ETHICS BOARD

Name: ETHICS BOARD — Milwaukee, WI
Start: 2019-09-19
Location: Milwaukee, WI

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · September 19, 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 Thursday, September 19, 2019 9:00 AM Room 303, City Hall 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting convened at 9:02 AM Individual also present: ACA Peter Block Ms. Barndt moved approval of the minutes, seconded by Mr. Nicholas. There were no objections. Present: 5 - Hintz, Barndt, Kalscheur, Kruse, Nicholas Excused: 1 - Maus 2. 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. Mr. Kalscheur moved to convened in to closed session, seconded by Mr. Kruse. There were no objections. The Board convened in to closed session at 9:04 AM. 3. The Board may then convene into open session as authorized by s. 19.85(2), Wis. Stats. Mr. Kalscheur moved to reconvene in to open session, seconded by Ms. Barndt. There were no objections. The Board reconvened in to open session at 9:30 AM. Ms. Hintz stated that the Board discussed one request for confidential opinion in closed session. 4. Discussion related to complaints where the complainant wishes to remain anonymous. Mr. Kalscheur stated that the accused has the right to know their accuser. He added that the complaint needs to be verified. 5. Report from staff assistant relating to office activities of the previous month. Ms. Kuether-Steele stated the Election Commission provided a revised statement of economic interest for candidates of public office. City of Milwaukee Page 1 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Minutes September 19, 2019 Mr. Kalscheur moved approval of the form, seconded by Mr. Kruse. There were no objections. 6. Review newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness. There were no new statements of economic interest. 7. Set next meeting date(s). The next meeting was set for October 17th. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 AM. Molly Kuether-Steele Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 2

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, Alex Highley, 286-8661, Alex.Highley@milwaukee.gov Thursday, September 19, 2019 9:00 AM Room 303, City Hall 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. 2. 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. 3. The Board may then convene into open session as authorized by s. 19.85(2), Wis. Stats. 4. Discussion related to complaints where the complainant wishes to remain anonymous. 5. Report from staff assistant relating to office activities of the previous month. 6. Review newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness. 7. Set next meeting date(s). City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 9/16/2019 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Agenda September 19, 2019 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. City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 9/16/2019