Ethics Committee
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · September 11, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
ETHICS COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Gerri Schroder called the City of Henderson Ethics Committee
meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. in the Mayor and Council Board Room,
240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Cindy Springberg, Executive Legal Administrator, confirmed the
Ethics Committee had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law
by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the
Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Fire Station
No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, and the City of Henderson Website,
and by electronically mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing
thereon the Agenda Master Electronic Mailing List.
PRESENT: Gerri Schroder, Mayor Pro Tem
Richard Derrick, City Manager
Jennifer Fennema, Director of Human Resources
Nicholas Vaskov, City Attorney
EXCUSED: None
STAFF: Victoria Dasis, Deputy City Clerk
Tedie Jackson, Deputy City Clerk
Michael Oh, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Cindy Springberg, Executive Legal Administrator
GUEST: Blake Apgar, Las Vegas Review Journal
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
(Motion) Mr. Derrick introduced a motion to accept the agenda as
presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous.
Mayor Pro Tem Schroder declared the motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
NB-1 OVERVIEW OF HMC 2.40 AND ETHICS COMMITTEE'S PURPOSE
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
City Attorney Nicholas Vaskov will welcome committee members, provide an
overview of HMC 2.40 and of the committee's purpose, and explain the
confidentiality provisions found in NRS 281A.350 and HMC 2.40 as they relate
to the Open Meeting Law requirements in NRS 241.
Nicholas Vaskov, City Attorney, provided an overview of the Ethics Committee’s
purpose, and reviewed NRS 281A.350 and HMC 2.40 with NRS 241,
Nevada Open Meeting Law.
A discussion ensued regarding Ethics Committee processes.
Responding to a question by Mayor Pro Tem Schroder regarding the appeal
process, Mr. Vaskov stated that the appellant could submit a request to the
Nevada State Ethics Commission.
Mr. Vaskov informed that the Committee can request opinions or guidance from
the Nevada State Ethics Commission, if needed. Michael Oh, Senior Assistant
City Attorney, noted that the City has previously worked with the Nevada State
Ethics Commission in regards to City-wide training.
Mayor Pro Tem Schroder recommended that City-wide ethics training should
occur annually for staff and elected officials.
(Motion) Ms. Fennema introduced a motion to go into a closed session.
The vote favoring approval was unanimous.
Mayor Pro Tem Schroder declared the motion carried.
Note: The open session was recessed at 4:41 p.m., at which time Items 2 and
3 were discussed in a confidential closed session.
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NB-2 CLOSED SESSION: DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
BY A PUBLIC SERVANT FOR A WRITTEN ADVISORY OPINION 18-B
PURSUANT TO HMC 2.40.100 AND NRS 281A.350(4).
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Pursuant to NRS 281A.350(4) "each request for an opinion submitted to a
specialized or local ethics committee, each hearing held to obtain information on
which to base an opinion, all deliberations relating to an opinion, each opinion
rendered by a committee and any motion relating to the opinion are
confidential."
Note: A confidential discussion and vote was taken on this request.
NB-3 CLOSED SESSION: DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
BY A PUBLIC SERVANT FOR A WRITTEN ADVISORY OPINION 18-C
PURSUANT TO HMC 2.40.100 AND NRS 281A.350(4).
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Pursuant to NRS 281A.350(4) "each request for an opinion submitted to a
specialized or local ethics committee, each hearing held to obtain information on
which to base an opinion, all deliberations relating to an opinion, each opinion
rendered by a committee and any motion relating to the opinion are
confidential."
Note: A confidential discussion and vote was taken on this request.
Note: The open session was called back to order at 4:58 p.m., at which time
the remaining items on the agenda were completed.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Responding to a question by Mayor Pro Tem Schroder regarding how often the
Ethics Committee meets, Nicholas Vaskov, City Attorney, informed that
meetings will occur as needed.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting date will be determined at a later time.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting
was adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
__________________________
Victoria Dasis, Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
ETHICS COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Mayor and Council Boardroom
4:30 PM 240 Water Street
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-1210 Henderson, Nevada 89015
NOTICE
Notice to persons with special needs: For those requiring special assistance or
accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, arrangements for a sign language
interpreter or services necessary for effective communication for qualified persons with
disabilities should be made as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the
scheduled event. Listening devices are available for persons with hearing impairments.
Please contact Cindy Springberg at (702) 267-1210 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in
advance to request a sign language interpreter. You may also submit your request by using
Contact Henderson.
The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more
agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion
relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will be
limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes
at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive,
offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the
orderly conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may
be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of
disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause,
heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening
use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or meeting
participants.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the City Attorney’s Office or on the City's
website at: http://henderson.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/meetresults.aspx.To request
backup materials, please contact Cindy Springberg at (702) 267-1210.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on
the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons
for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or
repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly
conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting
may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS
241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation,
yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of
profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical
force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or
meeting participants.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
NB-1 OVERVIEW OF HMC 2.40 AND ETHICS COMMITTEE'S PURPOSE
City Attorney's Office
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: For Information Only
City Attorney Nicholas Vaskov will welcome committee members, provide an
overview of HMC 2.40 and of the committee's purpose, and explain the
confidentiality provisions found in NRS 281A.350 and HMC 2.40 as they relate
to the Open Meeting Law requirements in NRS 241.
NB-2 CLOSED SESSION: DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
BY A PUBLIC SERVANT FOR A WRITTEN ADVISORY OPINION 18-B
PURSUANT TO HMC 2.40.100 AND NRS 281A.350(4).
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Pursuant to NRS 281A.350(4) "each request for an opinion submitted to a
specialized or local ethics committee, each hearing held to obtain information on
which to base an opinion, all deliberations relating to an opinion, each opinion
rendered by a committee and any motion relating to the opinion are
confidential."
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NB-3 CLOSED SESSION: DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
BY A PUBLIC SERVANT FOR A WRITTEN ADVISORY OPINION 18-C
PURSUANT TO HMC 2.40.100 AND NRS 281A.350(4).
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Pursuant to NRS 281A.350(4) "each request for an opinion submitted to a
specialized or local ethics committee, each hearing held to obtain information on
which to base an opinion, all deliberations relating to an opinion, each opinion
rendered by a committee and any motion relating to the opinion are
confidential."
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. Chairman and Members may comment on matters including, without
limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting
procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this
meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this
meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals
will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited
to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves
the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that
disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In
addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the
room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive
conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause,
heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation,
threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to
impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Posted by 9:00 a.m., September 5, 2018, at the following locations:
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City Hall, 240 Water Street, 1st Floor Lobbies
Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive
Fire Station No. 86, 1996 E. Galleria Drive
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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