Town of East Hampton
Ethics Commission Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 7, 2008 – 6:30pm
Eaton E. Smith Meeting Room – Town Hall
Minutes
Present: Chairman James Scroggins, Mary Carter, John McBrearty, Mila Smith, Attorney Jean D’Aquila and Recording Secretary Cathy Sirois.
Not Present: David Gizewicz
Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance: Chairman Scroggins called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. All stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Ms. Carter, seconded by Mr. Scroggins, to seat Mr. McBrearty and Ms. Smith to fill the open seats for this meeting. Voted (2-0).
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Ms. Carter, seconded by Mr. McBrearty, to approve the June 5, 2008 Regular Meeting minutes as written. Voted (4-0).
Chairman’s Communications:
Chairman Scroggins reported the following:
· Two ethics complaints have been received.
· Approval was received from Interim Town Manager, Robert Drewry, to utilize the services of Town Attorney Jean D’Aquila for the August and September meetings.
· Mr. Scroggins and Mr. Lawson attended a Town Council Meeting in June to discuss the current vacancies on the Commission. Mr. Scroggins met with the Town Council Appointments Sub Committee. Their discussion will be addressed later in the agenda.
Executive Session:
Ethics Complaint 2008-2 and Ethics Complaint 2008-3
A motion was made by Ms. Carter, seconded by Mr. McBrearty to enter Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. Voted (4-0). Attorney D’Aquila and Ms. Sirois were also present in Executive Session.
The Commission exited Executive Session at 7:50 p.m.
Discussion of the Recommendation by the Appointments Sub Committee to Expand the Number of Full Time Ethics Commission Members to Seven (7)
Chairman Scroggins reviewed the information that was discussed with the Appointments Sub Committee. The Commission discussed a proposal that would increase the full members from five to seven, and possibly 2 additional alternates. A motion was made by Mr. McBrearty, seconded by Ms. Carter, to fill the two full time vacancies and request two additional alternates for the Ethics Commission. Voted (4-0). Chairperson Scroggins will prepare a letter to the Town Council.
Discussion of Administrative Procedures:
A. Election of Vice Chairperson: Mr. McBrearty recommended Ms. Carter as Vice Chairperson. Ms. Carter declined at this time. It was decided to wait until the two full time vacancies are filled before appointing a Vice Chairperson.
Other Business to Consider: None
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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