Board of Ethics

MINUTES BOARD OF ETHICS Council Chamber August 16, 2016 – 5:30 p.m. The Board of Ethics meeting was held on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Chairman Gaudio. Members Present: Staff Present: Chairman Anthony Gaudio Kathy Thake, Legal Assistant Steve Ostrega Christopher Cohen, Inspector General Carol Bagley Matthew Lagodzinski Approval of Minutes Mr. Lagodzinski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ostrega, to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2016, meeting; on voice vote all concurred, Mr. Lagodzinski abstained. New Business None Executive Session Motion made by Ms. Bagley to move into executive session at 5:35 p.m. to continue to discuss complaint #2016-01, seconded by Mr. Lagodzinski; on voice vote all concurred. Motion to reconvene at 5:35 p.m. was made by a unanimous vote; all concurred. Reconvene in Open Session Motion to reconvene in open session at 5:36 p.m. was made by a unanimous vote. Items Arising Out of Executive Session Inspector General’s Report on Complaint 2016-01 has been completed and submitted to the Board of Ethics. Inspector General Cohen presented his findings which are outlined in the 13 page report. Inspector General Cohen further defined key points in his analysis which provided a  Board of Ethics Meeting Minutes 2016-08-16 better understanding by the members of the Board of Ethics. Mr. Lagodzinski questioned the Inspector General Cohen on the timeline and minutes of records as it pertains to the chronology of events. Inspector General Cohen referenced several minutes of records and read verbatim excerpts to provide a clearer understating of the actions taken by Village officials. Discussion concluded with a consensus that this matter will be placed on the agenda at the next meeting and final action will be taken as it concerns the complaint. Comments from the Public None Next Meeting A meeting is tentatively scheduled for Sept 8, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Ostrega seconded by Ms. Bagley; all concurred and the meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Kathy M. Thake Board of Ethics Secretary 2