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 Rosemary R. Palicki Louella B. Preston August 17, 2011 – 6:30 p.m. Andrew Przybylo The Board of Ethics meeting was held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at the Village Village Manager George R. Van Geem Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Hynes. Village Clerk Members Present: Staff Present: Marlene J. Victorine Chairman Trustee Jim Hynes Kathy M. Thake, Secretary Anthony Gaudio Joseph Annunzio, Village Attorney Randy Greco Michael Siegel Matthew Lagodzinski Approval of Minutes Mr. Gaudio made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greco, to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2011 meeting; on voice vote all concurred. New Business Discussion Item #1 Village Managers Duties and Responsibilities The Village Attorney explained that the Village of Niles follows 65 ILCS 5/3.1 et sq. structure which allows the Board of Trustees to give power to the Village Manager to run day-to-day operations. Chairman Hynes recommend that a subcommittee be formed composed of two Board of Ethics members: Mr. Lagodzinski and Mr. Gaudio, to look into the Village Managers duties and responsibilities by the October meeting. Item #2 Village Attorney Role The Village Attorney explained that his role is one of council not management. He further went on to say that he follows the code of conduct. Chairman Hynes recommend that a second subcommittee be formed composed of two Board of Ethics members: Mr. Siegel and Mr. Greco, to look into the Village Attorneys role by the October Board of Ethics meeting. www.vniles.com  Board of Ethics Meeting, August 17, 2011 Chairman Hynes suggested that the Board of Ethics make recommendations to the Board of Trustees pertaining to these duties and roles of both Village Manager and Village Attorney. Item # 3 Board of Ethics Schedule Due to scheduling conflicts, the Board of Ethics meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. thru April 2012. Chairman Hynes announced that a Citizen Input Committee be formed as an outlet for residents to address their concerns, comments, etc. Comments/Questions from the Public Resident H. Rhein questioned the Board of Ethics as to who does this board report to and complaints lodged against the Board of Trustees. Chairman Hynes responded a policy has been set in place a while ago. The Village Attorney mentioned this was a policy that was set but not formally adopted. Chairman Hynes stated that this will be on the September agenda for discussion. He also mentioned that procedural rules be complied by the Village Attorney. Resident J. Makula stated that the Compliance Plan Committee (CPC) formed a few years ago, was the outlet for residents. Chairman Hynes stated that the CPC was dissolved after the adoption of the Code of Ethics and commended them on their part. Moving forward the Citizen Input Committee will take its place for concerns, comments and further input from residents. Executive Session Motion made by Mr. Siegel to move into executive session at 7:15 p.m., to discuss several Hotline complaints received, seconded by Mr. Gaudio; on voice vote all concurred. Motion to reconvene at 8:35 p.m., was made by Mr. Greco, seconded by Mr. Lagodzinski, all concurred. Mr. Greco made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gaudio, to appoint Trustee Hynes as the Board of Ethics Chairman; on voice vote all concurred. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Greco, seconded by Mr. Gaudio, all concurred and the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Kathy M. Thake Board of Ethics Secretary 2