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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 06 08.minutes.Board of EthicsAPPROVED MINUTES LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 8, 2010 - 5:30 P.M. LPD NORTH PRECINCT CONFERENCE ROOM The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. in the Conference Room, Lansing Police Department North Precinct, Lansing, Michigan. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Grettenberger, PhD, Chairperson Rev. Charles Bicy, Vice-Chairperson Rev. John Folkers (Arrived at 5:45 p.m.) Wes Thorp Penny Gardner, PhD Connie Doyle Kirk Hewitt (Arrived at 5:40 p.m.) ABSENT: A QUORUM WAS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT: John M. Roberts Jr., Chief Deputy City Attorney Kevin Reeves, Chief Deputy City Clerk Don Kulhanek, Deputy City Attorney PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Mr. Bicy to approve the agenda as submitted. MOTION CARRIED SECRETARY’S REPORT: Approval of Minutes: The board made typographical changes to page 5 of the minutes related to the Statement of Financial Interests filed by Council Member Jessica Yorko Moved by Mr. Bicy to approve the minutes of May 11, 2010 with the changed noted. MOTION CARRIED Communications and Petitions sent and received since the last meeting: 1. Letters sent regarding follow-up to Affidavits of Disclosure and Statements of Financial Interests No action was needed or taken on these items. 2. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Michael Schuyler of the Lansing Police Department The Board reviewed the Affidavit of Disclosure and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Gardner to receive and place on file the Affidavit of Disclosure and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED 3. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Jonathan LaCross of the Lansing Police Department The Board reviewed the Affidavit of Disclosure and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Bicy to receive and place on file the Affidavit of Disclosure and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: There was no City Attorney’s Report. CHAIR’S REPORT: There was no Chair’s Report. The Board took this time to express their appreciation of Jack Roberts and all of the hard work he has contributed over the years in his advisory role to the Board. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Statement of Financial Interests submitted by Council Member Eric Hewitt The Board discussed the acceptance of Common Ground tickets by the Mayoral Administration and the City Council members and determined that a letter should be sent to all parties emphasizing the appearance of quid pro quo scenarios related to the acceptance of tickets. Moved by Mr. Bicy to send at letter to the Mayoral Administration and the City Council drafted by Mr. Roberts and in c/o the City Clerk asking them to be mindful of the appearance of quid pro quo scenarios related to the acceptance of tickets for 2010. MOTION CARRIED The Board discussed what should be contained in the letter. Moved by Ms. Gardner to get clarification as to who all received Common Ground Tickets in 2009. MOTION CARRIED The Board decided that a committee should be formed to determine the contents of the letter sent to the Mayoral Administration and the City Council. Moved by Ms. Gardner to authorize a committee of Ms. Gardner, Mr. Thorp and Ms. Grettenberger to review the letter being drafted by Mr. Roberts. MOTION CARRIED 2. Statement of Financial Interests submitted by Council Member Carol Wood The Board reviewed the follow-up letter from Council Member Wood and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Thorp to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. 3. Revision of the Affidavit of Disclosure No action has taken place on this item. 4. Revision of the Ethics Ordinance No action has taken place on this item. NEW BUSINESS: BOARD ROUND TABLE ADJOURNED 7:07 P.M.