ETHICS BOARD

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · September 21, 2022

Minutes

200 E. Wells Street City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Meeting Minutes ETHICS BOARD PATRICIA HINTZ, CHAIR, Bradley Kalscheur, Vice-Chair Michael Kruse, Clarence Nicholas, Kathleen Johnson, and Emily Mueller Staff Assistant, Yadira Melendez, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, Yadira.Melendez@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Alex Highley, 286-8661, Alex.Highley@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, September 21, 2022 3:00 PM Virtual 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting was called to order at 3:03 pm Members Present: Ms. Hintz, Mr. Kalscheur, Ms. Maus, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Mueller. Mr. Block from the City's Attorney Office was present as well. Mr. Nicholas joined the meeting at 3:17 pm Members Excused: Mr. Kruse Ms. Hintz moved approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, seconded by Ms. Maus. There were no objections. 2. The Board may convene into closed session pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(b) and/or (h), Wis. Stats., to consider and render confidential advice. The Board will then convene into open session as authorized by s. 19.85(2), Wis. Stats. to continue with the remainder of the agenda. Ms. Hintz moved to convene in closed session, seconded by Mr. Kalscheur. There were no objections. Ms. Hintz moved to convene in open session, seconded by Ms. Maus. There were no objections. 4. Report from staff relating to office activities of the previous month. Mr. Block said that a letter will be send from CAO to the employee and Ms. Melendez will draft the letters for the 2 board members. The 2021 Ethics Board Activity Report will be reviewed once more by Mr. Block. Ms. Maus name will be removed from the 2022 SEI form as today was her last meeting as a member. The form will be sent to Mr. Houston. The board agreed on inviting Mr. Arnold to discuss a website update. 5. Review newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness. City of Milwaukee Page 1 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Minutes September 21, 2022 6. Set next meeting date(s). Ms. Melendez will reach out to the board if any requests come. Ms. Hintz moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:14 pm, seconded by Mr. Kalscheur. There were no objections. Yadira Melendez 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, Yadira Melendez-Hagedorn, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, Y.Melendez-Hagedorn@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Alex Highley, 286-8661, Alex.Highley@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, September 21, 2022 3:00 PM Virtual +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 200-543-533 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) and/or (h), Wis. Stats., to consider and render confidential advice. The Board will then convene into open session as authorized by s. 19.85(2), Wis. Stats. to continue with the remainder of the agenda. 4. Report from staff relating to office activities of the previous month. a) SEI's Report Same report as last meeting: 3 board/commission members and one city employee without filing the 2021 form. Nothing has been done. b) Review the 2021 Ethics Board Activity Report. c) The SEI form for the 2022 year has been updated and it will be sent to Bradley Houston to convert it in a online fillable PDF version as well. d) Website: -The brochure has been updated. -Discuss the possibility to invite Bill Arnold (Public Information Division) for a website update. 5. Review newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness. -No SEI forms to review at this time. 6. Set next meeting date(s). City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 9/16/2022 ETHICS BOARD Meeting Agenda September 21, 2022 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 9/16/2022