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ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · August 24, 2020

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200 E. Wells Street City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Meeting Minutes ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE 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, August 24, 2020 2:15 PM Virtual Meeting Special Call in number: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 738-605-477 The meeting convened at 2:26 PM Individual also present: ACA Peter Block - CAO 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. ACA Block had amendments to the minutes, they were held to the next meeting for approval. Present: 6 - Hintz, Kalscheur, Maus, Nicholas, Mueller, Kruse Excused: 1 - Johnson 2. Discussion relating to hiring an outside investigator and/or prosecutor with regard to the investigation of Commissioner Steven DeVougas. ACA Block stated he spoke with the City Attorney about recommendations for an investigator. He stated that some investigators had conflicts, but there should be a list for review at the next meeting. 3. Discussion and vote on the issuance of subpoenas or ordering of depositions with regard to the investigation of Commissioner Steven DeVougas. The Chair moved to convened into closed session, seconded by Mr. Kalscheur. There were no objections. The Committee convened into closed session 2:32 PM. The Committee reconvened into open session at 2:51 PM. The Chair stated the Committee convened into closed session to discuss issuing subpoenas for various financial records of Commissioner DeVougas. The Chair moved to subpoena Commissioner DeVougas' tax returns, 1099, W-2, Schedules C and K1, and additional supporting documents for years 2017-2019, seconded by Mr. Kalscheur. There were no objections. City of Milwaukee Page 1 ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION Meeting Minutes August 24, 2020 COMMITTEE Mr. Nicholas moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kalscheur. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 2:55 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 INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE 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, August 24, 2020 2:15 PM Virtual Meeting Special Call in number: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 738-605-477 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. 2. Discussion relating to hiring an outside investigator and/or prosecutor with regard to the investigation of Commissioner Steven DeVougas. 3. Discussion and vote on the issuance of subpoenas or ordering of depositions with regard to the investigation of Commissioner Steven DeVougas. 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. 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. As the number of members of the Ethics Board Investigation Committee constitutes a quorum of the full Ethics Board, this meeting also simultaneously constitutes a meeting of the full Ethics Board. No actions, other than the actions identified in the above notice will be taken by the full Ethics Board, other than information gathering. City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 8/20/2020 ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION Meeting Agenda August 24, 2020 COMMITTEE 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 8/20/2020