HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-12-22 Board of EthicsLANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 12, 2022, 5:30 PM
Training Room
South Washington Office Complex
2500 S. Washington
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brendon Basiga
R Cole Bouck, Chairperson
John Folkers
Janielle Houston, Vice-Chairperson
ABSENT: Keith Kris – excused
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT:Terry C. Cannon, City Building Inspector
Mary Bowen, City Attorney’s Office
Chris Swope, City Clerk
Shara Washington, City Clerk’s Office
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOVED by Chairperson R Cole Bouck to amend the agenda to include a
discussion of the 'Consistent Motion Language' document under new business.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by John Folkers to approve the agenda with changes noted.
MOTION CARRIED
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Brendon Basiga to correct the spelling of his name listed in the June
14, 2022 minutes.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Janielle Houston to approve the Minutes of June 14, 2022 as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED
Lori Adams Simon Resignation
MOVED by Janielle Houston with SUPPORT from Brendon Basiga to accept Lori
Adams Simon’s resignation with a note of appreciation and thanks for her
service.
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion of the 'Consistent Motion Language' document
The Board reviewed the finalized ‘Consistent Motion Language’ document which will
help guide along the motions for standard language and consistency in the meeting
minutes. The Clerk’s office will provide a physical copy of the document during every
meeting.
2. Affidavit of Disclosure, Terry C. Cannon, Building Inspector, EDP
MOVED by Brendon Basiga to approve Terry C. Cannon’s Affidavit of Disclosure
under the following conditions: Terry C. Cannon is not to conduct any of the
inspections related to the 910 Vine Street property and the permits that Terry C.
Cannon pull are for the sole purpose of completing the renovations of the 910
Vine Street property and placed on file.
MOTION CARRIED
3. Statement of Financial Interests, Paul Dripchak, HRCS Advisory Board Member
MOVED by Janielle Houston to place Paul Dripchak’s Statement of Financial
Interests on file, having found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or other issues
to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION CARRIED
4. Proposed Revisions to Statement of Financial Interests Form
MOVED by Brendon Basiga to approve the proposed revisions to the Statement of
Financial Interests form as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
Mary Bowen mentioned that the District Courts are still in a hybrid format, with jury trials
in person and most other cases remote.
CHAIR’S REPORT:
Chairperson Bouck stressed the importance of voting and voting early.
He also encouraged the members to recommend potential candidates who may be
interested in serving on the Board, with the new vacancies.
ADJOURNED 6:22 PM