ETHICS BOARD

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · April 21, 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 Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:00 PM Virtual Meeting Call in number: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 116-020-565 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meetings. The meeting convened at 2:05 PM Individuals also present: Atty. Peter Block - CAO Ms. Maus moved approval of the minutes, seconded by Ms. Johnson. There were no objections. Present: 5 - Hintz, Kalscheur, Maus, Mueller, Johnson Excused: 2 - Kruse, Nicholas 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. Ms. Mueller moved to convene into closed session, seconded by Ms. Maus. There were no objections. The meeting convened into closed session at 2:08 PM. Mr. Kalscheur moved to reconvene into open session, seconded by Ms. Mueller. There were no objections. The meeting reconvened into open session at 2:24 PM. 3. Review and Approval of 2020 Annual Report Ms. Hintz moved approval of the annual report, seconded by Ms. Johnson. There were no objections. 4. Report from staff relating to office activities of the previous month. Ms. Kuether-Steele stated there are currently 9 people who have not yet filed their 2020 City of Milwaukee Page 1 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Minutes April 21, 2021 statement of economic interest. Atty. Block stated the Board can also used the provision of removing people from Boards/Commissions who have not yet filed. Ms. Hintz stated the Board will review the assessment of late filing fees at the next meeting. 5. Set next meeting date(s). Ms. Hintz stated Ms. Kuether-Steele will email members about their availability. Mr. Kalscheur moved to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Johnson. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 2:48 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 Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:00 PM Virtual Meeting Call in number: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 116-020-565 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meetings. 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. Review and Approval of 2020 Annual Report 4. Report from staff relating to office activities of the previous month. 5. Set next meeting date(s). City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 4/16/2021 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Agenda April 21, 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 4/16/2021