Ethics Board Meeting

City of Scranton Board of Ethics 340 N. Washington Avenue Scranton, PA 18503 Board Members: Teresa Gre ano, Andrew LaZella, Harry McKay, Alexander Placke Chair: David Falchek Solicitor: John Finnerty, Esq City of Scranton Board of Ethics Minutes Wednesday 21 May 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. Governor’s Room, Scranton City Hall I. Call to Order Chair Falchek called meeting to order at 6:00pm II. Welcome and Roll Call The chair took roll. Andrew LaZella present via phone. Chair Falchek, Teresa Grettano, Harry McKay, Alex Placke, and Attny Finnerty present. III. Approval of the Minutes of 19 March 2025 meeting. David Falchek, confirmed the minutes were reviewed. McKay moved to approve the minutes, with the addition of dollar amounts for invoices listed, seconded by Grettano. A vote was taken and the motion passed. IV. Reports a. Solicitor’s Report- nothing new b. Gifts / Finance Subcommittee Reports- nothing new V. New Business a. We considered a complaint regarding amending the code, we determines we do not have jurisdiction and solicitor Finnerty will offer a reply to the complainant b. We considered a second complaint regarding a violation of the city’s election campaign finance rules. We determined that no donation was made for a Scranton City position and therefore we do not have jurisdiction. The solicitor will offer a reply to the complainant. c. Approval of publication invoice.- Grettano move to approve the invoice for the Scranton Times Advertising the meeting dates for the board at the amount of $95.82. Placke seconded, a vote was taken and the motion passed. VI. Old Business a. Communication from Law Department.- we acknowledge receipt of a communication from the Law department confirming the importance of financial disclosures. VII. Other Matters a. Discussion of Financial Disclosure Statements.- we were reminded of the importance that members of the board submit their financial disclosures. VIII. Public Participation No members of the public were present. IX. Adjournment Andrew LaZella moved to adjourn at 6:44pm, Harry McKay seconded. A Vote was taken and the motion passed. tt