HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 11 18.minutes.Board of Ethics MINUTES LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2008 - 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 Chairperson Rev. Charles Bicy Don Cote
Susan Grettenberger, PhD (Arrived at 5:38 P.M.) Paul Teszlewicz Wes Thorp ABSENT: Ron Frybort, Vice-Chairperson, A QUORUM WAS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT: John M. Roberts Jr., Chief Deputy City Attorney Chris Swope, City Clerk
Kevin Reeves, Chief Deputy City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Mr. Cote to approve the agenda as submitted. MOTION CARRIED SECRETARY’S REPORT: Approval of Minutes: The Board postponed approval of the minutes of October 18, 2008 until the next meeting in order to incorporate changes suggested by Mr. Roberts. MOTION CARRIED Communications and Petitions sent and received since the last meeting:
1. Follow-up letter to the Statement of Financial Interest filed by Joan Jackson Johnson, Director, Human Relations and Community Services
The Board had no objection to this letter. 2. Letter sent regarding follow-up to Affidavits of Disclosure submitted by City of Lansing Police Department Employees The Board decided to send the standard follow-up letter to the Lansing Police Department employees. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
Mr. Roberts stated that six (6) additional Affidavits of Disclosure would be forthcoming from Lansing Police Department employees. Mr. Roberts also brought written follow-up responses for the Lansing Police Department employees Affidavits of Disclosure under Unfinished Business. CHAIR’S REPORT:
TABLED ITEMS: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Affidavit of Disclosure filed by Daniel Abercrombie of the Lansing Police Department
The Board reviewed Mr. Abercrombie’s response to Mr. Robert’s request for additional information.
Moved by Mr. Teszlewicz to receive and place on file the Affidavit and send a letter stating no further action needed.
MOTION CARRIED
2. Affidavit of Disclosure filed by Anthony Beattie of the Lansing Police Department
Mr. Roberts stated that he has received no response from Mr. Beattie on the request for additional information. Mr. Roberts will send a follow-up letter to Mr. Beattie and CC the Chief of Police.
3. Affidavit of Disclosure filed by Scott Ellis of the Lansing Police Department
The Board reviewed Mr. Ellis’ response to Mr. Robert’s request for additional information and determined that
the response was insufficient. Mr. Roberts will send a follow-up letter to Mr. Ellis.
4. Affidavit of Disclosure filed by Raymond Hall of the Lansing Police Department
Mr. Roberts stated that Mr. Hall call him and stated that he would be sending in a written response with additional information. Mr. Roberts will send a follow-up letter to Mr. Hall two weeks from today and carbon copy the Chief of Police if no response is received within that time.
5. Affidavit of Disclosure filed by Tami Welt of the Lansing Police Department
The Board reviewed Ms. Welt’s response to Mr. Robert’s request for additional information.
Moved by Mr. Teszlewicz to receive and place on file the Affidavit and send a letter stating no further action needed.
MOTION CARRIED
6. Revisions to the Statement of Financial Interest
Ms. Grettenberger and Mr. Thorp stated that they are still working on revisions to the form. 7. Statement of Financial Interest filed by City Clerk Chris Swope Mr. Roberts gave an extensive report to the Board regarding the sections of ACT 317 of 1968 which pertain to this matter. Mr. Roberts stated that he will send a letter to City Clerk Swope consistent with his report to the Board. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Revisions to the Ethics Ordinance The Board discussed the revisions to the Ethics Ordinance and recommended that the draft be accepted.
Moved by Mr. Bicy to advise the City Council of its recommendation of Draft #3 of the Ethics Ordinance dated September 12, 2008.
MOTION CARRIED BOARD ROUND TABLE ADJOURNED 7:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted,
Chris Swope, City Clerk Date Minutes Placed on File: