ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · February 9, 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 9, 2021 2:00 PM Virtual Meeting Call in Number:+1 (646) 749-3112 Access Code: 226-810-421 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting convened at 2:03 PM Individuals also present: ACA Peter Block - CAO Atty. Kimberly Walker - CAO Mr. Nicholas moved approval of the minutes, seconded by Ms. Maus. There were no objections. Present: 6 - Hintz, Kalscheur, Kruse, Maus, Nicholas, Johnson Excused: 1 - Mueller 2. Interviews of Candidates for Investigator The Committee interviewed Patrice Malone and Atty. Walter Zimmerman. 3. Discussion and Possible Vote on Investigator Candidates The Chair stated that Mr. Goodrich has a lot of different experience is various legal matters and investigations. She stated that Ms. Malone has relevant experience with documenting facts and investigations. She added that Atty. Zimmerman has worked for large firms. She stated that she wants to have someone who can commit the time to get this started and finished. Mr. Kalscheur stated he likes Atty. Goodrich's ethics experience and he's concerned about Ms. Malone working for someone else so she may not have the time flexibility. Mr. Kruse stated Atty. Goodrich is the right fit in many areas. Mr. Nicholas stated he likes Atty. Goodrich's extensive investigatory experience. Ms. Johnson moved to retain Atty. Avery Goodrich as the investigator, seconded by Mr. Nicholas. There were no objections. 4. Communication regarding the subpoena for Commissioner DeVougas' financial records. City of Milwaukee Page 1 ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION Meeting Minutes February 9, 2021 COMMITTEE Atty. Block stated he attempted to serve Commissioner DeVougas with the subpoenas from the Board multiple times. He added that he has affidavits of non-service from the process server. He stated that he has contacted Commissioner DeVougas' attorney with no response. The Chair stated that she's disappointed that Commissioner DeVougas is being uncooperative. She added that she recommends leaving the subpoena at his home or publishing it. Mr. Kalscheur stated they should serve the attorney and by publication. 5. Set next meeting date(s). The Chair stated Ms. Kuether-Steele would be contacting members regarding availability. Ms. Johnson moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Nicholas. The meeting adjourned at 3:33 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 Tuesday, February 9, 2021 2:00 PM Virtual Meeting Call in Number:+1 (646) 749-3112 Access Code: 226-810-421 1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. 2. Interviews of Candidates for Investigator -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. City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 2/9/2021 ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION Meeting Agenda February 9, 2021 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 2/9/2021