HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 03 09.minutes.Board of Ethics MINUTES LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 9, 2004 - 5:30 P.M. TENTH FLOOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, LANSING CITY HALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. in the Tenth Floor Council Conference Room, City Hall, Lansing, Michigan.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Nole, Chairperson
Ellen Sullivan, Ph.D, Vice-Chairperson
Jason Amen Hetep Mary Claiborne Ronald Frybort Rev. John Folkers
ABSENT: LaSandra Jones David Merchant
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT Yes
OTHERS PRESENT: Margo Vroman, Assistant City Attorney
Debbie Miner, City Clerk
M. Denise Griffin, Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Member Sullivan to amend the agenda by adding the viewing of the City of Lansing Ethics Ordinance training video, and to
approve the agenda as amended.
MOTION CARRIED 6/0
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Approval of Minutes: Motion by Member Sullivan to
correct the minutes of February 10, by correcting the approval of the minutes of January
13, 2004 to show a vote on all motions ad 6/0 rather than 7/0 and to approve the minutes as corrected. MOTION CARRIED 6/0
Communications and Petitions sent and received since the last meeting:
1. Affidavit of Disclosure filed by Antonia M. Kraus, Business Services Manager in
the City of Lansing Finance Department
Member Sullivan asked Attorney Vroman if she knew the reason this affidavit was
filed. Ms. Vroman responded that Mrs. Kraus was just being cautious because the
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situation involved a contract relationship with the City.
Motion by Member Sullivan that the Affidavit of Disclosure filed by Antonia Krause be
received and placed on file with no further action required at this time.
MOTION CARRIED 6/0
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE WITH A FINDING OF NO FURTHER ACTION
REQUIRED AT THIS TIME
2. Letter to Eric Tumbarella, Mgr. in the Management Services Department providing
notification of the receipt and filing of his Affidavit of Disclosure
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
3. Letter to John Pollard of 1718 Blair St. providing Opinion #33, signed by the Board
of Ethics at their regular meeting held on February 10, 2004
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
4. Letter to Carol Wood, Lansing City Councilmember At-Large providing Opinion
#33
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
5. Letter to Harold Leeman, Lansing City Councilmember in the 1st Ward providing
Opinion #33
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
6. Letter to John Klein, Construction Rehab Specialist in the City of Lansing Planning
and Neighborhood Development Department providing notification of the
disposition of his Affidavit of Disclosure
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Attorney Vroman did not give a report.
CHAIR’S REPORT: Chairman Nole calling Dr. Calvin Anderson and speaking with Mrs.
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Anderson, who reported that Dr. Anderson is doing well.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no Old Business
NEW BUSINESS: There was no New Business
BOARD ROUND TABLE: Member Frybort said that he spoke with Dr. Anderson three weeks ago today just before he went into the hospital for surgery himself. Dr. Anderson sounded very well and said he was feeling well too. He said that he would like the Lugnut Suite to be made available for the Board of Ethics during a time when Chairman Nole can attend the game.
Chairman Nole reported that he will be having surgery at Ingham Medical Center on March 22, 2004. ADJOURNED 6:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Miner, Recording Secretary
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