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REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1993

Deborah Doxtator-Vice Chairperson, Amelia Cornelius-Secretary, LloydPowless, Russell Metoxen, shirley Hill-Council Members

Present:

Rick Hill, Loretta Metoxen, Mark Powless, Julie Barton -TravelExcused:

Others: Joy Ninham, Kathy Hughes, Nancy Powless, Pat Moore, David Webster,Nori Damrow, Z. Ron Skenandore, Marianne Close, Thelma McLester, MarkStanchik, Chris Doxtator, Jim Martin, Sarah Plummer, Leanne Doxtator,Chas Wheelock, Attorney Gerald L. Hill, Bruce Danforth, Steve Stevens

I.

CALL TO ORDEROATH OF OFFICE -Administered by Russell MetoxenKathleen King -Top Management Advisory Board -Not present.James Martin -Environmental Resource Board -PresentJoycelyn F. Ninham -Personnel Commission -PresentMark A. stanchik -Appeals Commission -Present

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDAADDITIONS:1. Madison Lobbying -Editorial Board Meetings-PR --Deborah Doxtator2. Space Recommendations -Deanna Bauman and Artley Skenandore3. Tribal Logo -Amelia Cornelius4. Resolution and Request from Oneida Tribal School (Two requests)5. Broydrick Proposal -Deborah Doxtator7. IHS -Deborah Doxt~tor8. Verbal Report -Senate Race -Lloyd Powless9. Vacation Request February 22-24, 1993 --Russell Metoxen

Motion by shirley Rill to approve agenda with changes, seconded by RussellMetoxen, motion carried unanimously.

NEW EMPLOYEES:III.

MINUTES TO BE APPROVED: (PLEASE BRING YOUR MINUTES WITH YOU)1. January 25, 1993 -Special -Approved as written.2. January 29, 1993 -Regular -Approved as written.

IV.

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TRIBAL SCHOOL PRESENTATION FOR GRANT: Resolution 02-10-94-AWHEREAS the Oneida Nation is an Indian Tribe within the definition of Section 301(4) of the National Historic Preservation Act. and

WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation has established as a priority the preservation andprotection of our language culture, traditions, and

WHEREAS, the National Park Service has made funds available for projects whichpreserve language, culture, and traditions.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oneida Business Committee authorizes the TribalChairman to seek funds through the 1993 Historic Preservation Fund Grants fromthe national Park Service for a Education Curriculum Specialist; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oneida Nation contribute In-Kind Contributionsvalued at $6,960.00 to the program.

Motion :by Amelia Cornelius to adopt resolution 2-10-93-A, seconded by ShirleyHill, miction carried unanimously.

Motion Jby Russell Metoxen to approve the Oneida Tribal School FacilityImprovement and Repair Study dated January 19, 1993 as prepared byHeisler-Zemanovic, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motion carried unanimously.

v. TABLED UNFINISHED BUSINESS:1. Lease with Utility Department -Chris Doxtator

2. Request to change name on Well Abandonment -Kevin Adamczak

Motion by Russell Metoxen to take item #2 from the table, seconded by LloydPowless, motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to approve changing the name to the Well Headprotect;i.on, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motion carried unanimously.

3.4.5.

Report on Emergency Temporary Employees -Barbara J. SchumanReport from Finance LOC regarding endowments, trust resolutionclarificationLease of Equipment for the new Casino Project -Sharon HouseCornelius

VI. REPORTS1. HOTEL -1st Wednesday of Month -Kathy Hughes (Report Attached)

Hotel would like to coordinate activities with Casino expansion.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to approve report, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motioncarried unanimously.

Motion by Lloyd Powless to have Artley Skenandore set up a meeting with the newPresident of the Hotel Board to discuss the expansion, seconded by Shirley Hill,motion <:arried unanimously.

ORTEK -2nd Wednesday of Month -Loretta WebsterGAMING -3rd Wednesday of Month

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HOUSING -4th Wednesday of Month

2.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENTEMPLOYEE RECOGNITION:A) Approval Requested for:

A. Creation of a new position of Warehouse Worker Part time atthe Food Distribution Program

Motion by Shirley Hill to approve creation of the Warehouse Worker, seconded byRussell Metoxen, motion carried, Lloyd Powless abstained.

B. Creation of a new position of Data Entry Clerk (20 Hrs) atthe Oneida Community Library

Motion :by Lloyd Powless to approve creation of the new position of Data EntryClerk, seconded by Shirley Hill, motion carried unanimously.

c. Labor Pool -Housekeeper -AJNH

Motion ]JY Russell Metoxen to approve labor pool for Anna John Nursing Home,secondeci by Lloyd Powless, motion carried, Amelia Cornelius abstained.

Creation of a new position of Secretary in the Education andJob Training Department

D.

Motion by Shirley Hill to approve creation of new position of Secretary, secondedby Amelia Cornelius, motion carried unanimously.

Creation of a new position of Contracts/Grants Manager inthe Social services Division

E.

Motion by Amelia cornelius to approve creation of new position ofContract:s/Grants, seconded by Shirley Hill, motion carried unanimously.

Creation of a new position of Human Services Facilitator inthe Social Services Division

F.

Motion by Shirley Hill to approve creation of Human Services Facilitatorposition, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motion carried unanimously.

B)

C)

Hiring Information: FOR INFORMATION ONLY. ..Donna Christensen (N) -Assistant Internal AuditorTransfers/Promotions/ReassignmentsBernice Elm (0) transfer to position of Trust Acquisition andProperty Specialist from Property Analyst in Land Department

3. TRAVEL REPORTSA. Lloyd Powless -Pow Wow Association Meeting

Motion by Russell Metoxen to approve the budget for the Tribal Pow WowAssociation, seconded by Amelia Cornelius, motion carried, Lloyd Powless

abstained.

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UPDATE ON SENATE RACES:5th -Jenette Bell (Milwaukee)23rd -Jerome L. Daskell (Chippewa)27th -Joseph Wienike (Madison)

DI-GLITC support -Superintendent -Alex Molav, John Ducker, and John BensonRep. Aspin replacement no recommendation

WDP -School Board -Rosa Coenen

4. OTHER REPORTS

5. REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS

VII.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

RESOLUTIONSA. Environmental Resolution -Russell Metoxen 02-10-93-B

WHEREAS, the Oneida Nation is responsible for our children for the next sevengenerations by creating a sustainable environment, and

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Oneida Nation to research environmentalissues and keep abreast of latest techniques and technologies in conservation,environmental protection and improvement, and environmental education, and

WHEREAS, the Environmental Legislative Operating Committee mission is to enhancethe capability of the Oneida Business Committee to observe their constitutionaland delegated responsibilities to improve, maintain, and preserve the quality oflife provided by Mother Earth through the development of policies andRegulations,

WHEREAS, the Environmental LOC recommends the adoption of the EnvironmentalPolicy to provide the vehicle for the protection of the environment throughregulations and enforcement,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Oneida Business Committee adopts theEnvironmental Policy as approved on September 30, 1992.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to adopt Resolution 02-10-93-B, seconded by LloydPowless, motion carried unanimously.

2. BINGO PASS REQUESTSA. RETRO -Environmental Department (24)B. UWGB American Indian Council (20)

Motion :by Russell Metoxen to approve both bingo pass requests, seconded by AmeliaCorneli'us, motion carried unanimously.

3.

REQUESTSA. Request from Land Office -Bernice J. Elm

Motion Joy Shirley Hill that a letter to the Mayor of Green Bay informing him thatthe Watlarmolen property will be put in trust be prepared for Rick's signature andapproved by Business Committee, seconded by Amelia Cornelius, motion carriedunanimo1~sly .

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Motion by Shirley Hill to adopt Resolution 2-10-93-C (See Land Office forresolution), and send P. property to negotiations, seconded by Lloyd Powless,motion (:arried unanimously.

Semi Annual Meeting -Amelia Cornelius -General TribalCouncil, January 6, 1993

B.

Motion by Shirley Hill to place tabled/old business and new business on nextweek's Elusiness Committee agenda, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motion carriedunanimotlsly.

Request for posting for Land Committee -Chris Doxtator

c.

Motion 1:IY Shirley Hill to approve posting for two positions, seconded by LloydPowless, motion carried unanimously.

Request from Earl J. Barlow for tribal comments and opinion ondemolishing a building in the Tomah Indian Industrial SchoolHistoric District -Amelia Cornelius

D.

Motion by Lloyd Powless that Secretary review information and prepare a reportfor next week's meeting, seconded by Russell Metoxen, motion carried, AmeliaCornelius abstained.

Smoke Free Environment -Art SkenandoreE.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to adopt the policy of a smoke free environment forthe new community Development Center, seconded by Lloyd Powless,

Motion by Shirley Hill to amend the motion to state that staff in this facilityaccommodate smokers in some manner, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motion carriedunanimously, MAIN MOTION CARRIED.

A separate building for smokers is used at the airport.

Request to name a representative of the BC to the WisconsinRural Development Council -Gov. Thompson

F.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to appoint Lloyd Powless to this Board, seconded byRussell Metoxen, motion carried, Lloyd powless abstained.

Request from Leonard Peltier Defense CommitteeG.Motion by Shirley Hill to refer this matter to the communications Department forletter writing campaign and for herself to develop a resolution of support foradoption, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motion carried unanimously.

Request from HONOR for letter of support the AIRFA legislationto be introduced on February 16, 1993

H.

Motion b:y Amelia Cornelius to refer to Loretta Metoxen, Mark A. Powless, andThelma M,~Lester to follow up on AIRFA legislation, seconded by Lloyd powless,

motion c;a.rried unanimously.

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I.

Victims of Crime request for assistance in identifying personsdeserving national recognition for their contributions toimproving treatment of crime victims in our nation.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to refer to Attorneys for review and recommendation atthe next Attorney meeting, seconded by Russell Metoxen, motion carriedunanimously.

J.

Request for Legal Opinion on issuance of form 1099 for stipends-Z. Ron Skenandore

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to refer to Lloyd Powless to be placed on the nextAttorney meeting agenda, seconded by Russell Metoxen, motion carried unanimously.

F & A Recommendations of February 2, 1993 -Paula King

K.

Request funding for Oneida Veterans Service Outreach Program position-George Kamps. NO ACTION NEEDED.

1.

Donation request to UNION National Mens Chairman for Athletes -Request isfor $10,000.00 F & A recommends referring to the Tribal Donation policyCommittee. NO ACTION TAKEN.

2.

Vehicle Purchases (Public Safety) 3- 1993 Ford Crown Victorias @ $12,969/ea.1-police Package Jeep Cherokee at $16,500.00 minus a trade-in of one olderunit of $5,657.00 for a total cost of $49,750.00. -Finance & Appropriationsis recommending approval for the purchase in accordance with the Aprilschedule as outlined.

3.

Motion by Lloyd Powless to approve, seconded by Amelia Cornelius, motion carried

unanimously.

Vehicle Purchase -Group Home Van (David Webster) -currently leasingtherefore the amount paid on leasing would apply to the purchase amount. TheGroup Home has sufficient funds from 3rd party monies to purchase a van.Finance & Appropriation recommends approval to purchase the van from thebudgeted amount of $22,000.00 with funds to come from capital expenditures.

4.

Further that the F & A recommends that the Business Committee request a fleetpurchase policy be developed and submitted back to F & A within 1 month(March 3, 1993) and this be put on the BC agenda for official action.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to defer to Art Skenandore and Deanna Bauman to workwith David Webster and Bruce Danforth to negotiate a final resolve on thepurchasE~ of a van for the Group Home, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motion carried

unanimo1:lsly.

5. Election Board Operating Budget -Pre Leverance -Total Budget costsremaining for 1993 is $5,628.00. F & A recommends that the Treasurer signoff, as these funds are budgeted in the Business Committee budget which willaffect the administrative portion of the budget.

Motion by Lloyd Powless to table until a review of the Business Committee budget,next week, seconded by shirley Hill, motion carried unanimously.

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6.

Donation Requests: 1) special Olympics, 2) Brown County Library and 3)Contribution to WI Foundation of Independent Colleges, Inc. These (3)requests were referred to the Donation Policy.

NO ACTION TAKEN.

7 United AmerIndian Center -Request use of previously approved $75,000.00 fora short term note. Request withdrawn by Dale Wheelock, no action taken.

NO ACTION TAKEN.

R~quest from Dr. James Murray, Professor -Trish Farmer

L.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to add to Trust Committee agenda for recommendation,secondecl by Shirley Hill, motion carried unanimously.

4. CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTSA. For Information: Rodney Romwall -Gaming Consultant

s. TRAVEL REQUESTSA. Lloyd Powless -Minneapolis, MN --March 21-24, 1993 (He will

be a speaker at the Conference)

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to approve, seconded by Russell Metoxen, motioncarried, Lloyd Powless abstained.

Rick Hill -Washington, DC --February 24-26, 1993 --NIGA

Meeting

B.

Motion by Russell Metoxen to approve, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motion carried

unanimo1J.sly.

Lloyd Powless --Milwaukee, WI --February 26, 1993 (WICitizens Action Board Meeting)

c.

Motion by Russell Metoxen to approve, seconded by shirley Hill, motion carriedLloyd Powless abstained.

Deborah Doxtator --Madison, WI --February 12, 1993 (To meetwith Rep Schneider) .

D.

Motion by shirley Hill to approve, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motion carried

unanimously.

6. VACATION REQUESTSA. Amelia Cornelius (February 19 -26, 1993)

Motion by Shirley Hill to approve, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motion carried,Amelia Cornelius abstained.

B. Artley Skenandore (March 15-19, 1993)Motion by Shirley Hill to approve, seconded by Lloyd Powless, motion carried

unanimously.

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C. Deborah Doxtator (February 24 -March 2, 1993)Motion by Shirley Hill to approve, seconded by Russell Metoxen, motion carriedunanimously.

VIII. OTHER

ADDITIONS:1. Madison Lobbying -Editorial Board Meetings-PR --Deborah Doxtator

WEDNESDAY, February 10, 1993 --Julie BartonjTrish FarmerTUESDAY, February 16, 1993 --Amelia CorneliusjShir1ey HillWEDNESDAY, February 17, 1993 --Russell MetoxenjLloyd PowlessTHURSDAY, February 18, 1993 -Loretta Metoxenjpatti Hoeft

Motion by Lloyd Powless to approve, seconded by Russell Metoxen, motion carriedunanimo1.lsly.

MONDAY, February 15, 1993 -Milwaukee sentinal Interview

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to approve Chairman or Vice Chairman to attend,seconded by Russell Metoxen, motion carried unanimously.

Space Recommendations -Deanna Bauman and Artley Skenandore

2.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to authorize HRD and Appeals Commission moving to thebuilding at 2630 W. Mason, seconded by Shirley Hill, motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to approve request no. 2 "Negotiations between stateFarm Insurance Co. and the Oneida Tribe should begin as soon as possible to reachan equitable termination to the state Farm lease so that this space can be sued::by the oneida Appeals Commission" & No.3 "Liberty Mutual Insurance Companyshould be allowed to remain at 2630 W. Mason st for the full term of their leasewhich eILds in July of 1994. At that time, a re-evaluation of the situationsho~ take place as to whether or not the Liberty Mutual Lease should bene~~at:.ed or terminated pe~~~.'" seconded by Shirley Hill, motion carried

unanJ.JDo\.l.sly.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to have Facilities Management Sub-Committee re-analyzethe spac:e needs at the 2630 W. Mason building and make recommendations for itsuse, sec:onded by shirley Hill, motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to refer negotiations of state Farm lease to theAttorney meeting, seconded by Shirley Hill, motion carried unanimously.

3.

Tribal Logo -Amelia Cornelius: Requesting that all orders for stationary,envelopes, business cards and related items that would use the tribalseal/logo be halted until a presentation package is completed and approved bythe Business Committee. This package presentation would take about four

weeks to complete.

Motion by Shirley Hill to approve recommendation, seconded by Lloyd Powless,motion carried, Amelia Cornelius abstained.

Resolution and Request from Oneida Tribal School (Two requests)4.

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Taken care of previously.

5.

Broydrick Proposal -Deborah Doxtator

Diversified Communications Services Proposal for Oneida Nation:Constituent Contact program. - Telephone

7 IHS -Deborah Doxtator

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to assign to Lloyd Powless, for endorsement ofcandida1:.e, seconded by Shirley Hill, motion carried unanimously.

8.

Verbal Report -Senate Race -Lloyd PowlessTaken care of previously.

9.

Vacation Request February 22-24, 1993 --Russell Metoxen

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to approve vacation request for Russell Metoxensecondecl by Lloyd Powless, motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Amelia Cornelius to approve travel for Shirley Hill and Julie Bartonfor the Law Conference on Coming Together of the People, seconded by RussellMetoxen, motion carried unanimously.

Lloyd Powless has an interview on February 11, 1993 with the Post Crescent 2)Pamperin Park Letter on interim agreement for meeting with DNR, Warden, TribalCorp Specialist, Sheriff of Brown County and Pamperin Park officials.

Motion by Lloyd Powless to approve, seconded by Shirley Hill, motion carriedunanimously.

IX.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

RECESS/ADJOURNx.Motion by Amelia Cornelius to recess, seconded and carried.

Meeting recessed at 12:00 Noon

Respectfully Submitted,