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Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, February 27, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Agenda

Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.

Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members

of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill

Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to

change.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

MINUTES

Approve the January 24, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the February 14, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Interpretation of General Tribal Council August 7, 2023,

Action on Petition Removing All Employee Wage Caps

Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director

Adopt resolution entitled Geographic Information System Discovery and

Implementation Project - Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant Application

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Adopt resolution entitled Safe Shelter HUD Application - Resolution of Authorization

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

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VI.

APPOINTMENTS

VII.

IX.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Accept the February 7, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Accept the One Year Review of the Budget and Finances Law Memorandum

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request in accordance with § 219-16.1 - Oneida Business

Committee seven (7) members - Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting Uncasville, CT - May 13-16, 2024

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Approve the travel request in accordance with § 219.-16.1 - F.A.C.E. four (4)

employees - Family and Children Education (FACE) National Conference Albuquerque, NM - May 6-10, 2024

Sponsor: Sacheen Lawrence, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Determine next steps regarding nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board

Alternates

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

STANDING COMMITTEES

VIII.

Adopt resolution entitled Trends of Screening Rates & Prevalence of Colorectal

Cancer in the Oneida Nation Community Compared to the Wisconsin Adult

Population

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept memorandum from the Secretary regarding the January 10, 2024, regular BC

meeting directive

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Councilmen Jonas Hill and Kirby Metoxen - Native

American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Gala - Mole Lake, WI - February 2-3, 2024

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

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XI.

NEW BUSINESS

XII.

Review funding request from the On?yote?a·ka Taluhkowanhne Singing Society and

determine next steps

Sponsor: Brenda Baird, Tribal Member

REPORTS

XIII.

Approve the travel report - Councilmen Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson 6th Annual Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy & Sustainability Conference

- Hollywood, FL - February 5-9, 2024

Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

TRIBALLY CHARTERED ENTITIES (8:30 a.m.)

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2024 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 1st quarter report

Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2024 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Sidney White, Protem Chair/Oneida Youth Leadership Institute

EXECUTIVE SESSION

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Accept the General Manager report (10:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance

February 2024 report

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Accept the Chief Financial Officer February 2024 report (not submitted)

Sponsor: Keith Doxtator, Chief Financial Officer

Accept the Treasurer's January 2024 report (11:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

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XIV.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 1st quarter executive report

(1:30 p.m.)

Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2024 1st quarter executive

report (2:30 p.m.)

Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 1st quarter executive report (2:00

p.m.)

Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 1st quarter executive report (3:00

p.m.)

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

10.

Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2024 1st quarter executive

report (3:30 p.m.)

Sponsor: Sidney White, Protem Chair/Oneida Youth Leadership Institute

11.

Accept the Business Analyst Tribally Chartered Entities FY-2024 1st quarter

report

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Business Analyst

NEW BUSINESS

Approve 100 new enrollments and one (1) relinquishment

Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Review applications for nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Alternates

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and

Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)

The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida

Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/

For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or

(800) 236-2214

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Approve the January 24, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02/28/24

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☒ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

CELLIS1

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Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, January 23, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, January 24, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence

Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: n/a

Arrived at: n/a

Others present: Jo Anne House, Melinda J. Danforth, Keith Doxtator, Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft

Teams1), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Tana Aguirre (via Microsoft Teams), William Gollnick (via

Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill;

REGULAR MEETING

Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa

Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;

Arrived at: n/a

Others present: Jo A. House, Keith Doxtator, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Mark W.

Powless, Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo

Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft

Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice

Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams),

Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via

Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Rae

Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Duff (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams),

Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via

Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgensen (via Microsoft Teams), Jacqueline

Smith (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Eric McLester (via Microsoft Teams),

Leslie Doxtater (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Stone (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle DanforthAnderson (via Microsoft Teams), Jason Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Deborah Gerondale, Richard

Cornelius, Jamie Spencer, Ted Gillis, Jesse Stevens, Dakota House, Joyce King (via Microsoft Teams),

Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft

Teams), Brooke Doxtator, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Kerry

Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Benjamin Skenandore, Melissa Skenandore, Ed Delgado, Mary Graves

(via Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams);

1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file

sharing, and video meetings.

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CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens at 8:34 a.m.

For the record: Chairman Tehassi Hill is out attending the State of the State Address in Madison, WI

and Councilwoman Jennifer Webster is out sick.

II.

OPENING (00:00:17)

Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson.

Special recognition for retirement - Jackie Johnson (00:06:20)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Special recognition for retirement of Jackie Johnson by Secretary Lisa Liggins.

Special recognition for years of service (00:09:38)

Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director

Special recognition for years of service by Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens of the following

individuals: 40 years of service - Scott Jordan; 35 years of service - Richard Cornelius; 30 years of

service - Melanie Koponen, Dawn Lara, Tracey Lake, Robert Benjamin, Harold Bebeau, Duane

Berger, Lorna Denny, Irving Rabideau, Diana Caldwell, Kimberly Dickenson, William Duffy, Anthony

Joslin, Yia Xiong, Sharon Legare, Deanna Klescewski, Laura Bosacki, Craig Heinz, Mary Hamm, Lisa

McDonald, Donna Galske, Sarah Rohr, Holly Genskow LaPalm, William Torres, Tammy Demuth,

Sandra Mauer, Donald Solecki, Redmon Danforth Jr., Judith VanLanen, Ted Gillis, Ronald King, Jr.,

Lori Williams, Deborah Gustafson, Beth Schrick-Smith, Robert Schuyler, Stacey Howard, Linda

Jenkins, Jamie Spencer, Sr.; 25 years of service - Larry Gordon, Phillip King, Sr., Marilyn King,

Kathryn Paulick.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:24:13)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with two (2) noted changes [1) under the Resolution

section, add item entitled Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Business Committee Approval of Annual

Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity for Real Estate Transactions Insured by First American Title

Insurance Company; and 2) under the Travel Requests section, add item entitled, Approve the travel

request - OBC members - State of the Tribes Address and Associated Receptions - Madison, WI February 21-22, 2024], seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee - Kerry Metoxen, Benjamin Skenandore

(00:25:34)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oath of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Kerry Metoxen was present via Microsoft

Teams. Benjamin Skenandore was present.

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Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee - Michelle Madl - Administered

Oath of Office on January 4, 2024 (00:30:00)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

MINUTES

Approve the January 10, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

(00:30:29)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the January 10, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Abstained:

Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Approve the January 18, 2024, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes

(00:31:20)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the January 18, 2024, emergency Business Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen

Abstained:

Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

VI.

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Recognition of the Service of Members Serving on the

Executive Committee 1937 to 1969 (00:32:10)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution entitled 01-24-24-A Recognition of the Service of Members

Serving on the Executive Committee 1937 to 1969, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Business Committee Approval of Annual Limited

Waiver of Sovereign Immunity for Real Estate Transactions Insured by First

American Title Insurance Company (00:43:23)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution entitled 01-24-24-B Oneida Business Committee Approval of

Annual Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity for Real Estate Transactions Insured by First American

Title Insurance Company, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

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VII.

APPOINTMENTS

Determine next steps regarding seven (7) vacancies - Oneida Election Board AdHoc Committee (00:44:34)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicant; to appoint Candace House to the Oneida

Election Board - Ad Hoc Committee with a term ending December 31, 2024; and to request the

Secretary to re-notice the vacancies, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Land Claims

Commission (00:45:17)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicant and to appoint Candace House to the Oneida

Land Claims Commission with a term ending July 31, 2024, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation School Board

(00:45:58)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jameson Wilson to accept the selected applicant and to appoint Melissa Skenandore to the

Oneida Nation School Board Parent/Guardian Position with a term ending July 31, 2024, seconded by

Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Abstained:

Lisa Liggins

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

VIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Accept the January 3, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes (00:46:40)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the January 3, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

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IX.

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Native American Tourism

of Wisconsin (NATOW) & Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) Meeting - Lac

Du Flambeau, WI - January 10-11, 2024 (00:47:08)

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel report from Councilman Kirby Metoxen for the Native

American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) & Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) Meeting in Lac

Du Flambeau, WI on January 10-11, 2024, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Wisconsin Governor's

Conference on Tourism 2024 - Lake Geneva, WI - March 10-13, 2024 (00:48:08)

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the travel request from Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the

Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism 2024 in Lake Geneva, WI on March 10-13, 2024,

seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Abstained:

Kirby Metoxen

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Approve the travel request - Oneida Business Committee - State of the Tribes

Address and Associated Receptions - Madison, WI - February 21-22, 2024

(00:49:07)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel request for up to nine (9) Business Committee members to

attend the State of the Tribes Address and Associated Receptions in Madison, WI on February 21-22,

2024, in accordance with § 219.16-1, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

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XI.

NEW BUSINESS

Appoint Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to the Criminal Justice

Coordinating Council and authorize Chairman Tehassi Hill to sign and send a

letter of recommendation (00:54:24)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Motion by Lisa Liggins to recommend Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to the Criminal

Justice Coordinating Council and authorize Chairman Tehassi Hill to sign and send a letter of

recommendation, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation School Board (00:58:29)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation School Board, seconded by Jonas Hill.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

XII.

REPORTS

OPERATIONAL

Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:59:10)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Big Bear Media FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by Marlon

Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:59:52)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Secretary Lisa Liggins left 9:36 a.m.

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2024 1st quarter report,

seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

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Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2024 1st quarter report

(01:03:59)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Secretary Lisa Liggins returned at 9:57 a.m.

Motion by Jameson Wilson to accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2024 1st quarter report,

seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2024 1st quarter report (01:35:58)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded

by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Education and Training FY-2024 1st quarter report (01:51:39)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Education and Training FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by

Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land, & Agriculture Division FY-2024

1st quarter report (01:59:57)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land, & Agriculture Division

FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Grants FY-2024 1st quarter report (02:00:33)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Grants FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by Jameson Wilson.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

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Accept the Human Services Division FY-2024 1st quarter report (02:05:06)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Human Services Division FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by

Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Public Works Division FY-2024 1st quarter report (02:13:40)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Councilman Kirby Metoxen left 10:48 a.m.

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Public Works Division FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by Lisa

Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster

10.

Accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2024 1st quarter report (02:16:57)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by

Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster

XIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report (02:18:40)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Counsel report and to approve the first amendment to the

attorney contract – Oneida Law Office – file # 2021-2029, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster

Accept the General Manager report (02:19:18)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster

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Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance

January 2023 report (02:19:32)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance

January 2023 report and to support the Mohegan Nation Council to Council meeting request,

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster

Accept the Treasurer's December 2023 report (02:19:53)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Councilman Kirby Metoxen returned at 10:54 a.m.

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the Treasurer's December 2023 report to the February 14, 2024,

regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

NEW BUSINESS

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Wisconsin Public Service

Corporation - Dual Power Service Agreement - file # 2024-0020 (02:20:22)

Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Wisconsin Public Service

Corporation - Dual Power Service Agreement - file # 2024-0020, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Accept the October 4, 2023, Business Committee Officer meeting notes

(02:20:42)

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the October 4, 2023, Business Committee Officer meeting notes,

seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

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Accept the November 1, 2023, Business Committee Officer meeting notes

(02:20:58)

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the November 1, 2023, Business Committee Officer meeting notes,

seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Accept the December 6, 2023, Business Committee Officer meeting notes

(02:21:14)

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the December 6, 2023, Business Committee Officer meeting notes,

seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Review applications for seven (7) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc

Committee (02:21:31)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the application for the Oneida Election Board

Ad-Hoc Committee seven (7) vacancies as information, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Review applications for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Land Claims Commission

(02:21:49)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the application for the Oneida Land Claims

Commission vacancy as information, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Review applications for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation School Board

(02:22:15)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the application for the Oneida Nation School

Board vacancy as information, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

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XIV.

ADJOURN (02:22:34)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adjourn at 10:56 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster

Minutes prepared by Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist.

Minutes approved as presented on

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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02/28/24

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☒ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

CELLIS1

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Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, February 13, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, February 14, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence

Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson;

Not Present: Councilman Marlon Skenandore;

Arrived at: n/a

Others present: Jo Anne House, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams1), Keith Doxtator, Mark W.

Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius, Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo

Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft

Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson

(via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Kelly

McAndrews, Carl Artman (via Microsoft Teams), Tana Aguirre (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss, Fawne

Rasmussen (via Microsoft Teams), Brenda Mendolla-Buckley (via Microsoft Teams), Jessalyn Harvath

(via Microsoft Teams), James Petitjean (via Microsoft Teams), RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft

Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle DanforthAnderson (via Microsoft Teams), Jacque Boyle (via Microsoft Teams), Eric McLester (via Microsoft

Teams), Jason Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Josephine Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Mercie

Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Bobbi King (via Microsoft Teams), Dana McLester (via Microsoft Teams),

Kristine Hill;

REGULAR MEETING

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence

Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: n/a

Arrived at: n/a

Others present: Jo A. House, Keith Doxtator, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Mark W.

Powless, Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn

Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft

Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via

Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen

Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft

Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia

Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams),

William Gollnick (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft

Teams), Tina Jorgensen (via Microsoft Teams), Mitchel Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Tiana Silva (via

Microsoft Teams), Misty Herzog (via Microsoft Teams), Marsha Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Delia

Smith (via Microsoft Teams), Isis Schreiber (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams),

Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Joyce King (via Microsoft

Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via

Microsoft Teams), Kerry Kennedy (via Microsoft Teams), Stacie Cutbank (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia

1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file

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Moore (via Microsoft Teams), Diane Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Boulanger (via Microsoft Teams),

Chris Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Jeanette Ninham (via Microsoft Teams), Tonya Webster (via

Microsoft Teams), Sherrole Benton (via Microsoft Teams), Nicole Holmes (via Microsoft Teams), Sacheen

Lawrence (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Braaten (via

Microsoft Teams), Reynold Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Lorna Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams),

John Breuninger, Gerald Cornelius, Jeremy King, Mark A. Powless, Sr., Jermaine Delgado, John

Danforth, Stephanie Metoxen, Jolene Hensberger (via Microsoft Teams), Tamara Vanschyndel (via

Microsoft Teams), Ivory Kelly (via Microsoft Teams), Marena Bridges (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves

(via Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams);

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:31 a.m.

II.

OPENING (00:00:06)

Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:06:26)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with one (1) addition [1) under the New Business

section, add item entitled Approve an exception to resolution # BC-01-12-22-A to cancel or reschedule

the March 13, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting], seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

Oneida Nation School Board - Melissa Skenandore (00:07:37)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oath of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Melissa Skenandore was present.

Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee - Candace House- Administered Oath of

Office on February 8, 2024 (00:07:37)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Land Claims Commission - Candace House - Administered Oath of Office

on February 8, 2024 (00:07:37)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Item X.C.6. was addressed next.

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RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Clean Air Policy (01:03:44)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adopt resolution entitled 02-14-24-A Amendments to the

Clean Air Policy, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace

Law (01:08:44)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Secretary Lisa Liggins left 9:51 a.m.

Secretary Lisa Liggins returned at 10:11 a.m.

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution entitled 02-14-24-B Amendments to the Drug and Alcohol

Free Workplace Law and to direct the Legislative Operating Committee to conduct a one (1) year

review regarding the amendments, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Opposed:

Lawrence Barton

Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens left at 10:14 a.m.

Adopt resolution entitled FY 2024 Community Opioid Intervention Prevention

Program (01:43:12)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution entitled 02-14-24-C FY 2024 Community Opioid Intervention

Prevention Program with one (1) amendment [1) at line 1, add "Grant Application"], seconded by Kirby

Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Adopt resolution entitled Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Grant

Application (01:45:32)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution entitled 02-14-24-D Temporary Assistance to Needy

Families (TANF) Grant Application, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Accept the January 11, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

(01:47:08)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the January 11, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the January 25, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

(01:47:29)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the January 25, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Accept the January 17, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes (01:47:50)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the January 17, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

VII.

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens - White

House Tribal Nations Summit - Washington, D.C. - December 5-7, 2023 (01:48:15)

Sponsor: Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Vice-Chairman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel report from Vice-Chairman Brandon YellowbirdStevens for the White House Tribal Nations Summit in Washington, D.C. on December 5-7, 2023,

seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Administration of

Children & Families (ACF) Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Triannual Meeting Washington, D.C. - October 23-26, 2023 (01:48:44)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the

Administration of Children & Families (ACF) Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Triannual Meeting in

Washington, D.C. on October 23-26, 2023, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Bemidji Area Budget

Formulation - Prior Lake, MN - November 6-8, 2023 (01:49:11)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the

Bemidji Area Budget Formulation in Prior Lake, MN on November 6-8, 2023, seconded by Jonas Hill.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Child Care

Development Fund (CCDF) Tribal Consultation - Albuquerque, NM - November 29December 1, 2023 (01:50:22)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Child

Care Development Fund (CCDF) Tribal Consultation in Albuquerque, NM on November 29-December

1, 2023, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Indian Health

Services (IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee meeting - Washington,

D.C. - December 12-14, 2023 (01:50:52)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for the Indian

Health Services (IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. on

December 12-14, 2023, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Councilman Jonas Hill left at 10:23 a.m.

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TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Government Accountability

Office Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council (GAO TIAC) - Washington, D.C. February 27-March 1, 2024 (01:51:33)

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel request for Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the

Government Accountability Office Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council (GAO TIAC) in Washington,

D.C. on February 27-March 1, 2024, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - 2024 Midwest Alliance of

Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Impact Week - Washington, D.C. - March 5-8, 2024

(01:52:15)

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Councilman Jonas Hill returned at 10:25 a.m.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request for Chairman Tehassi Hill and up to two (2)

additional Business Committee members to attend the 2024 Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes

(MAST) Impact Week in Washington, D.C. on March 5-8, 2024, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens - Indian

Gaming Association (IGA) Tradeshow and Convention - Anaheim, CA - April 8-11,

2024 (01:54:10)

Sponsor: Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Vice-Chairman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel request for Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

and up to two (2) additional Business Committee members to attend the Indian Gaming Association

(IGA) Tradeshow and Convention in Anaheim, CA on April 8-11, 2024, seconded by Jameson Wilson.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Approve the travel request - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Native American Finance

Officers Association (NAFOA) Annual Conference - Hollywood, FL - April 27-May 1,

2024 (01:55:00)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the travel request for Treasurer Lawrence Barton to attend the

Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) Annual Conference in Hollywood, FL on April

27-May 1, 2024, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Abstained:

Lawrence Barton

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Health and Human

Services (HHS) Budget Consultation - Washington, D.C. - April 8-11, 2024

(01:55:29)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend

the Health and Human Services (HHS) Budget Consultation in Washington, D.C. on April 8-11, 2024,

seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Abstained:

Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 2024 National

Tribal Health Conference - Rapid City, SD - May 18-24, 2024 (01:56:02)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend

the 2024 National Tribal Health Conference in Rapid City, SD on May 18-24, 2024, seconded by

Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Abstained:

Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

IX.

NEW BUSINESS

Review tribal member request regarding the Oneida Higher Education Office and

determine next steps (01:56:32)

Sponsor: Marena Bridges, Tribal Member

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster left 10:29 a.m.

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returned at 10:33 a.m.

Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 10:34 a.m.

Motion by Lisa Liggins to forward the tribal member request regarding the Oneida Higher Education

Office to the General Manager and the Law Office to bring back a status report to the April 10, 2024,

regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Item IX.C. was addressed next.

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Review the Sports Wagering (Chapter 8) Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal

Controls and determine appropriate next steps (00:38:21)

Sponsor: Mark A. Powless, Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the notice of the Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls for Sports

Wagering (Chapter 8) approved by the Oneida Gaming Commission on February 1, 2024, and direct

notice to the Oneida Gaming Commission there are no requested revisions under § 501.6-14(d),

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Item X.C.3. was addressed next.

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on Aging (02:33:55)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to post one (1) vacancy for the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging, seconded

by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Approve an exception to resolution # BC-01-12-22-A to cancel or reschedule the

March 13, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting (02:34:14)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve an exception to resolution # BC-01-12-22-A to cancel the

March 13, 2024, regular BC meeting and to provide notice, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Item XI.A.1. was addressed next.

REPORTS

OPERATIONAL

Accept the Emergency Management FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:15:34)

Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Emergency Management FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded

by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS

Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2024 1st

quarter report (00:16:55)

Sponsor: Lorna Skenandore, Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care Community

Board

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY2024 1st quarter report, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Environmental Resources Board FY-2024 1st quarter memorandum

(00:17:34)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Environmental Resources Board FY-2024 1st quarter

memorandum, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2024 1st quarter report

(00:18:06)

Sponsor: Bridget John, Chair/Oneida Community Library Board

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2024 1st quarter

report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:18:38)

Sponsor: Cody Cottrell, Chair/Oneida Nation Arts Board

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2024 1st quarter report,

seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee FY-2024 1st quarter report

(00:19:02)

Sponsor: Gerald Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee FY-2024 1st

quarter report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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Accept the Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2024 1st quarter memorandum

(00:26:11)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2024 1st quarter

memorandum, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:26:36)

Sponsor: Richard VanBoxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

Councilman Marlon Skenandore left at 8:58 a.m.

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Police Commission FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded

by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2024 1st quarter

report (00:27:08)

Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY2024 1st quarter report (00:27:29)

Sponsor: Diane Hill, Chair/Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory

Board

Councilman Marlon Skenandore returned at 8:59 a.m.

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board

FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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DRAFT

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS

Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:28:10)

Sponsor: Ray Skenandore, Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2024 1st quarter

report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:29:16)

Sponsor: Mark Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2024 1st quarter report,

seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Item IX.B. was addressed next.

Accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2024 1st quarter report

(00:42:42)

Sponsor: Chris Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Land Claims Commission

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2024 1st

quarter report, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:44:12)

Sponsor: John Danforth, Chair/Oneida Land Commission

Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 9:24 a.m.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2024 1st quarter report,

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen

Accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2024 1st quarter report

(00:54:50)

Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair,/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2024

1st quarter report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen

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DRAFT

Item X.C.7. was addressed next.

Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:10:45)

Sponsor: Sacheen Lawrence, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2024 1st quarter report,

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Item X.A.1. was addressed next.

Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2024 1st quarter report

(00:55:34)

Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Councilman Kirby Metoxen returned at 9:31 a.m.

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2024 1st quarter

report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Abstained:

Kirby Metoxen

STANDING COMMITTEES

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2024 1st quarter report (01:02:44)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Finance Committee FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2024 1st quarter report

(01:03:09)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2024 1st quarter report,

seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Item V.A. was addressed next.

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DRAFT

XI.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report (02:38:17)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Counsel report and to authorize the Oneida Law Office and

Special Counsel Arlinda Locklear to file a Motion to Intervene, Memorandum in Support of Motion to

Intervene, and proposed answer to the complaint, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Abstained:

Marlon Skenandore

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the General Manager report (02:38:50)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

Abstained:

Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2024 1st quarter report (02:39:08)

Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by

Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Abstained:

Marlon Skenandore

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the Retail General Manager FY-2024 1st quarter report (02:39:34)

Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Retail General Manager FY-2024 1st quarter report,

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Abstained:

Marlon Skenandore

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the Executive HR Director FY-2024 1st quarter report (02:39:53)

Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Executive HR Director FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded

by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Abstained:

Marlon Skenandore

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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DRAFT

Accept the Security Director FY-2024 1st quarter report (02:40:10)

Sponsor: Katsitsiyo Danforth, Security Director

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Security Director FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by

Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Abstained:

Marlon Skenandore

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the Treasurer's December 2023 report (02:40:27)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Treasurer's December 2023 report, seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster

Abstained:

Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the Hotel to Gaming Transition Committee February 2024 report

(02:40:43)

Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Hotel to Gaming Transition Committee February 2024 report,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Abstained:

Marlon Skenandore

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Accept the Audit Committee FY-2024 1st quarter report (02:41:02)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Audit Committee FY-2024 1st quarter report, seconded by

Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the November 14, 2023, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes

(02:41:17)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the November 14, 2023, regular Audit Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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DRAFT

Accept the Cage/Vault/Kiosk Year End compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement (02:41:36)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Cage/Vault/Kiosk Year End compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the Sports Wagering compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement (02:41:55)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Sports Wagering compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

NEW BUSINESS

Review Chief Financial Officer memorandum and determine next steps

(02:42:15)

Sponsor: Keith Doxtator, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the Secretary to schedule a two (2) hour meeting for the Business

Committee within the next three (3) weeks to review the budget process, to establish a forum on the

budget priorities, and to direct the Treasurer to provide materials for that meeting, seconded by

Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

XII.

ADJOURN (02:45:13)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adjourn at 11:16 a.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Minutes prepared by Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist.

Minutes approved as presented on

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE

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Adopt resolution entitled Interpretation of General Tribal Council August 7, 2023, Action on Petition...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02/28/24

2. Session:

☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR

Motion to adopt Resolution for employee uncapped wages from 8/7/23 GTC Directive.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Programs/Services

☐ MIS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 04/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law

☐ Correspondence

☐ Legal Review

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Minutes

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition

☒ Other: HRD SOP and Interpretation

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☒ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Todd Vandenheuvel, Executive HR Director

Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Revised: 04/25/2023

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Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution #

Interpretation of General Tribal Council August 7, 2023 Action

on Petition Removing All Employee Wage Caps

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 General Tribal Council, at an August 7, 2023 meeting, considered a petition to “direct

that all workers wages be uncapped throughout the entire Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

Organization Structure;” and

WHEREAS,

during his presentation, the petitioner stated, “There’s a lot of people maxed out and all

that needs to be lifted.”; and

WHEREAS,

during discussion, a General Tribal Council member identified that 199 Oneida employees

have capped wages because they are at the maximum wage for their grade, and 205

Oneida employees are within 95% of their grade and the member then asked whether it is

the intent of the petitioner to uncap all Oneida employee wages; and

WHEREAS,

the Business Committee Vice-Chairman replied, “the effect of the petition means

everyone.”; and

WHEREAS,

prior to a vote on the main motion, the Business Committee Vice-Chairman clarified that a

‘yes’ vote was a vote in favor of uncapping all employee wages, not just Gaming front-line

employee wages; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee interprets the General Tribal

Council action on August 7, 2023 to remove the limit on wage increases after an employee has reached

the maximum wage for the pay grade applied to their position.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Oneida Human Resources Department is directed to develop a

procedure to identify how wage increases are implemented after an employee has reached the maximum

wage for the pay grade applied to a position.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Finance Department will provide an updated fiscal impact statement

regarding the General Tribal Council action to uncap all employee wages.

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TITLE: Pay Grade Maximum- No Wage

Cap- Organization Wide Work Standard

ONEIDA NATION

STANDARD OPERATING

PROCEDURE

ORIGINATION DATE:

REVISION DATE:

EFFECTIVE DATE:

After last signature

AUTHOR:

APPROVED BY: Title & Signature

DATE:

DEPARTMENT:

APPROVED BY: Title & Signature

DATE

DIVISION:

APPROVED BY: Title & Signature

DATE:

APPROVED BY: Title & Signature

DATE:

EEO REFERENCE NUMBER:

COMPLIANCE REVIEW BY: EEO

DATE:

PAGE NO: 1 of 2

APPROVED BY: HRD Manager

DATE:

1.0

PURPOSE

1.1

Provide guidance of how the maximum of position grades will be utilized with no

wage cap.

2.0

DEFINITIONS

2.1

Pay Grade: a predetermined minimum and maximum wage or salary that is based

on industry market and assigned to a position.

2.2

Maximum of pay grade: The predetermined maximum wage or salary amount

assigned within a postion’s pay range.

2.3

Organizational Wide Salary or Wage Adjustment: Wage adjustment implemented

for all eligible employees as determined the General Tribal Council (GTC) or by

Oneida Business Commitee (OBC) through the adoption of the Nation’s annual

budget.

2.4

Salary or Wage Adjustment: An increase in emoloyee’s wage or salary.

2.5

Salary: a fixed regular payment made by an employer to an exempt employee.

2.6

Uncapped wage: Removing the restriction of limiting an employee’s wage to

remain within an assigned pay grade maximum.

2.7

Wage: A payment made by an employe to an hourly employee.

3.0

WORK STANDARDS / PROCEDURES

3.1

All eligible employee shall receive organizational wide wage increases and

performance based increases during the annual evaluation process regardless of where

the employee’s wage/salary is within their assigned grade.

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3.1.1

3.2

4.0

If the organizational wide wage wage increase or annual performance

increase places their new wage above the maximum of the positions grade,

the employee shall be eligible for the adjustment.

Organizational wide salary/wage adjustments can occur as a result of the following:

3.2.1

Cost of living (COLA) adjustment through the annual budget process

adopted by the GTC or OBC

3.2.2

Flat monetary adjustment adopted through the annual budget process.

(Example could include $1.00/hour for all eligible employees).

3.2.3

Performance based increase based on the Nation’s annual evaluation

process. Wage increases for the annual performance evaluation process are

approved through the annual budget process.

REFERENCES

4.1.1

GTC ACTION ###XXX-XXX###

4.1.2

Salary/wage Adjustment- Organization Wide Work Standard

2/18/2016

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Todd A. VanDen Heuvel,

Executive HR Director

P.O. Box 365

Oneida, WI 54155

920-496-7358

Human Resource Department Interpretation

RE:

Interpretation – Oneida Nation Job and Salary Structure

In the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures Section IV.A.IV.1 (a) it states that

“An ongoing plan will be instituted based on standard employee grades and step

levels to assure that a uniform approach is taken to establish equitable salary and

wage levels.”

Based on the August 7, 2023 GTC decision to uncap all wages, this interpretation

is intended to meet the policy requirements set forth in the Oneida Personnel

Policies and Procedures as stated above. An employee can receive periodic

adjustments that will allow him/her to exceed the maximum of the corresponding

pay grade of the position they are employed in. However wage placements/offers

for the following transactions must occur within the minimum and maximum of

the identified grade to ensure compliance with the OPP&P:

• Wage offers for new hires

• Job reassignments

• Interim job reassignments

• Title reassignments

• Transfers

__________________________________________________

Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director

Ref: G:HRD_Common>Legal Opinions & Interps>HR Interps

909 Packerland Drive . Green Bay, WI 54303

oneida-nsn.gov

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Adopt resolution entitled Geographic Information System Discovery and Implementation Project - Bureau.

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02/28/24

2. Session:

Open

Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

Accept as information; OR

Approval and adoption of a resolution

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

Finance

Programs/Services

Law Office

MIS

Gaming/Retail

Boards, Committees, or Commissions

Other: Describe

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Victoria Flowers, Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 11/15/2021

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6. Supporting Documents:

Bylaws

Fiscal Impact Statement

Presentation

Contract Document(s)

Law

Report

Correspondence

Legal Review

Resolution

Draft GTC Notice

Minutes

Rule (adoption packet)

Draft GTC Packet

MOU/MOA

Statement of Effect

E-poll results/back-up

Petition

Travel Documents

Other: Describe

7. Budget Information:

Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

Budgeted – Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

Not Applicable

Other: Describe

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

Marsha Danforth, Grant Development Specialist

Revised: 11/15/2021

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Grants Office

Internal Services Division

MEMORANDUM

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

RE:

Oneida Business Committee

Marsha Danforth, Grant Development Specialist

February 19, 2024

GIS Discovery and Implementation Project Resolution

The Oneida Environmental Quality Department is submitting a grant application to the Bureau

of Indian Affairs for a Geographic Information System (GIS) Discovery and Implementation

Project Grant. The funding agency requires an approved and signed resolution as part of the

guidelines and support for the proposed project.

The Environmental Quality Department will utilize grant funds to support a “Discovery of

Oneida’s current ESRI Architecture” that will define the scope of work necessary to facilitate the

migration of its geographical information system (GIS) to a managed cloud environment.

909 Packerland Drive • Green Bay, WI 54313

oneida-nsn.gov

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Geographic Information System Discovery and Implementation Project - Bureau of Indian Affairs

Grant Application

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has determined that the overall goal of the Nation is to protection,

maintain and improve the standard of living and the environment in which the Oneida

people live; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Environmental, Health, Safety, Land and Agriculture Division is the provider of

services that preserve, restore, and enhance our environment and protect and educate its

people consistent with the culture, vision, and priorities of the Oneida Nation. Their mission

is to strengthen and protect our people, reclaim our land, and enhance the environment by

exercising our sovereignty; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation understands there is a need to facilitate migration of its geographical

information system to a managed cloud environment. This will allow for Oneida Nation

staff to have remote access to capture and record field data and create an interface for

data entry into an attribute table to visualize and track the activities on Oneida trust lands;

and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation supports the Geographic Information System Discovery and

Implementation Project; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation authorizes and supports the submission of

a grant application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a GIS Discovery and Implementation Project in the

amount of $40,000.

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Adopt resolution entitled Safe Shelter HUD Application - Resolution of Authorization

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

2/28/24

2. Session:

‫ ܆‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR(QWHUWKHUHTXHVWHGPRWLRQUHODWHGWRWKLVLWHP

Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance

‫ ܆‬Law Office

‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail

‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services

‫ ܆‬MIS

‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

1DPH7LWOH(QWLW\25&KRRVHIURP/LVW

Lisa Rauschenbach, Comprehensive Division Director

Cheryl Stevens, Grants Manager

Revised: 11/15/2021

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Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws

‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)

‫ ܆‬Correspondence

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet

‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up

‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement

‫ ܆‬Law

‫ ܆‬Legal Review

‫ ܆‬Minutes

‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA

‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation

‫ ܆‬Report

‫ ܆‬Resolution

‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)

‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect

‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Other:

Submission:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

Mark W. Powless

Digitally signed by Mark W. Powless

Date: 2024.02.20 14:57:45 -06'00'

W. Title/Entity

Powless, General

Manager

Name,

OR Choose

from

Authorized Sponsor: Mark

Primary Requestor: Lori Hill

Revised: 11/15/2021

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General Manager

909 Packerland Dr.

Green Bay, WI 54303

920-496-7000

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Date:

February 21, 2024

Re:

Proposed BC Resolution: Safe Shelter HUD Application - Resolution of

Authorization

Digitally signed by Mark W.

Mark W. Powless Powless

Date: 2024.02.21 11:47:27 -06'00'

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide background to the requested approval of the Business

Committee resolution titled: Safe Shelter HUD Application – Resolution Authorization.

Safe Shelter a 501(c)3, non-profit organization providing temporary housing for families and single

adults. Safe Shelter would like to apply for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of

Care grant for homelessness. The Oneida Nation will not be applying. For an organization that resides

on a reservation to apply, it must have approval from the tribe via an official letter or resolution. This

resolution provides the Oneida Nation’s approval for Safe Shelter to apply for the grant. Oneida will not

have a role in the grant, but the Grants Office will provide assistance as time permits.

Here is a relevant excerpt from the grant:

Any applicant that is not a Tribe or TDHE proposing to site a project on a reservation or trust

land must include a Tribal resolution from the Tribe authorizing the applicant to do so or a letter

from an official or principal of the Indian Tribe or TDHE who is authorized to act on behalf of

the Indian Tribe or TDHE. Tribes do not need to include a Tribal resolution to site a project on

their own reservation or trust land. (page 34 of 124)

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect

Safe Shelter HUD Application - Resolution of Authorization

Summary

Through the adoption of this resolution the Oneida Nation gives Safe Shelter the authorization to

apply for the Fiscal Year 2024 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care

Competition and Renewal or Replacement of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Grant.

Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office

Date: February 20, 2024

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

Safe Shelter is a private homeless shelter that is located within the Oneida Nation Reservation

boundaries. The Oneida Nation has provided assistance in the past to the Safe Shelter in meeting

the needs of homelessness within the Oneida Reservation. Safe Shelter is now asking for the

Nation’s authorization to apply for a FY2024 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Continuum of Care Competition and Renewal or Replacement of Youth Homeless Demonstration

Program Grant to address the issue of homelessness. Since Safe Shelter is within the Oneida

Reservation boundaries, it is required to obtain authorization from the Nation to apply for this

grant.

Through the adoption of this resolution the Oneida Nation gives Safe Shelter the authorization to

apply for the Fiscal Year 2024 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care

Competition and Renewal or Replacement of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Grant.

Conclusion

Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869--2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Safe Shelter HUD Application - Resolution of Authorization

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is supportive of the concept of community housing for all; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation understands that there is a challenge to provide homes/housing for tribal

members resulting in homelessness on and near the Oneida Reservation; and

WHEREAS,

there is a private homeless shelter that is located within the Oneida Reservation

boundaries called the Safe Shelter; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation has provided assistance in the past to the Safe Shelter in meeting the

needs of homelessness within the Oneida Reservation; and

WHEREAS,

Safe Shelter is asking for the Oneida Nation’s authorization to apply for a FY2024 U.S.

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Competition and Renewal or

Replacement of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Grant to address the issue of

homelessness; and

WHEREAS,

as Safe Shelter is within the Oneida Reservation boundaries, it must obtain authorization

from the tribe to apply for the HUD Continuum of Care Competition and Renewal or

Replacement of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Grant; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation gives Safe Shelter the authorization to

apply for the FY 2024 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Competition and

Renewal or Replacement of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Grant.

PLEASE NOTE:

DO NOT include the Certification. The Certification includes the voting record and Secretary

signature line and will be added after the adoption of the resolution.

If resolution runs to 2 or more pages, make sure to update the header with the TITLE

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Adopt resolution entitled Trends of Screening Rates & Prevalence of Colorectal Cancer in the Oneida...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

2/28/24

2. Session:

☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR

Enter the requested motion related to this item.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☒ Other: Medical Clinic

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law

☐ Correspondence

☐ Legal Review

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Minutes

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition

☒ Other: Letters of Support

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☒ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

2/14/2024

Name, Title/Entity OR

Choose from List

Primary Requestor:

Debra J. Danforth, RN, BSN, OCHD Division Director

Revised: 08/25/2023

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Oneida Comprehensive Health Division

Oneida Community Health Center

Behavioral Health Services

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community

Employee Health Nursing

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Debra Danforth BSN, RN

Oneida Comprehensive Health

Division Director

Date:

February 06, 2024

Re:

Recommendation for Physicians in the Community Pathway Project Proposal

I have reviewed the Attached Request for the Physicians in Community Pathway Project Proposal

submitted by the Principal Investigators Mingee Kim & Parnika Shukla form the Medical College of

Wisconsin. The purpose of this proposal for the Project “Trends of Screening Rates & Prevalence of

Colorectal Cancer in the Oneida Nation Community compared to the Wisconsin Adult Population.

This will be completed by a review of data through a collaborative effort with the Oneida

Comprehensive Health Division. The data to be reviewed will be extracted from the current Electronic

Medical Record of the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division specific to Colorectal Cancer screening by

completion of a retrospective chart review to measure colorectal cancer screening rates (% of adults

from the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division Electronic Medical Records database (subdividing by

test type, sex, poverty income level, education, screening within the period of 2019-2023 for adults

between the ages of 45 to 75 years. The Oneida Comprehensive Health Division can obtain this data via

de-identified reports which can then be submitted to the Principal Investigators based upon diagnosis

code, date of birth and demographic information available within our record system. All data will be deidentified to protect confidentiality and minimize any risk associated with the study. The benefit for

the support of this study will be to obtain data trends for screening rates, and rates of diagnosis to assist

in ways to develop tools to influence the screening rates within the community which could lead to

earlier diagnosis.

The proposed study will be submitted to the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Institutional Review

Board for IRB approval. The data collected from the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division chart

reviews will be will be held in secure password protected databases at the Medical College of Wisconsin

and will be de-identified.

The researchers propose that all information, publication from this research shall be presented to the

Oneida Business Committee before distribution to other forums. In addition, the researcher does

recognize the Oneida Nation as the protector and owner of the information collected as part of this

study and that the final disposition of the information collected will be used, stored and destroyed at

their discretion.

Based upon my review the data collected from the Oneida Comprehensive Health Electronic Medical

Records will be held in secure, password protected databases at the MCW; and accessed only by the

Oneida Community Health Center

Behavioral Health Services

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community

Employee Health Nursing

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155

https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/health/

525 Airport Rd., Oneida, WI 54155

Phone: (920) 869-2711 or 1-866-869-2711

2640 West Point Rd., Green Bay, WI 54304

Phone: (920) 490-3790 or 1-888-490-2457

2901 S. Overland Rd., Oneida, WI 54155

Phone: (920) 869-2797

701 Packerland Dr., Green Bay, WI 54303

Phone: (920) 405-4492

Fax: (920) 869-1780

Fax: (920) 490-3883

Fax: (920) 869-3238

Fax: (920) 405-4494

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principal investigators. It is the recommendation of OCHD to the Oneida Business Committee to consider

the addition of a formal approval by any other researcher requesting access to the Oneida Nation data

for future specified research be approved by the Oneida Nation, and will be subject to review by

representatives of the Oneida Nation upon request. If the approval process is not agreeable then the

recommendation would request the Business Committee to only approve the research proposal to

collect and analyze the data and then request additional approval to store any data based upon the

research findings. It is the recommendation of the OCHD that the Oneida Business Committee consider

including a stipulation that all information collected within the boundaries of the Oneida Nation will be

the property of the Oneida Nation and may not be released in any form to individuals, agencies or

organizations within additional approval and authorization from the Oneida Nation.

Based upon the above requirements in accordance with BC Resolution #05-08-19-A, the Oneida

Comprehensive Health Division recommends the Oneida Business Committee approve the Resolution

and consider the additional recommendations to clearly protect the data and samples of the

participants of this research request for the Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians in the Community

Pathway Program.

cc:

Karen Lane DO, Medical Director

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Mingee Kim

Parnika Shukla

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Oneida Comprehensive Health Division

Oneida Community Health Center

Behavioral Health Services

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community

Employee Health Nursing

February 09, 2024

To Whom It May Concern:

On behalf of the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division, we are writing in support of the

project “Trends of Screening Rates & Prevalence of Colorectal Cancer in the Oneida Nation

Community Compared to the Wisconsin Adult Population” to be carried out by Mingee Kim and

Parnika Shukla through the Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians in the Community Pathway.

The project activities will occur in collaboration with the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division

and will include review of data and post-analysis surveys and presentations. The Oneida Nation

supports these project activities, and the Principal Investigator’s have approval to carry out

these project activities using the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division’s electronic medical

record (EMR).

Support for this project is predicted on the following conditions: all data collected will be deidentified and stored in password-protected computers or files. Files containing electronic

data will not be shared outside of this project unless de-identified. Access to the Electronic

Medical Record will only be accessed for project purposes with the assistance of the Oneida

Community Health Division. Any publication of data collected will require prior approval of the

Oneida Business Committee.

Sincerely,

signed by Debra J.

Debra J. Danforth RN, Digitally

Danforth RN, BSN

BSN

Date: 2024.02.09 13:44:51 -06'00'

Debra Danforth BSN, RN

Oneida Comprehensive Health Division

Division Director

Oneida Community Health Center

Behavioral Health Services

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community

Employee Health Nursing

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155

https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/health/

525 Airport Rd., Oneida, WI 54155

Phone: (920) 869-2711 or 1-866-869-2711

2640 West Point Rd., Green Bay, WI 54304

Phone: (920) 490-3790 or 1-888-490-2457

2901 S. Overland Rd., Oneida, WI 54155

Phone: (920) 869-2797

701 Packerland Dr., Green Bay, WI 54303

Phone: (920) 405-4492

Fax: (920) 869-1780

Fax: (920) 490-3883

Fax: (920) 869-3238

Fax: (920) 405-4494

DocuSign Envelope ID: 7543D722-941B-4E09-A60A-4104F2327363

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Trends of Screening Rates & Prevalence of Colorectal Cancer in the Oneida Nation Community

Compared to the Wisconsin Adult Population

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,

Colorectal Cancer if part of the top 5 most common cancers in the United States and the

second most common cancer among Nation Populations; and

WHEREAS,

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) screening is recommended by the Center for Disease Control

(CDC) for adults aged 45 to 75; and

WHEREAS,

Currently screening and diagnostic rates of CRC for Native populations are not easily

accessible; and

WHEREAS,

Data is publicly unavailable for the Oneida Nation, specifically; and

WHEREAS,

Looking at trends in screening rates and identifying disparities could contribute to improving

the education process to encourage early screening thereby earlier diagnosis; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the proposed project submitted from the Physicians in the

Community Pathway from the Medical College of Wisconsin proposes to conduct a retrospective chart

review of the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division Medical Records to review and measure colorectal

cancer screening rates within the current OCHD population between the ages of 45 to75 within the period

of 2019 to 2023.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that data collected will be de-identified to protect confidentiality and

minimize any risk associated with the completion of this study.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that data trends of screening rates and rates of diagnosis will be shared

with the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division to assist with influencing improvements in screening rates

and recommendations for education to the Oneida community.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that any data collected will remain the property of the Oneida Nation and any

publication of results will require prior approval of the Oneida Nation Business Committee.

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BC Resolution # _______

Trends of Screening Rates & Prevalence of Colorectal

Cancer in the Oneida Nation Community

Compared to the Wisconsin Adult Population

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PLEASE NOTE:

DO NOT include the Certification. The Certification includes the voting record and Secretary

signature line and will be added after the adoption of the resolution.

If resolution runs to 2 or more pages, make sure to update the header with the TITLE

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Determine next steps regarding nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Alternates

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02/28/24

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☒ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

SDAVIS

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Oneida Nation

Business Committee Support Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365

oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum

TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk

DATE:

February 20, 2024

RE:

Appointment(s) – Oneida Election Board Alternates

Background

Nine (9) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Election Board Alternates. The vacancies are

to complete terms that will end upon ratification of the 2024 Special Election results.

The vacancies have been posted since December 13, 2023, and two (2) application(s) were

received for the following applicant(s):



Linda Langen

Ramona Salinas

Select action(s) provided below:

1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending upon the ratification of

the 2024 Special Election results.

2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**, OR

3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Accept the February 7, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02/28/24

2. Session:

☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR

Accept the February 7, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Programs/Services

☐ MIS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 04/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☒ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilmember

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

Revised: 04/25/2023

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center

February 7, 2024

9:00 a.m.

Present: Jennifer Webster, Kirby Metoxen, Jonas Hill

Excused: Jameson Wilson, Marlon Skenandore

Others Present: Clorissa N. Leeman, Grace Elliott, Keith Doxtator, Brooke Doxtator, Maureen

Perkins

Others Present on Microsoft Teams: Eric Boulanger, Fawn Cottrell, Joy Salzwedel, Lorna

Skenandore, Matt Denny, Peggy Helm-Quest, Todd Vanden Heuvel, Whitney Wheelock, David P.

Jordan, Janice Decorah, Lisa Moore, Mark Powless

Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda

Kirby Metoxen called the February 7, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to

order at 9:00 a.m.

Motion by Jennifer Webster approve the agenda; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried

unanimously.

II.

Minutes to be Approved

1. January 17, 2024 LOC Meeting Minutes

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the January 17, 2024, LOC meeting minutes;

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

III.

Current Business

1. Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Law Amendments

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the adoption packet for the Drug and Alcohol Free

Workplace law amendments and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for

consideration; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

2. Clean Air Policy Amendments

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the adoption packet for the Clean Air Policy

amendments and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration; seconded

by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2024

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IV.

New Submissions

1. Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Amendments

Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Boards, Committees, and Commissions law

amendments to the Active Files List with Kirby Metoxen as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas

Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

Additions

VI.

Administrative Items

1. Legislative Operating Committee Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Report

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Legislative Operating Committee Fiscal Year

2024 First Quarter Report and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by

Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

2. E-Poll Results: Approval of the March 6, 2024 LOC Community Meeting Notice

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter into the record the results of the January 29, 2024, epoll titled, Approval of the March 6, 2024 LOC Community Meeting Notice; seconded by

Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

VII.

Executive Session

VIII. Adjourn

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 9:21 a.m.; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried

unanimously.

Legislative Operating Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2024

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Accept the One Year Review of the Budget and Finances Law Memorandum

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02/28/24

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR

Accept the One Year Review of the Budget and Finances Law Memorandum.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☒ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Programs/Services

☐ MIS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 04/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☒ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilmember

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

Revised: 04/25/2023

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

RE:

Oneida Business Committee

Jameson Wilson, Legislative Operating Committee Chairperson

February 28, 2024

One Year Review of the Budget and Finances Law

Background

On May 11, 2022, the Oneida Business Committee adopted amendments to the Budget and Finances

law through the adoption of resolution BC-05-11-22-B, Amendments to the Budget Management and

Control Law. The purpose of the Budget and Finances law is to set forth the requirements to be

followed by the Oneida Business Committee and the Oneida fund units when preparing the budget to

be presented to the General Tribal Council for approval, and to establish financial policies and

procedures for the Nation. [1 O.C. 121.1-1].

When the Oneida Business Committee adopted amendments to the Budget and Finances law,

resolution BC-05-11-22-B also included a directive that the Legislative Reference Office collaborate

with the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer to conduct a one (1) year review of the Budget

and Finances law and provide the Oneida Business Committee a report on the use and implementation

of the Law.

The Legislative Reference Office failed to collaborate with the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer in May of 2023 to complete the one (1) year review of the Budget and Finances law. In an

effort to rectify this oversight, the Legislative Reference Office and Legislative Operating Committee

met with the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer on February 7, 2024, to review and

discuss how the implementation and utilization of the Budget and Finance law has fared since the

most recent amendments were adopted in May of 2022.

One Year Review

The Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer provided that the utilization of the processes and

procedures in the Budget and Finances law has been smooth since the Oneida Business Committee

last amended the Budget and Finances law.

Some issues the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer discussed with the Legislative

Operating Committee which could potentially be addressed in the Budget and Finances law included:

 Authority and Responsibilities of the Oneida Business Committee.

 Section 121.4-1(c) of the Budget and Finances law provides that the Oneida Business

Committee is responsible for developing priorities, a strategic plan, or broad goals to

assist in guiding the budget.

 The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed the fact that the Oneida Business Committee could better prioritize

developing its priorities, strategic plan, or broad goals to assist in guiding the budget

earlier on in the fiscal year. Setting the budget priorities helps guide the entire budget

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process and timelines. The Oneida Business Committee not prioritizing this

responsibility until spring sets back the entire budget process. The Chief Financial

Officer identified this as a key missing piece in the current process.

Authority and Responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer.

 Section 121.4-3(c) of the Budget and Finances law provides that the Chief Financial

Officer is responsible for assisting with the submission and presentation of the

Treasurer’s report to the Oneida Business Committee which shall specifically include

any monthly variances that are either a difference or three percent (3%) or more from

the adopted annual budget or fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more in total.

 The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed the fact that the threshold for variances of three percent (3%) or more

may be too low and should be raised.

Authority and Responsibilities of Managers.

 Section 121.4-4(b) of the Budget and Finances law provides that managers shall be

responsible for reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and their relevant Executive

Manager explanations and corrective actions for any monthly variance that is either a

difference or three percent (3%) or more from the adopted annual budget or fifty

thousand dollars ($50,000) or more in total.

 The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed the utility and purpose of this section. There is an underlying purpose

of requiring greater accountability from the managers to answer for monthly variances

over a certain threshold. Although accountability for overspending or underspending

is very important, it was discussed that this may be an administrative burden for

managers to comply with. It may not be necessary to require managers to report on the

variances every month themselves, when this information is already included in the

Treasurer’s report. There may be more efficient reporting mechanisms and

accountability measures that could be included in the law. Additionally, the Treasurer

and Chief Financial Officer provided that if this provision remains in the law, the

threshold for variances of three percent (3%) or more may be too low and should be

raised.

Content of the Budget.

 Section 121.5-2(c) of the Budget and Finances law provides that the Nation’s budget

shall include a description of each line item within each fund unit’s budget.

 The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed the purpose of this provision, and the fact that based on the quantity

of line items in the Nation’s budget, it is not realistic or practical to require a

description of every line item be included in the budget.

Budget Adoption Procedure.

 Section 121.5-4(a)(3) of the Budget and Finances law provides that the Oneida

Business Committee shall set a deadline through the adoption of a resolution for when

the Treasurer shall submit the budget guidelines to the Oneida Business Committee

for review and approval.

 The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed the fact that this requirement was last met through the adoption of

resolution BC-05-11-22-B, Amendments to the Budget Management and Control Law,

in which the Oneida Business Committee set a deadline of June 1, 2022, for the

Treasurer to submit their budget guidelines to the Oneida Business Committee for

review and approval, but this requirement has not been met by the Oneida Business

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Committee since then. It was discussed that the Oneida Business Committee should

be reminded of this responsibility. Whether this should be a resolution that sets a

specific deadline date for each year on an annual basis (i.e. a deadline of June 1, 2024),

or a resolution that sets a general deadline to be used for multiple years (i.e. a deadline

of June 1 of each year) was also discussed.

Procurement Rule Handbook.

 Section 121.6-2 of the Budget and Finances law provides that the Purchasing

Department is delegated rulemaking authority in accordance with the Administrative

Rulemaking law to develop a Procurement Rule Handbook which provides the signoff process and authorities required to expend funds on behalf of the Nation.

 Resolution BC-02-08-17-C, Adoption of the Budget Management and Control Law,

which originally adopted the Budget Management and Control law (now known as the

Budget and Finances law) required that required to be developed pursuant to the

Budget Management and Control Law shall be in effect no later than October 1, 2017.

Resolution BC-05-11-22-B, Amendments to the Budget Management and Control

Law, also addressed a deadline for the development of rules, in which the Oneida

Business Committee set a deadline of September 30, 2022, for the Purchasing

Department to submit the Procurement Rule Handbook to the Legislative Operating

Committee for certification in accordance with the Administrative Rulemaking law.

 The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed the fact that to this date, a Procurement Rule Handbook has not yet

been developed. It is imperative that moving forward the Procurement Rule Handbook

is developed and adopted in accordance with the Administrative Rulemaking law.

Notification of Unbudgeted Expenditures.

 Section 121.6-4 of the Budget and Finances law provides that the Oneida Business

Committee is required to set through resolution a threshold amount for unbudgeted

expenditures that require notification by the Oneida Business Committee to the

General Tribal Council at the next available General Tribal Council meeting.

 Resolution BC-05-11-22-B, Amendments to the Budget Management and Control

Law, addressed notification of unbudgeted expenditures and provided that the Oneida

Business Committee hereby reaffirms resolution BC-10-08-08-A, Adopting

Expenditure Authorization and Reporting Requirements, which requires that

expenditures for items and specific projects which were not identified in the approved

budget and total two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) or more, shall be

formally noticed to the General Tribal Council at the next available General Tribal

Council regular or special meeting.

 The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed the fact that it may be necessary to increase the threshold of total

two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).

Capital Improvement Plan for Government Services.

 Section 121.6-9(a) of the Budget and Finances law provides that the Oneida Business

Committee is required to develop, and the General Tribal Council is responsible to

approve, a capital improvement plan for government services. The Budget and

Finances law then goes on to further provide the capital improvement plan for

government services shall cover a period of five (5) to ten (10) years and shall include

any risks and liabilities. The capital improvement plan for government services is also

required to be reassessed once every five (5) years, in which the Oneida Business

Committee is required to provide a status report and recommendation for any

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improvements that have not been completed or that have been modified at the time of

the reassessment.

 The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed the fact that we should review the process for the development,

approval, and assessment of capital improvement plans for government services. It

was discussed that it may be more beneficial to require that a capital improvement plan

cover a period of ten (10) years, and that the reassessment occurs once every three (3)

years coinciding with each Oneida Business Committee term.

Grant Reserve Fund Account.

 Section 121.7-4(a) of the Budget and Finances law provides that the Treasurer, in

consultation with the Chief Financial Officer, shall establish, and the Oneida Business

Committee shall approve, the level of funds required in the Grant Reserve Fund

account relative to the scale of grant dollars we receive on an annual basis.

 The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed the fact that this has not yet occurred and should be addressed in the

Fiscal Year 2025.

Credit Ratios.

 Section 121.8-4(a) of the Budget and Finances law provides that the Debt Service

Coverage Ratio shall not exceed the acceptable range as defined by low-risk debt

financing options at the specific financial institution. Section 121.8-4(b) of the Budget

and Finances law provides that the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio shall be maintained

at the acceptable range as defined by low-risk debt financing options at the specific

financial institution.

 The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed the fact that more clarification may be needed in this section to

clarify that each credit ratio is required to comply with the applicable credit agreement.

Corporate Debt.

 Section 121.8-5 of the Budget and Finances law provides that the Nation shall not be

obligated to any debt obligations of its corporate entities.

 The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed that this provision should be reviewed along with past and current

practices of the Nation.

Labor Allocations List.

 Section 121.9-2 of the Budget and Finances law provides that the Treasurer, Chief

Financial Officer, Executive Managers, and the Executive Human Resources Director

shall utilize the Nation’s employment cap to develop a labor allocations list. The labor

allocations list shall identify the number of full time equivalent (FTE) employees each

employment area of the Nation is allocated. The Oneida Business Committee is then

delegated the authority to adopt the labor allocation list, and any amendments thereto,

through the adoption of a resolution. The Oneida Business Committee is required to

review the labor allocations list on an annual basis. Section 121.9-2(b) of the Budget

and Finances law then goes on to provide that the Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer,

Executive Managers, and Executive Human Resources Director are responsible for

developing a standard operating procedure which identifies a process for the

consideration of requests to revise the labor allocations list. The Oneida Business

Committee is then required to approve this standard operating procedure, and any

amendments thereto, through the adoption of a resolution.

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

The Legislative Operating Committee and the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial

Officer discussed the fact that a proper labor allocations list and the required

corresponding standard operating procedure have not yet been developed as required

by the Budget and Finances law. This is an essential piece of the process that is

currently missing.

Overall, through the discussions with the Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer it was

determined that there are issues with the implementation of the Budget and Finances law – such as

the development of the Procurement Rule Handbook and the labor allocations list standard operating

procedure - that need to be addressed, prioritized, and completed by the appropriate entities.

Additionally, there are potential amendments to the Budget and Finances law that would be beneficial

to the Nation to make. The Nation’s Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer recommended that the

Legislative Operating Committee consider adding the Budget and Finances law to its Active Files

List for amendments to be made.

Requested Action

Accept the review of the Budget and Finances law.

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Approve the travel request in accordance with § 219-16.1 - Oneida Business Committee seven (7)...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02/28/24

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☒ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☒ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☒ Budgeted

☐ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Primary Requestor:

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

CELLIS1

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Oneida Nation

Intergovernmental Affairs and Communications

MEMORANDUM

TO:

Business Committee

FROM:

Melinda J. Danforth, Director

Intergovernmental Affairs

DATE:

February 20, 2024

SUBJECT:

Travel Request – Council to Council Meeting with Mohegan Nation

In accordance with the Business Committee’s standard operating procedure to comply

with Section 16 of the Nation’s Travel Policy, please see below information that is

required to accompany the agenda request.

3.2 Prior to submitting an agenda request to the Business Committee, the following

items will be required to be completed and submitted by the requesting agency.

3.2.2. An explanation of why additional personnel are required to travel.

The Mohegan Nation has request this meeting to be a Council to Council meeting, in

which the full tribal council for the Mohegan Nation and the Oneida Business

Committee would attend.

The Chairman and Tribal Secretary requests the Executive Assistant to the Chairman’s

office attend the meeting to assist with scheduling, meeting logistics, and meeting

follow-ups.

3.2.4 A memo from the Director of the requesting agency stating the use or

nonuse of a Tribal vehicle and the rationale if a Tribal vehicle will not be used.

Uncasville, Connecticut is over 16 hours in driving time and approximately 1130 miles.

Therefore, the most logical means to travel would be by air.

The Mohegan Nation will be providing transportation to and from the airport.

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

oneida-nsn.gov

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3.2.5 State whether this travel is grant funded or will be taken out of Tribal

contributions.

Airfare and Per Diem will be needed for this travel and will come from the individual

Business Committee member’s travel budget (tribal contribution).

Transportation and hotel costs will be paid for by the Mohegan Nation.

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Oneida Business Committee Travel Request

1. OBC Meeting Date Requested:

02 / 28 / 24

e-poll requested

2. General Information:

Event Name:

Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting

Event Location:

Uncasville, CT

Attendee(s): Business Committee

Departure Date:

May 13, 2024

Attendee(s): BC Executive Assistant

Return Date:

May 16, 2024

Attendee(s):

3. Budget Information:

Funds available in individual travel budget(s)

Unbudgeted

Cost Estimate:

$1200 per person

Grant Funded or Reimbursed

4. Justification:

Describe the justification of this Travel Request:

Requesting Business Commiteea approval for 7 Business Committee members to travel to the Mohegan Nation

in Uncasville, CT May 13-16, 2024. Chairman Hill, Vice Chairman Stevens, Treasurer Barton, Secretary Liggins and

Councilmembers Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster and Kirby Metoxen, and Danelle Wilson, BC Executive Asst.

Note: Mohegan will pay for hotel rooms, transportation to and from the airport and meeting space.

The estimate above includes airfare, baggage and per diem.

In September 2023, the Mohegan Nation Tribal Chairman and Chief Judicial Officer visited the Oneida

Nation. Mohegan Nation Chairman extended an invitation for a Council-to-Council meeting to occur at the

Mohegan Nation in Connecticut.

The Mohegan Nation would like to learn more about Oneida’s housing program, Bay Bank, Economic

Development and the Nation's Health Care structure and Anna John Resident Centered Care facility.

5. Submission

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

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

Form approved by OBC on 03/25/2015

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ONEIDA NATION

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Tehassi tasi Hill

Name of Traveler

Legal name as it appears on Travelers Driver’s License or State ID, no nicknames

Employee Number

Destination&LW\

Uncasville, CT

Departure date

05/13/2024

Return date

05/16/2024

Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting

Purpose of travel

Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

Per Diem rate per day PHDOV

$ 69.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses

Total miles

Multiply by the Mileage rate

Description

Rate

Factor

Days

Per Diem for initial travel date

0.75

$ 69.00

Per Diem full day at destination

1.00

$ 69.00

Per Diem for return travel GDWH

0.75

$ 69.00

,ncluded meals WRWDO

Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,

parking, fees, etc.

Sub-Total = Travel Advance

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Luggage Fees

Car Rental

Registration

Allowable price adjustment

Total Cost Estimate

$ 0.00

Total

$ 51.75

$ 138.00

$ 51.75

$ 241.50

$ 0.00

$ 900.00

$ 60.00

$ 0.00

$ 500.00

Sub-Total = Virtual Card

$ 1,460.00

$ 1,701.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Signatures / Approvals

Signature

Traveler

Date

02/20/2024

Supervisor

Send all travel related items to&HQWUDO$FFRXQWLQJB7UDYHO#RQHLGDQDWLRQRUJ

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ONEIDA NATION

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Brandon Yellowbird Stevens

Name of Traveler

Legal name as it appears on Travelers Driver’s License or State ID, no nicknames

Employee Number

Departure date

Uncasville, CT

05/13/2024

Purpose of travel

Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting

Destination&LW\

Return date

05/16/2024

Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

Per Diem rate per day PHDOV

$ 69.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses

Total miles

Multiply by the Mileage rate

Description

Rate

Factor

Days

Per Diem for initial travel date

0.75

$ 69.00

Per Diem full day at destination

1.00

$ 69.00

Per Diem for return travel GDWH

0.75

$ 69.00

,ncluded meals WRWDO

Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,

parking, fees, etc.

Sub-Total = Travel Advance

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Luggage Fees

Car Rental

Registration

Allowable price adjustment

Total Cost Estimate

$ 0.00

Total

$ 51.75

$ 138.00

$ 51.75

$ 241.50

$ 0.00

$ 900.00

$ 60.00

$ 0.00

$ 500.00

Sub-Total = Virtual Card

$ 1,460.00

$ 1,701.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Signatures / Approvals

Signature

Traveler

Date

Supervisor

Send all travel related items to&HQWUDO$FFRXQWLQJB7UDYHO#RQHLGDQDWLRQRUJ

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ONEIDA NATION

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Danelle Wilson

Name of Traveler

Legal name as it appears on Travelers Driver’s License or State ID, no nicknames

Employee Number

Destination&LW\

Uncasville, CT

Departure date

05/13/2024

Return date

05/16/2024

Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting

Purpose of travel

Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

Per Diem rate per day PHDOV

$ 69.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses

Total miles

Multiply by the Mileage rate

Description

Rate

Factor

Days

Per Diem for initial travel date

0.75

$ 69.00

Per Diem full day at destination

1.00

$ 69.00

Per Diem for return travel GDWH

0.75

$ 69.00

,ncluded meals WRWDO

Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,

parking, fees, etc.

Sub-Total = Travel Advance

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Luggage Fees

Car Rental

Registration

Allowable price adjustment

Total Cost Estimate

$ 0.00

Total

$ 51.75

$ 138.00

$ 51.75

$ 241.50

$ 0.00

$ 900.00

$ 60.00

$ 0.00

$ 500.00

Sub-Total = Virtual Card

$ 1,460.00

$ 1,701.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Signatures / Approvals

Signature

Traveler

Date

02/20/2024

Supervisor

Send all travel related items to&HQWUDO$FFRXQWLQJB7UDYHO#RQHLGDQDWLRQRUJ

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ONEIDA NATION

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Jennifer Webster

Name of Traveler

Legal name as it appears on Travelers Driver’s License or State ID, no nicknames

Employee Number

Departure date

Uncasville, CT

05/13/2024

Purpose of travel

Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting

Destination&LW\

Return date

05/16/2024

Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

Per Diem rate per day PHDOV

$ 69.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses

Total miles

Multiply by the Mileage rate

Description

Rate

Factor

Days

Per Diem for initial travel date

0.75

$ 69.00

Per Diem full day at destination

1.00

$ 69.00

Per Diem for return travel GDWH

0.75

$ 69.00

,ncluded meals WRWDO

Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,

parking, fees, etc.

Sub-Total = Travel Advance

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Luggage Fees

Car Rental

Registration

Allowable price adjustment

Total Cost Estimate

$ 0.00

Total

$ 51.75

$ 138.00

$ 51.75

$ 241.50

$ 0.00

$ 900.00

$ 60.00

$ 0.00

$ 500.00

Sub-Total = Virtual Card

$ 1,460.00

$ 1,701.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Signatures / Approvals

Signature

Date

Traveler

Supervisor

Send all travel related items to&HQWUDO$FFRXQWLQJB7UDYHO#RQHLGDQDWLRQRUJ

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ONEIDA NATION

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Jonas G. HIll

Name of Traveler

Legal name as it appears on Travelers Driver’s License or State ID, no nicknames

Employee Number

Departure date

Uncasville, CT

05/13/2024

Purpose of travel

Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting

Destination&LW\

Return date

05/16/2024

Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

Per Diem rate per day PHDOV

$ 69.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses

Total miles

Multiply by the Mileage rate

Description

Rate

Factor

Days

Per Diem for initial travel date

0.75

$ 69.00

Per Diem full day at destination

1.00

$ 69.00

Per Diem for return travel GDWH

0.75

$ 69.00

,ncluded meals WRWDO

Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,

parking, fees, etc.

Sub-Total = Travel Advance

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Luggage Fees

Car Rental

Registration

Allowable price adjustment

Total Cost Estimate

$ 0.00

Total

$ 51.75

$ 138.00

$ 51.75

$ 1.00

$ 240.50

$ 0.00

$ 900.00

$ 60.00

$ 0.00

$ 500.00

Sub-Total = Virtual Card

$ 1,460.00

$ 1,700.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Signatures / Approvals

Signature

Traveler

Jonas G Hill

Date

Digitally signed by Jonas G Hill

Date: 2024.02.20 15:18:59 -06'00'

Supervisor

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ONEIDA NATION

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Kirby Metoxen

Name of Traveler

Legal name as it appears on Travelers Driver’s License or State ID, no nicknames

Employee Number

Destination&LW\

Uncasville, CT

Departure date

05/13/2024

Return date

05/16/2024

Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting

Purpose of travel

Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

Per Diem rate per day PHDOV

$ 69.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses

Total miles

Multiply by the Mileage rate

Description

Rate

Factor

Days

Per Diem for initial travel date

0.75

$ 69.00

Per Diem full day at destination

1.00

$ 69.00

Per Diem for return travel GDWH

0.75

$ 69.00

,ncluded meals WRWDO

Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,

parking, fees, etc.

Sub-Total = Travel Advance

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Luggage Fees

Car Rental

Registration

Allowable price adjustment

Total Cost Estimate

$ 0.00

Total

$ 51.75

$ 138.00

$ 51.75

$ 241.50

$ 0.00

$ 900.00

$ 60.00

$ 0.00

$ 500.00

Sub-Total = Virtual Card

$ 1,460.00

$ 1,701.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Signatures / Approvals

Signature

Traveler

Date

Supervisor

Send all travel related items to &HQWUDO$FFRXQWLQJB7UDYHO#RQHLGDQDWLRQRUJ

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TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Name of Traveler

Le al name as it a

Larry Barton

Employee Number

ears on Travelers Driver's License or State ID, no nicknames

Destination Cit

Uncasville, CT

Departure date

05/12/2024

Purpose of travel

Charged GL Account

Return date

05/16/2024

Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting

GSA (General Setvices Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

I Per Diem rate per day (meals)

$ 69.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Milea

otal miles

Per Diem for initial travel date

Per Diem full da at destination

Per Diem for return travel date

Included meals total

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Lu a e Fees

Car Rental

Total Cost Estimate

Sub-Total= Virtual Card

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Si natures/ A

Traveler

Su ervisor

Send all travel related items to: CentralAccounting_Travel@oneidanation.org

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ONEIDA NATION

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Lisa Liggins

Name of Traveler

Legal name as it appears on Travelers Driver’s License or State ID, no nicknames

Employee Number

Destination&LW\

Uncassville, CT

Departure date

05/13/2024

Return date

05/16/2024

Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting

Purpose of travel

Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

Per Diem rate per day PHDOV

$ 69.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses

Total miles

Multiply by the Mileage rate

Description

Rate

Factor

Days

Per Diem for initial travel date

0.75

$ 69.00

Per Diem full day at destination

1.00

$ 69.00

Per Diem for return travel GDWH

0.75

$ 69.00

,ncluded meals WRWDO

Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,

parking, fees, etc.

Sub-Total = Travel Advance

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Luggage Fees

Car Rental

Registration

Allowable price adjustment

Total Cost Estimate

$ 0.00

Total

$ 51.75

$ 138.00

$ 51.75

$ 241.50

$ 0.00

$ 900.00

$ 60.00

$ 0.00

$ 500.00

Sub-Total = Virtual Card

$ 1,460.00

$ 1,701.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Signatures / Approvals

Signature

Traveler

Date

02/20/2024

Supervisor

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TITLE: Section 16, Travel & Expense

Policy

PAGE NO: 1 of 2

October 5, 2018

REVISION DATE:

ONEIDA NATION

STANDARD OPERATING

PROCEDURE

AUTHOR: David Jordan

ORIGINATION DATE:

EFFECTIVE DATE:

January 1, 2019

APPROVED BY:

Oneida Business Committee

See attached OBC meeting minutes

DATE:

October 24, 2018

1.0

PURPOSE

Standardize travel requests being placed on the Oneida Business Committee Agenda.

This SOP will establish the steps required by departments to place a travel request on the

Business Committee Agenda that requires Oneida Business Committee approval in

accordance with Chapter 219, Oneida Travel and Expense Policy.

2.0

DEFINITIONS

None

3.0

WORK STANDARDS / PROCEDURES

3.1

Departments will determine when Business Committee approval is necessary in

accordance with the Oneida Travel and Expense Policy.

3.2

Prior to submitting an agenda request to the Business Committee, the following items

will be required to be completed and submitted by the requesting agency.

3.2.1

An agenda or literature of the meeting/conference individuals are attending.

3.2.2

An explanation of why additional personnel are required to travel.

3.2.3

A Travel Authorization Request form completed for each individual who

will be attending said meeting/conference.

3.2.4

A memo from the Director of the requesting agency stating the use or nonuse of a Tribal vehicle and the rationale if a Tribal vehicle will not be used.

3.2.5

State whether this travel is grant funded or will be taken out of Tribal

contributions.

3.3

All requests for travel by air will be submitted to a Business Committee meeting date

no later than 30 days prior to required travel date to maximize airline fares.

3.4

An individual from the department will attend the Oneida Business Committee Meeting

to address any questions from the Committee.

4.0

REFERENCES

4.1

Chapter 219, Oneida Travel and Expense Policy.

5.0

5.1

FORMS

Travel Authorization Request

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NEW BUSINESS

Approve the CY2019 vacancy postings for Boards, Committees, Commissions,

Corporate Boards, Standing Committees, and Other (01:11:57)

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the calendar year 2019 vacancy postings for Boards,

Committees, Commissions, Corporate Boards, Standing Committees, and Other, seconded by Kirby

Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Lisa Summers

Approve the Outagamie County Highway Department County/Municipal agreement

- file # 2018-0585 (01:12:39)

Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/Community & Economic Development

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Outagamie County Highway Department County/Municipal

agreement - file # 2018-0585, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried:

Ayes:

David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Lisa Summers

the Oneida Business Committee Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP)

Approve

entitled Section 16,, Travel & Expense

Policy (01:15:37)

Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman

the Oneida Business Committee Standard Operating

Motion byy Jennifer Webster to approve

Procedure (SOP) entitled Section 16, Travel & Expense Policy, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

David P. Jordan, Kirbyy Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster

Tehassi Hill, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Lisa Summers

Not Present:

Approve an exception to resolution # BC-12-27-16-A and start Executive Session

Discussion on December 11, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. (01:18:54)

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary

Motion by David P. Jordan to approve an exception to resolution # BC-12-27-16-A and start Executive

Session Discussion on December 11, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, Lisa Summers

Oneida Business Committee

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Approve the travel request in accordance with § 219.-16.1 - F.A.C.E. four (4) employees - Family and...

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ONEIDA NATION SCHOOL SYSTEM

Oneida Nation Elementary

P.O. Box 365

N7125 Seminary Road

Oneida, WI 54155

(920) 869-1676

FAX (920) 869-1684

Oneida Nation High School

P.O. Box 365

N7210 Seminary Road

Oneida, WI 54155

(920) 869-4308

FAX (920) 869-4045

MEMO

To: Business Committee

From: Sharon A. Mousseau, Superintendent

Oneida Nation School System

Date: February 20, 2024

RE: Family And Children Education (F.A.C.E.) Staff travel

In accordance with the SOP for travel, following are the items you have requested:

3.2.2. The FACE program has four positions, and Early Childhood Teacher (Co-coordinator),

Co-teacher for the Early Childhood classroom, and Adult Education Techer (for the adults that

attend with their children or receive activities to work with their children at home) and two

parent educators, one of which is also a Co-coordinator. Currently our program has only one

parent educator. Each of these positions will be attending sessions relevant to their specific role

in the FACE program. This is the first time since before the pandemic this BIE federally funded

program has had a National Conference.

3.2.4. The staff are planning on taking personal vehicles to the airport for their flights or being

dropped off and picked up upon their return. To travel by vehicle would be too much time away

from the classrooms. The training is in New Mexico. They hope to stay at the hotel where the

training is so no rental of a vehicle will be expensed.

3.2.5. The travel costs will be allocated through the FACE grant funds.

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ONEIDA NATION

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Tanya Lopez-Martin

Name of Traveler

Legal name as it aooears on Travelers Driver's License or State ID, no nicknames

Albuquerque, NM

05/06/2024

Employee Number

Destination City

Departure date

Return date

05/10/2024

FACE National Conference

Purpose of travel

Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

$ 69.00

Per Diem rate per day (meals)

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Mileaoe Expenses

$.625

Total miles

Multiply by the Mileaoe rate

Description

Rate

Factor

Days

Per Diem for initial travel date

0.75

$69.00

Per Diem full day at destination

1.00

$69.00

Per Diem for return travel date

0.75

$69.00

Included meals total

Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,

parkina, fees, etc.

Sub-Total= Travel Advance

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Luaaaae Fees

Car Rental

Reoistration

All-· ·-.... 1� nrir-i=> ::irli1Jstment

Total Cost Estimate

$160.00

Sub-Total= Virtual Card

$0.00

Total

$ 51.75

$207.00

$ 51.75

$1.00

$309.50

$640.00

$704.00

$70.00

$0.00

$ 500.00

$1,914.00

$2 223.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Si natures/ A

Traveler

rovals

Signature

Date

Tanya Lopez-Martin

02/07/2024

Su eNisor

Send all travel related items to: CentralAccounting_Travel@oneidanation.org

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ONEIDA NATION

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Emilie Jordan

Name of Traveler

Legal name as it aooears on Travelers Driver's License or State ID, no nicknames

Employee Number

Albuquerque

05/06/2024

Destination City

Departure date

Return date

National FACE conference

Purpose of travel

05/10/2024

Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

Per Diem rate per day (meals)

$ 69.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses

$.625

Total miles

Multiply by the Mileage rate

Description

Rate

Factor

Davs

Per Diem for initial travel date

0.75

$ 69.00

Per Diem full dav at destination

1.00

$ 69.00

Per Diem for return travel date

$ 69.00

0.75

Included meals total

Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,

parking, fees, etc.

Sub-Total= Travel Advance

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Luaaage Fees

Car Rental

Registration

Allnw;:ihle orice ;:irliustment

Total Cost Estimate

$ 160.00

Sub-Total= Virtual Card

$ 0.00

Total

$ 51.75

$ 207.00

$ 51.75

$ 1.00

$ 309.50

$ 640.00

$ 704.00

$ 70.00

$ 0.00

$ 500.00

$ 1,914.00

$ 2 223.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Si natures I A

Traveler

rovals

Signature

Date

Emilie Jordan

02/06/2024

Su ervisor

Send all travel related items to: CentralAccounting_Travel@oneidanation.org

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ONEIDA NATION

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Jacquelyn House

Name of Traveler

Leqal name as it aooears on Travelers Driver's License or State ID, no nicknames

Employee Number

Destination City

Albuquerque, NM

Departure date

05/06/2024

Return date

05/10/2023

FACE National Conference

Purpose of travel

Charoed GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

Per Diem rate per day (meals)

$ 69.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses

$.625

Total miles

Multiply by the Mileaoe rate

Days

Description

Rate

Factor

Per Diem for initial travel date

0.75

$69.00

Per Diem full day at destination

1.00

$69.00

Per Diem for return travel date

0.75

$69.00

Included meals total

Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,

parking, fees, etc.

Sub-Total= Travel Advance

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Luaaage Fees

Car Rental

Registration

Allnw�hle orir.P. �rliustment

Total Cost Estimate

$160.00

Sub-Total= Virtual Card

$0.00

Total

$51.75

$207.00

$51.75

$1.00

$309.50

$640.00

$704.00

$70.00

$0.00

$ 500.00

$1,914.00

$2.223.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Si n atures I A

rovals

Signature

Date

Su ervisor

Send all travel related items to: CentralAccounting_Travel@oneidanation.org

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ONEIDA NATION

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Sarah Riley

Name of Traveler

Leaal name as it appears on Travelers Driver's License or State ID, no nicknames

Employee Number

Destination City

Albuquerque

Departure date

05/06/2024

Return date

National FACE conference

Purpose of travel

05/10/2024

Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources

Per Diem rate per day (meals)

$ 69.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile MileaQe Expenses

$.625

Total miles

Multiply bv the Mileage rate

Factor

Days

Description

Rate

0.75

Per Diem for initial travel date

$69.00

Per Diem full dav at destination

1.00

$69.00

0.75

Per Diem for return travel date

$69.00

Included meals total

Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,

parkino, fees, etc.

Sub-Total= Travel Advance

Lodging including room, taxes, fees,

and hotel parking

Airfare

Luaaaoe Fees

Car Rental

ReQistration

Allnw�hle nrice adi1 �· -�·

Total Cost Estimate

$160.00

$0.00

Total

$51.75

$207.00

$ 51.75

$1.00

$309.50

$640.00

$704.00

$ 70.00

$0.00

$ 500.00

Sub-Total= Virtual Card

$1,914.00

$2 223.50

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.

I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,

the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Si natures/ A

Traveler

rovals

Signature

Date

02/07/2024

Su ervisor

Send all travel related items to: CentralAccounting_Travel@oneidanation.org

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d.robinson@kinteelolta.org; North, Eric James <EricJ.North@bie.edu>; Begay, Nicole S <Nicole.Begay@bie.edu>;

Martinez, Verdie J <Verdie.Martinez@BIE.EDU>; Benally, Shauna A <shauna.benally@BIE.EDU>; John, Carmelita A

<CARMELITA.JOHN@BIE.EDU>

Subject: SAVE THE DATE: FACE Nationals May 7-9

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! We are officially moving forward with our FACE

Nationals, graciously sponsored by Unite for Literacy. This much-anticipated event is scheduled to take place

from May 7th to 9th at the Embassy Hotel, located in__Albuquerque, NM.

To assist you in making your travel arrangements, we have attached a detailed flyer and the event agenda to this

email.

As the event approaches, please stay tuned for additional details and updates. We are diligently working to

ensure that this will be an enriching and memorable experience for all our attendees.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to

assist and ensure that your participation is both enjoyable and fruitful.

Looking forward to seeing you at the FACE Nationals!

Warm regards,

BIE Early Childhood Education/ FACE Office

Sovereignty in Indian Education Office

Early Childhood Programs, Family and Child Education (FACE)

1849 C. Street NW, MIB-3610

Washington, DC 20240

Email: BIE ECE FACE@bie.edu

Website: www.bie.edu

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Indian Education

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Accept memorandum from the Secretary regarding the January 10, 2024, regular BC meeting directive

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02/28/24

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☒ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

CELLIS1

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Memorandum

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From: Secretary Lisa Liggins

Date: 02/19/2024

Re:

January 10, 2024, regular BC meeting – Directives Completed

This memorandum is intended to provide background, information regarding the

completed directives that were made at the January 10, 2024, regular Business

Committee (BC) meeting, and information regarding the consensus agreements that

resulted from the special BC Work Session.

Background

At the January 10, 2024, regular BC meeting, the following motion was made regarding

the agenda item entitled “XI.C. Review tribal member request regarding Handyman

Program and determine next steps”:

Motion by Lawrence Barton to devote a single item BC Work Session to

Housing as a singular topic for the Business Committee and appropriate

parties; for the Secretary to schedule in February; to look at Bay Bank as the

funding source for the Veteran Loan program and to discuss providing

additional program design that adds value for access to housing

opportunities for our veterans and tribal members; and to bring back to the

Business Committee meeting in 60 days, seconded by Jennifer Webster.

Motion carried:

Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen

Leading up to this motion, there was a lengthy discussion that will not be recapped

here; however, the recording is available on the Nation’s website if you wish to

review here:

https://oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/recordings/bcvideo/1

The agenda item begins at 39:10 of the recording. The direct link: http://tinyurl.com/3xccmekk

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Directive Completed

1. To devote a single item BC Work Session to Housing as a singular topic for the

Business Committee and appropriate parties

a. A special BC Work Session with this motion as the single topic on the

agenda.

b. The General Manager, the appropriate BC Direct Report, was in

attendance.

2. For the Secretary to schedule in February

a. The special BC Work Session was held on February 16, 2024.

3. To look at Bay Bank as the funding source for the Veteran Loan program

a. Preliminary information regarding a partnership with Bay Bank was

provided at the BC Work Session and discussed.

4. To discuss providing additional program design that adds value for access to

housing opportunities for our veterans and tribal members

a. Revising current programming and/or alternate programming was

discussed.

5. To bring back to the Business Committee meeting in 60 days

a. The 60-day deadline is March 10, 2024.

b. This memorandum is being submitted within that timeframe.

Consensus agreements

1. The General Manager will complete an assessment regarding the Veterans Loan

Program including, but not limited to, potential eligibility changes for offreservation use and 1st generation descendants, potential changes for home

improvement loan use, and potential changes for first-time homebuyers

preference by no later than the May 2, 2024, BC Work Session.

2. The item on the Business Committee agenda is concluded.

3. The Secretary will submit a close-out memorandum to the February 28, 2024,

regular BC meeting for the January 10, 2024, directive.

4. Comprehensive Housing will provide a presentation regarding their

programming/goals/plans to the Business Committee at an upcoming BC Work

Session.

Requested action

1. Accept the memorandum dated February 19, 2024, as information.

2. Direct the Secretary to send correspondence to the tribal member providing notice

of the conclusion and the identified consensus agreement.

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Approve the travel report - Councilmen Jonas Hill and Kirby Metoxen - Native American Tourism of...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

02/28/24

2. Session:

☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR

Approve travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen -Native American Tourism of

Wisconsin (NATOW) Gala – Mole Lake, WI – Feb. 02 & 03, 2024 & Approve travel

report - Councilman Jonas Hill-Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Gala –

Mole Lake, WI – Feb. 02, 2024

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☒ Other: OBC

☐ Programs/Services

☐ MIS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 11/15/2021

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☒ Other: travel report

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☒ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: reimbursed

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Revised: 11/15/2021

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