Town of East Hampton
Ethics Commission Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 4, 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. Town Manager Jeffery O’Keefe was in attendance for the regular portion of the meeting.
Not Present: David Gizewicz
Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance: Chairman Scroggins called the meeting to order at 6:30 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 Ms. Smith, to approve the August 7, 2008 Regular Meeting minutes as written. Voted (4-0).
Chairman’s Communications:
Chairman Scroggins reported that he prepared the letter for the Town Council regarding the membership of the commission and the letter to the Town Manager requesting the service of Attorney D’Aquila though December. They will be sent out prior to the next meeting. He also noted that he received a packet of information from Attorney D’Aquila regarding the pending ethics complaint.
Discussion of Administrative Procedures:
The Commission discussed the recommendation that will be made to the Appointments Sub Committee regarding keeping the five (5) full time members and adding two (2) additional alternates.
Chairman Scroggins noted that he is unable to make the October and November regular meeting dates. Ms. Sirois will check the calendar for an alternate date and location.
Executive Session - Ethics Complaint 2008-2
A motion was made by Mr. McBrearty, seconded by Ms. Smith to enter Executive Session at 6:50 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.
Other Business to Consider: None
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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