Ethics Commission

MINUTES OF NORWICH ETHICS COMMISSION MEETING November 9, 2020 VIRTUAL MEETING MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Scott Camassar, Robert (Mac) Ballard, Robin Lawson and Karen Lucas (arrived at 5:06) MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALTERNATES PRESENT: Robert Drozynski and Lori Ploof ALTERNATES ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Recording Secretary Melinda Wilson 1. Call to order: Chair Scott Camassar called the November 2020 meeting to order at 5:00 PM. 2. Determination of Quorum: It was determined a quorum was present. Robert Drozynski and Lori Ploof were seated as regular voting members. 3. Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Mac Ballard, seconded by Robin Larson, the minutes of the September 14, 2020, Ethics Commission (EC) meeting were approved as presented. 4. Citizen Comment: None 5. Old Business: None 6. New Business: Cases 2020-5, 2020-6 and 2020-7 On a motion by Mac Ballard, seconded by Robin Lawson, the Ethics Commission entered Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of Cases 2020-5, 2020-6 and 2020-7 at 5:07 PM. 7. Executive Session: The Ethics Commission came out of Executive Session at 5:20 PM. Sheri Speer entered the meeting as a caller and introduced herself. Chair Camassar reported no votes were taken in Executive Session. Mac Ballard made a motion with respect to Cases 2020-5, 2020-6 and 2020-7 citing that the Ethics Commission found no probable cause to pursue any parts of these complaints. Robin Lawson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  Ms. Speer requested to speak. Chair Camassar allowed her to speak to the commission. She inquired if her complaints had been addressed and if more evidence was necessary. Chair Camassar confirmed that her complaints were addressed with no probable cause found and no additional information was needed. Chair Camassar noted that the complaints will be sealed, stored with the City Clerk and remain confidential. Chair Camassar will notify the claimants and respondents of the outcomes. 8. Adjournment: On a motion to adjourn by Karen Lucas, seconded by Lori Ploof, the meeting of the Ethics Commission adjourned at 5:25 PM.