Ethics Commission

MINUTES OF NORWICH ETHICS COMMISSION MEETING January 14, 2021 SPECIAL MEETING VIRTUAL MEETING MEMBERS PRESENT​: Chair Scott Camassar, Robert (Mac) Ballard and Robin Lawson MEMBERS ABSENT​: Karen Lucas 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 Lori Ploof, seconded by Robin Larson, the minutes of the November 9, 2020, Ethics Commission (EC) meeting were approved as presented. 4. Citizen Comment: None 5. Old Business: None 6. New Business: Case 2020-8 On a motion by Robin Lawson, seconded by Lori Ploof, the Ethics Commission entered Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of Case 2020-8 at 5:02 PM. 7. Executive Session: The Ethics Commission came out of Executive Session at 5:04 PM. Chair Camassar reported no votes were taken in Executive Session. Robin Lawson made a motion with respect to Case 2020-8 citing that the Ethics Commission had already dealt with the case and again found no probable cause. Lori Ploof seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. It was agreed to reissue the previous letter pertaining to Case 2020-5. The motion carried unanimously. Chair Camassar noted that the complaint will be sealed, stored with the City Clerk and remain confidential. 8. Adjournment: On a motion to adjourn by Mac Ballard, seconded by Robin Lawson, the meeting of the Ethics Commission adjourned at 5:07 PM.