ETHICS BOARD
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · August 21, 2019
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes
ETHICS BOARD
PATRICIA HINTZ, CHAIR,
Bradley Kalscheur, Vice-Chair
Joanne Barndt, Michael Kruse, Whitney Maus, and Clarence
Nicholas
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Alex Highley, 286-8661,
Alex.Highley@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 9:00 AM Room 303, City Hall
The meeting convened at 9:04 AM
Individuals also present:
ACA Peter Block - CAO
Tea Norfolk - LRB
1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
Mr. Kalscheur moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Ms. Maus. There were no
objections.
Present: 5 - Hintz, Barndt, Kalscheur, Maus, Nicholas
Excused: 1 - Kruse
2. Discussion relating to the Statements of Economic Interest for the Board of Health.
Dr. Kowalik stated she wants members to file the statement of economic interest for
purposes of knowing potential conflicts of interest. Ms. Barndt moved to add the Board
of Health to the Positions Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Nicholas. There were no
objections.
3. The Board may convene into closed session to hear disciplinary matters and related
information pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(b) and/or (f), Wis. Stats., and to consider and render
confidential advice pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(h), Wis. Stats.
There were no items for closed session.
4. The Board may then convene into open session as authorized by s. 19.85(2), Wis. Stats.
5. Report from staff relating to office activities of the previous month.
-Status of Proposed Changes to the Ethics Code
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Ms. Hintz stated the penalty for failure to file will be changed to allow the Common
Council to remove people from boards and commissions for failure to file their
statement of economic interest. She added that the changes also change quorum
requirement and updated the names of the organizations that make up the Board. Mr.
Kalscheur moved to approve the changes, seconded by Ms. Hintz. There were no
objections.
-Request from Election Commission regarding Candidate Statement of Economic
Interest
Ms. Kuether-Steele explained that the Election Commission is looking to amend the
statement of economic interest to tailor it towards candidates running for office, which
would include different filing deadlines and submission information. Ms. Hintz asked
that the form be sent to the Election Commission for edits, and then returned to the
Board for final approval.
6. Review newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness.
The following statements were approved for Ranell Washington, Aaron Lipski, Brianna
Sas-Perez, and Clarence Nicholas.
7. Set next meeting date(s).
The next meeting was set for September 19th at 9 AM.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 AM.
Molly Kuether-Steele
Staff Assistant
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Agenda
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Agenda
ETHICS BOARD
PATRICIA HINTZ, CHAIR,
Bradley Kalscheur, Vice-Chair
Joanne Barndt, Michael Kruse, Whitney Maus, and Clarence
Nicholas
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Tea Norfolk, 286-8012,
tea.norfolk@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 9:00 AM Room 303, City Hall
1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
2. Discussion relating to the Statements of Economic Interest for the Board of Health.
3. The Board may convene into closed session to hear disciplinary matters and related
information pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(b) and/or (f), Wis. Stats., and to consider and render
confidential advice pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(h), Wis. Stats.
4. The Board may then convene into open session as authorized by s. 19.85(2), Wis. Stats.
5. Report from staff relating to office activities of the previous month.
-Status of Proposed Changes to the Ethics Code
-Request from Election Commission regarding Candidate Statement of Economic
Interest
6. Review newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness.
7. Set next meeting date(s).
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NOTE: a) Members of the Common Council, and members of its Standing Committees who are not
members of this Committee, may attend this meeting to participate or to gather information. Therefore, notice
is given that this meeting may constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of its Standing Committees,
and must be noticed as such, although they will not take any formal action at this meeting. Times for specific
agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times, they will be heard as soon as
practicable thereafter.
b) Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through
sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the
Council Services Division ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing
to the Coordinator at Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
c) Limited parking for persons attending meetings in City Hall is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the
Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of East Kilbourn and North Water Street. Parking tickets must be
validated in Room 205, (City Clerk's Office) or the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
d) Effective July 1, 2005, persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of
Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. More information is available
at www.milwaukee.gov/lobby or by calling 414-286-2238.
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