Ethics Committee
Regular MeetingWhitewater, WI · May 7, 2026
Minutes
Ethics Committee
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West
Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person
and Virtual
Thursday, May 07, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/299243497556602?p=d66JqK1KgXB9zHca9Q
Meeting ID: 299 243 497 556 602
Passcode: Zm6iM7bV
Dial in by phone
+1 929-229-5663,,371327872# United States,
Phone conference ID: 371 327 872#
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.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
1. Approval of February 17, 2026 minutes.
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part
of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the
Ethics Committee Minutes May 07, 2026 Page 2
agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues
at the time the Committee discusses that particular item.
To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device,
locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see
these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your
hand.
OLD BUSINESS
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:
2. Findings of the Preliminary Investigation of Complaint received February 3, 2026- City
Attorney
3. Findings of the Preliminary Investigation of complaint received February 10, 2026 -
Attorney Mark Kapocius
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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.
Agenda
Ethics Committee
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West
Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person
and Virtual
Thursday, May 07, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/299243497556602?p=d66JqK1KgXB9zHca9Q
Meeting ID: 299 243 497 556 602
Passcode: Zm6iM7bV
Dial in by phone
+1 929-229-5663,,371327872# United States,
Phone conference ID: 371 327 872#
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.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
1. Approval of February 17, 2026 minutes.
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part
of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the
Ethics Committee Agenda May 07, 2026 Page 2
agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues
at the time the Committee discusses that particular item.
To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device,
locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see
these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your
hand.
OLD BUSINESS
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:
2. Findings of the Preliminary Investigation of Complaint received February 3, 2026- City
Attorney
3. Findings of the Preliminary Investigation of complaint received February 10, 2026 -
Attorney Mark Kapocius
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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.
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