Ethics Committee Meeting

Ethics Committee Meeting Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 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. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84238214436?pwd=Eh6dpn6KNMKlQ_vQ5sGU8mLfhZ1D2g.nK7Ky_yL71tpK yNB Telephone: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Webinar ID: 842 3821 4436 Passcode: 543599 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 Meeting called to order at 5:00 pm by Clerk Karri Anderberg ROLL CALL PRESENT Board Member Robin Fox Board Member Kelsey Price Board Member Mariann Scott Chairperson Sherry Stanek Board Member Marjorie Stoneman Alternate Board Member John Nelson Clerk Karri Anderberg HR Director Sara Marquardt Attorney Mark Kapocius APPROVAL OF AGENDA A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, Ethics Committee Meeting Minutes December 21, 2023 Page 2 introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the council to be implemented. the agenda shall be approved at reach meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Motion made by Chairperson Stanek, Seconded by Board Member Fox. Voting Yes: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Scott, Chairperson Stanek, Board Member Stoneman NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Chairperson Motion made by Board Member Fox, Seconded by Board Member Stoneman to elect Sherry Stanek as Chairperson. Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Scott, Chairperson Stanek, Board Member Stoneman 2. Election of Vice Chairperson Motion made by Board Member Scott, Seconded by Board Member Fox to elect Marjorie Stoneman. Voting Yes: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Scott, Chairperson Stanek, Board Member Stoneman 3. Election of Secretary Motion made by Board Member Fox, Seconded by Board Member Stoneman to elect Kelsey Price Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Scott, Chairperson Stanek, Board Member Stoneman 4. Discussion and possible retention of outside legal counsel Attorney Kapocius explained the need for outside legal counsel. Motion made by Board Member Stoneman, Seconded by Chairperson Stanek to approve outside legal counsel. Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Scott, Chairperson Stanek, Board Member Stoneman 5. Discussion and possible action regarding setting rules for the Ethics Committee Attorney Kapocious went over the rules that are set by ordinance and suggested the committee approval of Roberts Rules. Ethics Committee Meeting Minutes December 21, 2023 Page 3 Motion made by Board Member Fox, Seconded by Board Member Scott to approve Roberts Rules of Order. Voting Yes: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Scott, Chairperson Stanek, Board Member Stoneman 6. Set future meeting date(s) Clerk Anderberg gave possible dates for the next meeting. The committee agreed to January 9th at 5 pm ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Board Member Fox, Seconded by Chairperson Stanek. Voting Yes: Board Member Fox, Board Member Price, Board Member Scott, Chairperson Stanek, Board Member Stoneman Meeting Adjourned at 5:31pm 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.