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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 05 08.minutes.Board of EthicsAPPROVED MINUTES LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2012 - 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: Rev. John Folkers, Chairperson Penny Gardner, PhD, Co-Chair Connie Doyle Kirk Hewitt Lori Adams Simon Doug Meeks ABSENT: Susan Grettenberger, PhD A QUORUM WAS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT: Billie O’Berry, Deputy City Attorney Kevin Reeves, Chief Deputy City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Mr. Meeks to approve the agenda as submitted. MOTION CARRIED SECRETARY’S REPORT: Approval of Minutes: None Communications and Petitions sent and received since the last meeting: 1. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Brian Rasdale of the Lansing Police Department The Board had an extensive discussion as to the legality of Police Officers owning a liquor establishment and it was determined that there was no prohibition for ownership of liquor establishments outside of the jurisdiction in which they work. Moved by Ms. Gardner to receive and place on file the Affidavit of Disclosure with no further action needed, and send a letter citing MCL 436.1531. MOTION CARRIED 2. Letter of Resignation from the Board of Ethics submitted by Rev. Charles Bicy Moved by Ms. Simon to receive the resignation with regrets and send Mr. Bicy a letter of appreciation for his time served on the Board of Ethics. MOTION CARRIED 3. Statements of Financial Interests with no items listed from: Kevin Reeves, Chief Deputy City Clerk Renee Freeman, Office Manager, Mayor's Office Terri Taylor, Director, Human Resources Virg Bernero, Mayor Brigham Smith, City Attorney Arnold C. Yerxa, Internal Auditor, City Council Chad Gamble, Chief Operating Officer/Director, Public Service Brett Kashinske, Director, Parks & Recreation Randal Hannan, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office Philip Perkins, BWL Director of Internal Audit J. Peter Lark, BWL General Manager M. Denise Griffin, BWL Corporate Secretary Angela Bennett, Interim Finance Director Teresa Szymanski, Police Chief Karen Hulett, City Council Legislative Office Manager The Board determined that no action was needed on these items. Moved by Ms. Gardner to receive and place on file the Statements of Financial Interests and send letters stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED 4. Statements of Financial Interests from: A’Lynne Robinson, Council Member The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Jody Washington, Council Member The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Kathie Dunbar, Council Member The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Joan Jackson Johnson, Director, Human Relations and Community Services The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED T. Dominic Cochran, City TV Manager The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Carol Wood, Council Member The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Chris Swope, City Clerk The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Joe McDonald, Mayoral Outreach Coordinator The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Tina Houghton, Council Member The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Derrick Quinney, Council Member The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Antonia Kraus, Treasurer The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Gardner to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Brian Jeffries, Council Member The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Jessica Yorko, Council Member The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Gardner to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED William Fowler, Assessor The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Diana Bitely, Administrative Assistant, City Council The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Robert Johnson, Director, Planning & Neighborhood Development The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Gardner to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED Jason Gabriel, City TV Videographer The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a letter stating no further action needed. MOTION CARRIED CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None. CHAIR’S REPORT: None. Mr. Reeves stated that he Board of Ethics’ outing to see the Lugnuts will take place on August 25, 2012 TABLED ITEMS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Revision of the Affidavit of Disclosure No action was taken on this item. 2. Revision of the Ethics Ordinance No action was taken on this item. NEW BUSINESS: None. BOARD ROUND TABLE None. ADJOURNED 6:01 P.M.