Ethics Committee

Ethics Committee Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 4:00 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23059002706708?p=Crg2XYEg3nT8fIDw4d Meeting ID: 230 590 027 067 08 Passcode: Es7Ht6ya Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 929-229-5663,,654848445# United States, New York City Find a local number Phone conference ID: 654 848 445# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER City Clerk Boehm called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. ROLL CALL PRESENT Board Member Robin Fox Board Member Kelsey Price Board Member Sherry Stanek Board Member Marjorie Stoneman City Attorney Steven Chesebro Ethics Committee Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 2 City Clerk Heather Boehm ABSENT Board Member Mariann Scott APPROVAL OF AGENDA A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Board member Price motioned to approve the agenda but Council member Stoneman requested switching the order the of two complaints, first taking into consideration the February 10, 2026 complaint and then the February 3, 2026 complaint. Board member Stanek seconded the motion. Motion made by Board Member Stoneman, Seconded by Board Member Stanek. Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Stanek, Board Member Stoneman NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Chairperson Motion made to nominate Board Member Stanek by Board Member Stoneman, Seconded by Board Member Fox. Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Stanek, Board Member Stoneman 2. Election of Vice Chairperson Motion made elect Board Member Stoneman Vice Chairperson by Board Member Stanek, Seconded by Board Member Price. Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Stanek, Board Member Stoneman 3. Election of Secretary Motion made elect Board Member Fox to Secretary by Board Member Stoneman, Seconded by Board Member Price. Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Stanek, Board Member Stoneman 4. Discussion of Procedure.- City Attorney City Attorney Chesebro went over the procedures of the Ethics Committee. EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjourn to Closed Session, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 19.85(1)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes, “Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems, or the investigation of charges against persons except where paragraph (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such Ethics Committee Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 3 problems or investigations.” May re-enter open session at the same place thereafter to act on such matters discussed therein as it deems appropriate. Items to be discussed: 5. Discussion of Ethics Complaint received February 3, 2026. Motion made to go into Closed session at 4:43 pm by Board Member Fox, Seconded by Board Member Price. Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Stanek, Board Member Stoneman. Board Member Stoneman and Price recused themselves from this item. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION 6. Possible Action regarding Ethics Complaint received February 3, 2026. There was no action taken regarding this item. This item will go ahead into the preliminary investigation stage due to not having enough Board members to take action. EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjourn to Closed Session, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 19.85(1)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes, “Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems, or the investigation of charges against persons except where paragraph (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations.” May re-enter open session at the same place thereafter to act on such matters discussed therein as it deems appropriate. Items to be discussed: 7. Discussion of Ethics Complaint received February 10, 2026. Motion made to enter into Closed Session at 4:21 pm, by Board Member Price, Seconded by Board Member Fox. Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Stanek, Board Member Stoneman. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION 8. Possible Action regarding Ethics Complaint received February 10, 2026. Back into Open Session at 4:42 pm. Motion made to move forward with preliminary investigation with outside Attorney, by Board Member Fox, Seconded by Board Member Price. Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Stanek, Board Member Stoneman ADJOURNMENT Motion made to adjourn at 4:53 pm by Board Member Fox, Seconded by Board Member Stoneman. Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Stanek, Board Member Stoneman Ethics Committee Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 4 A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.