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Meeting Name: ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/12/2021 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
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   1. Roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.

Minutes note: The meeting convened at 1:36 PM Individual also present: ACA Peter Block - CAO SDCA Kimberly Walker - CAO Mr. Kalscheur moved approval of the minutes, seconded by Mr. Nicholas. There were no objections.
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   2. Discussion with City Attorney relating to hiring an outside investigator and/or prosecutor with regard to the investigation of Commissioner Steven DeVougas.

Minutes note: ACA Block stated the City Attorney provided a list of candidates to the Committee. Three of those recommended were attorneys and one was an Human Resources professional. The Chair stated the candidates should provide a resume and be invited in for an interview at a subsequent meeting. She added that after the interviews a selection would be made, but Board members can also provide additional names to be considered. Atty. Block stated the candidates provided by the City Attorney did not have a conflict of interest. Atty. Kimberly Walker stated she will reach out to candidates for resumes and bios.
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   3. Discussion relating to the issuance of subpoenas or ordering of depositions with regard to the investigation of Commissioner Steven DeVougas.

Minutes note: ACA Block stated the subpoena for the financial records has gone out. He added that he has provided the Committee with a copy of the interviews from Mel Johnson. He stated that he is working on getting the video of the interview with Mr. Haywood.
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   4. Set next meeting date(s).

Minutes note: The Chair stated Ms. Kuether-Steele will survey members to check availability for the next meeting. Mr. Nicholas moved to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Maus. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 1:52 PM. Molly Kuether-Steele Staff Assistant
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