HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 08 14.minutes.Board of EthicsAPPROVED MINUTES LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 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 Connie Doyle Kirk Hewitt
Lori Adams Simon ABSENT: Susan Grettenberger, PhD, Penny Gardner, PhD, Co-Chair, Doug Meeks
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT: Don Kulhanek, Deputy City Attorney Kevin Reeves, Chief Deputy City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Ms. Doyle to approve the agenda as submitted. MOTION CARRIED SECRETARY’S REPORT: Approval of Minutes: Minutes of June 12, 2012 Moved by Ms. Simon to approve the minutes of June 12, 2012. MOTION CARRIED Communications and Petitions sent and received since the last meeting:
1. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Megan Johnson of the Lansing Police Department The Board reviewed the Affidavit of Disclosure and found no issues to further debate or discuss.
Moved by Mr. Hewitt to receive and place on file the Affidavit of Disclosure with no further action needed, and send the standard letter related thereto. MOTION CARRIED CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Mr. Kulhanek distributed a letter from Mr. Beattie addressing the Board’s concerns regarding the nature of the business as well as questions as to the use of LPD
provided education and training, the location of the proposed activity, the possible use of City-owned property or equipment, what is being taught and to whom and if any advertisements or circulars reference the City or his LPD employment. CHAIR’S REPORT: None. TABLED ITEMS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Anthony Beattie of the Lansing Police Department The Board reviewed the Letter from Mr. Beattie distributed by Mr. Kulhanek regarding the Affidavit of Disclosure and found no issues to further debate or discuss.
Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file the Affidavit of Disclosure with no further action needed, and send the standard letter related thereto.
MOTION CARRIED
2. Revision of the Affidavit of Disclosure
No action was taken on this item.
3. Revision of the Ethics Ordinance No action was taken on this item. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Election of Officers for year 2012-2013 Mr. Folkers opened the floor for nominations and Ms. Doyle nominated Mr. Folkers as repeat Chair for
the 2012-2013 year. No other nominations were received. Nominations were closed with the question being the motion to elect Mr. Folkers as Chair for the 2012-2013 year. MOTION CARRIED Ms. Doyle nominated Ms. Simon as Vice Chair for the 2012-2013 year. No other nominations were received. Nominations were closed with the question being the motion to elect Ms. Simon as Vice Chair for the 2012-2013 year. MOTION CARRIED 2. Lugnuts Tickets
Mr. Reeves distributed the tickets as requested. BOARD ROUND TABLE None. ADJOURNED 5:53 P.M.