HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 06 13 minutes MINUTES LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2006 - 5:30 P.M. NINTH FLOOR CITY CLERK’S CONFERENCE ROOM, LANSING CITY HALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. in the Ninth Floor City Clerk’s Conference Room, City Hall, Lansing, Michigan. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rev. John Folkers, Vice-Chairperson Mary Estes Ron Frybort
Susan Grettenberger Don Cote ABSENT: Ellen Sullivan, Ph.D Chairperson
Rev. LaSandra Jones
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT: Yes OTHERS PRESENT: John M. Roberts Jr., Chief Deputy City Attorney
Chris Swope, City Clerk M. Denise Griffin, Chief Deputy City Clerk
John Pollard PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Mr. Frybort to approve the agenda with the addition of Officer Elections under New Business.
MOTION CARRIED
SECRETARY=S REPORT: Approval of Minutes: Moved by Mr. Frybort to approve the minutes of May 9, 2006 as corrected. MOTION CARRIED
Communications and Petitions sent and received since the last meeting: 1. Statement of Financial Interest with no items reported from Chad Gamble, new Director of Public
Service
Moved by Mr. Frybort to receive and place on file the Statement with no further action required.
MOTION CARRIED
2. Letter to Diana Paul regarding her Affidavit of Disclosure
The Board received the letter.
3. Letter to Susan Stachowiak regarding her Affidavit of Disclosure
The Board received the letter.
4. Letter to Jill Rhode regarding her Affidavit of Disclosure
The Board received the letter.
5. Letter to Rick Carpenter of Innovative Software Services regarding his Affidavit of Disclosure
The Board received the letter.
CITY ATTORNEY=S REPORT:
1. Preliminary written analysis of Complaint #2006-001
Mr. Frybort recused himself from discussion and vote on this agenda item because the proposal
may financially impact his employer.
Moved by Ms. Grettenberger that with respect to allegation #1 of the complaint, the Board of
Ethics dismisses the complaint based on failure of the complainant to state the claim of a violation
of the Ethics Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED with Mr. Frybort abstaining
Moved by Ms. Grettenberger that with respect to allegation #2 of the complaint, the Board of
Ethics finds there is no evidence that Mr. Ambrose used his office to intimidate or threaten other
employees or members of the public.
MOTION CARRIED with Mr. Frybort abstaining
Moved by Ms. Grettenberger that with respect to allegation #3 in the complaint, the Board of
Ethics finds that the Ethics Ordinance was not violated, however, Mr. Ambrose came dangerously
close to solicitation of a contract as specified in Michigan Public Act 317 of 1968 as amended
(MCL 15.321 et. seq.).
MOTION CARRIED with Mr. Frybort abstaining
Mr. Roberts will draft an opinion in response to Complaint 2006-001 for the Board’s review and
approval.
CHAIR=S REPORT: TABLED ITEMS: OLD BUSINESS: 1. Affidavit of Disclosure from Gerald Ambrose Moved by Ms. Estes that the Clerk send Mr. Ambrose a letter stating that in response to his affidavit of disclosure, please see the Opinion on Complaint 2006-001 MOTION CARRIED with Mr. Frybort abstaining NEW BUSINESS: 1. Officer Elections Mr. Frybort nominated Ellen Sullivan as Chairperson Ms. Estes nominated Rev. John Folkers as Vice Chair
Officers will be elected at the July meeting. BOARD ROUND TABLE ADJOURNED 7:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, Chris Swope, City Clerk
Date Minutes Placed on File: