Ethics Committee Meeting

Ethics Committee Meeting Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Thursday, February 01, 2024 - 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. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85794818004?pwd=xn1EFMCh2KyNVKqz1bgznqnDEWEcpA.2d0sz2yRC9oXh oHG Passcode: 623856 Or Telephone: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Webinar ID: 857 9481 8004 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 Chairperson Sherry Stanek called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. ROLL CALL Present Chairperson Sherry Stanek Board Member Robin Fox Board Member Marjorie Stoneman Board Member Mariann Scott Board Member Kelsey Price Alternate Board Member John Nelson City Clerk Heather Boehm Ethics Committee Meeting Minutes February 01, 2024 Page 2 Attorney Mark Kapocius 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 council to be implemented. the agenda shall be approved at reach meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Motion made to approve the Agenda by Board Member Scott, Seconded by Board Member Price. Voting Yes: Board Member Fox, Board Member Nelson, Board Member Price, Board Member Scott, Chairperson Stanek, Board Member Stoneman 1. Approval of December 22, 2023 Meeting Minutes Motion made to approve Ethics Committee Meeting minutes from December 21, 2023 with the amendment to add John Nelson as present to the roll call by Board Member Nelson, Seconded by Board Member Fox. Voting Yes: Board Member Fox, Board Member Nelson, Board Member Price, Board Member Scott, Chairperson Stanek, Board Member Stoneman 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: Consider complaints against elected officials. Motion made to enter Closed Session by Board Member Scott, Seconded by Board Member Price. Voting Yea: Board Member Fox, Board Member Nelson, Board Member Price, Board Member Scott, Chairperson Stanek, Board Member Stoneman. Entered Closed Session at 5:07 pm No Action Taken 2. Ethics Board Ordinance 3. Complaint FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Ethics Committee Meeting Minutes February 01, 2024 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT Motion made to Adjourn at 6:47 pm by Board Member Price, Seconded by Board Member Fox. Voting Yes: Board Member Fox, Board Member Nelson, Board Member Price, Board Member Scott, Chairperson Stanek, Board Member Stoneman 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.