Board of Ethics

“Where People Count” 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714 Telephone (847) 588-8000 ● Fax (847) 588-8051 ● TDD (847) 588-8059 Mayor Robert M. Callero Trustees Chris Hanusiak MINUTES James T. Hynes BOARD OF ETHICS Joe LoVerde Village Hall, Council Chambers Louella B. Preston Andrew Przybylo January 18, 2011 – 3:00 p.m. Alan Weel The Board of Ethics meeting was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at the Village Village Manager George R. Van Geem Hall. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Chairman LoVerde. Village Clerk Members Present: Staff Present: Marlene J. Victorine Chairman Trustee Joe LoVerde Kathy M. Thake, Secretary Trustee Louella Preston George R. Van Geem, Village Manager Joseph Annunzio Michael Siegel Approval of Minutes Trustee Preston made a motion, seconded by Mr. Annunzio, to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2010 meeting; on voice vote all concurred. Discussion of Request for Proposal After a brief discussion, the Board of Ethics narrowed down the law firms which offered their services. Mr. Siegel made a motion, seconded by Trustee Preston, to award the Request for Proposal for the Code of Ethics to Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins as the first choice and Ancel Glink as the second choice. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: 4 LoVerde, Annunzio, Siegel, Preston NAYS: 0 There bring 4 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Annunzio will contact Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins to layout the scope of work. Executive Session Motion made by Mr. Siegel to move into executive session at 3:55 p.m., to discuss several Hotline complaints received, seconded by Trustee Preston; on voice vote all concurred. www.vniles.com  Board of Ethics Meeting, January 18, 2011 Motion to reconvene at 5:15 p.m., was made by Mr. Siegel, seconded by Trustee Preston, all concurred. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Siegel, seconded by Trustee Preston, all concurred and the meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m. Kathy M. Thake Board of Ethics Secretary 2