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| | 1. | | Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
Minutes note:
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| | 2. | | Introduction of new members to the Ethics Board.
Minutes note: Ms. Jessie Spraggins introduced herself to the Board. She is the Executive Committee Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Color People - Milwaukee branch since early 80’s, Human Resources area. Ms. Spraggins owns a small business, Job Development Resale Center that helps individuals develop job training for placing them in the resale environment. Grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Cardinal Stritch College.
Mr. Marvin Bynum II, representing Public Policy Forum, introduced himself. He is an attorney specializing in real estate at Godfrey & Khan, S.C. He attended law school at Marquette University.
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| | 3. | | Election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Ethics Board.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Jim Owczarski - Deputy City Clerk
Mr. Shelledy nominated Ms. Wacker for Chair, seconded by Ms. Barndt.
Ms. Wacker accepted.
Ms. Barndt nominated by Mr. Shelledy for Vice Chair.
Ms. Barndt decline the nomination.
Ms. Barndt nominated Mr. Shelledy for Vice Chair.
Mr. Shelledy accepted. | | | |
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| | 4. | | Discussion related to requiring the members of the East Side Architectural Review Board to file Statement of Economic Interest.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Jeff Osterman - Legislative Research Bureau
Mr. Osterman Legislative Reference Bureau explained that the East Side Architectural Review Board is a new seven-member board with the same composition, functions and duties as the existing Architectural Review Board (Historic Third Ward): The seven members should be from the Historic Preservation Commission, the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services or his or her designee, the local Common Council member (currently Ald. Kovac), and 4 citizens members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Common Council.
The primary function of this board is to implement the recently-adopted design guidelines for this new district located in the vicinity of Oakland Ave, and North Ave and Prospect Ave. toward the east, and to review any proposals for new construction, alterations, or rehabilitation of as well as to make a decision as to whether they meet the design guidelines.
Ms. Wacker asked if the members of the Architectural Review Board are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests.
Staff assistant responded that at this time the Architectural Review Board is not required to file the Statement of Economic Interests.
After discussion among the members it was agreed to schedule this item for the next Ethics Board meeting. Members will review the East Side Architectural Review Board guidelines. Members will email the staff assistant requesting any additional information by Friday, January 27.
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| | 5. | | The Board may convene into closed session to hear disciplinary matters and related information pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(b) and/or (f), Wis. Stats., and to consider and render confidential advice pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(h), Wis. Stats.
Minutes note: There were no items for discussion under closed session. | | | |
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| | 6. | | The Board may then convene into open session as authorized by s. 19.85(2), Wis. Stats. | | | |
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| | 7. | | Report from staff assistant relating to office activities of the previous month.
Minutes note: Staff Assistant said that a massive emails was sent the first week of Janaury to all city employees and board members required by code to file the statement of economic interest form. The Ethics board received confirmation of four out of six Statement of Economic Interest form that were mailed out via certified mail to those individuals without an email address. | | | |
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| | 8. | | Review newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness.
Minutes note: The board reviewed and approved the statement of economic interest of Marvin Bynum II, Jessie Spraggins, Mayor Tom Barrett, Ald. Bohl, Puente, Zielinski and Hamilton. There were no objections. | | | |
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| | 9. | | Set next meeting date(s).
Minutes note: Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 15 at 9:00 A.M.
Mr. Shelledy will be excused for this meeting. | | | |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 9:54A.M.
Joanna Polanco
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