ETHICS BOARD

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · May 27, 2020

Minutes

200 E. Wells Street City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Meeting Minutes ETHICS BOARD PATRICIA HINTZ, CHAIR, Bradley Kalscheur, Vice-Chair Michael Kruse, Whitney Maus, Clarence Nicholas, Kathleen Johnson, and Emily Mueller 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, May 27, 2020 2:00 PM Virtual Meeting Special Call in number: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code:117-167-301 The meeting convened at 2:13 PM Individual also present: ACA Peter Block - CAO 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. Mr. Nicholas moved approval of the minutes, seconded by Ms. Mueller. There were no objections. Present: 7 - Hintz, Kalscheur, Kruse, Maus, Nicholas, Mueller, Johnson 2. Discussion and possible vote to Suspend Board Rule III, in instances where it appears likely that the Board will make a determination that a complaint does not allege facts sufficient to constitute a violation of Ch 303, in instances where a federal, state or local government department or agency has issued an executive order during the current public health emergency Atty. Block stated this is suspension of Rule III is just for the time being given the pandemic, and it would allow dismissal of complaints that on their face do not allege violations of Chapter 303, without having to notice the parties involved and have a hearing to dismiss the complaint. Ms. Johnson moved to suspend Rule III during the current health emergency, seconded by Mr. Kalscheur. 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. Mr. Kalscheur moved to convene in to closed session, seconded by Mr. Kruse. There were no objections. The Board convened in to closed session at 2:22 p.m. City of Milwaukee Page 1 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Minutes May 27, 2020 The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m. Molly Kuether-Steele 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 Michael Kruse, Whitney Maus, Clarence Nicholas, Kathleen Johnson, and Emily Mueller 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, May 27, 2020 2:00 PM Virtual Meeting Special Call in number: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code:117-167-301 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. 2. Discussion and possible vote to Suspend Board Rule III, in instances where it appears likely that the Board will make a determination that a complaint does not allege facts sufficient to constitute a violation of Ch 303, in instances where a federal, state or local government department or agency has issued an executive order during the current public health emergency 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. City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 5/22/2020 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Agenda May 27, 2020 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 5/22/2020