ETHICS BOARD

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · May 13, 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 Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual Meeting Call in number: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 508-004-957 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting convened at 1:36 PM Individuals also present: ACA Peter Block - OCA Mr. Nicholas moved approval of the minutes, seconded by Ms. Johnson. There were no objections. Present: 7 - Hintz, Kalscheur, Kruse, Maus, Nicholas, Mueller, Johnson 2. The Board may convene into closed session, pursuant to 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. Nicholas moved to convene into closed session, seconded by Ms. Johnson. There were no objections. The Board convened into closed session at 1:39 PM The Board reconvened into open session at 3:00 PM 3. Staff report on outstanding statements of economic interest Ms. Kuether-Steele stated there are currently 7 statements outstanding, 2 of the certified letters were returned unable to forward. ACA Block stated the Board can refer the delinquent filers to the Common Council for removal via written complaint. Ms. Hintz moved to refer the delinquent filers to the Common Council, seconded by Mr. Kalscheur. There were no objections. 4. Report from staff relating to office activities of the previous month. There was nothing to report. City of Milwaukee Page 1 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Minutes May 13, 2021 5. Review newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness. These were held for consideration at the next meeting. 6. Set next meeting date(s). Ms. Hintz stated Ms. Kuether-Steele will send out an email to members regarding availability for a June meeting. Ms. Johnson moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kalscheur. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 3:08 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 Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual Meeting Call in number: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 508-004-957 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)(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. Staff report on outstanding statements of economic interest - Discussion and Vote on referring those who have not filed to the Common Council for removal 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). City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 5/7/2021 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Agenda May 13, 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 5/7/2021