# Oneida Business Committee (2024)

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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.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

MINUTES

V.

A.

Approve the January 24, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Approve the February 14, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS
A.

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

B.

Adopt resolution entitled Geographic Information System Discovery and
Implementation Project - Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant Application
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

C.

Adopt resolution entitled Safe Shelter HUD Application - Resolution of Authorization
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

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D.

VI.

APPOINTMENTS
A.

VII.

IX.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the February 7, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

2.

Accept the One Year Review of the Budget and Finances Law Memorandum
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

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

B.

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
A.

X.

Determine next steps regarding nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board
Alternates
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

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
A.

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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B.

XI.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

XII.

Review funding request from the On?yote?a·ka Taluhkowanhne Singing Society and
determine next steps
Sponsor: Brenda Baird, Tribal Member

REPORTS
A.

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.)
1.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

2.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2024 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

3.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 1st quarter report
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

4.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

5.

Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2024 1st quarter report
Sponsor: Sidney White, Protem Chair/Oneida Youth Leadership Institute

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Chief Counsel report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

2.

Accept the General Manager report (10:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

3.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
February 2024 report
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

4.

Accept the Chief Financial Officer February 2024 report (not submitted)
Sponsor: Keith Doxtator, Chief Financial Officer

5.

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

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B.

XIV.

6.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 1st quarter executive report
(1:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

7.

Accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2024 1st quarter executive
report (2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

8.

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

9.

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
1.

Approve 100 new enrollments and one (1) relinquishment
Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

2.

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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I.

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.
A.

Special recognition for retirement - Jackie Johnson (00:06:20)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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

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
A.

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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B.

V.

Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee - Michelle Madl - Administered
Oath of Office on January 4, 2024 (00:30:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

MINUTES
A.

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
B.

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
A.

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
B.

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
A.

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
B.

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
C.

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
A.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

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
A.

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

X.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

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
B.

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
A.

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
B.

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
A.

OPERATIONAL
1.

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
2.

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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3.

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
4.

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
5.

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
6.

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
7.

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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8.

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
9.

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
A.

REPORTS
1.

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
2.

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:
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3.

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
4.

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
B.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

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
2.

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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3.

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
4.

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
5.

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
6.

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
7.

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
.

Lisa Liggins, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE

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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);

I.

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
A.

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.
B.

Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee - Candace House- Administered Oath of
Office on February 8, 2024 (00:07:37)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

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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V.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

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
B.

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.
C.

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
D.

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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VI.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

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
2.

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
B.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

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
A.

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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B.

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
C.

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
D.

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
E.

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
A.

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
B.

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
C.

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
D.

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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E.

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
F.

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
A.

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
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B.

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.
C.

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
D.

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.

X.

REPORTS
A.

OPERATIONAL
1.

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
1.

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
2.

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
3.

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
4.

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
5.

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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6.

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
7.

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
8.

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
9.

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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C.

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

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
2.

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.
3.

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
4.

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
5.

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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Item X.C.7. was addressed next.
6.

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.
7.

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
D.

STANDING COMMITTEES
1.

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
2.

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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XI.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

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
2.

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
3.

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
4.

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
5.

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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6.

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
7.

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
8.

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
B.

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

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
2.

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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3.

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
4.

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
C.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

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
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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
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ 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)

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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

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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
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

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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

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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.

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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

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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'

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Powless, General
Manager
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Primary Requestor: Lori Hill

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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
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Phone: (920)869--2214

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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:
1.
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.
2.
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
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ 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

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

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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:
1.
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.
2.
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):
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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
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 04/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

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

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilmember

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

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
I.

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.

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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.

V.

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.

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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
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 04/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

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

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☒ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilmember

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

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 Onei

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3Ade11b1e10b77179d. Public record. Not legal advice.