ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · February 2, 2021
Minutes
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
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual Meeting
Amended 2/1/21 - #3 Added
Call in number: +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 928-488-349
1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
The meeting convened at 1:33 PM
Individuals also present:
ACA Peter Block - CAO
Atty. Kimberly Walker - CAO
Mr. Nicholas moved approval of the minutes, seconded by Mr. Kruse.There were no
objections.
Present: 6 - Hintz, Kalscheur, Kruse, Maus, Nicholas, Johnson
Excused: 1 - Mueller
2. Interviews of Candidates for Investigator
The Committee interviewed Atty. Avery Goodrich Jr.
The Chair stated that interviews of other candidates would take place at a future
meeting.
3. Discussion and Possible Vote on Investigator Candidates
This item was held to the next meeting.
4. Communication regarding the subpoena for Commissioner DeVougas' financial records.
This item was held until the next meeting.
5. Set next meeting date(s).
The next meeting was set for February 9th after 2 PM.
Mr. Nicholas moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kalscheur. There were no objections.
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ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021
COMMITTEE
The meeting adjourned at 2:13 PM
Molly Kuether-Steele
Staff Assistant
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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
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual Meeting
Amended 2/1/21 - #3 Added
Call in number: +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 928-488-349
1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
2. Interviews of Candidates for Investigator
-Avery Goodrich
-Patrice Malone
-Walter Zimmerman
3. Discussion and Possible Vote on Investigator Candidates
4. Communication regarding the subpoena for Commissioner DeVougas' financial records.
5. Set next meeting date(s).
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.
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ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION Meeting Agenda February 2, 2021
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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.
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