Board of Ethics

MINUTES BOARD OF ETHICS Council Chambers December 17, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. The Board of Ethics meeting was held on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Gaudio. Members Present: Staff Present: Chairman Anthony Gaudio Joseph Annunzio, Village Attorney Steve Ostrega Carol Bagley Matthew Lagodzinski Also Present: Randy Greco Christopher B. Cohen, Inspector General Approval of Minutes Mr. Lagodzinski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ostrega, to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2015, meeting; on voice vote all concurred, Mr. Greco abstained. New Business Review draft response letter to complainant concerning #AO-2015-03 Chairman Gaudio presented a draft letter which will be sent to the complainant. A short discussion took place on the language presented as it relates to the Mayors powers to appoint the Village Clerk. The language was fine tuned to reflect an accurate appointment process. Discussion further continued on the points outlined in the letter as it relates to the position and the person serving in the capacity of Village Clerk. Inspector General Cohen stated that the language should be to the point on the complainants concerns. Further, Mr. Lagodzinski and Chairman Gaudio discussed the Board of Ethics authority on issuing opinions and the tone that could be perceived by the complainant in this draft letter. Inspector General Cohen suggested that the focus in this letter should be the existing laws and referendum which was passed, if the Board agrees.  Board of Ethics Meeting Minutes 2015-12-17 Motion made by Mr. Ostrega to send out the advisory opinion letter to the complainant as presented and discussed, seconded by Mr. Lagodzinski; on voice vote all concurred. Open Discussion Inspector General Cohen Presentation Discussion continued from the last meeting, led by Inspector General Cohen as it relates to the overall government system in the United States and narrowed down to the municipal level and functions of the Attorney General. Comments from the Public None Next Meeting A meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 28, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Ostrega seconded by Mr. Lagodzinski; all concurred and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Kathy M. Thake Board of Ethics Secretary 2