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LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS
REGULAR MEETING
March 20, 2024 5:30 PM
Meeting Room
Reo Elections Office
1221 Reo Rd Lansing
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Janielle Houston, Chairperson
Jim DeLine, Vice-Chairperson
John Folkers
Jim Cavanagh
R Cole Bouck
Keith Kris
Rachelle Franklin
Louise Alderson
ABSENT:
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT:Chris Swope, City Clerk
Zachary Lemaster, City Clerk’s Staff
Matt Staples, Assistant City Attorney
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Moved by Jim DeLine to approve the agenda as submitted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Member Cavanagh to approve the Minutes of February 13,
2024 with edits.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS:
Statement of Financial Interests Jennifer Czeiszperger City Assessor
Moved by Member Bouck to place the 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 UNANIMOUSLY.
Affidavit of Disclosure Timothy Martin-Losacco Police Department
Moved by Member Alderson to place Timothy Martin-Losacco Affidavit of
Disclosure on file, having found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance at this
time. The Board's written response will include a reminder of their ongoing
duty to submit a new Affidavit of Disclosure if any new and relevant
information arises.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Affidavit of Disclosure Christie Chiles Police Department
Moved by Member Alderson to place Jacklyn Dublin’s Affidavit of
Disclosure on file, having found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance or
other issues to further debate or discuss at this time.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Affidavit of Disclosure Jeremy Rugenstein Police Department
Moved by Member Cavanagh to place Jeremy Rugenstein Affidavit of
Disclosure on file, having found no violation of the Ethics Ordinance at this
time. The Board's written response will include a reminder of their ongoing
duty to submit a new Affidavit of Disclosure if any new and relevant
information arises.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
Moved by Member Houston that Pursuant to MCL 15.268(h) of the Open
Meetings Act, I hereby move that the Board recess into closed session to
consult with the City Attorney to consider material exempt from discussion
or disclosure by state statute. Specifically, to discuss written legal opinions
from the City Attorney. provided under attorney-client privilege and
attorney work-product, and which is also exempt from disclosure under the
Freedom of Information Act pursuant to MCL 15.243(1) (g).
For this session, the topic is
Complaint 2023-003 and 2023-004
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Members Houston, DeLine, Cavanagh, Franklin, Bouck, Kris,
_Folkers, Alderson
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The board entered closed session at 5:49 PM
The board resumed open session at 6:27 PM
Moved by Member Bouck to accept complaint 2023-003.
MOTION CARRIED 7-1 with Jim DeLine voting no.
The board deliberated on the merit of complaint 2023-003.
Moved by Member Alderson to not support the findings or conclusion of
the report, that it was noted open to the public, the lack of training on
confidentiality regarding BS&A..
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The board discussed the motion on the table.
Member Houston Moved to recuse herself from voting on complaint 2023-
004.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Moved by Member Keith to table Complaint 2023-004 to be addressed
after Legal Council has responded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CHAIR’S REPORT: Member Houston thanked the board for their service.
TABLED ITEMS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
No action taken on Statement of Financial Interests for Frank Lee of the
HRCS Board
ADJOURNED 6:51 p.m.