Board of Ethics

MINUTES BOARD OF ETHICS Council Chamber September 8, 2016 – 5:30 p.m. The Board of Ethics meeting was held on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 5:43 p.m. by Chairman Gaudio. Members Present: Staff Present: Chairman Anthony Gaudio Kathy Thake, Legal Assistant Steve Ostrega Christopher Cohen, Inspector General Matthew Lagodzinski Members Absent: Carol Bagley Approval of Minutes Mr. Ostrega made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lagodzinski, to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2016, meeting; on voice vote all concurred. Inspector General Cohen joined the meeting at 5:45 p.m. New Business Inspector General’s Report on Ethics Complaint 2016-01 Regarding Term Limits Inspector General Cohen presented his report and spoke to specific points in regards to his report. In drafting the report Inspector General Cohen stated he has reviewed legal opinions that have been provided to the Village. In addition Inspector General Cohen focused on page 9 of the report on an excerpt from the Illinois Constitution. Inspector General Cohen highlighted the alleged accusations and stated that he did not uncover any evidence of wrong doing. Chairman Gaudio applauded the Inspector General on his detailed report. Mr. Lagodzisnki questioned as to who has received this report. Inspector General Cohen stated the complainant Mr. Makula and the accused Mayor Przybylo. No response was received from the complainant. Mr. Ostrega made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lagodzinski, to dismiss Complaint 2016-01 within the purview of no violations against the Niles Code of Ethics; on voice vote all concurred.  Board of Ethics Meeting Minutes 2016-09-08 Comments from the Public None Executive Session Motion made by Mr. Ostrega to move into executive session at 6:06 p.m. to discuss newly submitted complaint #2016-02, seconded by Mr. Lagodzinski; on voice vote all concurred. Motion to reconvene at 6:45 p.m. was made by a unanimous vote; all concurred. Reconvene in Open Session Motion to reconvene in open session at 6:45 p.m. was made by a unanimous vote. Next Meeting A meeting is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 20, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Lagodzisnki seconded by Mr. Ostrega; all concurred and the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Kathy M. Thake Board of Ethics Secretary 2