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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 05 14.minutes.Board of EthicsDRAFT MINUTES LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS REGULAR MEETING July 9, 2013 - 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 Lori Adams Simon, Vice-Chairperson Connie Doyle Keith Kris Jack Midgley Doug Meeks ABSENT: none A QUORUM WAS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT: Don Kulhanek, representing the City Attorney Chris Swope, City Clerk Monica Zuchowski, Assistant City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Ms. Adams Simons MOTION CARRIED SECRETARY’S REPORT: Approval of Minutes: Minutes of May 14, 2013 Moved by Ms. Adams Simons with correction to time of adjournment MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS: 1. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Mandi Brunner of the Lansing Police Department Moved by Mr.Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED 2. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Rob Backus of the Lansing Police Department Moved by Mr.Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED 3. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Ellen Larson of the Lansing Police Department Moved by Mr.Meeks to refer back to verify proper signature & notarization. MOTION CARRIED 4. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Michael Schulte of the Lansing Police Department Moved by Mr.Meeks to refer back to verify proper signature & notarization. MOTION CARRIED 5. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by A’Lynne Boles Robinson, City Council Member Moved by Ms. Adams to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED 6. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by James E. Bennett, Interim Manager of Building Safety and Code Compliance Moved by Ms. Doyle to refer back for clarification on chain of command. MOTION CARRIED 7. Statements of Financial Interests with no items listed from: Bennett, Angela Interim Finance Director Bernero, Virg Mayor Freeman, Renee Office Manager, Mayor’s Office Gabriel, Jason Videographer, Office of Community Media Gamble, Chad COO/Director, Public Service Green, Lindsay Administrative Secretary, City Council Griffin, M. Denise BWL Corporate Secretary Kaschinske, Brett Director, Parks & Recreation Lark, J. Peter BWL CEO/GM McIntyre, Janene City Attorney Perkins, Philip BWL Director of Internal Audit Taylor, Terri Director, Human Resources Yankowski, Michael Interim Police Chief Yerxa, Arnold Internal Auditor The Board determined that no action was needed on these items. Moved by Ms. Simon to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED 8. Statements of Financial Interests from: Cochran, Thomas Dominic Director, Office of Community Media The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED Dunbar, Kathie Member, 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. MOTION CARRIED Fowler, William City Assessor The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED Hannan, Randy Executive Assistant/COS, Mayor’s Office The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED Houghton, Tina Member, City Council The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED Jeffries, Brian Member, City Council The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED Jackson, Joan Johnson Director, Human Relations & Community Resources The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED Johnson, Robert Director, Planning & Neighborhood Development The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED Kraus, Antonia City Treasurer The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED McDonald, Joseph Outreach Coordinator, Mayor’s Office Moved by Mr. Meeks to refer back for clarification on rental property. MOTION CARRIED Quinney, Derrick Member, City Council The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED Boles Robinson, A’Lynne Member, City Council The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED Swope, Chris City Clerk The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED Talifarro, Randall Fire Chief 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. MOTION CARRIED Washington, Josephine (Jody) Member, City Council The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED Wood, Carol Member, City Council Moved by Ms. Simon to refer back for clarification regarding clients. MOTION CARRIED Yorko, Jessica Member, City Council The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Mr. Meeks to receive and place on file. MOTION CARRIED CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Clarification provided by City Attorney Kulhanek regarding the Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by James Gray of the Lansing Board of Water & Light. Moved by Mr. Midgley to receive & place on file the Affidavit of Disclosure with no further action needed, and send the standard letter related thereto. MOTION CARRIED CHAIR’S REPORT: 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. ADJOURNED 7:01 P.M.