Board of Ethics

“Where People Count” 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714 Telephone (847) 588-8000 ● Fax (847) 588-8051 ● TDD (847) 588-8059 Mayor Robert M. Callero Trustees Chris Hanusiak MINUTES James T. Hynes BOARD OF ETHICS Joe LoVerde Village Hall, Council Chambers Louella B. Preston Andrew Przybylo May 27, 2010 – 6:00 p.m. Alan Weel The Board of Ethics meeting was held on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at the Village Village Manager George R. Van Geem Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman LoVerde. Village Clerk Members Present: Also Present: Marlene J. Victorine Chairman Trustee Joe LoVerde Compliance Plan Comm. Trustee Louella Preston (CPC) Joseph Annunzio Mike Siegel Staff Present: Michael Fries George R. Van Geem, Village Manager Kathy M. Thake, Secretary Approval of Minutes Mr. Siegel made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fries, to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2010, meeting as amended; on voice vote all concurred. Review of Section 3(E) of the Proposed Draft Ethics Code Mr. Annunzio advised the Board that according to the Local Records Retention Act, the county has been designated to set parameters. The decision has been made that this section will be stricken. Also as it pertains to the restrictions on ownership of real property, the general consensus was to strike this entire paragraph. Review of Section 4 of the Proposed Draft Ethics Code Mr. Fries made a correction to subsection B(1) as it pertains to the state statute, by giving the proper cite. After much discussion and several opinions, it was determined by Chairman LoVerde that section 4 language will be reviewed by an attorney to determine whether or not it is legal. Mr. Fries suggested that any activity that pertains to this section should either be prohibited or regulated, this must be made a policy. Mr. Annunzio stated that an ethical standard is much higher than the minimum legal standard but as an Ethics Board, we are here to set an ethical standard. Mr. Siegel pointed out under subsection B, the language needs to stay consistent. Trustee Preston would like a clarification under subsection D as it pertains to “other related matter and/or other matter,” this should also be consistent throughout. Mr. Siegel would like to know how much of this section mirrors State Law. Mr. Annunzio stated that we can www.vniles.com  Board of Ethics Meeting, May 27, 2010 make it stronger and more stringent. Mr. Fries stated that ultimately any officials that are involved in decision making must recuse themselves. Executive Session Motion made by Chairman LoVerde to move into executive session at 7:10 p.m., to discuss one Hotline complaint received, seconded by Trustee Preston; on voice vote all concurred. Mr. Fries left the executive session at 7:20 p.m. Motion to reconvene at 7:37 p.m., was made by Trustee Preston, seconded by Chairman LoVerde, all concurred. Next meeting date will be set shortly within two weeks. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Preston, seconded by Chairman LoVerde, all concurred and the meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Kathy M. Thake Board of Ethics Secretary 2