ETHICS BOARD

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · March 1, 2021

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 Monday, March 1, 2021 2:00 PM Virtual Meeting Call in Number: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 196-495-869 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting convened at 2:03 PM Individual also present: Atty. Peter Block - CAO Mr. Nicholas moved approval minutes, seconded by Ms. Maus. There were no objections. Present: 6 - Hintz, Kalscheur, Kruse, Maus, Nicholas, Johnson Excused: 1 - Mueller 2. The Board may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(b), Wis. Stats., to consider the dismissal, demotion, licensing or discipline of any public employee or person licensed by a board or commission or the investigation of charges against such person, and the taking of formal action on any such matter, and/or s. 19.85(1)(h), Wis. Stats., to consider a request for confidential written advice. The Board will then reconvene into open session as authorized by s. 19.85(2), Wis. Stat., to continue with the remainder of the agenda. Mr. Kalscheur moved to convene in to closed session, seconded by Mr. Nicholas. The Board convened in to closed session at 2:06 PM Ms. Johnson moved to reconvene in to open session, seconded by Mr. Nicholas. The Board reconvened in to open session at 2:12 PM. 3. Discussion relating to the termination of the investigation into former Commissioner Steven DeVougas Atty. Block stated Atty. DeVougas resigned from the FPC so he is no longer a city official or employee, therefore the Board no longer has any jurisdiction. The Chair stated they can no longer continue the investigation because they don't have jurisdiction anymore. The Chair moved to disband the investigation committee and terminate the investigation in to former Commissioner Steven DeVougas, seconded by Ms. Johnson. City of Milwaukee Page 1 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Minutes March 1, 2021 There were no objections. 4. Report from staff relating to office activities of the previous month. Ms. Kuether- Steele stated statements of economic interest were due yesterday. She added that there are quite a few outstanding and she will send follow up emails. Atty. Block stated an employee notified the Board per 303-5-6 that they were entering in to a contract. 5. Review newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness. The Board accepted the newly filed statements of economic interest for Amanda Avalos and Willie Smith. 6. Set next meeting date(s). The Chair stated Ms. Kuether-Steele will send out an email to survey members about availability. Ms. Kruse moved to adjourn seconded by Mr. Nicholas. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 2:26 PM 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 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 Monday, March 1, 2021 2:00 PM Virtual Meeting Call in Number: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 196-495-869 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. 2. The Board may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(b), Wis. Stats., to consider the dismissal, demotion, licensing or discipline of any public employee or person licensed by a board or commission or the investigation of charges against such person, and the taking of formal action on any such matter, and/or s. 19.85(1)(h), Wis. Stats., to consider a request for confidential written advice. The Board will then reconvene into open session as authorized by s. 19.85(2), Wis. Stat., to continue with the remainder of the agenda. 3. Discussion relating to the termination of the investigation into former Commissioner Steven DeVougas 4. Report from staff relating to office activities of the previous month. 5. Review newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness. 6. Set next meeting date(s). As the number of members of the Ethics Board constitutes a quorum of the Ethics Board Investigation Committee, this meeting also simultaneously constitutes a meeting of the Ethics Board Investigation Committee. No actions, other than the actions identified in the above notice will be taken by the Ethics Board Investigation Committee, other than information gathering. City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 2/26/2021 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Agenda March 1, 2021 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 2/26/2021