HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 12 2021 Board of Ethics Minutes LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS
REGULAR MEETING
Jan 12, 2021, 5:30 P.M.
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The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. Due to public safety concerns
resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Connie Doyle
Janielle Houston
Keith Kris
R Cole Bouck, Vice-Chairperson
Aini Abukar
Lori Adams Simon
(All reported to be in Lansing)
ABSENT: John Folkers, Chairperson (arrived 5:39 p.m.
and reported to be in Lansing)
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT: Heather Sumner, City Attorney's Office
Mary Bowen, City Attorney' Office
Brian P Jackson, City Clerk's Office
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Lori Adams Simon to approve the
agenda as submitted.
MOTION CARRIED
SECRETARY'S REPORT:Approval of Minutes Moved by Connie Doyle to
approve the Minutes of Dec. 8, 2020
MOTION CARRIED
New Business:
1. Affidavit of Disclosure Jim Smiertka, Law Department
Move by Keith Kris to place affidavit on file.
MOTION CARRIED
2. Affidavit of Disclosure Samantha Harkins Mayor's Office
Move by Janielle Houston to place affidavit on file, finds no violation of the Ethics
Ordinance at this time and include in the Board's written response to encourage the
applicant to submit a new affidavit if any potential conflict of interest arises.
MOTION CARRIED
3. Affidavit of Disclosure Brian P Jackson City Clerk's Office
Move by Keith Kris to place affidavit on file and finds no violation of the Ethics
Ordinance at this time
MOTION CARRIED
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Move by Lori Adams Simon to approve the "Ethics Training for Boards and Committees"
Video after members had viewed it prior to the meeting
CHAIR'S REPORT: Apologized to the Board for coming late and thanked Co-
Chairperson Cole for leading this January meeting.
TABLED ITEMS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNED 6:03 P.M.