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ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING - REGULAR

~~DNESDAY - DECEMBER 29, 1993BUSI~~SS COMMITTEE CONFERENCE ROOM

9:00 A.M.

?resen"t.: Loretta V. Metoxen-Vice Chairperson, Kathy Hughes-Treasurer, JulieBarton-Secretary, Ernest Stevens, Jr, Gary Jordan, ShirleyHill-Council Members

Excused: Deborah Doxtator-Chairperson, Sandra Ninham, Russell Metoxen-Vacation

Others: Celene Elm, Chris Doxtator, Trish Farmer, Elaine Cornelius, DeannaBauman, Chas Wheelock, Gary Metoxen, Ted Christ john, Maureen Metoxen, ClaudiaSkenandore, Jan Malcolm, Lloyd Powless, Attorney Gerald L. Hill, Rick Hill, DaleWheelock, Jessica Kachur, Roberta Kinzhuma, Chris Powless

I. CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Vice Chairwoman Loretta V. Metoxen

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

ADDITIONS:

1. Resolution in support of Richard G. Hill for membership in the NationalIndian Gaming Commission

2. Retro approval for vacation: Sandra Ninh~~ - December 28, 19933. Vietnam Era Veterans InterTribal Association - Loretta V. Metoxen

4. Marj Stevens has also submitted the following Executive Session items forLand ClaL~s:

A. Letter from Bob BrownB. Oneida Preservation Co~mitteeC. Draft:4 of Batson letter

5. Posting for three positions on the utility Co~mission6. F & A Reco~uendation of Decembe~ 28, 1993 - Bruce KiDg

7. Add to tabled business action from the December 27, 1993 Special Meeting

III. h~W EMPLOYEES: Introduced by Victrietta Hensely

IV. MI~~ES TO BE APPROVED: (NONE SCHEDULED FOR THIS ~~EK)

Business co~~ittee MeetingDECEMBER 29, 1993 - REGULAR

v. TABLED BUSINESS:1. Wisconsin Bell (Ameritech) Easements - patricia Brzezinski

(December 15, 1993)2. Fringe Benefits Package for Tribal Employees - Bruce A. King

(December 22, 1993)3. rteport from Celene Elm (December 22, 1993)

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO T~~ ITEM NO. 3 FROM THE TABLE, SECO~~ED BY SHIRLEY

HILL, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Celene reported that this will be taken care of through F & A recommendations.Alex and Lindy are currently in the Anna John Nursing Home and will probably bethere through the Spring.

VI. REPORTS - NONE SUBMITTED THIS WEEK1. HOTEL - 1st Wednesday of Month - Pat Lassila

~~PEALS CO~~ISSION - (QU~_~TERLY: JAN/APR/JULY/OCT) 2nd Wednesday of

Month - Stanley WebsterORTEK - 3rd Wednesday of Month - Loretta WebsterHOUSING - 4th Wednesday of Month - Dale WheelockORCOA - 4th Wednesday of Month - Roberta Kinzhuma

2. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENTEMPLOYEE RECOGNITION:

A) Approval Requested for:B) Hiring Information: FOR INFORMP_TION ONLY.C) Transfers/Promotions/ReassignmentsD) LLmited Term Employees (Submitted for Information Only)

3 . TRAVEL REPORTSA. Deborah J. Doxtator: Madison, WI - December 21, 1993

To meet with Governor Tommy Thompson

MOTION BY ERNIE ST~~S, JR. TO TABLE THIS REPORT UNTIL TEE CHAIRWOMAN ISPRESENT, SECO~~ED BY SHIRLEY HILL, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

4. FOLLOW L~ REPORTS/BC DIRECTIVES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS1. Report on Hidden Valley Electric Contract - F~t Skenandore

Attorney Gerald L. Hill reviewed the 91 contract, he is requesting this matter bedeferred until the January 5, 1994 meeting.

MOTION BY SHIRLEY HILL TO DEFER THIS REPORT ON THE HIDDEN VALLEY CONTRACT TO THE

J~_~~~Y 5, 1994 MEETING, SECONDED BY KATHY HUGHES, MOTION GUL~IED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. Report on McMahon & Sommerville Contracts-Ernie Stevens, Sr.

MOTION BY Jt~IE ~_~TON TO DEFER ~nL REQu~STS ON lnL MCY~ON CONTRACT RELATING TOP~~SE III, SECONDED BY GARY JORDAN, MOTION CARRIED u~ANIMOUSLY.

SO~Y~RVILLE CONTRACT REPORT: Business Co~~ittee asked questions concerning theredesign. Ernie Stevens, Sr. will do the research of the Special meeting atwhich the redesign was approved. He will send the info~.ation to the BusinessCommittee secretary.

Business Committee MeetingDECEMBER 29, 1993 - REGULAR

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO ACCEPT REPORT SUBMITTED BY ERNIE STEVENS, SR., SECONDEDBY SHIRLEY HILL, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

3. Report on Debra Danforth Contract - Attorney Gerald L. Hill

Attorney Gerald L. Hill contacted Wipfli, Ullrich & Bertelson for a tax opinion.He needs to do more research on the Internal Revenue Service Rulings. He needsmore specific statements on independent job titles, etc. He needs time to dofurther research and is requesting permission to report at the January 5, 1994meeting.

MOTION BY SHIRLEY HILL TO DEFER THIS REPORT UNTIL THE JANUARY 5, 1994 MEETING,SECONDED BY KATHY HUGHES, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

4. Comprehensive report on the future management of the Gathering5. Plan to establish a Foundation for all donations - Finance

Planning6. Monthly reports from WIGA7. Report from General Manager on Proposed Protective Clause in

regard to treaties

5. LOC MEETING MINUTES

6. FINANCE PLANNING AND/OR F & A RECOMMENDATIONS

FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SPECIAL DECEMBER 28, 1993MEETING

1. ALEX AND LINDY CORNELIUS/RECOMMENDATION: Shirley Hill made a motion toidentify and approve a ten-thousand ($lO,OOO) dollar donation to be takenfrom the Catastrophic Accident/Illness line item as the contingency planfor providing housing to Alex and Lindy Cornelius. Ernie Stevens, Jr.,seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously.

MOTION BY SHIRLEY HILL TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF $10,000.00 EACH FOR ALEX

AND LINDY CORNELIUS (TOTAL OF $20,000.00), SECONDED BY ERNIE STEVENS, JR., MOTIONCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. 6-PANEL MOSAIC TABLETOP/RECOMMENDATION: Shirley Hill made a motion toapprove the amount of eight-hundred sixty dollars and fourteen cents($860.14) to corne from the Capitol expenditures line item of the OneidaLand Claims Contract 160034 for the purchase of a 6-panel MosaicTabletop. Ernie Stevens, Jr. seconded the motion, motion carriedunanimously.

MOTION BY SHIRLEY HILL TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE 6-PANEL MOSAIC

TABLETOP FOR THE LAND CLAIMS DEPARTMENT, SECONDED BY GARY JORDAN, MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.


VII. NEWl.2.

BUSINESSRESOLUTIONS

BINGO PASS REQUESTSA. RETRO: Crisis Respite Program (62)

MOTION BY GARY JORDAN TO APPROVE, SECONDED BY KATHY HUGHES, MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.

3 • REQUESTSA. Regular Land Committee Meeting of December 13, 1993 - Chris

Doxtator

1. Motion to place ORDE sign at Lucky-U site contingent upon proper permitsby the Tribe and Wisconsin.

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO APPROVE REQUEST, SECONDED BY ERNIE STEVENS, JR., MOTIONCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. Motion to approve of the sale of former Sarah Skenandore house by RuthKing (Heir), Arlene Elm will be the contact person.

MOTION BY SHIRLEY HILL TO APPROVE CONTINGENT ON APPROPRIATE FEASIBILITY, SECONDEDBY ERNIE STEVENS, JR., MOTION CARRIED, KATHY HUGHES ABSTAINED.

3. Motion to 'designate 10 sites for the 10-11 Mutual Help HUD Homes exceptWestfield Site (To be replaced with Lot #46 on Chief Hill Drive).

Discussion on use of lot for recreation at Three Sisters. Recommend bringing inmaps on these sites.

MOTION BY SHIRLEY HILL TO DEFER THE REQUEST ON THE 10-11 PROJECT TO THE JANUARY5, 1994 BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING FOR MAPS AND SITE PLANS, SECONDED BY ERNIESTEVENS, JR., MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

4. Motion to designate 25 acres for the 10-12 Mutual Help HUD homes locatedon Old Seymour Road, (West of new School).

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO TABLE FOR ONE WEEK, (JANUARY 5, 1994), FOR PLOT PLAN,SECONDED BY SHIRLEY HILL, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

5. Motion to designate 100 acres to the development of the Elderly Complex,Health Facility, and Nursing Home located on the former Smits Site inSouth West Corner of property. (As development progresses, the Committeewill be kept informed).

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO APPROVE, SECONDED BY ERNIE STEVENS, JR.

Discussion on the need for 100 acres. Deanna Bauman stated that the Health

Center, Nursing Home are moving. Loretta Metoxen stated that the Master Plan hasnot been approved.

MOTION BY SHIRLEY HILL TO TABLE THIS REQUEST FOR THEIR SITE PLAN TO BE SUBMITTEDTO THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE FOR THE JANUARY 5, 1994 MEETING, SECONDED BY GARYJORDAN, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.


6. Motion to approve rentals, renewals, etc: (Mobile Horne Renewals-K. & C.Danforth, D. & D. Hebb, K. King, M. & J. Jourdan, P. Metoxen, S. & L.Webster); (Horne Rentals/Renewals - N. & T. Rasmussen, G. & D. Reed, R. &M. Danforth); (New Rentals - G. & S. Delgado, T. Cornelius & R. Hill, D.& B. Skenandore, L. & J. King)

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS, SECONDED BY GARY JORDAN,MOTION CARRIED, SHIRLEY HILL ABSTAINED.

7. Resolution for proposed residential lease for L. & J. Cornelius.

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 12-29-93-A, SECONDED BY SHIRLEY HILL,MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

8. Resolution for proposed residential lease for D. Cornelius.

MOTION BY GARY JORDAN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 12-29-93-B, SECONDED BY SHIRLEY HILL,MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9. Motion to approve L. King one year sub-lease to L. Madrid.

MOTION BY ERNIE STEVENS, JR. TO APPROVE, SECONDED BY SHIRLEY HILL, MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.

B. Proposed letter to be mailed to GTC - Kathy Hughes

MOTION BY GARY JORDAN TO DISTRIBUTE LETTER WITH CHANGES LISTED, SECONDED BY ERNIESTEVENS, JR., MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Letter will read:

On November 22, 1993 at a Special General Tribal Council Meeting, approval wasobtained authorizing the distribution of $225 to each enrolled Oneida TribalMember for the next three years.

The deadline for applying for membership is January 31, 1994, January 31, 1995and January 31, 1996. Applications received after January 31, 1994, January 31,1995 and January 31, 1996 will not be eligible for a distribution until the nextdistribution is made.

The target date to make the first $225 distribution is 1994. Before a definitedate can be given, research is being done on the process required for approval ofthe plan. An update on this will be given at the January 3, 1994 General TribalCouncil meeting. At the present time, it is intended for trust accounts to beestablished for minors, provided they are enrolled.

C. Steering Committee for Sustainable Wisconsin - Lloyd Powless

MOTION BY ERNIE STEVENS, JR. TO SEND GARY JORDAN, SECONDED BY KATHY HUGHES,MOTION CARRIED, GARY JORDAN ABSTAINED.


D. Permission to conduct a community meeting to show the proposedroute for the re-route of state Highway 54 - Catherine Porter

community meeting is requested for Wednesday, January 19, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. inthe Norbert Hill Center. Chas Wheelock will chair this meeting.

MOTION BY GARY JORDAN TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A COMMUNITY MEETING, SECONDED BYERNIE STEVENS, JR., MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

E. Request to post three vacant positions on the UtilityCommission - Julie Barton

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO APPROVE, SECONDED BY SHIRLEY HILL, MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.

4. CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS

5. TRAVEL REQUESTSA. Art Skenandore: Request to travel to the Thames to meet with

the Chief's council, January 7-9, 1994

MOTION BY ERNIE STEVENS, JR. TO APPROVE GENERAL MANAGER'S TRAVEL REQUEST,SECONDED BY SHIRLEY HILL, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6. VACATION REQUESTS

A. Sandra Ninham: RETRO - December 28, 1993

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO APPROVE VACATION FOR SANDRA NINHAM ON DECEMBER 28,1993, SECONDED BY SHIRLEY HILL, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

VIII. OTHERADDITIONS:

Gary Metoxen requesting information on the two positions that he requested beplaced on the Business Committee agenda. He will work with HRD on this.

TED CHRISTJOHN REQUESTING:

1. Native American Indian Veterans Home Loan Grant: What is happeningwithin the Oneida Tribe to make this a reality to the Oneida Veteran?

Recommend grants from Tribe for Veteran's Services, housing, medical services,loans, etc.

2. Homeless Veterans. We have them in our community. What is the OneidaTribe's concern with this issue.

Recommend Veterans develop a statement and bring back to Business Committee andresearch Department of Housing and Veterans funding for possible grants andrecommend working with Green Bay services for homeless Vets until we can get ourown.


3. Vietnam Era Veterans Inter-Tribal Association - Oneida Color Guard Duties

- includes Burial Detail, Flag Presentations, NCAI requests, etc. OurChapter is requesting members be excused from work and be given regularpay during Color Duty duties.

Defer to General Manager and Administrative Council to bring back recommendation.

4. Oneida Veterans Board to enhance and guide the Oneida Veterans ServiceOffice. Board to be made up of all Oneida Veterans.

Nine members. Gary Metoxen submitted names in February 1993, requesting that theBusiness Committee endorse.

5. Vietnam Era Veterans InterTribal Association - Host and the Oneida Tribe- C-Host of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Which is also called THEMOVING WALL-June 1994.

Oneida Vets and Tribe co-host the MOVING WALL. Business Committee previouslyapproved. Business Committee needs more specifics on the co-hostingresponsibilities with a budget. The Land Department notified for generalpreparation, Communications Department define location, need a commission reportto delegate responsibilities.

MOTION BY GARY JORDAN TO HAVE A SPECIAL MEETING ~ITH THE VETERANS TO INCLUDE THEABOVE 5 ITEMS, THAT THIS MEETING BE OPEN TO ALL VETERANS AND THAT LORETTA V.METOXEN BE APPOINTED TO ASSIST IN COORDINATING THIS MEETING, SECONDED BY ERNIESTEVENS, JR., MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. Resolution in support of Richard G. Hill for membership in the NationalIndian Gaming Commission

WHEREAS, Indian Nations are sovereign governments with the responsibility to meetthe needs of the constituents, and

WHEREAS, Indian Nations have long suffered under federal policies which haveresulted in the highest unemployment rates, highest suicide rates, lowest percapita income, etc., and

WHEREAS, a primary reason for such consistently high and dismal statistics is thehistoric absence of meaningful resources with which to pursue economicdevelopment, provide meaningful and sustained employment, and offer culturallysensitive and appropriate support services, and

WHEREAS, many Indian Nations have now begun to turn the economic corner by virtueof having established gaming as the first viable answer ta economic deprivation,and

WHEREAS, gaming is opening the doors to diversity of Indian economies and theability to become self-sufficient, and

WHEREAS, it is the purpose and intent of all Indian Nations pursuing economicdevelopment through gaming that quality controls and security measures be ahallmark of their operations, and


WHEREAS, the Oneida Tribe has been involved in the regulation of both Class IIand Class III games as is defined in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and

WHEREAS, the Oneida Tribe has determined that governmental self-regulation of allof it's activities, especially the gaming enterprise, is a primary act ofsovereignty and that the integrity of this vital source of tribal revenue isbased upon strict regulation and that such regulation is best implemented byTribal Governments at the ground level, and

WHEREAS, the Oneida Tribe has dedicated itself to stringent standards ofself-regulation of its gaming enterprise and has urged other Tribes to do thesame, and

WHEREAS, the National Indian Gaming Association is an integral component in theregulation of both Class II and Class III Indian Gaming, and

WHEREAS, the individuals who comprise the National Indian Gaming Commission musttherefore be knowledgeable of the governmental nature of both Indian Nations andnational level concerns, and

WHEREAS, Richard G. Hill, a former chairman of one of the most successful gamingtribes and standing chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association, has theknowledge, ability, and integrity to ensure that the sovereignty, accountability,and success through quality of Indian gaming can be the cornerstone of oureconomic future;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin

hereby endorses and supports the candidacy of Richard G. Hill for member of theNational Indian Gaming Commission, and

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin

calls upon the good offices of President William Jefferson Clinton to appointRichard G. HIll to this most important post.

Recommend Deborah J. Doxtator assist Rick Hill in lobbying.

MOTION BY ERNIE STEVENS, JR. TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 12-29-93-C AND TO ADD ADDITIONALPROVISIONS TO DEAL WITH REGULATORY NEEDS, SECONDED BY SHIRLEY HILL, MOTIONCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Attorney Gerald L. Hill recommends amending the resolution to emphasizeself-regulation, and that the Business Committee appoint an Ad Hoc body toactivate a plan to expedite Rick's appointment.

Rick Hill recommends that the Oneida Gaming Ordinance be addressed to meet ourneeds as soon as possible.

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO APPOINT AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO ASSIST RICK HILL ANDDEBORAH DOXTATOR TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO FULLY ENDORSE THE APPOINTMENT OFRICHARD G HILL TO THE NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION, SECONDED BY SHIRLEYHILL, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MOTION BY ERNIE STEVENS, JR. TO RECESS UNTIL 1:30 P.M., SECONDED BY SHIRLEY HILL,MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.


MEETING RECONVENED AT 1:30 BY VICE CHAIRWOMAN LORETTA V. METOXEN

PRESENT: Loretta V. Metoxen, Kathy Hughes, Julie Barton, Shirley Hill, GaryJordan

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO REMOVE FROM THE TABLE THE EQUIPMENT LISTING FROM THE

DECEMBER 27, 1993 SPECIAL MEETING, SECONDED BY SHIRLEY HILL, MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.

MOTION BY SHIRLEY HILL TO APPROVE THE EQUIPMENT LISTING FOR THE BANK ONE CLOSING,AS PRESENTED, SECONDED BY KATHY HUGHES, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Report on Howard Johnson from Ernie Stevens, Sr.

Ernie stevens, Sr. is requesting a two week extension on this report.

MOTION BY SHIRLEY HILL TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A TWO WEEK EXTENSION, SECONDEDBY GARY JORDAN, MOTION CARRIED, ERNIE STEVENS, JR. ABSTAINED.

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Request for Executive Session

CODE 01:A. Letter from Bob BrownB. Oneida Preservation committeeC. Draft #4

D. Lease Agreement

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO APPROVE THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT

EXHIBIT A BE ATTACHED, PAGE 5 #16 THAT ATTACHMENT OF DEED RESTORATION BE INCLUDEDIF NEEDED, #14 REMOVE "LEASE" AS TYPO FROM LINE 6, AND REQUEST THAT A CERTIFICATEOF INSURANCE BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO SIGNING THE CONTRACT, SECONDED BY GARY JORDAN,MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MOTION BY JULIE BARTON TO TABLE THE REMAINDER OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS TO

NEXT WEEK (JANUARY 5, 1994), SECONDED BY KATHY HUGHES, MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.

X. RECESS/ADJOURN

MOTION BY KATHY HUGHES TO RECESS, SECONDED BY SHIRLEY HILL, MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.

Meeting recessed at 3:45 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,

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