Board of Ethics

MINUTES BOARD OF ETHICS Conference Room 218 November 19, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. The Board of Ethics meeting was held on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Chairman Gaudio. Members Present: Staff Present: Chairman Anthony Gaudio Kathy M. Thake, Meeting Secretary Steve Ostrega Joseph Annunzio, Village Attorney Carol Bagley Matthew Lagodzinski Also Present: Christopher B. Cohen, Inspector General Members Absent Randy Greco Approval of Minutes Mr. Lagodzinski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ostrega, to approve the minutes of the October 22, 2015, meeting; on voice vote all concurred. New Business Open Discussion on Attorney General Response Letter dated Oct. 27, 2015 Chairman Gaudio presented the response letter from the Attorney General dated October 27, 2015, as it relates to a request for opinion. Chairman Gaudio stated that the Board of Ethics does not control appointment or election of the Village officials. Mr. Lagodzinski stated that we have a few options with this situation as presented by the Inspector General. Mr. Ostrega stated that no ethics violation has taken place up to this point. Ms. Bagley pointed out that although it might feel unethical the State of Illinois has provided guidance on this type of situation and checks and balance system exists. Discussion continued on the legislative action of this matter. The general consensus is to draft a letter in form of an advisory opinion to the complainant stating the Boards positions. Motion made by Mr. Ostrega to draft an advisory opinion letter to the complainant and provided to the Board of Ethics prior to sending it out, seconded by Ms. Bagley; on voice vote all concurred. Comments from the Public Resident Louella Preston commented on her interest in the outcome of this matter and that she would like to receive a copy of the booklet that was passed out the last Board of Trustees meeting from the Inspector General. Next Meeting A meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Ostrega seconded by Ms. Bagley; all concurred and the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Kathy M. Thake Board of Ethics Secretary