws is to require
financing and spending practices that enable governments to avoid financial difficulty
and to live within their means. Balanced budget and debt limitation laws and policies are
designed to achieve fairness from one year, one term, or one generation to the next. The
intent of balanced budget laws is that the current generation should not be able to shift the
burden of paying for current-year services to future-years or generations.
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Methodology and Assumptions
A “Fiscal Impact Statement” means an estimate of the total identifiable fiscal year
financial effects associated with a decision and includes startup costs, personnel, office,
documentation costs, as well as an estimate of the amount of time necessary for an
agency to comply with the Law after implementation.
Finance does NOT identify the source of funding for the estimated cost or allocate any
funds to the legislation.
The analysis was completed based on the information provided as of the date of this
memo.
IV.
Executive Summary of Findings
On average, this equates to approximately
$1,637.24 per employee minus taxes.
Careful consideration should be given to
the 90.95% of the membership that are not
employees and are not eligible to receive
any type of “Trade Back for Cash”. This
action could potentially impact future per
capita discussions.
Median wage
Wage Increase 2020
FICA & FICA MED 7.65%
401 K Match 4%
Total Hourly Expense
Number of Employees
Maximum trade back hours
Total
$
$
$
$
$
$
17.83
0.50
1.40
0.73
20.47
2,802
80
4,587,534
As shown in the chart, $4,587,534 is the
estimated cost if all employees were to utilize an 80 hour Trade Back for Cash. The
Human Resource Department provided an estimate of $1,696,459.68 for a 40 hour trade
back. As stated in HRD’s memo of 3-22-19, this number reflects a snapshot in time (228-19) of the number of employees that currently have 24 banked hours. Therefore, it
would be prudent to assume a range of $1,696,459.68 to $4,587,534.
Current Budget Gap for Fiscal Year 2020
Estimated Impact of the Trade Back for Cash
Estimated Total Budget Deficit for 2020
-$18,065,992
-$ 4,587,534
-$22,653,526
It is good fiscal policy, if not law for most governments, to provide a balanced budget. A
level of fairness should be a guiding philosophy so as not to shift financial burdens to
future generations. If the Trade Back for Cash option is added, the Nation is facing a
$22,653,526 budget deficit for 2020. Inclusion of a Trade Back for Cash into an already
constrained budget is contrary to prudent Fiscal Policy Formation. Additionally, Finance
has communicated risks associated with unsustainable labor cost levels relative to
available resources. Trade Back for Cash further adds financial burden to current
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financial resource availability. Trade Back for Cash represents up to 100 Full Time
Equivalents (FTE) new positions into the 2020 Budget.
V.
Financial Impact
The estimated total impact for the Trade Back for Cash option in 2020 is
$1,696,459.68 to $4,587,534.
VI.
Recommendation
Because of our fiduciary responsibility to the Oneida Nation, Finance is compelled to
recommend the denial of this action. Finance is in opposition to a Trade Back for Cash
option and cannot recommend an action that would increase an already significant
$18,065,992 budget gap and is contrary to prudent Fiscal Policy.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Adopt resolution entitled No Trade Back for Cash for Fiscal Year 2020
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1. Meeting Date Requested:
/
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
Unfinished Business
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Adopt resolution.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
The Human Resources Director requested action from the Oneida Business Committee regarding Trade Back for
Cash for FY2020. After discussion of the Nation's finances and budgeting processes in Executive Session on
March 26, 2019, the Oneida Business Committee requested two resolutions to be drafted and presented.
1. No trade back for case for FY2020.
2. Amend Personnel Policies and Procedures.
See attached memo for further information.
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Jo Anne House, PhD | Chief Counsel
James R. Bittorf | Deputy Chief Counsel
Kelly M. McAndrews | Senior Staff Attorney
Law Office
Patricia M. Stevens Garvey
Michelle L. Gordon
Krystal L. John
TO:
MEMORANDUM
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
DATE:
March 27, 2019
SUBJECT: Trade Back for Cash – FY2020 and GTC Action
The Human Resources Director requested action from the Oneida Business Committee regarding
Trade Back for Cash for FY2020. After discussion of the Nation's finances and budgeting
processes in Executive Session on March 26, 2019, the Oneida Business Committee requested
two resolutions to be drafted and presented.
1. No trade back for case for FY2020.
This resolution needed to clarify that trade back for cash is a budget related issue and must be
determined in the budget development process. Based on the estimated revenues and
expenditures, trade back for cash is not recommended for FY2020. The resolution "No Trade
Back for Cash for FY2020" is attached.
2. Amend Personnel Policies and Procedures.
This resolution would be presented to the General Tribal Council. Trade back for cash was
utilized by the Nation for the purposes of reducing the liability the Nation carried regarding
accrued personal/vacation time. At that time, there was no cap on accruals and some employees
carried in excess of a 1000 hours. In 2010, the OBC adopted resolution # BC-04-28-10-H which
was ratified by the GTC by resolution # GTC-05-23-11-B. These resolutions capped personal
and vacation accruals at 280 hours and delegated to the Oneida Business Committee to determine
when it was financially feasible to authorize trade back for cash. Since its adoption, trade back
for cash has been authorized only once. In all other fiscal years, the revenues of the Nation were
unable to support budgeting or paying trade back for cash.
Because of the change in the financial position of the Nation, the Chief Financial Officer has
identified that the Nation is unlikely to be in a position where projected revenues would warrant
budgeting for trade back for cash, or cash flows would allow for trade back for cash. The move
to reduce debt and replenish the savings/contingency accounts directed by the General Tribal
Council has placed the Nation in a better financial position but results in greater reliance on
current cash flows. In addition, the recurrent structural budget deficit for the past 10-15 years is
evidence of the ability to financially allocate resources to fund “Trade Back” as being improbable now
and in the future. The resolution “Amending Personnel Policies and Procedures to Delete Section
IV(A)(5)(n) Regarding Trade Back for Cash” is attached.
If you have further questions, please contact me.
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Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
Statement of Effect
No Trade Back for Cash for Fiscal Year 2020
Summary
This resolution declares that there shall be no trade back for cash authorized in Fiscal Year 2020.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Santiago, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: April 1, 2019
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
This resolution provides that the Oneida Business Committee declares that there shall be no trade
back for cash, as provided for by Section IV(A)(5)(n) of the Oneida Personnel Policies and
Procedures, authorized in Fiscal Year 2020.
The Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures requires that each fiscal year the Oneida Business
Committee analyze fiscal conditions to determine whether employees may trade back personal
and/or vacation hours for cash that fiscal year. [Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures Section
IV(A)(5)(n)].
This resolution states that the Oneida Business Committee, upon recommendation and advice of
the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, determined that the authorization of trade back for cash
is a budget issue and should be declared during the budgeting processes in order to ensure that
proper cash flow management can be conducted. The Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer have
identified that it is not possible to budget for a trade back for cash in Fiscal Year 2020 without
delaying other necessary expenses.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.
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BC Resolution #
No Trade Back for Cash for Fiscal Year 2020
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 Personnel Policies and Procedures allow for a one-time trade back for cash of
accrued personal and/or vacation time upon approval of the Oneida Business Committee;
and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee, upon recommendation and advice of the Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer, determined that the authorization of trade back for cash is a
budget issue and should be declared during the budgeting processes in order to ensure
that proper cash flow management can be conducted; and
WHEREAS,
the proposed revenues are exceeded by proposed expenses resulting in budget
balancing decisions by the Nation known as the ‘budget gap’ in the amount of
approximately $25 million; and
WHEREAS,
the need to utilize trade back for cash to reduce the total accrued vacation and personal
time liability is no longer required as a result approval of the 280-hour accrual cap which
encourages employees to live healthy lives by taking time off work; and
WHEREAS,
out of 2,689 employees on February 28, 2019, only 24 employees are at or reaching the
280-hour accrual cap established in 2010 which identifies there is no longer a need to
utilize trade back for cash as a method to assist employees in properly managing their
vacation and personal time accruals; and
WHEREAS,
trade back for chase is estimated to be an expense of approximately $1.7 million (40
hours) to $3.4 million (80 hours), depending on the amount budgeted
WHEREAS,
the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer have identified that it is not possible to budget
for a trade back for cash in FY2020 without delaying other necessary expenses;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with Section IV(5)(n) of the Personnel Policies
and Procedures, the Oneida Business Committee declares that there shall be no trade back for cash
authorized in Fiscal Year 2020.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Determine next steps regarding GTC resolution entitled Amending Personnel Policies and Procedures to..
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2. General Information:
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Open
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Unfinished Business
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Forward resolution to GTC
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
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Other:
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Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
The Human Resources Director requested action from the Oneida Business Committee regarding Trade Back for
Cash for FY2020. After discussion of the Nation's finances and budgeting processes in Executive Session on
March 26, 2019, the Oneida Business Committee requested two resolutions to be drafted and presented.
1. No trade back for case for FY2020.
2. Amend Personnel Policies and Procedures.
See attached memo for further information.
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Jo Anne House, PhD | Chief Counsel
James R. Bittorf | Deputy Chief Counsel
Kelly M. McAndrews | Senior Staff Attorney
Law Office
Patricia M. Stevens Garvey
Michelle L. Gordon
Krystal L. John
TO:
MEMORANDUM
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
DATE:
March 27, 2019
SUBJECT: Trade Back for Cash – FY2020 and GTC Action
The Human Resources Director requested action from the Oneida Business Committee regarding
Trade Back for Cash for FY2020. After discussion of the Nation's finances and budgeting
processes in Executive Session on March 26, 2019, the Oneida Business Committee requested
two resolutions to be drafted and presented.
1. No trade back for case for FY2020.
This resolution needed to clarify that trade back for cash is a budget related issue and must be
determined in the budget development process. Based on the estimated revenues and
expenditures, trade back for cash is not recommended for FY2020. The resolution "No Trade
Back for Cash for FY2020" is attached.
2. Amend Personnel Policies and Procedures.
This resolution would be presented to the General Tribal Council. Trade back for cash was
utilized by the Nation for the purposes of reducing the liability the Nation carried regarding
accrued personal/vacation time. At that time, there was no cap on accruals and some employees
carried in excess of a 1000 hours. In 2010, the OBC adopted resolution # BC-04-28-10-H which
was ratified by the GTC by resolution # GTC-05-23-11-B. These resolutions capped personal
and vacation accruals at 280 hours and delegated to the Oneida Business Committee to determine
when it was financially feasible to authorize trade back for cash. Since its adoption, trade back
for cash has been authorized only once. In all other fiscal years, the revenues of the Nation were
unable to support budgeting or paying trade back for cash.
Because of the change in the financial position of the Nation, the Chief Financial Officer has
identified that the Nation is unlikely to be in a position where projected revenues would warrant
budgeting for trade back for cash, or cash flows would allow for trade back for cash. The move
to reduce debt and replenish the savings/contingency accounts directed by the General Tribal
Council has placed the Nation in a better financial position but results in greater reliance on
current cash flows. In addition, the recurrent structural budget deficit for the past 10-15 years is
evidence of the ability to financially allocate resources to fund “Trade Back” as being improbable now
and in the future. The resolution “Amending Personnel Policies and Procedures to Delete Section
IV(A)(5)(n) Regarding Trade Back for Cash” is attached.
If you have further questions, please contact me.
N7210 Seminary Road ● P.O. Box 109 ● Oneida, WI 54155 ● 920.869.4327
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Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
Statement of Effect
Amending Personnel Policies and Procedures to Delete Section IV(A)(5)(n) Regarding Trade
Back for Cash
Summary
This resolution repeals Section IV(A)(5)(n), Trade Back for Cash, in the Personnel Policies and
Procedures.
Submitted by: Clorissa N. Santiago, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: April 2, 2019
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures allows employees of the Nation to trade back
accumulated personal and/or vacation hours for cash upon approval of the benefit by the Oneida
Business Committee. [Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures Section IV(A)(5)(n)]. The
Oneida Business Committee is required to analyze fiscal conditions to determine whether
employees may trade back personal and/or vacation hours for cash that fiscal year. [Oneida
Personnel Policies and Procedures Section IV(A)(5)(n)].
This resolution states that the Oneida Business Committee, upon discussion and review with the
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, have determined that with the structural deficit and the
reliance on self-funding capital expenditures to reduce reliance on debt as directed by the General
Tribal Council, that it is unlikely that the cash flow and cash management activities through the
Finance Office and budget trending will result in the ability to authorize trade back for cash at any
level in the future.
At the recommendation of the Oneida Business Committee, this resolution provides that the
General Tribal Council repeals Section IV(A)(5)(n), Trade Back for Cash, of the Personnel
Policies and Procedures.
The General Tribal Council’s act to repeal Section IV(A)(5)(n) of the Personnel Policies and
Procedures is an act of amending the Personnel Policies and Procedures. The Personnel Policies
and Procedures has been recognized as a law of the Nation which can only be permanently
amended by the General Tribal Council. [Whereas #6 of Resolution GTC-02-28-04-A]. The
process of amending any law of the Nation is governed by the Legislative Procedures Act. [1 O.C.
109].
The General Tribal Council adopted the Legislative Procedures Act for the purpose of ensuring
there is a standard process for the adoption of laws of the Nation. [1 O.C. 109.1-1]. The lawmaking
requirements of the Legislative Procedures Act apply to all legislation that is considered by the
Oneida Business Committee or forwarded for consideration to the General Tribal Council. [1 O.C.
109.1-1(a)].
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The Legislative Procedures Act provides a process that must be followed before amendments to a
law can be considered for adoption. This legislative process includes the following:
▪ A request for amendments to a law are submitted to the Legislative Operating Committee
who can then accept or deny the request [1 O.C. 109.5];
▪ A legislative analysis of the proposed amendments is completed [1 O.C. 109.7];
▪ A fiscal impact statement of the proposed amendments is completed [1 O.C. 109.6];
▪ The Legislative Operating Committee provides an opportunity for public review of the
proposed amendments by holding a public meeting and providing a public comment period
for the purpose of soliciting comments [1 O.C. 109.8];
▪ The Legislative Operating Committee fully considers all written comments and oral
testimony received during the public comment period and public meeting [1 O.C. 109.84];
▪ The Legislative Operating Committee forwards the proposed amendments, legislative
analysis and fiscal impact statement to the Oneida Business Committee when legislation is
ready for consideration [1 O.C. 109.9-1]; and
▪ The Oneida Business Committee considers the proposed amendments or forwards the
legislation to the General Tribal Council for consideration. [1 O.C. 109.9-1(a)-(b)].
A law of the Nation is not considered valid unless that law is adopted in substantial compliance
with the Legislative Procedures Act. [1 O.C. 109.10-1].
This resolution conflicts with the Nation’s Legislative Procedures Act as it proposes the General
Tribal Council adopt amendments to the Personnel Policies and Procedures which have not
substantially complied with the requirements and process of the Legislative Procedures Act. The
proposal to amend the Personnel Policies and Procedures to remove Section IV(A)(5)(n) is
required to follow the process contained in the Legislative Procedures Act before the General
Tribal Council may consider adoption of the proposal.
In the past, amendments to the Personnel Policies and Procedures were presented to the General
Tribal Council for adoption simply via resolution in a similar fashion as this resolution presents
General Tribal Council with the consideration to remove Section IV(A)(5)(n) of the Personnel
Policies and Procedures. [For examples see GTC-02-28-04-A, GTC-01-26-08-A, GTC-01-05-09A, GTC-05-23-11-A, GTC-05-23-11-B, and GTC-07-02-12-A]. Although amendments to the
Personnel Policies and Procedures were previously adopted in this manner, it is important to note
that these actions occurred before the Legislative Procedures Act was adopted and the General
Tribal Council set forth a process for the adoption of amendments to laws of the Nation. The
Legislative Procedures Act now governs the adoption of any amendments to a law of the Nation.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would conflict with the Nation’s Legislative Procedures Act. Any
consideration to amend the Personnel Policies and Procedures is required to follow the
requirements and process contained in the Legislative Procedures Act before the General Tribal
Council may consider the adoption of the proposed amendments. At this time, the process and
requirements of the Legislative Procedures Act have not been met.
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Oneida, WI 54155
GTC Resolution #
Amending Personnel Policies and Procedures to Delete Section IV(A)(5)(n) Regarding Trade Back
for Cash
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 Personnel Policies and Procedures allow for a trade back of accumulated personal
and/or vacation hours for cash (trade back for cash) upon approval of the benefit by the
Oneida Business Committee, Section IV(A)(5)(n); and
WHEREAS,
trade back for cash has been utilized to manage the financial liability of the Nation of the
accrued personal and vacation time of 2800 employees, where at one time some
employees had in excess of 1000 accrued hours; and
WHEREAS,
the General Tribal Council adopted resolution # GTC-05-23-11-B, Amendments to the
Personnel Policies and Procedures on Trade Back for Cash of Personal and Vacation
Time, that amended the policy to grant trade back for cash upon approval of the Oneida
Business Committee based on the financial condition of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the General Tribal Council adopted resolution # GTC-07-02-12-A, Amendments to the
Personnel Policies and Procedures Relating to Vacation and Personal Day Accumulation,
which placed a cap of 280-hours of accrued time and set forth a transition period to assist
employees in lowering existing accrual balances below the 280-hour cap; and
WHEREAS,
these two actions by the General Tribal Council have reduced reliance on trade back for
cash as a financial management tool as vacation and personal hour accruals are now
maintained at a lower level while still allowing employees enough accrued time to plan for
vacations and time off; and
WHEREAS,
the potential cost of a trade back for cash approval of 80 hours, the maximum allowed
under the policy, would be $3.4 million additional funds paid out during a single payroll
period to employees and approximately $400,000 in additional funds in employer payroll
taxes, 401(k) benefits, and related expenses; and
WHEREAS,
the Nation operates under a balanced budget based on projected revenues, grants,
investment income and estimated expenses, of which personnel cost are approximately
80% of the budget; and
WHEREAS,
the Nation has been operating with a ‘structural budget deficit’ for the past 10 to 15 years,
which means the annual expenses of the nation (including personnel, services,
maintenance and capital improvements) and directives the General Tribal Council
(including education scholarships, housing, land acquisition and per capita) exceed the
projected revenues before the budget is revised to include the increased cost of
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personnel through wage and fringe rate increases, utility cost increases, and the general
increase in the cost of doing business; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been able to authorize trade back for cash only
once since 2011, which was accomplished by directing that the cost of trade back for
cash at 40 hours in the following year’s budget allowing time to accrue the necessary
funding for that directive; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee, upon discussion and review with the Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer have determined that with the structural deficit and the reliance on
self-funding capital expenditures to reduce reliance on debt as directed by the General
Tribal Council, that it is unlikely that the cash flow and cash management activities
through the Finance Office and budget trending will result in the ability to authorize trade
back for cash at any level in the future; and
WHEREAS,
the General Tribal Council has approved wage increases and the Oneida Business
Committee has recommended a series of wage increases to maintain competitiveness in
the current and near-term employment market; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has approved recommendations from the Human
Resources Department and the Finance Office which create and maintain benefits for
employees that maintain the Nation’s competitiveness in the current and near-term
employment market; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee is recommending the General Tribal Council repeal
section IV(A)(5)(n), Trade Back for Cash, in the Personnel Policies and Procedures;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the General Tribal Council repeals section IV(A)(5)(n), Trade
Back for Cash, of the Personnel Policies and Procedures.
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Approve the travel request in accordance with § 216.16-1 - Seven (7) Oneida Nation School System staff
1. Meeting Date Requested:
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We are seeking approval to send seven project staff from the BIE Striving Readers Grant to the End of Year
Training at the Department of Interior in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Travel costs are covered for in the grant.
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Until the April 1, 2019, regular Oneida School Board meeting, we were unaware of the new OBC SOP that
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Department of Interior (DOI) Training Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 2-3, 2019. The full team is
expected to attend and it includes the Administrator, FACE Adult Education Teacher, FACE Preschool Teacher,
FACE Preschool Co-teacher, FACE Parent Educators (2) and 1 representative Teacher, for a total of seven (7)
attendees.
The training will be from 8 to 4 on the first day, May 3rd and from 8 to 2:30 on the second day. The team has been
working on a project, first with training and recruiting involvement of school staff, then with inclusion of parents
to choose their project and make plans for implementation.
The funding may continue through next year, if the team attends the training and carries through with the
project goals.
If staff do not attend, we will not be able to continue the grant to the next year.
In lieu of approval of airfare, the cost of mileage would be 1,410 one way, so 2,820 miles for round trip or
$1,536.90. It would also take over 22 hours for one way, according to Google Maps. We are estimating flights
would be about $600. Driving 11 hours a day, would also cost additional per diem of fours days, with two days to
get there and two days to drive home.
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Post one (1) vacancy - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board
1. Meeting Date Requested:
4
/ 10 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
New Business
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Post one (1) vacancy - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1.
3.
2.
4.
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
Unbudgeted
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Brooke Doxtator, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Supervisor
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
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6. Cover Memo:
Describe the purpose, background/history, and action requested:
There is one (1) vacancy on the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board for a term ending
February 28, 2020.
On March 27, 2019 the Oneida Business Committee terminated the appointment of Kim Reyes.
6. Consider a request from the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board pursuant to
§105.7-4 (00:47:32)
Sponsor: Kathryn LaRoque, Chair/SEOTS Advisory Board
Motion by Daniel Guzman King to terminate the appointment of Kim Reyes on the Southeastern Wisconsin
Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board pursuant to §105.7-4, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried:
Ayes: Brandon Stevens, Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers
Not Present: Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Action requested:
To post (1) vacancy on the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board
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Oneida Business Committee Agenda Request
Determine next steps regarding request to amend resolution # BC-09-26-18-D
1. Meeting Date Requested:
04 / 10 / 19
2. General Information:
Session:
Open
Agenda Header:
Executive - See instructions for the applicable laws, then choose one:
New Business
Accept as Information only
Action - please describe:
Amend resolution # BC-09-26-18-D Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends to include stipends
for the Oneida Nation School Board’s responsibilities in the hiring process (i.e. pre-screening and interviews)
for Oneida Nation School System Personnel.
3. Supporting Materials
Report
Resolution
Contract
Other:
1. Legal Opinion dated 2/19/2019
3. resolution # BC-10-22-06-D
2. resolution # BC-9-26-18-D
4. MOA dated 3/21/1988
Business Committee signature required
4. Budget Information
Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
Budgeted - Grant Funded
5. Submission
Authorized Sponsor / Liaison:
Lisa Liggins, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board
Primary Requestor/Submitter:
Your Name, Title / Dept. or Tribal Member
Additional Requestor:
Name, Title / Dept.
Additional Requestor:
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Oneida Nation
School Board
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155‐0365
(920) 869‐1676
Memorandum
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From: Oneida Nation School Board
Date: April 2, 2019
Re:
Request to amend resolution # BC-09-26-18-D
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information regarding the Oneida Nation School
Board’s (Board) responsibilities in the hiring process and to request that the Oneida Business
Committee (OBC) amend resolution # BC-09-26-18-D to include stipends for this responsibility.
BACKGROUND
The March 21, 1988, Memorandum of Agreement between the Board and the OBC provides
that "all hiring, evaluations, promotions, suspensions/dismissals of all personnel employed in the
operation of the Oneida Tribal School is to be performed by the Board".
Resolution # BC-10-25-06-D sets the stipend for Board at $75 for the following:
Regular meeting or Special meetings
Half-day pre-screening or interview sessions, provided that the pre-screening or
interview was actually conducted and not canceled or postponed
Grievance hearings, provided that a hearing was conducted and not canceled or
postponed
On September 26, 2018, the OBC adopted the Boards, Committees, and Commissions law
(law) which provides that the OBC sets stipend amounts by resolution (§ 105.13-2.) and that the
OBC determines if, and when, any other stipends are appropriate and that these also be
included in the resolution (§ 105.13-7.).
In compliance with the law, the OBC also adopted resolution # BC-09-26-18-D Boards,
Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends which sets stipend amounts and defines other, or
“miscellaneous”, stipends. The miscellaneous stipends authorized by the resolution are for
certain activities of the Oneida Pow-wow Committee, the Oneida Election Board, and the
Oneida Personnel Commission. No miscellaneous stipends, including job selection prescreenings or interviews are authorized to the Oneida Nation School Board.
On February 5, 2019, three (3) Board members, along with School Administration and Human
Resources, participated in interviews for a position within the Oneida Nation School System. A
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stipend request was submitting and subsequently denied. Included in the materials is the legal
opinion issued by Attorney McAndrews regarding the stipend request.1
At the March 4, 2019, regular Board meeting the following action took place:
“Melinda K. Danforth motion to accept the legal opinion as information and direct that
official correspondence by the School Board be submitted to the Oneida Business
Committee meeting Agenda requesting an amendment to the stipend BC resolution# 9
26 18 D. Seconded by Shanna Torres. Motion carried.”
Informal conversations by the Board Chair, Lisa Liggins, and Legislative Reference Office (LRO)
staff indicate that the reason why the Board was excluded from the miscellaneous stipends
provided by resolution # BC-09-26-18-D Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends
was due to the LRO being unaware of the March 21, 1988, Memorandum of Agreement
between the Board and the OBC when drafting the resolution and the exclusion was an
oversight.
REQUESTED ACTION
The Oneida Nation School Board is requesting that the Oneida Business Committee amend
resolution # BC-09-26-18-D Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends to include
stipends for the Oneida Nation School Board’s responsibilities in the hiring process (i.e. prescreening and interviews) for Oneida Nation School System Personnel.
1 Members of the Board, along with School Administration and Human Resources, participated in pre-screening on
March 12, 2019, and interviews on March 21, 2019, for another position within in the Oneida Nation School System.
A stipend request was not submitted for either of these due to the previous denial and legal review issued.
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Kelly M. McAndrews
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 2:34 PM
Boards
Cheryl Skolaski; Heidi M. Wennesheimer; Kristen M. Hooker
Legal Opinion- School Board Hiring Panel & Stipend Payment
Facts
On February 5, 2019 three School Board members participated as panel members for the Hiring Selection Panel
for the ‘Oneida Language Culture Trainee’. Administration and HRR (Human Resources) also participated. Not all School
Board members participated on the panel and there is nothing to indicate that the interviews would either qualify as a
“meeting” or “joint meeting”. As a result of participation on the Hiring Selection Panel, the School Board members
involved requested stipends be paid.
Issue
Whether a stipend can currently be paid to the School Board members who participated on the Hiring Selection
Panel.
Brief Answer
No. Currently, the School Board Policy does not comply with the stipend requirements of the Nation’s Boards,
Committees, and Commissions law and the Business Committee has not authorized the School Board to receive stipends
for participating on hiring selection panels. No stipend can be issued until the Policy is amended and the BC approves this
miscellaneous category of stipend by resolution. However, although no stipend is currently authorized for School Board
members to participate in hiring selection panels for personnel by the school, there is nothing prohibiting School Board
members from participating on hiring selection panels.
Analysis
In 1988 the BC and School Board entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that addressed
administration of the Oneida Tribal School and involvement of the Oneida Tribal School Board “in all personnel matters
related to all personnel employed in the operation of the Oneida Tribal School”. Specific to personnel matters, the MOA
states:
That all hiring, evaluations, promotions, suspensions/dismissals of all personnel employed in the
operation of the Oneida Tribal School is to be performed by the BOARD: that hiring, promotions,
suspensions/ dismissals shall be conducted pursuant to the Oneida Tribal Management System wherein
three (3) member[s] of the BOARD and one (1) Tribal School Administrator, shall sit with one (1)
member of the Oneida Tribal Personnel Selection Committee and the EEO Officer, that evaluations of
instructional personnel shall be performed, based upon sound educational administration recognizing the
contractual and school year provisions for teaching personnel, and that the COMMITTEE shall revise the
Oneida Tribal Management System appropriately to accommodate the above.*
Stipend payments were not addressed in the MOA. By way of background, the Business Committee created the
Oneida Tribal Management System by resolution 11-7-75-1. Among many things, the Tribal Management System
provided uniform rules and regulations amongst tribal programs and ensured accountability. As an example, the Tribal
Management System contained employment policies and procedures (hiring/ discipline/ termination) and implemented the
Personnel Selection Committee (to monitor hiring and enforce Indian Preference). While the Oneida Tribal Management
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System briefly addressed “Standing Committees” (reasons for creation, roles, and compliance with “basic Tribal policies
and procedures”), stipends were not addressed in the Tribal Management System. By the early 1990s the Tribal
Management System evolved into the Nation’s Personnel Policies and Procedures.
The School Board adopted the School Board Policy (revised March, 2006). This Policy covers educational and
administrative policies, while incorporating the School Board requirements that a board’s bylaws would traditionally
contain. While the School Board Policy is silent on when stipends are paid and the amount of stipends to be paid, it
broadly states:
Should funding permit, it shall be within the authority of the Board to determine a reasonable
compensation for renumeration of costs incurred by the Board in the performance of its elected duties.
Each year, consistent with the development of the school’s annual budgets, the Board shall devise a
formula for the payment of a stipend to its membership.
On its face this paragraph appears inconsistent with the Nation’s law governing boards, committees, and
commissions (past and present). Oneida’s Comprehensive Policy Governing Boards, Committees and Commissions
(adopted by BC-5-14-97-F) was in place as early as 1997. The Comprehensive Policy governed stipends and sets stipend
amounts. The Comprehensive Policy went through various amendments and by 2018 it was known as the Boards,
Committees, and Commissions law (“Law”). The 2018 amendment to the Law was effective October 10, 2018 (adopted by
BC Resolution BC-09-26-18-C). A corresponding BC Resolution pertaining to payment of stipends and stipend amounts
(09-26-18-D) was adopted when the Law was amended.**
Sec. 105.13 of the Law authorizes stipends, reimbursement and compensation for the following, in accordance with an
entity’s duly adopted and conforming by-laws:
Meetings. Provided there is a quorum, the meeting lasts for at least one hour, and the individual is
present the entire meeting. Stipends for meetings for elected bodies, such as the School Board are
limited to TWO per month (including emergency meetings).
Joint meetings. Provided there is a quorum, the meeting lasts for at least one hour, and the individual
is present the entire meeting. Joint meetings are not counted with regular/emergency meetings.
Hearings. Before the Judiciary when testimony/evidence is compelled by subpoena.
Hearings of an entity. For the conduct of hearings (when the body has hearing authority).
Conferences and training. Reimbursement occurs in accordance with the Nation’s policies concerning
conferences/training. The member must attend the full day at the conference/training, the training
must be required by-law/bylaw/resolution, and travel to and from are excluded.
Business expenses. Normal business expenses related to membership.
Miscellaneous. When otherwise determined by the Business Committee. The BC may determine
when other stipends are appropriate.
Task Force/ Ad hoc subcommittees. No stipend is authorized unless an exception is made by the BC
or GTC.
The Law requires an entity’s by-laws include a comprehensive list of all stipends members are eligible to receive and
the requirements for collecting each stipend. Sec. 105.10-3(e). The School Board Policy currently does not contain this list
and its requirements, so it does not comply with the Law’s requirements concerning stipends.*** The School Board
should amend its policy to conform with the Law.
Business Committee Resolution #09-26-18-D, a companion resolution to the Law, sets forth stipend amounts and
defines when “miscellaneous” stipends may be issued. Specified stipends that do not fall within the standard categories of
stipends must be authorized by Business Committee resolution because they fall within the “miscellaneous” category.
Currently, miscellaneous stipends are authorized for certain pow-wow activities, election board activities, Personnel
Commission interviews and job selection pre-screenings for the Oneida Personnel Commission. No miscellaneous
stipends, including job selection pre-screenings are authorized to School Board members in this Resolution. In order to be
eligible for a miscellaneous stipend for personnel related functions, such as sitting on a Hiring Selection Panel, not only
must the School Board’s policy be amended to conform with the Law, but a corresponding Business Committee resolution
is necessary.
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Last, although no stipend is currently authorized for School Board members to participate in hiring selection panels
for personnel by the school, there is nothing prohibiting School Board members from participating in hiring selection
panels.
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* This opinion does not address whether the ‘Oneida Language Culture Trainee’ position falls within the purview of “personnel
employed”. This is unclear based on the use of the word “trainee”.
**Most recently, on January 7, 2013 the General Tribal Council, by 2/3 vote of voting members, approved the adoption of amendments
to the Administrative Procedures Act and Legislative Procedures Act (LPA) by GTC Resolution 01‐07‐13‐A. The LPA is the Nation’s
process for the adoption and amendment of the Nation’s laws and a mechanism by which laws are created. The LPA proves a standard
process for developing legislation, including process requirements. Generally, Legislative Procedures Act Ch. 109.
***Other by‐law requirements were not examined for this opinion. It may be advisable for the School Board to separate it’s overall
policies from its by‐laws.
From: Boards
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2019 4:44 PM
To: Kelly M. McAndrews <kmcandre@oneidanation.org>
Cc: Cheryl Skolaski <cskolask@oneidanation.org>
Subject: FW: ONSB Interview Stipend Payment Forms to be processed
Importance: High
Hi Kelly,
I have another stipend issue, this time with School Board, they are requesting stipends for interviews, but interview
stipends for the School Board are not addressed in BC Resolution 09‐26‐18‐D. I’ve included their stipend request, the BC
resolution, BCC law, School Board Bylaws and an MOA with the BC from 1988.
Does an MOA/MOU supersede the law and if they are allowed an interview stipend, how much should they be paid?
Brooke Doxtator
BCC Supervisor
Business Committee Support Office (BCSO)
office 920.869.4452
fax 920.869.4040
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
Oneida, WI 54155
BC Resolution # 09-26-18-D
Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends
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 Boards, Committees, and Commissions law (“the Law”) was adopted by the Oneida
Business Committee through resolution BC-5-14-97-F and amended by resolutions BC09-27-06-E, BC-09-22-10-C, and most recently BC-09-26-18-C; and
WHEREAS,
the Law provides stipends paid by the Oneida Nation to a person serving on a board,
committee, and commission of the Nation in order to compensate the individual for his or
her contribution of time, effort, and work for the boards, committee, or commission for the
betterment of the Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Law requires the Oneida Business Committee to set stipend amounts by resolution;
and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee shall periodically review the amounts provided for
stipends and, based on the availability of funds, shall adjust those amounts accordingly by
amending this resolution; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee sets forth the following
stipend amounts allowed to be paid to a member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation:
1. Meetings of a Board, Committee, or Commission of the Nation. A member of a board, committee,
or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend for attending a duly called meeting of the board,
committee, or commission in accordance with the Law.
a. Appointed Boards, Committees, and Commissions. A member of an appointed board,
committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of seventy-five dollars ($75)
for a duly called meeting of the board, committee, or commission for up to one (1) meeting
per month.
i. Appointed boards, committees, and commissions of the Nation include the
following:
1. Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board;
2. Oneida Community Library Board;
3. Environmental Resource Board;
4. Oneida Nation Arts Board;
5. Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee;
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Oneida Personnel Commission;
7. Oneida Police Commission;
8. Oneida Pow-wow Committee;
9. Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee; and
10. Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board.
b. Elected Boards, Committees, and Commissions. A member of an elected board,
committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of one hundred dollars
($100) for a duly called meeting of the boards, committee, or commission for up to two (2)
meetings per month.
i. Elected boards, committees, and commissions of the Nation include the following:
1. Oneida Nation Commission on Aging;
2. Oneida Election Board;
3. Oneida Land Claims Commission;
4. Oneida Land Commission;
5. Oneida Nation School Board;
6. Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee; and
7. Oneida Gaming Commission;
a. Although the Oneida Gaming Commission is an elected
commission of the Nation, the Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance
provides that the compensation of Oneida Nation Gaming
Commissioners is not subject to the Nation’s Boards, Committees,
and Commissions law.
Joint Meetings with the Oneida Business Committee. A member of a board, committee, or
commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend for attending a duly called joint meeting between
the board, committee, or commission and the Oneida Business Committee in accordance with the
Law.
a. Appointed Boards, Committees, and Commissions. A member of an appointed board,
committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of seventy-five dollars ($75)
for a duly called joint meeting.
b. Elected Boards, Committees, and Commissions. A member of an elected board,
committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of one hundred dollars
($100) for a duly called joint meeting.
Oneida Judiciary Hearings. A member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation shall
receive a stipend of fifty dollars ($50) for attending a hearing of the Oneida Judiciary if the member’s
attendance at the hearing is required by official subpoena.
Hearings of a Board, Committee, or Commission of the Nation. A member of a board, committee,
or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of fifty dollars ($50) for conducting an official
hearing of the board, committee, or commission.
Miscellaneous Stipends. The Oneida Business Committee shall have the discretion to determine
any other stipends deemed appropriate.
a. Pow-wow Activities. A member of the Oneida Pow-wow Committee shall receive a stipend
of twenty-five dollars ($25) per hour for services he or she provides during each Pow-wow,
not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200) per day, contingent upon available budgeted
funds.
b. Election Activities. A member of the Oneida Election Board shall receive a stipend of ten
dollars ($10) per hour for services he or she provides during an election including, but not
limited to, managing the polling site, recounts, and lot drawings.
c. General Tribal Council Meetings. A member of the Oneida Election Board shall receive a
stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) for attendance and service provided at a General
Tribal Council meeting of the Nation.
d. Interviews and Job Selection Pre-Screening. A member of the Oneida Personnel
Commission shall receive a stipend of twenty-five dollars ($25) for up to four (4) hours of
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participating in interviews and/or job description pre-screens conducted by the Human
Resource Department, and a stipend of fifty dollars ($50) for more than four (4) hours of
participating in interviews and/or job description pre-screens conducted by the Human
Resource Department.
6. Conferences and Training. A member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation shall
receive a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) per day for attendance at a conference or training
that is required by law, bylaw, or resolution.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution hereby adopted and shall be effective October 10, 2018.
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that the Oneida
Business Committee is composed of 9 members of whom 5 members constitute a quorum; 9 members
were present at a meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 26th day of September, 2018; that the
forgoing resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by a vote of 8 members for, 0 members against, and
0 members not voting*; and that said resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.
____________________________
Lisa Summers, Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
*According to the By-Laws, Article I, Section 1, the Chair votes "only in the case of a tie."
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Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
BUSINESS COMMITTEE
UGWA DEMOLUM
Oneidas bringing several
hundred bags of corn to
Washington's starving army
at Valley Forge, after the
colonists had consistently
refused to aid them.
P.O. Box 365· Oneida, WI 54155
Telephone: 920-869-4364 • Fax: 920-869-4040
BC Resolution # 10-25-06 D
YATEHE
Because of the help of
this Oneida Chief in
cementing a friendship
between the six nations
and the colony of
Pennsylvania, a new
nation, the United States
was made possible.
Oneida Nation School Board Stipend
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin is a federally recognized Indian
government and a treaty tribe recognized by the laws of the United States, and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Tribe of
Indians of Wisconsin, 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 has been delegated the authority of Article IV of the
Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation School Board continues to clarify and enforce the Oneida Nation
School System and Oneida Nation School Board Policies and Procedures for the
benefit ofthe parents, students and employees of the Oneida Nation School System;
and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation School Board has received stipends which offset the cost and
expenses related to membership as well as compensate for knowledge given in the
course of duties and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation School Board is required to participate in screening, interviews,
grievance hearings and continuing education training in order to maintain and
enhance skills utilized in their duties and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS,
the stipends paid to the Oneida Nation School Board members have not been
adjusted to reflect the current economy for many years; and
WHEREAS,
the Comprehensive Policy allows entities to petition the Oneida Business Committee
for an increased stipend through a Resolution which indicates the reasons why the
stipend should be different, and what would be an appropriate stipend; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation School Board is forwarding the stipend rates set out below for
approval by the Oneida Business Committee,
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee hereby authorizes
a stipend in the amount of $75 to the Oneida Nation School Board for the following:
•
Regular meeting or Special meetings.
Half-day pre-screening or interview sessions, provided that the pre-screening or interview
was actually conducted and not canceled or postponed.
Grievance hearings, provided that a hearing was conducted and not canceled or postponed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the above stipend rates are effective
upon the approval of a budget that accommodates this increase in the stipend rate.
CERTIFICA TION
I the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that the Oneida
Business Committee is composed of (9) members of whom (5) members constitute a quorum . .2
members were present at a meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 25 day of October. 2006;
that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by a vote of 1- members for; Q
members against; and ~ members not voting; and that said resolution has not been rescinded or
amended in any way.
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Oneida Business Committee
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