Board of Ethics

MINUTES BOARD OF ETHICS Conference Room 218 November 15, 2016 – 5:30 p.m. The Board of Ethics meeting was held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 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 Thake, Legal Assistant Steve Ostrega Christopher Cohen, Inspector General Matthew Lagodzinski Danielle Grcic, Village Attorney Carol Bagley Joe Bialko Chairman Gaudio welcomed the newest member of the Board, Joe Bialko. Approval of Minutes Mr. Lagodzinski made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bagley, to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2016, meeting; on voice vote all concurred. New Business None Comments from the Public None Executive Session Motion made by Ms. Bagley to move into executive session at 5:35 p.m. to discuss submitted complaint #2016-02, seconded by Mr. Ostrega; on voice vote all concurred. Motion to reconvene at 7:17 p.m. was made by a unanimous vote; all concurred.  Board of Ethics Meeting Minutes 2016-11-15 Reconvene in Open Session Motion to reconvene in open session at 7:17 p.m. was made by a unanimous vote. Inspector General Cohen made a statement as it relates to open meetings act as a concern brought up by a resident. Chairman Gaudio provided historical background, to all the members present, on the Boards’ reporting of meetings to the Board of Trustees. It was also stated that minutes are published in a timely manner and available online. Brief statements were made as to the action take on a complaint filed by resident Joe Makula which had been reported to the Board of Trustees, since the complaint was published in the local newspaper. Mr. Bialko stated that it seems to him, as a longtime resident, that a few individuals tend to raise issues that might strain resources of the Village for personal reasons. The Board of Ethics must be mindful of such matters. Next Meeting A meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 13, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Bagely seconded by Mr. Ostrega; all concurred and the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Kathy M. Thake Board of Ethics Secretary 2