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Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, March 26, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, March 27, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Agenda

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

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

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

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

change.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

Special recognition - Harlow Skenandore

Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

MINUTES

VI.

Oneida Election Board Alternate - Linda Langen, Ramona Salinas

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the February 28, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled FY 2023 Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive

Grant Program Application

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

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

Oneida Business Committee From 1969 to 1984

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Adopt resolution entitled Support the Nomination of Oscar Schuyler to the National

Indian Gaming Commission

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Adopt resolution entitled Updated Oneida Business Committee 2023-2026 Term

Assignment of Representation of the Oneida Nation on or with Tribal, State or

Federal Entities or Agencies

Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the adopted BC resolution # 02-2724-A USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program Application

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

APPOINTMENTS

Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on

Aging

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs

Committee

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership

Institute Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida

Tribal Services Advisory Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Accept the February 15, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Accept the February 29, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

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LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Accept the February 21, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Accept the March 6, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Adopt Leasing Law rule # 6 - Homeownership by Independent Purchase (HIP)

Program

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Government Accountability

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

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

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

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

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Approve the travel report - Councilmen Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, and Jameson Wilson - State of the Tribes Address and Associated

Receptions - Madison, WI - February 21-22, 2024

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Native American

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

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Indian Health Services

(IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee meeting - Washington, D.C. February 20-23, 2024

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

TRAVEL REQUESTS

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

American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Annual 2024 Conference - Red Cliff, WI June 13-15, 2024

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Approve the travel request - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - State-Tribal

Consultation Meetings - Danbury, WI - April 2-3, 2024

Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

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NEW BUSINESS

Accept the budget report from the On?yote?a?ka Taluhkowanhne Singing Society

as information

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve two (2) requested actions - CDC # 20-107 Archiquette Building Renovation

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Authorize Chairman Tehassi Hill to sign Letter of Commitment to the Wisconsin

Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection regarding the Tribal Elder

Food Box Program

Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

Review the Table Games (Chapter 4) Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls and

determine appropriate next steps

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

Review the Surveillance (Chapter 15) Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls and

determine appropriate next steps

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

Review tribal member request regarding Elder Major Home Repair program

Sponsor: Nancy Barton, Tribal Member

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved recommendation for

first come, first serve distribution of the Fox Cities House & Outdoor Living Show

tickets pursuant to OBC SOP Ticket Distribution §5.3.1.2 and transfer the tickets to

Oneida Retail for distribution

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

PETITIONER CONNOR KESTELL - Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan

Program # 2024-01

Approve three (3) requested actions regarding petition # 2024-01

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

SCHEDULE GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETINGS

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address Oneida Hotel

Debt

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address Capital

Improvement Projects (CIPs)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Schedule the 2024 semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

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

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance

March 2024 report (8:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

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

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

NEW BUSINESS

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Mind Garden Inc. - file #

2024-0069

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Focus On Energy - file #

2024-0164

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Review application(s) for four (4) vacancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on

Aging

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Review application(s) for one vacancy - Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs

Committee

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Review application(s) for three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership

Institute Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Review application(s) for four (4) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida

Tribal Services Advisory Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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ADJOURN

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

Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)

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

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

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

(800) 236-2214

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Special recognition - Harlow Skenandore

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

03/27/24

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: Describe

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

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: honor and recognition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☒ Unbudgeted

☒ Other: Special Projects

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jonas Hill, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Jonas Hill, Councilman

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Honor and Recognize the Achievements of Harlow Skenandore

What and Why: the Oneida Business Commitee would like to take an opportunity to show

apprecia�on and recogni�on of the achievements of Harlow Skenandore. The Oneida Na�on

strives to recognize the outstanding achievements of our membership. Ms. Skenandore is the

ﬁrst Oneida woman in history to win ﬁrst place at state in Wisconsin in girls wrestling in the 145pound category; a new high school athle�c division added in 2022.

Who: Harlow Skenandore

Where: BCCR at NHC

Budget: Oneida 8th Genera�on Bicentennial Blanket to be presented $250. This request has

been processed and approved according to the Special Projects budget SOP.

Tasks:

Purchase Order to Oneida Museum for Bicentennial Blanket - complete

Recogni�on Speech: Councilman Hill will coordinate with the family and deliver the

speech and recogni�on blanket to Harlow and her family.

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Oneida Election Board Alternate - Linda Langen, Ramona Salinas

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

03/27/24

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

Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365

oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum

TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

March 19, 2024

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Election Board Alternates

Background

On February 28, 2024, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Linda Langen and

Ramona Salinas to the Oneida Election Board Alternate.

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

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Approve the February 28, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

03/27/24

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 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

Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill (via Microsoft Teams1), Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster;

Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Councilman Jameson Wilson;

Arrived at: n/a

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

Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via

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

Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via

Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), William Gollnick (via Microsoft Teams), Chad

Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via

Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl

Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgensen (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via

Microsoft Teams), Jacque Boyle (via Microsoft Teams), Eric McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Jason

Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Bristol (via Microsoft Teams), Mercie Danforth (via Microsoft Teams),

Bobbi King (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill;

REGULAR MEETING

Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Council members:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster;

Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Councilman Jameson Wilson

Arrived at: Secretary Lisa Liggins at 8:32 a.m., Councilman Marlon Skenandore at 8:32 a.m.;

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), Danelle

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

Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft

Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers

(via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams),

Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft

Teams), Tina Jorgensen (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Marsha Danforth

(via Microsoft Teams), Victoria Flowers (via Microsoft Teams), Connor Kestell, Kristine Hill (via Microsoft

Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Joyce King (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via

Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Jeff Bowman (via Microsoft Teams), Susan

House (via Microsoft Teams), Sharon Mousseau (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves (via Microsoft

Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams);

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

sharing, and video meetings.

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CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens at 8:30 a.m.

For the record: Chairman Tehassi Hill is out on approved travel attending the Government

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

D.C. Councilman Jameson Wilson is out on approved travel attending the U.S. Department of Energy

Tribal Clean Energy Summit in Temecula, CA.

II.

OPENING (00:00:08)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:28)

Councilman Marlon Skenandore arrived at 8:32 a.m.

Secretary Lisa Liggins arrived at 8:32 a.m.

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with four (4) noted changes [1) under the Resolution

section, add item entitled Adopt resolution entitled Approval of ED24-002 For The Use of Economic

Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds for a Loan of $830,000 to purchase

new golf carts; 2) under a new section entitled General Tribal Council, add item entitled Schedule a

special General Tribal Council meeting to address the FY-2025 budget, 3) to address item IX.A first;

and 4) to address item V.E. second], seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Opposed:

Jennifer Webster

Abstained:

Lisa Liggins

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

Item IX.A. was addressed next.

IV.

MINUTES

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

(00:34:24)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the January 24, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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

(00:34:42)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the February 14, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

RESOLUTIONS

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

Action on Petition Removing All Employee Wage Caps (00:35:05)

Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution entitled 02-28-24-B Interpretation of General Tribal Council

August 7, 2023, Action on Petition Removing All Employee Wage Caps with one (1) noted change [1)

to change the final resolve to “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 to be submitted to the Oneida Business Committee by September 2024 to be added to the

record for the August 7, 2023, special GTC meeting materials.”, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

Adopt resolution entitled Geographic Information System Discovery and

Implementation Project - Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant Application (00:43:57)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Secretary Lisa Liggins left 9:14 a.m.

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 02-28-24-C Geographic Information System

Discovery and Implementation Project - Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant Application, seconded by

Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jameson Wilson

Adopt resolution entitled Safe Shelter HUD Application - Resolution of

Authorization (00:44:28)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 02-28-24-D Safe Shelter HUD Application Resolution of Authorization, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jameson Wilson

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Adopt resolution entitled Trends of Screening Rates & Prevalence of Colorectal

Cancer in the Oneida Nation Community Compared to the Wisconsin Adult

Population (00:44:55)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution entitled 02-28-24-E Trends of Screening Rates &

Prevalence of Colorectal Cancer in the Oneida Nation Community Compared to the Wisconsin Adult

Population, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jameson Wilson

Item VI.A. was addressed next.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of ED24-002 For The Use of Economic

Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds for a Loan of

$830,000 to purchase new golf carts (00:07:48)

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Business Analyst

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution entitled 02-28-24-A Approval of ED24-002 For The Use of

Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds for a Loan of $830,000 to

Oneida Golf Enterprise for the purchase of new golf carts, with one (1) noted change [1) at line 2, add

“Oneida Golf Enterprise for the”]; to direct the Law Office to work with the Business Analyst to draw up

the necessary loan documents; and to forward the discussion regarding future loan policy to the May

BC Work session, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

Item XII.A.1. was addressed next.

VI.

APPOINTMENTS

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

Alternates (00:45:58)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the selected applicants; to appoint Linda Langen and Ramona Salinas

as Oneida Election Board Alternates; and to request the Secretary to re-notice the remaining

vacancies, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jameson Wilson

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VII.

STANDING COMMITTEES

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

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

minutes (00:47:29)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the February 7, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jameson Wilson

Secretary Lisa Liggins returned at 9:19 a.m.

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

(00:48:54)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the One Year Review of the Budget and Finances Law

Memorandum, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

VIII.

TRAVEL REQUESTS

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

Committee seven (7) members - Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting Uncasville, CT - May 13-16, 2024 (00:49:35)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request in accordance with § 219-16.1 for nine (9)

travelers to attend the Mohegan Nation Council to Council Meeting in Uncasville, CT on May 13-16,

2024, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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 (00:53:20)

Sponsor: Sacheen Lawrence, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request in accordance with § 219.-16.1 for F.A.C.E.

four (4) employees to attend the Family and Children Education (FACE) National Conference in

Albuquerque, NM on May 6-10, 2024, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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Item X.A. was addressed next.

IX.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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

BC meeting directive (00:06:17)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept memorandum from the Secretary regarding the January 10, 2024,

regular BC meeting directive and to direct the Secretary to send correspondence to the tribal member

providing notice of the conclusion and the identified consensus agreement, seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

Item V.E. was addressed next.

TRAVEL REPORTS

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

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

2024 (00:53:52)

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel report from Councilmen Jonas Hill and Kirby Metoxen

for the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Gala in Mole Lake, WI on February 2-3, 2024,

seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Jennifer Webster

Abstained:

Kirby Metoxen

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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 (01:00:52)

Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel report from Councilmen Marlon Skenandore and Jameson

Wilson for the 6th Annual Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy & Sustainability Conference in

Hollywood, FL on February 5-9, 2024, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Webster

Abstained:

Marlon Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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XI.

NEW BUSINESS

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

and determine next steps (01:01:24)

Sponsor: Brenda Baird, Tribal Member

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the funding request from the On?yote?a·ka Taluhkowanhne

Singing Society for $5,000 to be funded from the BC Special Projects line, for the requestor to submit a

budget report prior to the release of the funds to the Secretary, for the requestor to submit a closeout

report including receipts to the Secretary following the event, and to utilize Oneida Youth Leadership

Institute as the pass through entity for the funding request, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Jennifer Webster

Opposed:

Lisa Liggins

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

For the record: Secretary Lisa Liggins stated, I support the On?yote?a·ka Taluhkowanhne Singing

Society and recognize the importance of their work, however, I'm concerned about the lack of

information provided in the meeting packet today and the lack of policy regarding requests of this

nature. Due to these gaps, I cannot support the request.

Item XIII.A. was addressed next.

XII.

REPORTS

TRIBALLY CHARTERED ENTITIES

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:21:54)

Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 1st quarter report,

seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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

(00:25:48)

Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2024 1st quarter report,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:27:45)

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

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 1st quarter report,

seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 1st quarter report (00:29:18)

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

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

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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

(00:31:40)

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

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2024 1st quarter

report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

Item IV.A. was addressed next.

XIII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the FY-2025 budget

(01:33:50)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the FY2025 budget on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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XIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report (01:44:53)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Counsel verbal report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

Accept the General Manager report (01:45:19)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance

February 2024 report (01:45:39)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and SelfGovernance February 2024 report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

Accept the Chief Financial Officer February 2024 report (01:45:53)

Sponsor: Keith Doxtator, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Chief Financial Officer February 2024 verbal report,

seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

Accept the Treasurer's January 2024 report (01:46:09)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Treasurer's January 2024 report, seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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DRAFT

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

(01:46:23)

Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2024 1st quarter executive

report, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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

report (01:46:36)

Sponsor: Kathy Hughes, Chair/Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation FY-2024 1st quarter executive

report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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

(01:46:53)

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

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2024 1st quarter executive report,

seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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

(01:47:07)

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2024 1st quarter executive report,

seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

10.

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

report (01:47:29)

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

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2024 1st quarter executive

report, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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11.

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

report (01:47:49)

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Business Analyst

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Business Analyst Tribally Chartered Entities FY-2024 1st

quarter report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

NEW BUSINESS

Approve 100 new enrollments and one (1) relinquishment (01:48:04)

Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve 100 new enrollments and one (1) relinquishment, seconded by

Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

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

(01:48:22)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the discussion regarding the applications for the Oneida Election

Board Alternates vacancies as information, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

XIV.

ADJOURN (01:49:12)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adjourn at 10:19 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jameson Wilson

Minutes prepared by Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist.

Minutes approved as presented on

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE

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Adopt resolution entitled FY 2023 Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

03/27/24

2. Session:

Open

Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

Accept as information; OR

Approve 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:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 11/15/2021

Page 1 of 2

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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: Grant application

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

Dana McLester, Comprehensive Housing

Revised: 11/15/2021

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Date: March 15, 2024

To:

BC Agenda Request

From: Cheryl Stevens, Grants Office

Re: Resolution – FY 2023 Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program

The Oneida Nation Comprehensive Housing Division is requesting support to submit a grant

application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s FY 2023 Indian

Housing Block Grant.

The Comprehensive Housing Division will be applying for approximately $6 million with a match

of $1.1 million to build homes within our community. A match is not required, but we would

get additional points if we do provide one. The match will be covered by in-kind and other

Federal funds which is allowable. “…applicants are encouraged to leverage other Federal

(including IHBG formula funds) and non-Federal sources. HUD will award maximum points for

applications that purpose a certain percentage of leverage….”

If there are any further questions, please contact Cheryl Stevens at 496-7331 or by email at

cstevens@oneidanation.org.

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

FY 2023 Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program 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 is committed to the development and maintenance of Oneida housing

in order to meet the need of the Oneida community; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation’s Comprehensive Housing Division proposes to apply for the 2023

Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant to help meet the housing needs of

the Oneida community; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation supports the application for the FY 2023 Indian Housing Block Grant for

eligible activities that are designed to ensure an affordable, healthy place to live for our

community members, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation authorizes and submits a grant application

to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s FY 2023 Indian Housing Block Grant for $6

million with a match of $1.1 million of in-kind and other allowable federal funds to build homes within our

community.

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Adopt resolution entitled Recognition of the Service of Members Serving on the Oneida Business...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

Click or tap to enter a date.

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR

Accept report and consider adoption of a resolution.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

Page 1 of 2

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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:

Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Revised: 08/25/2023

Page 2 of 2

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Jo Anne House, PhD | Chief Counsel

James R. Bittorf | Deputy Chief Counsel

Kelly M. McAndrews | Deputy Chief Counsel

Law Office

Carl J. Artman

Krystal L. John

Peggy A. Van Gheem

Lydia M. Witte

MEMORANDUM

TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

DATE:

March 20, 2024

SUBJECT: Oneida Business Committee Terms from 1969 to 1984

Attached you will find a resolution recognizing the 33 members who served on the Oneida

Business Committee between 1969 and 1984. The resolution highlights some of the issues faced

and actions taken during this 15-year period. Of note, Alma Webster, the first serving Treasurer

of the Oneida Business Committee is still living and Norbert Hill, Sr. passed on while serving as

the Vice Chairman. This was also the time when the first suspension and removal of members of

the Oneida Business Committee took place by the General Tribal Council, and the only known

removal of a member was taken by the Oneida Business Committee.

In addition to the above, until the end of the 1981 to 1984 term, members of the prior Oneida

Business Committee opened the meeting, gave the oath of office to the newly elected members,

and the newly elected members closed the meeting. The first separate oath of office ceremony

occurred on August 6, 1984. The oath given at that meeting was developed by Jerry Hill

recognizing the responsibilities of elected members to the Oneida Nation and approved by the

Oneida Business Committee on August 1, 2008.

I have included in the notes websites where more information can be found regarding some of

the activities. For example, the Nation gave a $5000.00 grant to Jon Kerstetter to attend medical

school on June 22, 1984 from the Acheson Estate education funds. Dr. Kerstetter graduated from

the Mayo Medical School and served in the U.S. Army. And Wilson ‘Buster’ Charles who

placed 4th in the Decathlon at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. He was inducted into the South

Dakota Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.

If you have further questions, please contact me.

N7210 Seminary Road ● P.O. Box 109 ● Oneida, WI 54155 ● 920.869.4327

oneida-nsn.gov

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Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Recognition of the Service of Members Serving on the Oneida Business Committee

From 1969 to 1984

WHEREAS,

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

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

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

WHEREAS,

in 1969 the Constitution was amended to move from a four member Oneida Executive

Committee to a nine member Oneida Business Committee; and

WHEREAS,

the members of the first term of the Oneida Business Committee were Chairman Purcell

Powless, Vice Chairman Irene Moore, Secretary Amelia Cornelius, Treasurer Albert

Manders who was replaced by Alma Webster, and Council Members Joycelyn Ninham, Ira

Cornelius, Norbert Hill, Judy Barton, and Gordon McLester; and

WHEREAS,

during this 15-year period from 1969 to 1984 there were five elected terms of office of which

there were two different Chairmen, three different Vice Chairmen, five different Secretaries,

and five different Treasurers; and

WHEREAS,

this period included the creation of the bingo operations which grew into the Oneida

Casino; the Oneida Tobacco Enterprise and outlets, the Oneida One Stops, a nursing

home and health center, and multiple housing subdivisions; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee named the Irene Moore Activity Center, the David ‘Sonny’

King Gym, the Anna John Nursing Home, and the Norbert Hill Center; and

WHEREAS,

there were ongoing language programs, the development of the tribal school beginning

with kindergarten and elementary school, the development of the Museum and the Arts

and Crafts Store; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee saw financial crises develop in 1981 which resulted in the

first identified layoffs in the minutes, the centralization of accounting systems on the

Nation’s first computer system, and first time an Oneida Business Committee was sworn

in at a separate ceremony rather than during a regular meeting; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee adopted the Building Codes, Shoreland Protection

Ordinance, Hunting and Fishing Law, Bingo Ordinance, Tobacco Ordinance, Garnishment

Ordinance, and many other laws to govern the Oneida Nation as it began to grow and

govern more activities;

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Recognition of the Service of Members Serving on the Oneida Business Committee From 1969 to 1984

Page 2 of 4

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee adopts this resolution

recognizing members who have serviced as Officers and Council Members on the Oneida Business

Committee from 1969 through 1984 on behalf of this Nation.

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

Chair

Purcell

Powless

ViceChair

Irene

Moore

Secretary

Amelia

Cornelius

Treasurer

Albert

Manders

Alma

Webster

Council

Joycelyn

Ninham

Council

Ira

Cornelius

1972-1975

August 4,

1972

Chair

Purcell

Powless

ViceChair

Irene

Moore

Secretary

Margaret

Doxtator

Treasurer

Alma

Webster

Council

Wendell

McLester

1975-1978

August 4,

1975

January 14,

1977

April 25,

1977

Chair

Purcell

Powless

ViceChair

Norbert

Hill, Sr.

Secretary

Amelia

Cornelius

Treasurer

Alma

Webster

1978-1981

August 7,

1978

February 5,

1978

October 5,

1979

Chair

Purcell

Powless

1969-1972

August 21,

1969

April 6, 1970

Council

Norbert Hill

Council

Judy

Barton

Council

Gordon

McLester

Council

Eva

Danforth

Council

Norbert Hill

Loretta Ellis

Council

Gordon

McLester

Council

Ruth Baird

Robert

Thomas

Rick Hill

Council

Mervin

Jordan

Wendell

McLester

Council

Irene

Moore

Loretta

Metoxen

Chester

Smith, Jr.

ViceChair

Norbert

Hill

Secretary

Patricia

Misikin

Treasurer

Chester

Smith

Wanda

Webster

Wendell

McLester

Council

Joycelyn

Ninham

Margaret

Doxtator

Council

Margaret

Doxtator

Council

Myron

Smith

Council

Edwin King,

Sr.

Council

Mark

Powless

Council

Eugene

Danforth

Loretta

Metoxen

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1981-1984

August 18,

1981

October 19,

1981

December 4,

1981

December

30, 1981

February 5,

1982

June 29,

1982

August 10,

1982

October 4,

1982

October 25,

1982

December 1,

1982

June 27,

1983

August 10,

1983

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Recognition of the Service of Members Serving on the Oneida Business Committee From 1969 to 1984

Page 4 of 4

Chair

Gary

Metoxen

ViceChair

Norbert

Hill, Sr.

Secretary

Wanda

Webster

Treasurer

Wendell

McLester

Council

Tony

Benson

Council

Howard

Cannon

Council

Joy Ninham

Council

Amelia

Cornelius

Vacant

Frank

Cornelius

Vacant

Gordon

McLester

Vacant

Lloyd

Powless

Suspended

Vacant

Purcell

Powless

Vacant

Kathy

Hughes

Vacant

Loretta

Metoxen

Vacant

Rick Hill

Suspended

Vacant

Lois

Powless

Council

Mark

Powless

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1969-1972

Chair

August 21, 1969 Purcell Powless

April 6, 1970

Vice-Chair

Irene Moore

Secretary

Amelia Cornelius

1972-1975

Chair

August 4, 1972 Purcell Powless

Vice-Chair

Irene Moore

1975-1978

Chair

August 4, 1975 Purcell Powless

January 14, 1977

April 25, 1977

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill, Sr.

1978-1981

Chair

August 7, 1978 Purcell Powless

February 5, 1978

October 5, 1979

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill

1981-1984

Chair

August 18, 1981 Gary Metozen

October 19, 1981

December 4, 1981

December 30, 1981

February 5, 1982

June 29, 1982

August 10, 1982

October 4, 1982 Suspended

October 25, 1982 Vacant

December 1, 1982 Purcell Powless

June 27, 1983

August 10, 1983

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

Treasurer

Albert Manders

Alma Webster

Council

Ira Cornelius

Council

Norbert Hill

Council

Judy Barton

Council

Gordon McLester

Secretary

Treasurer

Margaret Doxtator Alma Webster

Council

Wendell McLester Eva Danfortyh

Council

Norbert Hill

Council

Loretta Ellis

Council

Gordon McLester

Secretary

Amelia Cornelius

Council

Ruth Baird

Robert Thomas

Council

Mervin Jordan

Irene Moore

Wendell McLester Loretta Metoxen

Treasurer

Alma Webster

Council

Joycelyn Ninham

Council

Rick Hill

Chester Smith, Jr.

Council

Joycelyn Ninham

Margaret Doxtator

Secretary

Patricia Misikin

Treasurer

Chester Smith

Council

Margaret Doxtator Myron Smith

Wanda Webster

Wendell McLester

Secretary

Wanda Webster

Treasurer

Council

Wendell McLester Tony Benson

Council

Howard Cannon

Council

Edwin King, Sr.

Council

Mark Powless

Council

Eugene Danforth

Loretta Metoxen

Council

Joy Ninham

Council

Amelia Cornelius

Vacant

Frank Cornelius

Council

Mark Powless

Vacant

Gordon McLester

Suspended

Vacant

Kathy Hughes

Suspended

Vacant

Loretta Metoxen

Vacant

Lloyd Powless

Suspended

Vacant

Lois Powless

Vacant

Rick Hill

March 18, 2024

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1969-1972 Term

Meeting Date

Chair

Purcell Powless

36 of 312

Vice-Chair

Irene Moore

Secretary

Treasurer

Amelia Cornelius Albert Manders

Council

Joycelyn Ninham Ira Cornelius

August 21, 1969 X

August 30, 1969 X

September 3, 1969 X

September 8, 1969 X

September 13, 1969 X

September 17, 1969 X

October 6, 1969 X

October 13, 1969 X

October 14, 1969 X

November 10, 1969 X

December 29, 1969

January 5, 1970

January 8, 1970 X

February 2, 1970 X

February 11, 1970 X

March 2, 1970 X

Alma Webster

Council

Norbert Hill

Council

Judy Barton

April 6, 1970 X

April 16, 1970 X

April 22, 1970 X

April 27, 1970 X

May 4, 1970 X

June 1, 1970 X

June 29, 1970 X

Council

Gordon McLester Notes

Judy Barton aka Julie Barton. Gordon McLester aka Gordon McLester III. Norbert Hill aka

Norbert Hill, Sr.

"Amelia Cornelius made a motion to convey the duties of the former Tribal Executive

Council to the newly elected Business Committee of the Oneida Tribe and to change the

name on all pertinent documents from the Oneida Executive Council to the Oneida

Business Committee. Second by Joycelyn Ninham. Motion carried - 90 for and 3 against."

Interim Treasurer (IT)

Annual meeting - no quorum. "…Mrs. Moore stepped down as Chrm. and Mrs. Ninham

was appointed Temporary Chrm."

"Ira Cornelius made a recommendation for a committee to study the Constitution and

Bylaws and to recommend changes."

"Joycelyn Ninham would like a letter sent to Verna Smith to accept the Interim Treasurer's

assignment until July semi-annual meeting."

"Joycelyn Ninham made a motion to appoint Alma Webster as the Interim Treasurer unti

the July semi-annual meeting. Second by Irene Moore. Motion carried."

Interim Treasurer (IT). "Norbert Hill made a motion to get legal opinion on Committee

Chairman holding elected office can remain as Chairman of the Committee they are on.

Second by Ira Cornelius, motion carried."

"Received the resignation of Joycelyn Ninham as Councilmember effective May 1, 1970 no action by Business Committee."

Acting Treasurer (AT). "Meeting May 14 with Ada Deer."

"It was also requested for a study of the lay of Tribal lands for a motel through Stone and

Webster."

First page of GTC meeting minutes missing. This would have been the meeting where the

Treasurer's position was filled.

July 6, 1970

August 3, 1970 X

August 12, 1970 X

August 21, 1970 X

August 22, 1970 X

August 24, 1970

September 8, 1970 X

October 5, 1970 X

October 8, 1970 X

November 2, 1970 X

November 9, 1970 X

December 2, 1970 X

December 7, 1970 X

December 15, 1970 X

December 21, 1970 X

December 23, 1970 X

January 6, 1971 X

February 1, 1971 X

February 6, 1971 X

February 8, 1971 X

February 17, 1971 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

"Scout - Mrs. Coonan would like help. Irene Moore made a motion to have Mrs. Ninham

designated to work with the Scout." Scout was Larry Berenstien local newspaper.

"Norbert Hill made a motion to accept in principle the Rehabilitation of Incarcerated

Indians. Second by Joycelyn Ninham, motion carried."

"Joycelyn Ninham made a motion to appoint Norbert Hill as Legislative Committee

Chairman. Second by Alma Webster. Motion carried."

"Norbert Hill made a motion to accept reso. 70-39 (to restrain social and welfare clubs

from using Indian names, costumes and rituals.) Second by Irene Moore, motion carried.

"Ira Cornelius made a motion to table proposal for TV series. Second by Joycelyn Ninham,

motion carried."

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1969-1972 Term

Chair

Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

March 1, 1971 X

March 22, 1971 X

37 of 312

Vice-Chair

Irene Moore

Secretary

Treasurer

Amelia Cornelius Albert Manders

Council

Joycelyn Ninham Ira Cornelius

Council

Norbert Hill

Council

Judy Barton

April 22, 1971 X

April 28, 1971 X

May 3, 1971 A

May 17, 1971 X

June 7, 1971

June 15, 1971 X

July 3, 1971 X

July 13, 1971

August 2, 1971

August 17, 1971

September 3, 1971

September 21, 1971 A

Council

Gordon McLester Notes

"Norbert Hill made a motion to table the request from AIM for F.C.O. funding project.

Second by Irene Moore, motion carried."

"Irene Moore made a motion to delegate the Land Comm. to get someone to help write up

ordinances for leased land. Second by Norbert Hill. Motion carried."

No quorum for semi-annual meeting, regular meeting called to order.

"Ira Cornelius moved to adopt resolution 71-20 - request the reformatory asking them to

change the signs "Camp Oneida" for the reformatory farm as it is misleading. (Letters to

be sent to reformatory, Cletus Vande Perrin and Gov. Lucey) Second by Norbert Hill,

motion carried."

October 4, 1971

October 6, 1971

October 18, 1971

November 1, 1971

November 10, 1971

November 15, 1971

November 19, 1971

December 2, 1971 X

January 3, 1972 X

January 22, 1972 X

February 7, 1972 X

February 10, 1972 X

February 23, 1972 X

March 6, 1972

March 30, 1972

April 3, 1972

April 17, 1972

April 20, 1972 X

May 1, 1972

May 8, 1972 X

June 1, 1972 X

"Herbert Powless of Milwaukee AIM presented the tribe with a proposal for a half-way

house in Milwaukee. It would be for ex-offenders and to try to rehabilitate them. He would

like the council to sponsor this project."

"Joy Ninham had proxy for Alma Webster."

"Motion to adjourn because of bad weather, second and carried."

"Norbert moved to adopt resolution 72-09 to request Civil Liberties Union to review the

imbalance of voting representatives at GLITC. Seconded by Ira, motion carried.

"Norbert Hill moved to apply for retroversion of law and order on Oneida Tribal lands.

Second by Gordon McLester. Motion carried."

"Irene Moore submitted letter of resignation from the Oneida Business Committee.

Discussion. Motion to table Irene Moore's resignation. Motion carried."

"Irene Moore wishes to withdraw her resignation. Norbert Hill moved to accept her

withdrawal of resignation. Second by Gordon McLester. Motion carried."

"John Powless recommended the opening and closing of all meetings with a prayer. Joy

Ninham moved to accept the recommendation for all future meetings, seconded and

carried."

Caucus scheduled after semi-annual meeting.

"Gordon McLester introduced Jack Campisi, who has been doing a study on Oneida

history. He is currently working with UWGB and the Seymour school district. They are

preparing an Oneida Indian culture class to be taught in the Seymour schools."

June 27, 1972 X

Special GTC.Caucus meeting. Election on July 22.

July 1, 1972 X

"Proxy

- Ira Cornelius to Amelia". Absence of physcal quorum

July 20, 1972 X

C = Purcell Powless (188)/Eguene Metoxen (145). VC = Irene Moore (162)/Carleton Smith (115)/Dean Sickles (45). S = Margaert Doxtator (210)/Florence Jones (107). T = Alma Webster (115)/Allen King (77). Council = Eva Danforth (260)/Norbert Hill (232)/Loretta Ellis

July 22, 1972 (202)/Gordon McLester (186)/Wendell McLester (181)/John Powless (179)/Adam Webster (119)/Mark Powless (96)/ Marjorie Stevens (48)

August 1, 1972

Old committee starts meeting; new committee ends meeting.

August 4, 1972 X

June 5, 1972 X

June 12, 1972 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

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1972-1975 Term

Chair

Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

August 4, 1972 X

August 7, 1972 A

August 14, 1972 X

August 15, 1972 X

August 18, 1972 X

August 24, 1972 X

August 31, 1972 X

38 of 312

Vice-Chair

Irene Moore

Secretary

Margaret Doxtator

Treasurer

Alma Webster

Council

Wendell McLester

Council

Eva Danforth

Council

Norbert Hill

Council

Loretta Ellis

Council

Gordon McLester

September 11, 1972 X

October 2, 1972 X

October 19, 1972 X

November 1, 1972 X

November 6, 1972 X

December 4, 1972 X

December 29, 1972 X

January 6, 1973 X

February 5, 1973 X

February 11, 1973 X

February 26, 1973 X

March 1, 1973 X

March 5, 1973 X

March 14, 1973 X

March 29, 1973 X

April 2, 1973 X

April 16, 1973 X

May 7, 1973 X

May 24, 1973 X

June 4, 1973 X

June 11, 1973 X

July 2, 1973 X

July 7, 1973 X

July 18, 1973 x

July 30, 1973 X

August 6, 1973 X

August 22, 1973 X

August 29, 1973 X

August 30, 1973 X

September 10, 1973 X

September 25, 1973 A

October 1, 1973 A

October 4, 1973 X

October 8, 1973 X

October 15, 1973 X

November 5, 1973 X

November 12, 1973 X

November 19, 1973 X

November 21, 1973 X

December 3, 1973 X

December 17, 1973 X

December 27, 1973

January 4, 1974

January 5, 1974 X

January 10, 1974 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

Old committee starts meeting; new committee ends meeting.

Alice Cornelius paid $50 for two pair of cornhusk dolls to be "put in the Wisconsin

Indian Arts & Crafts display in the Capitol Rotunda in Madison."

White Roots of Peace traveling company arrtives on October 15th, permission to

use gym and kitchen to host. See "Dream of the Earth: Salute to the White Roots of

Peace" in January 20, 2003, Indian Country Today.

"…motion to go by Roberts Rules of Order."

"…motion to…check the possibility of leasing the Seminary for a Junior college or

any other edicational purposes."

Norbert Jr. also present

"Eva Danforth made a motion that Low Barone & Jeff Nichols be made honorary

members of the Oneida Tribe. Irene Moore seconded. Motion carried." See

resolution # 1-10-72, architects for 'Community Building' aka 'Memorial Building',

Nichols-Barone and Associates, Inc.

"Recommendation…that the Oneida Business Council request a loan from BIA in

amount of $50,000 for operating captial of the Standing Stone Corporation

contingent on an approved workable program submitted by the Standing Stone

Corporation and approved by the Oneida Business Committee."

1st note of Norbert SR. in minutes.

"Gordon McLester made a motion to have a central bookkeeping system for the

Tribe. Loretta Ellis seconded. …motion carried."

"…motion to pursue an Agency here in Oneida and contract for a majority of

services, with a skeleton crew of Bureau personnel for technical assistance."

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1972-1975 Term

Meeting Date

Chair

Purcell Powless

February 4, 1974 X

February 20, 1974 X

February 28, 1974 X

March 4, 1974 X

March 5, 1974 X

March 15, 1974 A

March 19, 1974 X

April 1, 1974 X

April 15, 1974 X

39 of 312

Vice-Chair

Irene Moore

Secretary

Margaret Doxtator

Treasurer

Alma Webster

Council

Wendell McLester

Council

Eva Danforth

Council

Norbert Hill

Council

Loretta Ellis

Council

Gordon McLester

April 25, 1974 X

April 28, 1974 X

May 6, 1974 X

May 19, 1974 X

May 20, 1974 X

June 3, 1974 A

June 5, 1974 A

June 17, 1974 X

July 1, 1974 X

July 5, 1974 X

July 6, 1974 X

July 11, 1974 X

July 15, 1974 X

July 23, 1974 X

August 5, 1974 X

August 19, 1974 A

August 26, 1974 X

September 9, 1974 X

September 16, 1974 X

September 23, 1974 X

September 30, 1974 X

October 7, 1974 X

October 21, 1974 X

November 4, 1974 X

November 18, 1974 X

December 2, 1974 X

December 6, 1974 X

December 16, 1974 X

December 20, 1974 X

December 27, 1974 X

January 3, 1975 X

January 4, 1975 X

January 20, 1975 X

January 24, 1975 X

February 3, 1975 X

February 19, 1975 X

March 3, 1975 X

March 10, 1975 X

March 13, 1975 A

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

"…resolution requesting and authorizing Wisconsn Judicare to bring suit in federal

court against state officials challenging the state income tax on income earned by

tribal members living and working on the Oneida Reservation."

"Special meeting to interview applicants for Special Deputy for Oneida."

"The Chairman informed the Committee that Ray Elm, New York, claims to be the

hereditary Chief of the Oneidas. …motion to send a letter to Jake Thompson

informing him that Ray Elm in no way represents the Oneidas of Wisconsin."

"The Chairman spoke on his trip to Oneida, New York and to Albuquerque School of

Law. Gerald Hill, a law student will be coming to Oneida next week."

"Discussion of July 11 Business Committee minutes. Legality of voting in abasentia.

Decision to leave minutes as is. Matter will be taken up, if situation arises again."

"…moved that in respect to utilizing law students, the Tribe correspond regularly with

Oneida law students for the purpose of doing resarch for the Oneida Tribe by

request."

"...moved that a t.b. test be mandatory (those who can take a t.b. test) for

participation in the program, contigent upon the legality fo making this mandatory."

Proposal by Touche & Ross presented (management system).

First mention of "Personnel Selection Committee" in the minutes.

"…moved to endorse the managerial organzational concept as presented by the

working committee and Touche & Ross and direct the working committee to make a

final decision when complete detail is available."

"Discussion of the Standing Stone building. …moved that the Chairman work with

the Solicitor to see if all necessary steps have been taken so that the Tribe has

control of the building…"

"Norbert Hill read a letter from Bob Bennet concerning proposed revisions in the

Constitution and By-laws."

Proposed change to Constitution to make quorum and petition requirements same at

50.

Clarifying the intent of resolution 12-69 resolution regarding authority of OBC

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1972-1975 Term

Meeting Date

Chair

Purcell Powless

40 of 312

Vice-Chair

Irene Moore

Secretary

Margaret Doxtator

Treasurer

Alma Webster

Council

Wendell McLester

Council

Eva Danforth

Council

Norbert Hill

Council

Loretta Ellis

Council

Gordon McLester

April 7, 1975 X

April 11, 1975 X

April 21, 1975 X

April 28, 1975 X

May 5, 1975 X

June 2, 1975 X

June 16, 1975 X

June 20, 1975 X

July 5, 1975 X

July 21, 1975 X

August 4, 1975 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

"Irene Moore resigns her position as Vice-Chairman. Lorretta Ellis moved to

accept…attempt to resolve these [employment conflict] problems and re-instate her

when this is done."

"Eva Danforth offered to resign from [OBC] if necessary for James Danforth to be

hired under CETA program,"

Alma Webster's reignation as "Bookeeper of Tribe" not accepted.

"Submitted by Irene Moore Acting Secretary"

Old committee starts meeting; new committee ends meeting.

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Public Packet

1975-1978 Term

Chair

Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

August 4, 1975 X

41 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Secretary

Treasurer

Amelia Cornelius Alma Webster

Council

Ruth Baird

Council

Rick Hill

Council

Mervin Jordan

Council

Irene Moore

August 18, 1975

August 27, 1975 X

September 8, 1975 A

September 15, 1975 X

October 6, 1975 X

October 13, 1975 X

October 20, 1975 X

October 27, 1975 X

November 3, 1975 X

November 7, 1975 X

November 17, 1975 X

November 20, 1975 X

November 24, 1975 X

December 1, 1975 X

December 8, 1975 X

December 15, 1975 X

Council

Notes

Joycelyn Ninham

Old committee starts meeting; new committee ends meeting.

Mervin Jordan aka Pete and Peter; # BC-08-18-75-E names Wallace

"Buzz" Barlow as the 'official Tribal Attorney'. Adoption of Oneida Tribal

Development Corporation (OTDC) charter.

recommended changes as stated by the Field Solicitor in the letter of

May 12, 1975 to the Area Director with the exception of Art. VII to

increase the number to vote ot 250 persons and Art. II to have no dual

membership and to request a redraft from the Area Office and to

submit to the Business Committee for review. Second by Joy Ninham,

motion carried."

"Joy Ninahm moved to oppose the De Caster land fill site. Seconded by

Irene Moore, motion carried." "Harriet Alecea - requested to go to

Madison with the Dodo bus and the Dodos."

"Revised Constitution and By-laws submitted to Council members for

review."

"Request by Myron Smith to research and find out if the Oneida Tribe is

under Roberts Rules of Order."

December 17, 1975 X

January 19, 1976 X

January 22, 1976 X

January 23, 1976 X

January 28, 1976 X

January 29, 1976 X

February 2, 1976 X

February 4, 1976 X

February 9, 1976

February 10, 1976

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

"Articles of Incorporation for the Oneida Mfg. Corp. - Norb Hill moved to

approve of Henry Stevens and Carl Smith to be initial Directors to

participate in the La Crosse Garment Mfg. Corp. Motion seconded and

carried." Statement at end of the minutes - "We were with the U.S. 200

years ago and we are still with them - (only now we would like to be

compensated for our time."

"Irene Moore moved to approve the resoution for the tribe to pay $50.00

month to Outagamie County for use of a squad car for use by James

Danforth. Motion second, motion carried unanumously." "Approval for

request by deputies to use the CB units."

"Gordy McLester presented a petition for a special meeting on Feb. 14,

1976 at 1 pm at the Civic Center. Joy Ninham moved to accept the

petition, second and carried."

"Discussion of the petition presented to the Tribe and also of possible

funding for the Chairman."

"Amelia Cornelius moved to relieve Purcell Powless of his position of

Sr. Planner in the 701 program. Second by Joy Ninham, motion carried.

Irene Moore moved to salary the Oneida Tribal Chairman Purcell

Powless from administrative funds and to include administrative duties

as outlined in the Oneida Tribal Management System. ($15,500 annual

plus Fringe Benefits) Second by Ruth Baird, motion carried."

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Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

42 of 312

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Amelia Cornelius Alma Webster

Ruth Baird

Rick Hill

Mervin Jordan

Irene Moore

Joycelyn Ninham

February 13, 1976 X

February 14, 1976 X

February 16, 1976 X

February 17, 1976

February 25, 1976

March 1, 1976 X

March 8, 1976 X

March 12, 1976 X

March 15, 1976 X

March 16, 1976 X

April 1, 1976 X

April 2, 1976 X

April 5, 1976 X

April 15, 1976 X

April 19, 1976 X

April 28, 1976 X

May 3, 1976 X

May 7, 1976 X

May 10, 1976 X

May 17, 1976 A

May 21, 1976 A

May 25, 1976 X

June 3, 1976 X

June 4, 1976 X

June 7, 1976 X

June 21, 1976 X

July 1, 1976 X

July 19, 1976 X

July 22, 1976 X

August 2, 1976 X

August 5, 1976 X

August 6, 1976 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

"Joy Ninham moved to appoint Norbert Hill as the Parliamentarian for

the Feb. 14 Special Tribal Meeting, motion second by Ruth Baird,

motion carried. Motion by Mervin Jordan to wait 1/2 hour for a quorum

for the Feb. 14 meeting. Second and carried. Joy Ninham moved to

request the Tribal Deputies attend the Feb. 14 special meeting to act as

Sgt. at Arms. Motion seconded by Mervin Jordan, motion carried."

OBC cannot hold program positions and adoption of Tribal

Management System

"Irene Moore moved to authorize Norbert Hill to draft a bill for the

acquisition of the Sacred Heart Center and for retrocession. Motion

second and carried."

"Norbert Hill moved to adopt the concept of a 'Smoke Shop' on the

Reservation. Motion second and carried."

"Norbert Hill moved to adopt Oneida Tobacco Ordinance. Seconded

and carried." BC-03-15-76-A

"Joy Ninham moved to grant Jerry Hill $500 from Tribal funds to finish

his law school. Motion seconded and carried."

"Motion by Irene Moore seconded by Joycelyn Ninham to adopt the

Tribal Sovereignty Ordinance. Motion carried.

from UW-GB not on the Oneida Reservation. Motion second and

carried."

"Joy Ninham moved to inform Attorney Barlow that the Business

Committee is termination his contract. Motion second and carried." "Joy

Ninham moved to approve the request of the Treasurer for an increase

in salary. Motion second and carried."

"…moved to adverise in the Kali Wisaks to name the road at Cora

House site."

"…moved to adopt Ordinance to have Tribal owned, for profit,

economic enterprises."

"…moved to authorize the purchase of a bulletproof vest for James

Danforth if funds are not available from Employ. Asst. or CETA."

"Joy Ninham moved to hold Ruth Baird's resignation in abeyuance."

"Ernie Stevens from the American Indian Policy Review Commission

also present."

"Norbert Hill moved to consider a leave of absence from Council

member Ruth Baird for an indefinite time. Motion second and carried."

"Seminary Committee to follow up on the feasibility study for a separate

school district." "…moved to adopt a BINGO ordinance for the Oneida

Tribe and that the new Legal Assitants be designated to draft the

document, motion second and carried." "Moved to adopt an Ordinance

to have a Resolution Committee for all semi-annual meetings and that

all resolutions be submitted 7 days prior all semi-annual meetings."

"Proposal for a community school initial priority for K-6 grades."

"…moved to accept a leave of absence from O.B.C. by Rick Hill."

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43 of 312

Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

August 16, 1976 X

August 18, 1976 X

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Amelia Cornelius Alma Webster

September 7, 1976 X

September 13, 1976 X

September 20, 1976 X

September 27, 1976

October 4, 1976 X

October 25, 1976 X

November 1, 1976 X

November 15, 1976 X

December 2, 1976 X

December 6, 1976 X

December 14, 1976 X

December 16, 1976 X

December 17, 1976 X

December 20, 1976 X

December 26, 1976 X

January 3, 1977 X

January 4, 1977 X

January 6, 1977 X

Irene Moore

Joycelyn Ninham

Ruth Baird

Rick Hill

January 8, 1977 X

January 12, 1977 X

January 14, 1977 X

Robert Thomas

January 17, 1977 X

January 19, 1977 X

January 24, 1977 X

January 29, 1977 X

January 31, 1977 X

February 7, 1977 X

February 8, 1977 X

February 21, 1977 X

March 7, 1977 X

March 9, 1977 X

March 14, 1977 X

March 15, 1977 X

March 19, 1977 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

Mervin Jordan

Wendell

McLester

Loretta Metoxen

March 18, 2024

"…moved to adopt Reso. 9-7-76-A for 3 Oneida members to represent

the Oneida Tribe on a Grand Council meeting of the Oneidas."

"Joy Ninham moved to authorize Ira Cornelius as a delegate to Oneida

Council." Irene Moore passes October 3, 1976.

Mervin resigns. Ruth and Rick asked when they will return.

"Oneida Grand Council - Constitution and By-laws. Norbert Hill moved

to refer Constitution and by-laws to legal counsel."

Ruth Baird resigns.

Nominations for three vacancies on OBC.

"Legal Advisor: Jerry Hill" provides opinion on conflict of interest

between elected officials and organization employees.

Powless Jr. and Francis Skenandore will work for aboiut 8 days on

legal issues faced by the tribe and will make a presentation at the

Sermi-annual meeting on Jan. 8, 77. "Francis Skenandore and John

Powless Jr. were appoiinted to the Resolutions Comittee..." Last time a

motion was made to "pay the bills."

Election to fill three vacancies. Norbert Hill, Sr. given choice "to remain

on O.T.D.C. or the Business Committee." Norbert chose to remain on

Business Committee.

Margaret Doxtator and Chester Smith, Jr. are listed as being present at

this meeting which appears to be an error.

"Swearing in of Oneida Business Committee by Ed Manydeeds, Active

Superintendent of Robert Thomas, Wendell McLester and Loretta

Metoxen."

"Special Meeting with Jerry Hill and Attorney Milt Rosenberg…in

regards to title search of Oneida Reservation."

Amendments to Oneida Tribal Management System be brought before

GTC.

Joy Ninham resigns. Alma Webster resignation because of contlict as

an elected offical and employed as a bookkeeper tabled.

"…moved to rescind existing charter and bylaws of O.T.D.C. …moved

to adopt revised Charter and By Laws with all revision as discussed

incorporated."

"Discussion on proxy voting. Rick Hill moved to not recognize proxy

votes at this meeting and that the issue of proxy votes be resolved at

the next regular meeting. Second by Amelia Cornelius, 2 for, 1

opposed, 1 abstain (Loretta Metoxen) motion carried."

Oneida Thames present at meeting.

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Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

44 of 312

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Amelia Cornelius Alma Webster

March 21, 1977 X

April 11, 1977 X

April 16, 1977 X

April 18, 1977 A

April 21, 1977 X

April 25, 1977 X

May 2, 1977 X

May 6, 1977 X

May 9, 1977 A

Ruth Baird

Rick Hill

Mervin Jordan

Irene Moore

Joycelyn Ninham

Chester Smith,

Jr.

Margaret

Doxtator

May 16, 1977 X

May 23, 1977 X

June 6, 1977 X

June 20, 1977

June 27, 1977 X

July 5, 1977 X

July 11, 1977

July 14, 1977

August 1, 1977 X

August 4, 1977 X

August 11, 1977 X

August 29, 1977 X

September 7, 1977 X

September 15, 1977 X

September 19, 1977 A

October 3, 1977 X

October 10, 1977 X

October 17, 1977 X

November 4, 1977 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

"Norbert Hill moved to comply with the request of Jerry to hire John

Powless. Loretta Metoxen amended motion to hire him to assist in the

establishment of a law office for the tribe."

"…moved to invite the Grand Council Litigation Committee to attend our

Special General Tribal Council meeting on June 11"

diamond. Business Committee suggest he look for a less expensive

tractor."

"…found a tractor for $2775.00. Wendell McLester moved to approve

the purchase of a M.F. tractor at $2775 contigent if funds are available.

Seconded by Margaret Doxtator, motion carried." "Point of order, the

last motion was after 12 p.m. and in accordance with our earlier motion

would now be out of order."

"Excused: Norbert Hill - out of town, Rick Hill - Voc. Ed Meeting,

Wendell McLester - at work"

"Discussion on the Tobacco business."

"Swearing in ceremony conducted by Mr. Manydeeds for Chester Smith

Jr. and Margaret Doxtater."

"…moved to retain NARF to represent the Oneida's of Wis. for our New

York lands in the pre 1790 claim (amended to include all land claims)."

Adoption of policies for Accounting office access, printing checks and

opening checking accounts.

Meeting to fill two vacancies.

July 18, 1977 X

November 7, 1977 X

November 16, 1977 X

"Amelia Cornelius moved to not accept proxy voting on the Oneida

Business Committee. Second by Norbert Hill, 2 for, 3 opposed, motion

lost." Proxy voting discussion tabled.

March 18, 2024

"Norbert Hill moved to approve the proposal for the Oneida cannery.

Second by Loretta Metoxen, motion carried."

"…move to have the Law Clerks draft a Tribal Corporation OrdinanceOneida Printed Forms Business so that the business can bid on 8A

contracts…"

"…moved to table the recommendation…Asst. to Director of

Longhouse Museum as both candidates have returned to school."

"…moved to adopt a resolution for the creation of a Tribal Corp….."

"moved to approve the request to incrfease Marie Hinton wage 25¢ an

hour (presently in senior year at UWGB and certified to teach Oneida

language..."

"…moved to auithorize the Law Clerk to proceed with the complaint

against the Seminary."

"Gordon McLester introduced Mr. Miller, consultant hired by NARF to

do study on lands within Oneida Reservation in regard to the Oneida

Land claims."

has the right to abstain on tie votes before next meeting. Second by

Margaret Doxtater, 5 for, 1 opposed." "…moved to not bring any

(Flandreau) students home for the Thanksigivng holiday due to lack of

Tribal funds..."

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Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

November 21, 1977 X

45 of 312

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Amelia Cornelius Alma Webster

Ruth Baird

Rick Hill

Mervin Jordan

Irene Moore

Joycelyn Ninham

December 5, 1977 X

December 19, 1977 A

December 28, 1977 X

January 9, 1978 X

January 14, 1978 X

January 23, 1978 X

January 28, 1978 X

February 6, 1978 X

February 10, 1978 X

February 20, 1978 X

March 6, 1978 A

March 13, 1978 X

March 20, 1978 X

April 3, 1978 X

April 24, 1978 X

May 1, 1978 X

May 15, 1978 X

May 27, 1978

June 5, 1978 X

June 12, 1978 X

June 15, 1978 X

June 19, 1978 X

July 1, 1978 X

July 6, 1978 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

"Norbert Hill moved to send the Chairman to the Grand Council

meeting on December 10 & 11, second by Ameial Cornelius, motion

carried. Chrmn should discuss meeting with Jerry Hill, and law clerks

"Loretta Metoxen requested that the person who seconds motion be

noted in minutes."

"Discussion on obtaining a quorum for the General Tribal Council

meeting. Suggested having at least 2-3 members from each program

directed to attend."

Recommendation adopted "that a separate account be established in

the Oneida Tribal Central Accounting Office of funds received from all

land lease fees, application fees, stumpage fees and all other land

income for land acquisition and operations of the Oneida Land Office."

"…moved to the Personnel Selection Commiteee members not be tribal

employees…"

"…moved to have 20% of all BINGO proceeds be held in escrow until

such time as they can be entered into the general fund…" "…moved to

adopt Res. 2-20-78-D (regarding postponing Docket 301 claim) in

regards to an investigation of the Department of Interior..."

"…moved to apply to the Campaign for Human Development for funds

to support the judicial department."

"Chester Smith suggest the formation of a Finance Committee to

review budgets before presenting to the Business Committee and that

the Committee be compose of the Trea., and two other Business

Committee members amd someone from the Accounting office."

"...moved to approve the Management Agreement with Sturgis Newport

(business forms) and that all contracts therefrom be approved by the

Oneida Business Committee."

"Business Committee members are invited to meet with the Canadian

Band Council on April 29, Jerry Hill offered to contact Chief Doxtator

and make arrangements." "Discussion of lay off of Tribal employees,

Norbert Hill move Wendell seconded to support the lay off as specified

by the chairman..."

"…move to set a General Tribal Council on Saturday May 20, 1978 at 1

p.m. and to invite the Canadian Oneidas at Sacred Heart Center

auditorium." "…moved that if Mr. White accept position, Mrs. White

would have to resign."

"…move that the Tribe co-sponsor a marathon Bingo to share the

profits of the Bingo 50-50 with the Pow-Wow committee."

Oneida Thames present at meeting.

"…moved to have Vine Deloria look at the Oneida Land Claims…"

"…approve contract with UW-GB for the evaluation material and

services in connection with the Language Program…" "…moved to

approve the funding for Francis Skenandore for 7 weeks of preparation

for the Bar Exam for Classroom training funds…"

"…move to authorize the rental of typewriter for summer months by Roll

Clerk…"

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Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

46 of 312

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Amelia Cornelius Alma Webster

July 17, 1978 X

August 2, 1978 X

August 7, 1978 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

Ruth Baird

Rick Hill

Mervin Jordan

Irene Moore

March 18, 2024

Joycelyn Ninham

requested by the BIA for tribal planning for 1980. Chester Smith moved

to designate the Finance Committee to work with Frank Cornelius on

the zero based tribal budget; second by Margaret Doxtator; motion

carried."

"Amelia Cornelius moved to approve the zero based budget for the

Oneida Tribe, second by Loretta Metoxen, motion carried."

Old committee starts meeting; new committee ends meeting.

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1978-1981 Term

Meeting Date

Chair

Purcell Powless

47 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill

Secretary

Patricia Misikin

Treasurer

Chester Smith

Council

Margaret Doxtator Myron Smith

Council

Edwin King, Jr.

Council

Mark Powless

Council

Eugene Danforth

August 7, 1978 X

August 14, 1978 X

August 21, 1978 X

August 28, 1978 X

September 5, 1978 A

September 11, 1978 X

September 12, 1978 X

September 16, 1978 X

September 18, 1978 X

October 2, 1978 X

October 3, 1978 X

October 12, 1978 X

October 16, 1978 X

October 27, 1978 X

November 7, 1978 X

November 10, 1978 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

November 6, 1978 X

November 13, 1978 X

March 18, 2024

Notes

"Discussion ensued on whether Mark Powless and Edwin King, Jr. should be sworn in

at this time to sit on the Business Committee as they are Tribal employees which is

contrary to a General Tribal Council resolution passed in 1976. Amelia moved to call for

a meeting as soon as possible of the General Tribal Council to resolve the resignation

of Eugene Dnaforth and to resolve the issue of Mark and Edwin. Motion seconded by

Margaret. Motion carried."

"It was suggested to the Business Committee that we open and close our functions in

the Oneida Language. Mark indicated his willingness to learn so that suggestion will be

kept in mind."

"Myron asked if it were possible to have a Parliamentarian present for our meetings.

Reply indicated that we could pursue that idea but that no one locally could act as such,

at least not to anyone's knowledge." Myron Smith moved to have Chester Smith resign

or be sworn in at this meeting, no second. "Request was made to use the old school

building on Highway J next to the senior citizen building for the Oneida Girls Club."

motion approved.

"Request was made to approve a resolution that the HOG Project be established

across from the airport. Mark made a motion to refer the resolution back to the Land

Committee to discuss its feasibility with Chas. Wheelock. Pat seconded. Motion carried

unanimously."

"Request was made in a memo from Nancy Nelson, Pat Smith and Ted White to fund

the tribal government in an effort to familiarize each Council member with all tribal

activities in an estimated 12-18 months. Council member would receive a salary of

$10,000/year and would rotate between six proposed departments to gain knowledge of

their activities." Approved.

"Discussion regarding unfinished business of the General Tribal Council meeting of

9/16/78. It was stated that there would probably not be a quorum even if another

meeting were called as the feeling in the community is that they have elected a

Business Committee to conduct their business. ...Edwin stated that he would resign his

position with Coastal Planners and remain on the Council. Mark stated he would resign

from his position in Title Search. Margaret moved to accept their resignations. Myron

seconded. Motion carried." "Rick Hill requested approval of a request that the Business

Committee sign a letter of congratulations to Jerry Hill for passing his bar exam."

"Suggestions made on how to implement the Tribal Government proposal. Starting

point would probably be at the Bookkeeping Office to get an overview of all the Tribe's

programs."

"Travel Polciies - Tabled Business: Policies still tabled due to the absence of the

Treasurer. Chairman indicated that the Treasurer had said he would be giving his 2week notice to his employer and then would begin his work with the Tribe." "Norbert Hill

presented a memo requesting $15,000 in salary per year. Discussion ensued about the

other salaried Business Committee members recieving $10,000/year and that, with the

exception fo the Chairman, Secretary and the Treasurer, all other members should

receive $10,000 as was allocated in the alst revised Tribal budget. [Motion to approve

$10,000 and Norbert raise the other $5000 failed.] Norbert then offered a motion

requesting $10,000/year as a stipend, in other words, with no other taxes or deductions

taken out." Motioned carried.

"Discussion regarding Chester Smith's participation as a member of the Business

Committee. It was decided that a letter would be drafted asking him to state his position

and notifying him he is on the agenda to do so."

"Statement made by Chester that he will resign from his job and will take over the

duties as Treasurer of the Tribe and also saying that this is all he has to say at this

time. In further discussion, he will start on November 20, 1978."

"Inquiry made as to what Francis' [Skenandore] intentions are now that he has returned

to the community. Inquiry made because the Tribe is interested in using his services."

"A quorum of the Business Committee was not present but it was decided to have

discussion regarding OTDC's present status."

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1978-1981 Term

Meeting Date

Chair

Purcell Powless

November 20, 1978 X

November 27, 1978 X

48 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill

Secretary

Patricia Misikin

Treasurer

Chester Smith

Council

Margaret Doxtator Myron Smith

Council

Edwin King, Jr.

Council

Mark Powless

Council

Eugene Danforth

November 29, 1978 X

November 30, 1978 X

December 4, 1978 X

December 6, 1978 X

December 8, 1978 X

December 13, 1978 X

December 15, 1978 X

December 18, 1978 X

December 22, 1978 X

December 27, 1978 X

December 28, 1978

December 29, 1978

January 3, 1979 X

January 6, 1979 X

January 8, 1979 X

January 15, 1979 A

January 16, 1979 X

January 19, 1979 X

January 22, 1979 X

January 23, 1979 X

January 27, 1979 X

February 5, 1978 X

February 6, 1979 X

February 19, 1979 X

February 23, 2029 X

February 26, 1979 X

Loretta Metoxen

March 18, 2024

"A resolution adopting the Oneida Resrvation Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation plan

was presented for review. Margaret made a motion to approve the resolution. Edwin

seconded. Vote was 4 for and 1 opposed (Myron)." "Motion was made by Edwin to

request Chester Smith's resignation or his immediate assumption of duties as

Treasurer in the Bookkeeping Deaprtment. Myron seconded. Motion carried

unanimously."

"Discussion ensured on what the responsibilities of the Treasurer would be in the

Bookkeeping Department. They include monitoring the Tribal budget in terms of

administration signing the checks and setting the policies for wirking with Tribal

budgets as needed. The position would be more policy making in nature than in actual

day-to-day clerical work."

Tribe has approximately 150 employees.

Review of Oneida Tribal Development Corporation charter and ordinance.

"Purpose of the meeting was to review the Language Project proposal to the Ethnic

Heritage Studies Program. There are 800 stories collected that would be catelogued,

typed and otherwise organized into a resource book for the Language Program for

curriculum material."

"Discussion about the date the Treasurer Chester Smith will come on board. Most

recent indication is that he will be starting on December 1." "Subject of our Tobacco

ordinance and starting our own distributorship for the sale of cigarettes during the bingo

occasions as a testing of the reception to expect, Groundwork is currently being laid to

get started for the trial run and Mark & Edwin volunteered to man the concesssion

stand at the bingo occassions. Receipts would go into Administration"

"Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the expansion of the bingo operations and

other related concerns."

"Purpose of the meeting was discuss any problems and to discuss good or bad areas

of the three Council members working for the Tribe."

Discussion of Chester Smith absence from Treasurer position. Nomination for Eugene

Danforth vacancy.

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

Notes

"Nancy Nelson presented a memo requesting permission to allow the Bookkeeping

Department to be closed for two days per month for three months to enable their staff to

close the books and to produce the monthly reports."

"Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the cigarette business as proposed by Ernie

[Stevens]. Ernie presented his proposal from OTDC but actually from himself as

manager if approved, He indicated that one of the first steps he took was seeking an

opinion from the Solicitor on our present tobacco ordinance. ...Proposed venture would

begin with a mobile home owned by OTDC and located in the Industrial Park. The outlet

would be a drive-in set-up." "Problems discussed in publishing the Business Committee

minutes in the Kali Wisaks in that the Tribe is breaching confidential information and

could be sued over certain articles contained therein. " Motion adopted to not print the

minutes but have them available for public review.

"Chairman asked for the swearing-in ceremony for Loretta Metoxen by Frank Cornelius.

Loretta stated that she takes the oath very seriously and for those in attendance stated

she will carry out the responsibilities to the best of her ability."

"Loretta asked about travel procedures for the Council members. Discussion ensued

about need for setting policies on this and other areas specifically geared to the

Council."

"Purpose of the meeting was to go over the Community School budget and to discuss

the Community School proposal.

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1978-1981 Term

Chair

Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

March 1, 1979 X

March 5, 1979 X

March 6, 1979 X

March 19, 1979 X

March 20, 1979 X

March 22, 1979 X

49 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill

Secretary

Patricia Misikin

Treasurer

Chester Smith

Council

Margaret Doxtator Myron Smith

Council

Edwin King, Jr.

Council

Mark Powless

Council

Eugene Danforth

"…moved to adopt the resolution establishing the Oneida Tobacco Enterprise…" Startup loan approved.

"Discussion on the hog farm's joint venture with the Hannahville-Pottawatomi. The

Business Committee requested more information on Hannahville's faciltiies; also.

Loretta recommended changes in the proposed contract. Margaret moved that Loretta

and Mark be authorized to work with Chas. on the Iroquois Farm Project. Norbert

seconded. Motion carried unanimously."

"Mark moved that all new Tribal employees receive an orientation upon being hired for

employ and that the orientation be given by the Directors and the Personnel Manage…"

"…moved that no employees of the Tribe be granted a leave of absence for the

purpose of other employment..."

March 27, 1979 X

April 2, 1979 X

April 5, 1979 X

April 11, 1979 X

April 12, 1979 X

April 16, 1979 X

April 23, 1979 A

April 30, 1979 X

May 2, 1979

May 4, 1979 X

May 7, 1979 X

May 10, 1979 X

May 21, 1979 X

May 30, 1979 X

June 4, 1979 X

June 11, 1979 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

Business Committee directed that opinion letters, "…from the membership not be

published that relate to persons rather than to issues…[and] any information be true

and accurate…" "…Removal Ordinance was in rough draft and ready to be typed if the

Business Committee were still willing to adopt such an ordinance. The first part of the

ordinance provides a procedure for remival of a Business Committee members on the

ground of missing 4 consecutive regular monthly meetings and also for the Treasurer

not being bonded or for refusing to be bonded."

"Loretta moved that all Tribal Building offices and the Accounting Office move to the

Sacred Heart Center on or before June 30, 1979. Pat seconded. Motion carried

unanimously."

"Resolution was presented for approval that asked approval from the Business

Committee to allow Iroquois Farms to pursue any/all funds through grants, contracts,

gifts or exchanges or any other beneficial resource." "…seeds are now available for

gardens of the membership. In addition, he reported that the 'Tribal bull' was shot but

not on Tribal property. Bull had been lost for several days."

"Meeting was an exit interview with Charlotte Black Elk who did a premilinary

investigation of the Iroquois Farm operations."

"Purpose of the meeting was to review the tobacco ordinance and other items pertinent

to the Oneida Tobacco Enterprise.

"…indicated that there are now 8 wood turtles and asked if the Tribe would approve a

press release related to the wood turutles. Mark moved that if the Coastal Planner find

another wood turtle that they contact the television station and media. Norbert

seconded. Motion carried unanimously. It was stated that the exact location of the wood

turtle not be given for reasons of protection."

"…moved to follow the recommendaiton of the Litigation Committee and to establish a

Standing Committee comprised of two Litigation Committee members, two Business

Committee members, the Litigation Coordinagtor, ine interpreter and Francis

Skenandore, if he is available....For the record, it was stated that this Committee will be

for informational purposes and that they will meet with other members of the Oneida

Nation at Grand Council meetings to try to get an understanding of what other members

intend."

"Howard Cannon stated that he talked with Ray Halbritter who indicated that there is a

Grand Council meeting this weekend in Onondaga and that we should have

representation there. A meeting on Saturday evening should be attended hopefully by

all factions of the Oneidas."

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1978-1981 Term

Meeting Date

Chair

Purcell Powless

50 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill

June 13, 1979 X

Secretary

Patricia Misikin

Treasurer

Chester Smith

Council

Margaret Doxtator Myron Smith

Council

Edwin King, Jr.

Council

Mark Powless

Council

Eugene Danforth

June 18, 1979

June 28, 1979 X

July 2, 1979 X

July 11, 1979 X

July 17, 1979 X

July 16, 1979 X

July 23, 1979 A

July 26, 1979

August 1, 1978 A

August 6, 1979 X

August 10, 1979 X

August 13, 1979 X

August 20, 1979 X

September 4, 1979 X

September 12, 1979 X

September 13, 1979 X

September 17, 1979 X

September 28, 1979 X

October 1, 1979 X

October 12, 1979 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

Purpose of the meeting was to review materials for the Tribal School. …moved to

adopt amended Removal Ordinance." "…moved that Ted White be directed to draft the

respective job descriptions for the Oneida Business Committee members and to have

them done by June 30, 1979." "Next item of discussion concerned the $5000 check

made out to the Tribe from the American Luthern Church. The group known as

Onkwehoweh took exception to the technicalities involved in using the check through

the Tribe. The $5000 was sent to establish a Log House facility. ...moved that the

Oneida Tribe accept the $5000 check on behalf of Onkwehoweh for a Log Community

Center."

"The Chairman had information that Chester stated he would resign. …moved to table

this matter…"

"Purpose of the meeting was to review the OTDC Charter and to get approval to pursue

a lease for an outlet for the Oneida Tobacco Enterprises."

"Issue of Chester Smith's resignation was discussed. Chester had indicated to the

Chairman that he would be resigning and because the Chairman would not be available

to receive the resignation that he would give it to Norbert. Norbert did not receive the

resignation. Tribal Secretary typed up note of resignation for Chairman to hand deliver

to Chester. Chester didn't sign the note nor did he present it when he said he would.

Motion was made by Mark that we start removal procedire for the Treasurer and that if

Chester brings in his resignation tomorrow as he stated he would, we will ignore this

action. Myron second. Motion carried unanimousy."

"Ernie stated for the record that he had a discussion with the Attorney General's office

about the possibility of having a quarter-horse pari-mutual track. They asked his opinion

about having one and who would operating it and Ernie indicated that the Tribe would

operate it but that the venture is some time in the future."

Chair noted Treasurer and Secretary positions will soon be vacant.

"Chrmn. brought up Pat Misikin's resignation. Norbert moved to accept, Loretta

amended to add "with regret", Mark seconded. Motion carried, none opposed. Mark

moved to remove Pat from all Tribal committees, namely Bingo and Finance

committees. His reason was the way she resigned with no notice. This would relieve

her of all Tribal business so she could devote all her time to her personal problems.

Norbert seconded. Motion carried, 4 for, 1 opposed. (Loretta)"

"Chrmn. read the letter that was sent to Chester Smith informing him of the Business

Committee action to start removal procedure. Letter was sent July 9, 1979. Myron

moved to remove the Treasurer from office. Mark seconded. Motion carried, 5 for, 1

abstained." "Norbert made a motion to hold a caucus on Sept. 4, for the purpose of

taking nominations for the offices of Treasurer and Secretary. Loretta moved to amend

to add '7:30 p.m. and that public notice be given'. Mark seconded. Motion carried

unanimously."

"There was discussion concerning Margaret Doxtator running for Secretary when she is

a member of the Business Committee. If she wins, there will still be a vacancy on the

Business Committee. There was discussion on amending the election ordiance or

holding another election if Margaret gets the Secretary's position. The final decision

was that if Margaret wins, a special eleciton will be helf of the vacancy."

"Edwin moved for formal adoption of the BOCA Basic Building Code by resolution and

ordinance with the stipulation that the Code could be amended as necessary. Mark

seconded. Motion carried, 3 for Myron opposed."

"Chairman Powless introduced Irv Christjohn and Roy Kennedy from Canada and

turned the meeting over to Howard Cannon, Litigation Coordinator.": "Howard explained

that the meeting was clled becayse the Canadian Litigation Committee wanted

clarification on some questions. They objected to the intervention in the land claims by

the Six Nations and New York Traditional Oneidas."

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1978-1981 Term

Meeting Date

Chair

Purcell Powless

51 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill

Secretary

Patricia Misikin

Treasurer

Chester Smith

Council

Margaret Doxtator Myron Smith

Council

Edwin King, Jr.

Council

Mark Powless

Council

Eugene Danforth

October 15, 1979 X

Wanda Webster

Wendell McLester

October 19, 1979 X

October 20, 1979 X

October 29, 1979 X

October 31, 1978 X

November 1, 1979 X

November 2, 1979 X

November 3, 1979

November 5, 1979 X

November 7, 1979

November 9, 1979 X

November 13, 1979 X

November 26, 1979 X

December 3, 1979 X

"Purpose of the meeting was to take action on recommendations that was presented by

the Tribal Treasurer and Program Directors." Approved all 7 recommendations - Debt

of $100,000 with bingo CD fund as collateral and use Health Center vouncher to fund

payroll, directive to cut program costs, expedite hiring of Controller, bring on accounting

firm for assistance, immediate cutback of Administrative costs to absolutely essential,

take farm in receivership and operate at a minimum cost stopping all agriculture

expenditures immediately.

"Discussion on Treasurer working full time. The Controller and Tribal Treasurer are key

people in the accounting office. Every effort should be made to get Wendell on full time.

We will have to make funds avaulable. Mark made a motion to bring on the Tribal

Treasurer full time. Norbert seconded the motion. Vote was 5 for with 1 abstention. The

salary was for $15,000.00"

"Mark made a motion to direct IHS to look into the problem of pollution on Duck Creek.

Edwin seconded. Motion carried unanimously." "Norbert made a motion to deny the

recommendation that the Planners write a letter to the state requesting they build a

prison in Oneida. Mark seconded. Motion carried unanimously."

"Purpose of the meeting was to go over the Financial Plans for 1980 for the Nursing

Home. The Nursing Home propose to become completely independent by January 1,

1980. Wendell suggested that they might continue in the operation the way it is for 6

more months, by then we will have a controller. If they become independent other

programs will want to do the same and it will also affect our indirect cost."

January 10, 1980 X

January 12, 1980 X

February 4, 1980 X

February 12, 1980

February 18, 1980 X

February 19, 1980

February 20, 1980 X

March 1, 1980 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Discussion regarding a management agreement "1. Construction of a liquor sales

facility, 2. Construction of a bingo hall and convention center, 3. Constriction of a hotel

and casino complex."

"Purpose of meeting was to discuss negoations to be held on November 9, 1979 in

Washignton for litigation of the land in New York. Also to decide who will be going to the

meeting."

December 10, 1979 X

December 17, 1979 A

January 7, 1980 X

January 14, 1980 X

January 21, 1980 X

January 30, 1980 X

January 31, 1980 X

Notes

"Swearing in of new officers by Frank Cornelius: Treasurer Wendell McLester,

Secretary, Wanda Webster."

Chair noted that the Nation was in deficit spending. "…general funds depleted."

Finance Committee recommends lay offs and borrow money as needed - no action on

these recommendaitons.

"Purpose of the meeting was to meet with the Farm Review Committee. Chrmn.

Powless read the recommendations that the BIA Auditor made regarding the Farm."

"This was a special meeting requested by the Tribal Attorney to go over briefly some of

the cases that is presently being handeled by the Oneida Law Office."

"Wendelll stated it is very necessary for the Chairman to come back to work as it is the

rest of the Business Committee. Chrmn. Powless stated he would like to see a stable

financial picture before he returns back to work." "…motion made that the Business

Committee members who are noit on salary be paid $50.00 for two meetings a month.

(regular meetings)."

"…motion to accept the land Acquisition Draft Plan." "…motion to ask the Legal Dept. to

draft a Condemnation Ordinance…"

"Purpose of the meeting was to review the facts regarding the George Doxtator Claim

and the Seminary Lands."

"Loretta explained that the Business Committee is re-organizing and each Business

Committee member will be responsible for a specific program."

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Meeting Date

Chair

Purcell Powless

52 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill

Secretary

Patricia Misikin

Treasurer

Chester Smith

Council

Margaret Doxtator Myron Smith

Council

Edwin King, Jr.

Council

Mark Powless

Council

Eugene Danforth

March 3, 1980 A

March 5, 1980 X

March 17, 1980 X

March 19, 1980 X

March 21, 1980 X

March 24, 1980 X

March 25, 1980 X

April 7, 1980 X

April 9, 1980 X

April 25, 1980 X

May 2, 1980 X

May 5, 1980 X

"Purpose of meeting was to negotiate an agreement with the Co-op [regarding the

lease of the Farm]."

May 8, 1980 X

May 9, 1980 X

May 13, 1980 X

May 19, 1980 X

May 21, 1980 X

May 27, 1980 X

May 28, 1980 X

May 30, 1980 X

June 2, 1980 X

June 5, 1980 X

June 6, 1980 X

June 10, 1980 X

June 13, 1980 X

June 16, 1980 X

June 23, 1980 X

June 27, 1980 X

June 30, 1980 X

July 3, 1980 X

July 7, 1980 X

July 11, 1980 X

July 12, 1980 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

"…motion to adopt a Resolution to exend the statue of limitations to December 31,

1984."

"…motion we use the Oneida Nation medallion as the seal."

"Mark asked the Business Committee to give consideration on endorsing Herb

Powless's proposal, 'Medicine Lodge/All Way House'." Approved. "Country Rock

Festival: Location would be on Ranch Road and County Highway 'H'."

"Anna John stated she has operated her program this long without a budget, she does

not think she needs one now."

"Purpose of the meeting was to come to an agreement between the Co-op and Tribe

regarding Iroquois Farms."

"Mr. Smerud brought us up to date as to the status of the computer. Within the next two

weeks all the chart of accounts will be on the computer, 80% of it is on now."

"Francis presented a memo requesting Bill Gardner replace Sharon Cornelius for the

Summer, as Sharon has been accpeted to particpate in the Summer Law Program at

the University of New Mexico, School of Law, Albuquerque, New Mexico."

"Sam Bartus spoke to the Business Committee about the possibility of having a Country

Rock festival here this summer. He would furnish the security, fencing, sanitation, cleanip, etc. Depending on the festival this weekend at Stone Lake, he will ask for another

meeting with the Business Committee and submit a rpoposal at that time."

"Discussion on Jerry Hill returning to Oneida, he would like to work for the

Tribe….Motion was made by Mark that the Tribe hire Jerry Hill."

"Purpose of the meeting was to review a Lease Agreement between Bay Engineering &

Machine Co. and the Oneida Tribe."

"Mark read letter from Jerry Hill stating he could start work on June 16, 1980."

"Motion was made by Mark to disapprove a country/rock festival at Oneida. Margaret

seconded. Vote was 3 for, 2 abstain, and 1 oppose. Motion carried."

"The Office of Inspector Generals Office made recommendations for future indirect cost

proposals…One of the major recommendations was that all programs should be in the

Central Accounting System."

"Discussion on whether or not a person can be put back on the rollls after a

relinquishment. Carol stated they can if the Tribe approves then can be enrolled again.

Motion made by Mark that the Tribal Attorney draft an ordinance for enrollment. Edwin

seconded. No one opposed, motion carried."

"Lloyd also presented a Lease for approval. The Lease is with Violet Vieau Hurst for the

cigarette stand on Highway 54."

"Wendell stated therte needs to be a re-arrangement of Business Committee

supervision due to the fact that Margaret and Myron are not working full time."

"Loretta Webster presented a proposal for a Community Cannery. The proposal will

fund two new positions for a two year period. The Cannery is also trying to get a license

to sell their products….Motion was made by Norbert to table the proposal until Monday

so that everyone would have the chance to review it. Wendell seconded. Motion carried

unanimously." Requests for copies of the Tobacco Ordiancne (Winnebago); Bingo

Ordinance (Paiute Tribe).

"Discussion on hunting and fishing regulations. Francis stated the Tribe should

voluntary coincide with the DNR regulations until the Tribe has a Tribal Court, the

purpose being not to allow persons to shoot anything because they have guns and are

Indian."

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1978-1981 Term

Chair

Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

July 14, 1980 X

July 28, 1980 X

July 30, 1980 X

August 1, 1980 X

August 4, 1980 A

August 6, 1980

August 9, 1980 X

53 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill

August 14, 1980 X

August 19, 1980 X

August 22, 1980 X

August 25, 1980 X

August 29, 1980 X

September 2, 1980 X

September 8, 1980

Secretary

Patricia Misikin

Treasurer

Chester Smith

Council

Margaret Doxtator Myron Smith

Council

Edwin King, Jr.

Council

Mark Powless

Council

Eugene Danforth

September 9, 1980 X

September 10, 1980 X

September 24, 1980 X

September 26, 1980 X

September 29, 1980 X

October 3, 1980 X

October 7, 1980 X

October 8, 1980 X

October 9, 1980 X

October 17, 1980

October 20, 1980 X

October 23, 1980 X

November 3, 1980 X

November 7, 1980 X

November 17, 1980 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

"Mr. Hoelter stated he knows of a person who is interested in putting a motel/hotel on

the Oneida's airport lands. He requested a contract to work on a plan on putting a first

class motel/hotel on the airport lands. It was suggested that he leave the contract here

and we will have the Law Office review it."

"Nori stated the commodities warehouse is too small, there is just enough room for a

one month supply, there should on hand a supply of 2-3 months of commodity. There is

money in the budget to build a new new warehouse or extend the present one. …As of

today, there has been 13 days of certification, 150 people have applied, out of those

129 familes were eligibile for commodities, they have distributed $16,400 worth of

commodities."

"Motion was made by Mark to approve the recommendaiton to change the name of

Dead End Road to Duck Creek Drive. Norbert seconded. No one opposed, motion

carried. Motion was made by Wendell that a letter of support go with Vera Wiscon when

she attends the next town board meeting on the change of Dead End Road to Duck

Creek Drive. Norbert seconded, Vote was 4 for with 1 opppsing (Mark) motion carried."

September 19, 1980 X

September 23, 1980 X

Notes

"Howard stated there are seven members on the Land Committee, and four make a

quorum. There are problems in getting four members for a quorum, and they have very

much business to take care of. According to Roberts Rule's of Order, a Committeer can

establish an Ad Hoc Land Committee in order to conduct business."

"Purpose of the meeting was to go over the organizational chart and the job description

for General Manager position."

"Purpose of the meeting was to review the 'Small Business Enterprise Case Study and

Plan' as was prepared by Gary Coonen."

"Carl presented a resolution for a feasibility study for forming a public transportation

system on the Oneida reservation, funds to come from the Wisconsin Department of

Transportation. Motion was made by Norbert to adopt the resolution. Wendell

seconded. Vote was 3 for, with 2 opposing (Mark and Edwin). Motion carried."

"Purpose of the meeting was to meet with the Coop and come to a decision concerning

the Farm."

"Purpose of the meeting was to go over the plans for expansion of the tobacco

warehouse in the Industrial Park."

"Motion was made by Mark to approve the Land Committee recommendation that they

be paid $15.00 for two meetings per month. Edwin seconded. Motion carried

unanimously."

"Discussion on the enrollment of Candian Oneidas the law office is currently working on

this."

"Purpose of the meeting was to review the concerns which the Oneida Education Board

has in regards to their responsibilities."

"Program Directors Meeting. Program Directors Present: Audrey Doxtator, Ted and

Ruby White, Loretta Webster, Harriet Reiter, Chris Doxtator, Lorena Thoms, Mary

Greendeer, Carol Silva, Richard Shikoski, Pat Finn, Sonny King, Kathy Hughes, Carl

Rasmussen, Rick Wheelock, Mike Schaepe, Deloris O'Brien, Amelia Cornelius, Ron

Skenandore, Bruce King, Lloyd Powless, Steven Hardman, Joe Villegomez." Identified

programs Business Committee members "are responsible for."

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1978-1981 Term

Chair

Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

December 1, 1980 X

December 3, 1980 X

December 8, 1980 X

54 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill

Secretary

Patricia Misikin

December 10, 1980 X

December 12, 1980 X

December 15, 1980 X

December 16, 1980 X

December 30, 1980 X

December 31, 1980 X

January 7, 1981 X

January 12, 1981 X

January 13, 1981 X

January 19, 1981 X

January 23, 1981 X

January 27, 1981 X

January 28, 1981 X

January 31, 1981 X

February 2, 1981 X

February 5, 1981 X

February 10, 1981

February 12, 1981

February 16, 1981

February 20, 1981

March 2, 1981 X

March 4, 1981 X

March 5, 1981 X

March 6, 1981 X

March 11, 1981

March 13, 1981 X

Treasurer

Chester Smith

March 18, 2024

Notes

"Francis stated a father of one of the students working on Bingo had turned his son in

as he had rigged up a scheme on how to win Bingo games,. The Lawyers will be

meeting with the Bingo Committee this afternoon."

"Purpose of the meeting was to review the Tobacco Management Agreement with the

OTDC Board and the Tribal Attrorney.'

"Purpose of the meeting was to hear presentation by Mr. Frank on Burial Programs."

"Purpose of meeting was to meet with the Land Committee and Coastal Management

program to review and discuss the Shoreland Ordinance time line."

March 19, 1981 X

Council

Eugene Danforth

March 21, 1981 X

March 27, 1981 X

April 1, 1981 X

April 3, 1981 X

April 6, 1981 X

April 13, 1981 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

Council

Mark Powless

March 16, 1981 X

Council

Edwin King, Jr.

Council

Margaret Doxtator Myron Smith

"Dick requested to investigate the possibility of sharing programming development

costs of the data processing prgoram with La Courte Oreilles. We currently have a local

firm out of Green Bay providing us with softare and support, Dick is just requesting to

investigate this." Request approved.

"Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Tribe's financial status."

"Francis stated this was all discussed with the [Child Protective] Board before, people

are under the imrpession because they are Lawyers, they provide legal aid for all

Indians. The Law Office represents the Tribe's interest, they do not represent

individuals. France also stated that people are listing himself or Jerry as their Attorney

when they are in trouble, without notifying the Law Office. Francis will put something in

the Kalihi'Saks on this."

"Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the 'move' as proposed by Bruce Schaepe.

Bruce presented a proposed Lease for the Mormon Church as the original agreement

ran out tlast summer."

"Francis stated the original purpose of the [Shoreland] ordinance was to imptove the

waters on Duck Creek, but tribal jurisdiction is becoming the issue."

"Purpose of the meeting was to hear the concerns of the O.T.D.C. Board on

[accounting] centralization."

"The purpose of the meeting was requested by the Lawyers to discuss the Shoreland

Ordiance, Francis stated it is getting out or control, sub-groups are organizing and

bringing in their own Attorney's. and the Ordinance is not the topic with them anymore."

"Also in the Kaliwi saks report was policies for the 1981 tribal elections. Motion was

made by Loretta to approve the suggested policies for the elections. Myron seconded.

Discussion: Mark stated he thinks this is premature as the eleciton is 4 months away.

Vote on the motion was 5 for with 1 opposing (Mark). Motion carried."

"Motion was made by Edwin to approve recommendation 1 [to lay off 22 people for six

weeks], effective 4:30 today, and that the situation be evaluated within 1 month. Mark

seconded. Vote was 5 for with 1 opposing (Myron). Motion carried. Discussion: How

long of a lay off, it will be left to the discretion of the Treasurer as to how the financial

situation is."

"Chairman Powless explained the purpose of the meeting, which was to explain the

Shoreland Ordinance to Tribal members."

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Chair

Meeting Date

Purcell Powless

April 14, 1981

55 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill

Secretary

Patricia Misikin

Treasurer

Chester Smith

April 20, 1981 X

April 24, 1981 X

April 27, 1981 X

April 30, 1981 X

May 4, 1981 X

May 6, 1981 X

May 11, 1981 X

May 15, 1981 X

May 18, 1981 X

May 22, 1981

May 23, 1981 X

May 26, 1981 X

May 28, 1981 X

June 1, 1981

June 3, 1981 X

June 8, 1981

June 9, 1981

June 10, 1981 X

June 15, 1981 X

June 22, 1981 X

June 24, 1981 X

June 25, 1981 X

July 7, 1981 X

July 14, 1981 X

July 15, 1981 X

July 16, 1981 X

"Discussion on the General Manager's position, boards/committees and also OTDC.

Joe stated OTDC should not be on any organizational chart as it is a separate entity of

the Tribe."

"It was decided to go through the normnal process of finding candidates for the position

ot Tribal General Manager." "Motion was made by Norbert that the Business Committee

come back to work full time on June 1, 1981. Mark seconded. Vote was 5 for with 1

abstention (Edwin) and 1 opposing (Myron). Motion carried."

"Motion was made by Myron that everyone working on Bingo be considered tribal

employees and go on the tribal payroll system as that is the policy of the Tribe. Mark

seconded. Vote was 6 for with 1 abstention (Norbert). Motion carried."

Adoption of resolution # BC-06-03-81-A, Terminate Frank Cornelius as BIA Field Office

Representative.

"Bruce asked for clarification on Business Committee members having supervision over

the departments they are responsible for. It was explained to Bruce that Business

Committee are liason persons to programs and the Program Directors have the direct

authority to their employees."

"Tobacco Licenses: Francis stated that a Business does not need to show the 20% of

its gross profits, but this information should be provided to whoever will handle the

issuing of [individual] licenses." "Discussion on the General Manager position, all

programs would be responsible to him and he would be directly responsiuble to the

Business Committee. This would take a lot of the responsibility off the Business

Committee so they can concentrate on constitutional jurisdictional functions. ...Joe

stated the Business Committee should set goals, policies, objectives which the

Manager is to obtain ."

July 6, 1981 X

Notes

"Francis distributed materials on the events relative to the Six Nations in the Oneida

Land Claims suit."

"Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Tribe's financial status, and if we are able

to call back persons that have been laid off."

Council

Eugene Danforth

Council

Mark Powless

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

Council

Edwin King, Jr.

July 1, 1981 X

Council

Margaret Doxtator Myron Smith

March 18, 2024

"Request was made from the Language Director to use the Tribe's computer to develop

a program that would begin a dictionary of the Oneida Language."

"Discussion on the possibility of programs getting cut, Joe stated Program Director's

will have to inform their employees of the possible lay-offs or come up with ideas of

what to do in cutting down. …Joe suggested that Program Director's should evaluate

their programs and anticipate and plan in cuts that may be coming."

"Discussion on the meeting with the Six Nations, they want to meet with the Wisconsin

Oneida's again on July 17 & 18 to re-affirm their action. A letter will be coming from

their Lawyer, Tim Coulter stating the position of the New York Oneida's. Discussion on

when we should meet with them again. Some of the people in attendance thought it

would be best to meet with them after the Tribal elections."

"Discussion on time sheets, Program Director's are having a time finding their liason

persons to sigh their time sheets."

"Francis stated Richard Cornelius's lawyer is asking the Tribe to support him, as he will

be bringing suiit against the State in the near future because the State had no

jurisdiction over Oneida Tribe land." Request approved.

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Meeting Date

Chair

Purcell Powless

July 20, 1981

July 21, 1981

July 24, 1981

August 15, 1981 X

56 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill

Secretary

Patricia Misikin

Treasurer

Chester Smith

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

Council

Margaret Doxtator Myron Smith

Council

Edwin King, Jr.

Council

Mark Powless

Council

Eugene Danforth

March 18, 2024

Notes

"Question was asked Audrey how many cases of TB there is in the community. Audrey

stated there are 5 cases, this has been going on since June, over 100 people have

come in for testing, also there will be a screening program next week with the Headstart

children."

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1981-1984 Term

Meeting Date

Chair

Gary Metoxen

57 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Secretary

Wanda Webster

Treasurer

Wendell McLester

Council

Tony Benson

Council

Howard Cannon

Council

Joy Ninham

Council

Amelia Cornelius

Council

Mark Powless

August 18, 1981 X

August 19, 1981 X

August 20, 1981 X

August 21, 1981 X

September 1, 1981 X

September 8, 1981 X

September 21, 1981 X

September 25, 1981 X

September 30, 1981 X

October 5, 1981 X

October 7, 1981 X

October 19, 1981 X

October 20, 1981 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

"Norbert recommended to go by Roberts Rules of Order for all Business

Committee meetings. Discussion release of Tribal minutes, Francis

recommended that any Tribal Member wishing to see the Minutes can stop

in at the Tribal Secretary's office and read them. ...There will be no proxy

votes allowed."

"Chairman Metoxen stated the Business Committee should make yes or

no decisions, there should be no abstentions only in the cases of conflicts

of interests. Also the Committee should work together always."

"Motion was made by Mark to deny the recommendation of the Land

Committee, and that Howard Cannon resign as Chairman but remain on

the Land Committee as the liason person. Amelia seconded. Motion

carried unanimously." "Motion was made by Amelia tht Chris check with

the accounting office the insurance coverage for the Pearl Street mansion.

Mark seconded. Motion carried unanimously."

"Francis ststed that the Tribe should not use the old stationary that has

Incorporated on, as the Tribe is sovereign and cannot be sued." "Chairman

Metoxen stated he feels his constitutional rights were taken away from him

on the motion which was taken the other day, motion being that there be

no meetings next week, due to the people that will be on vacation or out of

town The Chairman has the right to call a meeting given the proper notice.

It was requested by the Committee to request an up to date Constitution,

Charter and By-Laws from the Law Office."

"Discussion on the resolution which was passed by the General Tribal

Council on 2/14/76, concerning Business Committee members also being

a program director. John Powless recommended that the Lawyers examine

the resolution and give the Business Committee a recommendation as that

resolution is in violation of the Tribe's constitution and By-laws."

"Wendell brought up the action which taken by the Business Committee

concerning a CETA employee being transferred to the Accounting Office

without posting the position. He stated this action is not in line with the

Constitution or Tribal personnel policies....Motion was made by Wendell to

rescind the acgtion of last week and post the Payroll Clear position. Tony

seconded. Discussion: there is a need for procedures for lateral transfers.

Vote on the motion was 3 for (Wendell, Tony, Howard) and 5 opposing

(Norbert, Wanda, Amelia, Joy, Mark). Motion fails."

"Discussion on the resolution which was passed by the General Tribal

Council on 2/14/76. Motion was made by Joy to table the resolution

presented by Amelia until we come up with proper certifiation or minutes.

Howard seconded. Vote was 7 for with 1 abstention (Wendell). Motion

carried. Discussion on the resolution presented by Amelia on the validity of

the recent tribal election. Motion was made by Amelia to adopt the

resolution. Norbert seconded. Discussion: Jerry stated that the people that

is working on the election ordinance should re-draft and define the

resolution. Amelia withdrew her motion."

"It was suggested that the General Manager, Business Committee Liaison,

and the Economic Developer review and evaluate the Cannery project and

make a recommendaiton for future operation." "Chairman Metoxen stated

that Mr. St. Arnold had informed hom that the election process is being

questions, and he would like whoever is doing this to stop."

"Motion was made by Amelia Cornelius to contract with Sense, Inc. for six

months contigent on funding coming from indirect cost, and that monthly

progress reports be submitted to the Business Committee. Howard

seconded. Motion carried unanimously." "Chairman Metoxen stated that on

the first Sunday in February 1982, there will be a celebration in honor of

Dr. Robert Powless, this will be at Mt. Scenerio college..."

"Norbert Hill moved to hold Amelia Cornelius resignation under

advisement, seconded by Joy Ninham, 2 for, 4 opposed, 1 abstain

(Amelia). …Joy Ninham moved to have a special General Tribal Council

meeting on Oct. 24, 1981 at 10:00 a.m. to fill vacant position on the Oneida

Business Committee. The meeting to be held at the Sacred Heart Center,

second by Howard Cannon, motion carried. 1 abstain (Mark).

"John distributed a letterhead for the Tribe to consider, it was suggested to

put this in the Kalihwi'Saks for people from the community to submit ideas."

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Meeting Date

Chair

Gary Metoxen

58 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Secretary

Wanda Webster

Treasurer

Wendell McLester

Council

Tony Benson

Council

Howard Cannon

Council

Joy Ninham

Council

Amelia Cornelius

Council

Mark Powless

October 26, 1981 X

October 27, 1981 X

November 2, 1981 X

November 4, 1981 X

November 5, 1981 X

November 9, 1981 X

November 12, 1981 X

November 16, 1981 X

November 17, 1981 X

November 18, 1981 X

November 20, 1981 X

November 23, 1981 X

November 24, 1981 X

November 25, 1981 X

November 30, 1981 X

December 4, 1981 X

Frank Cornelius

December 7, 1981 X

December 8, 1981 X

December 9, 1981 X

December 10, 1981 X

December 14, 1981 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

"Discussion of Amelia's resignation. Motion was made by Wendell to

accept Amelia Cornelius's resignation as per her letter dated October 13,

1981 and to set the date for a caucus. Tony seconded. Discussion: Norbert

stated the letter from Amelia dated 10-26-81 should be considered as she

is asking to withdraw her resignation. Vote on the motion was 6 for with 1

opposing (Norbert). Motion carried." There are no minutes for October

24th, it appears the meeting was not scheduled.

"Memo from the Chairman requsts the Law Office to draft a temporary

ordinance for conducting the up and coming caucus scheduled for

November 5, 1981."

"Motion was made by Norbert to approve the recommendation to leave the

name of Stagger Lane as is for it's historical signfiicance. Wendell

seconded. Vote was 5 for with 1 abstention (Howard) and 1 opposing

(Mark). Motion carried.

"It was decided to hold the election on November 21, 1981. It was decided

to add to VI, 'There will be no absentee ballots.'"

Caucus meeting.

"Wendell stated that a questionaire will be sent out next week to all the

Business Committee on the goals and priorities of the Tribe."

"Chairman Metoxen stated there needs to be some law enforcement on

hunting and fishing soon. Wendell suggested to delegate that authority to a

commission until a tribal court is established." "Wendell asked if Jerry

woulkd look into 'Oneida Tribal Fund, Inc.'"

"Equipment acquisition was presented by the General Tribal Manager for

the purchase of a car for the Chairman. Discussion followed as that this

would be a staff car, and not the Tribal Chairm's car. Motion was made by

Howard to approve the equipment acquisition. ...Motion was made by Mark

that this vehicle have a daily log as to who is using the care, the mileage,

and the purpose."

"Motion was made by Mark that we have one of the Tribal Attorneys

present at regular Business Committee meetings, if they are available."

"Motion was made by Norbert that Bruce bid the maximum of $105,000 for

Thomas Gasoline Station."

First mention of "continuing resolution" appearing in the Business

Committee minutes.

"Chairman Metoxen called the meeting to order…at that time the Frank

Cornelius was sworn in as Business Committee member."

"Mark asked Francis if the Business Committee has the authority to make

revisions in the red book in behalf of the General Tribal Council, Francis

stated no, that any revisions on the red book need to go before the

General Tribal Council."

"Discussion on the letter of warning which was sent to the Personnel

Manager by the Tribal Chairman, apparently Joe has chosen to ignore the

letter. Motion was made by Frank that the Business Committee support the

letter of reprimand to the Personnel Manager, and he can appeal if he

wishes. Wendell seconded....Vote on the motion was 3 for (Frank, Howard,

Wendell), 1 abstention (Tony) and 4 opposing (Wanda, Norbert, Joy and

Mark). Motion fails."

"The Chairman asked the Personnel Manager and General Tribal Manager

to have a meeting with Program Director's and inform them that the

Business Committee is working on suggesting changes on the red book,

and we are going by the original red book until the changes are adopted by

the General Tribal Council."

leaves). Discussion was held on the resignation. Motion was made to

accept the resignation with regrets. Motion carried unanimously. (Wanda

returns.) Howard volunteered to work as Acting Secretary until this position

is filled. The Chairman will write a letter to Howard appointing him to this

position." "Motion made by Frank that we accept the Controller's

resignation and if he wants to apply he can like anyone else. Howard

seconded….Vote on the motion was 5 for with 2 opposing (Wanda and

Mark.) Motion carried."

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Meeting Date

Chair

Gary Metoxen

59 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Secretary

Wanda Webster

Treasurer

Wendell McLester

Council

Tony Benson

Council

Howard Cannon

Council

Joy Ninham

Council

Amelia Cornelius

Council

Mark Powless

December 15, 1981 X

December 16, 1981 X

December 18, 1981 X

December 21, 1981 X

December 22, 1981 X

December 23, 1981 X

December 29, 1981 X

December 30, 1981 X

January 5, 1982 X

January 6, 1982 X

January 7, 1982 X

January 8, 1982 X

January 9, 1982 X

January 11, 1982 X

January 12, 1982 X

January 13, 1982 X

January 15, 1982 A

January 16, 1982 X

January 19, 1982 X

January 20, 1982 X

January 22, 1982 A

January 25, 1982 X

January 28, 1982 A

January 29, 1982 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

"Tony stated we should start the meeting on time as we all have other

things to do." "The Chairman stated there needs to be better

communication between the General Tribal Manager and the Business

Committee, and John should enforce the policies that the Business

"John asked where does the Controller appeal his letter of warning, it was

explained to him that the letter of warning will come from the Personnel

Manager and he can appeal this to the Business Committee."

"Discussion on when to hold the caucus and also on when to hold the

General Tribal Council mtg. Motion was made by Frank to hold the caucus

at the General Tribal Council meeting on January 4, 1982 at 7:00 P.M.

Howard seconded. Motion carried unanimously."

"Discussion on tribal minutes being publicized. Motion was made by Frank

that all minutes be publicized except personnel matters, and that minutes

be screened before the are publicized. Wendell seconded. Motion carried

unanimously." Motion accepting Controller resignation was reconsidered

and upon voting again failed.

"Discussion on procedures for a General Tribal Council meeting, at the

present time we do not have procedures, Jerry suggested that a procedure

for conducting General Tribal Council meeting be established." "Bruce

distributed a memo concerning the two enterprises that have kept this tribe

financially afloat over the past two years, this is the Bingo and Tobacco

enterprises. He requested the Business Committee for permission to

present both Committees with a plaque, in recognation of the

acomplisments and in appreciation of their efforts. [approved]"

Last set of minutes presented by Wanda Webster.

"Tribal Letterhead Logo Contest results was passed around for review, no

action." Trust Committee by-laws and ordinance approved.

"Main purpose of this meeting is to discuss the re-organization of Tribal

Government, i.e. specific role of officers and committee members."

"Discussion continued on tribal organizaiton structure as presented by the

Chairman."

"January 4 (snow day) - Discussion evolved around establishing a policy

for dealing with future situations involving inclement weather or other 'act

of God' situations."

"Joy moved to hold elections on January 23, 1982. Seconded by Howard.

Motion carried inanimousely."

amendments were suggested related to the move. Howard moved to

accept the amended proposal. Frank seconded. Motion carried

unanimousely."

"Election was conducted without full election committee. Nearly 80 persons

voted, many elderly. Due to inclement weather conditions, election was

called off at 1:00 p.m. with the intent to continue at a later date.

…Following discussion with the Attorneys, the consensus of the Business

Committee was to void the election and reschedule. Howard moved to

nullify the election results of January 23, 1982; destroy the ballots as of this

date; reschedule the election for February 6, 1982. Norbert seconded.

Motion carried unanimously."

"Attorney Jerry Hill presented Committee with a memo informing of the

incident involving the tobacco van and merchandise."

"The van was enroute to Freedom outlet with merchandise from the

warehouse. The Driver was instructed to go into Green Bay and pick up

tools for the snow plow. Driver and assistant made the purchase and was

returning with the tools when they were detained by Wisconsin Revenue

Officres, who searched the van and confiscated the vehicle and

merchandise. Attorney explained that when the vehicle left the reservation

boundaries the Indian identity was lost and merchandise became

contraband at this point. The local District Attorney was not available to be

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Meeting Date

Chair

Gary Metoxen

February 1, 1982 X

February 2, 1982 X

February 4, 1982 X

February 8, 1982 X

February 9, 1982 A

February 11, 1982 X

February 12, 1982 X

60 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Secretary

Wanda Webster

Treasurer

Wendell McLester

Council

Tony Benson

Council

Howard Cannon

Council

Joy Ninham

Council

Amelia Cornelius

Council

Mark Powless

February 15, 1982 X

Gordon McLester

February 16, 1982 X

February 17, 1982 X

February 19, 1982 X

February 22, 1982 X

February 23, 1982 X

February 25, 1982 X

February 26, 1982 X

March 1, 1982 X

March 2, 1982 X

March 3, 1982 X

March 4, 1982 X

March 5, 1982 X

March 8, 1982 X

March 9, 1982 X

March 10, 1982 A

March 11, 1982 A

March 12, 1982 X

March 15, 1982 A

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

"Norbert asked if a person with a dishonrable discharge can serve on the

Business Committee" What problems would be created if such person was

elected. Wants Attorney's opinion."

"Chairman Gary Metoxen commented on the importance of meetings stressing development of better undersanding and minimizing

misunderstanding." "Business Committee and Law Office are approaching

finalization of reorganization with emphasis on separation of program

functions and legislative functions. Plan expected to be ready for

presentation later this week."

"Barbara reported that police served papers on Ida Stevens [van driver]

from District Attorney's officer. Ida is to appear in court on February 16th."

"Frank moved to accept the results of election for Tribal Secretary.

Seconded by Howard, carried unanimously." "Petition with 100 signatures

was presenting opposing Business Committee actions of February 9th

[bilingual education proposal]." "Mark moved to approve Bruce's choice for

name of facility "Oneida One Stop."

aka Gordy McLester; L. Gordon McLester; Gordon McLester "The

Business Committee gave Bruce the responsibility of naming the station.

Bruce picked Oneida One-Stop for the name of the station." "The

Chairman called for a General Tribal Council Meeting on February 25,

Thursday at 7:00 p.m. as per the petition received February 15, 1982. The

agenda to be the three items listed: 1) Acceptance of John Powless's

resigntaion. 2) Direct Oneida Business Commitee to not be involved in

Personnel decisionsm, enterprises and programs. 3) Review and take

action of Oneida Business Committee in regard to their salary."

"A report was given by Carl Rasmussen, Planner, about the move of the

Oneida Business Committee to the Civic Center."

"The general consensus was to construct multi-purpose building that can

include or be easily converted to other uses. Bingo Committee charged to

work with Bruce King and proceed with plans."

"Gary called executive session to discuss the proposed attorney contract

with Jerry Hill. …Frank moved for approval of the proposed attorney

contract. Wendell seconded, motion carried."

Committee discussed a first draft of the Oneida Garnishment & Payroll

Deduciton Ordinance. Some changes were talked about and the lawyers

will make some changes and bring back the ordinance for review and

comment."

"Discussion of the General Tribal Council meeting on February 25, 1982

and Resolution 2-25-82-A. Frank moved that the Resolution 2-25-82-A be

given to the laweyers for their review in conjunction with the Constitution

and bring an opinion back to the Business Committee by March 5, 1982.

Howard seconded. Motion carried. "Mark made a motion to develop a

General Tribal Council Procedural Ordinance to be used at General Tribal

Council meetings. Seconded by Howard. Motion carried."

"Chairman Metoxen asked to make today the Martha Skenandore Day.

Mark moved to approve. Norbert seconded. Motion carried.

"The Business Committee asked the Law Office to review the General

Tribal Council Resolution and give the Business Committee their opinion.

The Law Office retirned this opinion 'The General Tribal Council

Resolution # 2-25-82 is not unconstitutional and can be implemented

without limiting, inhibiting, or otherwise affecting the constitutionally

prescribed duties of the officers of the Tribe.'"

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Public Packet

1981-1984 Term

Chair

Meeting Date

Gary Metoxen

March 16, 1982 A

March 18, 1982 X

March 19, 1982 X

March 22, 1982 X

61 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Secretary

Wanda Webster

Treasurer

Wendell McLester

Council

Tony Benson

Council

Howard Cannon

Council

Joy Ninham

Council

Amelia Cornelius

Council

Mark Powless

March 23, 1982 A

March 24, 1982 X

March 25, 1982 A

March 29, 1982 X

March 30, 1982 X

April 1, 1982 X

April 2, 1982 X

April 5, 1982 X

April 6, 1982 X

April 7, 1982 X

April 8, 1982 X

April 9, 1982 X

April 12, 1982 X

April 13, 1982 A

April 14, 1982 X

April 15, 1982 X

April 19, 1982 X

April 20, 1982 A

April 22, 1982 X

April 26, 1982 X

April 29, 1982 X

April 30, 1982 X

May 3, 1982 X

May 5, 1982 X

May 7, 1982 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

"Loretta Webster was the choice and Joe Villegomez was asked to notify

Loretta of the Business Committee choice and when she could start."

"There was a discussion with Loretta Webster about the Tribal

Administrator position. It was understood the primary focus of this position

is the coordination and monitoring of all Tribal Departments that provide

direct services to the Community and Resource development, and, this

person takes direction from and reports to the Business Committee."

"Fran said he knows a man in Appleton that would come here and show

how to set the voting machines up and use them. It was agreed to go

ahead and do this."

"Discussion on the dogs running lose and in packs both on and off the

Reservation. The Chairman will contact Norman Austin and all interested

parties and try to work something out."

"A Tribal Comprehensive Maintenance Program was started about October

1, 1981, with Sonny King as its Director. The basic rationale is to put

money from all programs using Tribal Buildings into one account which

would pay for a maintenance crew to look after all the Tribal Buildings.

Custodial services are also a part of this."

"Criteria for new site for Bingo. …Mark moved to go with the Airport Site for

the development of the Bingo operation and further that a study be

enacted this summer for the development of corporate offices and that a

master site be developed for the that entire project. Norbert seconded.

Motion carried." Other locations reviewed - "Industrial Park, Sumemrs

Tract, and Seminary Property (when acquired)."

responsibility - to elicit trust. …Commitment to the Tribal mission - purpose

and goals. …Commitment to be responsible. …Commitment to a

profession. …Commitment to serve others above self. ...Gary put together

the first draft of the Code and gave this to the Business Committee. After

discussion on the 5 principle's, Gary will make a second draft of the Code.

No action at this time."

"Grand opening of One Stop (Saturday May 1, 1982)"

"Lena Cornelius asked the Business Committee if they would give her a

[personal cigarette] license for her business. Ann Skenandore also asked

for a license for her business. The Chairman told them the Business

Committee would be meeting on May 7 and the discussion of the Cigarette

License would be done at that time, and also all nine members will be

there. Lena gave the Chairman some signatures supporting her request for

giving her a license..."

Approval of a position letter stating that individual cigarette sales licenses

would not be approved. "Mark moved to approve the recommendation of

the memo of May 5 from Mark regarding the transition of Accounting

System of O.T.E. [into Tribal centralized accounting system]."

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1981-1984 Term

Meeting Date

Chair

Gary Metoxen

May 10, 1982 X

May 12, 1982 X

62 of 312

Vice-Chair

Norbert Hill, Sr.

Secretary

Wanda Webster

Treasurer

Wendell McLester

Council

Tony Benson

Council

Howard Cannon

Council

Joy Ninham

Council

Amelia Cornelius

Council

Mark Powless

May 13, 1982 X

May 17, 1982 X

May 19, 1982 X

May 20, 1982 X

May 24, 1982 A

May 27, 1982 A

June 1, 1982 X

June 2, 1982 X

June 3, 1982 X

June 4, 1982 X

June 8, 1982 A

June 10, 1982 X

June 11, 1982 X

June 14, 1982 X

June 15, 1982 X

June 16, 1982 X

June 17, 1982 X

June 18, 1982 X

June 25, 1982 X

June 28, 1982 X

June 29, 1982 A

June 30, 1982 X

July 1, 1982 A

July 2, 1982 X

July 7, 1982 X

July 8, 1982 X

Report - Oneida Business Committee Terms

March 18, 2024

Notes

Cornelius of May 7, 1982. 'Because of the most recent action of the

General Tribal Council Resolution, wherein the Business Committee was

directed to hire a General Manager for Programs and Enterproses, I

cannot in all good conscience justify spending 8 hours a day to receive my

salary; therefore, effective immediately I will voluntarily go to one-half time.

Any salary savings to my Tribe should go to purchase additional land.'

...No action taken."

"Mark made a motion that Frank Cornelius be full time or he attend only

the two regular monthly meetings and that the decision be made this week

as to what he is going to accept. Gordon seconded. 5 for, Howard,

Wendell and Frank abstained. Motion carried."

employment. Frank said 'Whatever it takes; if you want him here all day, I'll

be here all day.' Gary said it was necessary to have a policy as to just what

the Business Committee members are doing. It was agreed Gary and

Norbert will set up a policy as to the way the Business Committee will

operate."

"Town Meeting - Oneida & Hobart. …Fran did not know if it was a legally

called meeting or not. The discussion centered around hiring a Law firm to

help settle the juridiction probkem some people feel exist."

Special meeting regarding Oneida Tobacco Enterprise and central

accounting system transition.

Business Committee was invited to attend.It will be held in the Sacred

Heart Center Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. on June 3, 1982. M

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