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LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 2022, 5:30 PM
Training Room
South Washington Office Complex
2500 S. Washington
The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brendon Basiga
R Cole Bouck, Chairperson
Connie Doyle
Janielle Houston, Vice-Chairperson
Keith Kris
ABSENT: John Folkers - excused
Lori Adams Simon
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Bowen, City Attorney’s Office
Brian P Jackson, City Clerk’s Office
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOVED by Keith Kris to approve the agenda as submitted.
MOTION CARRIED
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Brandon Basiga to approve the Minutes of April 12, 2022.
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Statements of Financial Interests with No Items Disclosed:
Ayala, Guadalupe Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Boak, Sheryl Office Manager, City Council
Brewer, Eric Internal Auditor
Duling, Nicole Contract Admin Tech, Human Relations & Community Services
Dunbar, Kim Contract Manager, Human Relations & Community Services
Fountain, DeLisa Director, Neighborhood & Citizen Engagement
Gillespie, Kimberly Contract Manager, Human Relations & Community Services
Jackson, Brian P Chief Deputy City Clerk
Kirkland, Desiree City Treasurer
Moses, Delvata Police Commission Investigator, Human Relations & Community Services
Richmond, Renee City Council Committee Clerk
Sosebee, Ellery Police Chief
Stevenson, Matthew Contractor
Walker, Willard Department Consultant, Human Relations & Community Services
Williams, Versey Board Member, Human Relations & Community Services
Young, Toni Contract Manager, Human Relations & Community Services
The Board reviewed the Statements of Financial Interest with no items disclosed and found no
violation of the Ethics or other issues to further debate or discuss. No further action is required.
MOVED by Keith Kris to place the statements on file, having found no violation of the Ethics
Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
2. Statements of Financial Interests with Items Disclosed:
Bean, Daniel Scott Communications Director
MOVED by Keith Kris to place D. Scott Bean’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having found
no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Burnett, Charla Board Member/Advisor, Human Relations & Community Services
The Board requested further information on any organization listed in Part I that may receive HRCS
grants, since C. Burnett is a HRCS Board member.
MOVED by Brendon Basiga to request that C. Burnett make the requested and necessary changes
to their Statement of Financial Interest and return it to the Board for reconsideration.
MOTION APPROVED.
Coleman, Kimberly Director, Human Relations & Community Services
MOVED by Janielle Houston to place K. Coleman’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having
found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Embry, Ronald Board Member, Human Relations & Community Services
The Board stated that Part II of R. Embry’s statement of financial interest had an incomplete title
and requested clarification if the listed asset had capital gains.
MOVED by Brendon Basiga to request that R. Embry make the requested and necessary changes
to their Statement of Financial Interest and return it to the Board for reconsideration.
MOTION APPROVED.
Freeman, Renee Department Coordinator, Human Relations & Community Services
MOVED by Janielle Houston to place R. Freeman’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having
found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Frischman, Sharon City Assessor
The Board would like more information in Part I where Frischman’s for profit LLC does any work
with the city, or in the city.
MOVED by Keith Kris to request that S. Frischman make the requested and necessary changes to
their Statement of Financial Interest and return it to the Board for reconsideration.
MOTION APPROVED.
Garza, Jeremy Member, City Council
MOVED by Janielle Houston to place J. Garza’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having
found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Hetke, Veronica Scheduling Coordinator, Mayor
MOVED by Keith Kris to place V. Hetke’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having found no
violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Hussain, Adam Member, City Council
MOVED by Keith Kris to place A. Hussain’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having found no
violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Jackson, Brian T Member, City Council
MOVED by Janielle Houston to place B.T. Jackson’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having
found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Kaschinske, Brett Director, Parks & Recreation
MOVED by Brendon Basiga to place B. Kaschinske’s Statement of Financial Interest on file,
having found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at
this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
McDonald, Joseph Housing Ombudsman, Human Relations & Community Services
McGrain, Brian Director, Economic Development & Planning
Mumby, Christopher Chief Information Officer
The Board would like more information in Part I of statement of financial interest to see if Frayer
Consulting Services has any contracts with the city.
MOVED by Brendon Basiga to request that C. Mumby make the requested and necessary
changes to their Statement of Financial Interest and return it to the Board for reconsideration.
MOTION APPROVED.
Peffley, Richard General Manager, Lansing Board of Water & Light Commissioners
MOVED by Brendon Basiga to place R. Peffley’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having
found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Smiertka, James City Attorney
The Board stated that Part III of J. Smiertka’s statement of financial interest had an incomplete
table and requested a complete form to be rescanned.
MOVED by Janielle Houston to request that J. Smiertka make the requested and necessary
changes to their Statement of Financial Interest and return it to the Board for reconsideration.
MOTION APPROVED.
Spadafore, Peter Member, City Council
MOVED by Keith Kris to place P. Spadafore’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having found
no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Swope, Chris City Clerk
MOVED by Brendon Basiga to place C. Swope’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having
found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Washington, Josephine Board Member, Human Relations & Community Services
MOVED by Keith Kris to place J. Washington’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having found
no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Williams, Dale HMIS Analyst, Human Relations & Community Services
MOVED by Brendon Basiga to place D. William’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having
found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
Wood, Carol Member, City Council
MOVED by Keith Kris to place C. Wood’s Statement of Financial Interest on file, having found no
violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
3. Affidavit of Disclosure Dykens, Darren Sergeant, Lansing Police Department
MOVED by Brandon Basiga to place affidavit on file and finds no violation of the Ethics Ordinance at
this time.
MOTION APPROVED.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None.
CHAIR’S REPORT: None.
TABLED ITEMS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNED 5:55 p.m.