HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 11 14.minutes.Board of Ethics MINUTES LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS REGULAR MEETING November 14, 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: Ellen Sullivan, PhD Chairperson Rev. John Folkers, Vice-Chairperson Don Cote
Ron Frybort Susan Grettenberger, PhD Rev. LaSandra Jones ABSENT: None A QUORUM WAS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT: John M. Roberts Jr., Chief Deputy City Attorney Chris Swope, City Clerk
M. Denise Griffin, Chief Deputy City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Ms. Grettenberger to approve the agenda with the addition of Language for Amy Kraus letter under City Attorney’s Report.
MOTION CARRIED
SECRETARY=S REPORT: Approval of Minutes: Moved by Ms. Grettenberger to approve the minutes of September 12, 2006 as submitted and to accept the notes of October 10, 2006.
MOTION CARRIED Communications and Petitions sent and received since the last meeting:
Letter from Paul Baerman, member of the City of Lansing Public Service Board disclosing his employment by and ownership interest in Wilcox Professional Services, LLC Letter from Paul Novak, former City Attorney, disclosing his employment with Clark Hill PLC. MOVED by Mr. Folkers to receive and place on file both items. MOTION CARRIED CITY ATTORNEY=S REPORT:
Draft Opinion #36 regarding Complaint 2006-003 MOVED by Ms. Grettenberger that the Board of Ethics adopt the opinion as its own. MOTION CARRIED Preliminary Written Analysis of Complaint 2006-005 Mr. Frybort recused himself from the discussion and the vote on this item because Rishan
Maxwell Butler is on the board of his employer. MOVED by Mr. Cote that the Board of Ethics finds that the complainant failed to state a claim of a violation of the ethics provisions contained in the Charter, law or City Ordinances and therefore all four allegations are dismissed. MOTION CARRIED with Mr. Frybort abstaining Preliminary Written Analysis of Complaint 2006-004 Mr. Frybort recused himself from the discussion and the vote on this item because Rishan Maxwell Butler is on the board of his employer.
MOVED by Mr. Folkers that the Board of Ethics dismiss the complaint due to a lack of jurisdiction of the Board of Ethics. MOTION CARRIED with Mr. Frybort abstaining
Language for Antonia Kraus Letter Attorney Roberts presented additional suggested language for the letter in response to Ms. Kraus’ Affidavit of Disclosure
MOVED by Ms. Grettenberger to add the City Attorney’s additional language to the original letter
to Ms. Kraus and ask the Clerk to send the letter. MOTION CARRIED
CHAIR=S REPORT: none
TABLED ITEMS: Moved by Mr. Cote that the Board of Ethics ask City Council to strongly consider in early budget stages whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists with any member and determinations be made if that member should be recused by council in the manner provided by the Charter. MOVED by Ms. Grettenberger to remove the item from the table MOTION CARRIED Mr. Cote asked to withdraw his original motion There being no objection, the motion was withdrawn. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Statement of Financial Interest filed by Rhonda Jones, Corporate Secretary for the Board of Water & Light Moved by Mr. Cote to receive and place on file the Statement with no further action. MOTION CARRIED Affidavit of Disclosure filed by Brian Ross Moved by Mr. Frybort to receive and place on file the disclosure with the finding that the Board of Ethics finds no conflict and to thank Mr. Ross for his disclosure and attending the meeting. MOTION CARRIED Affidavit of Disclosure filed by Miriam Mattison Moved by Mr. Cote to receive and place on file the disclosure with the finding that there is no conflict.
MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS: there was no new business BOARD ROUND TABLE ADJOURNED 7:24 P.M. Respectfully submitted,
Chris Swope, City Clerk Date Minutes Placed on File: