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Meeting Name: ETHICS BOARD INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/9/2021 2:00 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 2:03 PM Individuals also present: ACA Peter Block - CAO Atty. Kimberly Walker - CAO Mr. Nicholas moved approval of the minutes, seconded by Ms. Maus. There were no objections.
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   2. Interviews of Candidates for Investigator

Minutes note: The Committee interviewed Patrice Malone and Atty. Walter Zimmerman.
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   3. Discussion and Possible Vote on Investigator Candidates

Minutes note: The Chair stated that Mr. Goodrich has a lot of different experience is various legal matters and investigations. She stated that Ms. Malone has relevant experience with documenting facts and investigations. She added that Atty. Zimmerman has worked for large firms. She stated that she wants to have someone who can commit the time to get this started and finished. Mr. Kalscheur stated he likes Atty. Goodrich's ethics experience and he's concerned about Ms. Malone working for someone else so she may not have the time flexibility. Mr. Kruse stated Atty. Goodrich is the right fit in many areas. Mr. Nicholas stated he likes Atty. Goodrich's extensive investigatory experience. Ms. Johnson moved to retain Atty. Avery Goodrich as the investigator, seconded by Mr. Nicholas. There were no objections.
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   4. Communication regarding the subpoena for Commissioner DeVougas' financial records.

Minutes note: Atty. Block stated he attempted to serve Commissioner DeVougas with the subpoenas from the Board multiple times. He added that he has affidavits of non-service from the process server. He stated that he has contacted Commissioner DeVougas' attorney with no response. The Chair stated that she's disappointed that Commissioner DeVougas is being uncooperative. She added that she recommends leaving the subpoena at his home or publishing it. Mr. Kalscheur stated they should serve the attorney and by publication.
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   5. Set next meeting date(s).

Minutes note: The Chair stated Ms. Kuether-Steele would be contacting members regarding availability. Ms. Johnson moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Nicholas. The meeting adjourned at 3:33 PM Molly Kuether-Steele Staff Assistant
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