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 MINUTES Chris Hanusiak James T. Hynes BOARD OF ETHICS Joe LoVerde Village Hall, Council Chambers Rosemary R. Palicki Louella B. Preston September 20, 2011 – 6:30 p.m. Andrew Przybylo The Board of Ethics meeting was held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at the Village Village Manager Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Hynes. George R. Van Geem 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 Members Absent: Matthew Lagodzinski Approval of Minutes Chairman Hynes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gaudio, to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2011 meeting with corrections; on voice vote all concurred. Chairman Report Chairman Hynes reported that US Attorney Fitzgerald made a speech on September 13, encouraging people to speak up when they suspect illegal activity. Chairman Hynes stated that the Board of Ethics is that outlet for people and to report it to us. New Business Discussion Item #1 Procedural Rules Chairman Hynes stated that this is inconsistent with the procedure and should be revised. This will be discussed further at the October Board of Ethics Meeting. Item #2 Employee Handbook Chairman Hynes stated the following; based on the length of this document it will be addressed at the October Board of Ethics Meeting. It must be compared side by side with the Code of Ethics. Item # 3 Purchasing Policy & Procedure Manual Chairman Hynes stated that the Board of Ethics will review this manual to see if there is anything that might be missing as to the Board of Ethics jurisdiction and if there is www.vniles.com  Board of Ethics Meeting, September 20, 2011 any concern as it related to the Code of Ethics rather than policy. The Board of Ethics has reviewed section by section. These suggestions will be forwarded to Board of Trustees. Comments/Questions from the Public Resident J. Makula stated that political contributions and lobbyist soliciting their services should have some language addressing it. Chairman Hynes reassured Mr. Makula that both issues are covered. Executive Session Motion made by Mr. Greco to move into executive session at 8:30 p.m., to discuss several Hotline complaints received, seconded by Mr. Gaudio; on voice vote all concurred. Motion to reconvene at 9:57 p.m., was made by Mr. Greco, seconded by Mr. Gaudio, all concurred. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Gaudio, seconded by Mr. Greco, all concurred and the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Kathy M. Thake Board of Ethics Secretary 2