Town of East Hampton
Ethics Commission Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Eaton E. Smith Meeting Room – Town Hall
Minutes
Present: Chairman James Scroggins; Vice Chairman David Gizewicz and Members Robert Kilpatrick and James Valad (arrived at 6:35 p.m.); Alternates John McBrearty and Mila Smith; Recording Secretary Cathy Sirois.
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 Mr. Gizewicz, seconded by Mr. Kilpatrick, to seat John McBrearty and Mila Smith as alternates to fill the vacant seat on the commission and Mr. Valad’s seat. Voted (3-0).
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Mr. Kilpatrick, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the April 21, 2010 Regular Meeting minutes with one correction under Approval of Minutes changing “she” to “he”. Voted (5-0).
Mr. Valad arrived at the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Kilpatrick, seconded by Mr. Gizewicz, to unseat Mr. McBrearty. Voted (5-0)
Chairman’s Communications:
Chairman Scroggins reported that a complaint was received for review by the Commission.
Planned Executive Session to Review Complaint 2010-1:
A motion was made by Mr. Kilpatrick, seconded by Mr. Gizewicz, to enter Executive Session at 6:37 p.m.
The Commission came out of Executive Session at 7:50 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Scroggins, seconded by Mr. Kilpatrick, to add an item to the agenda to render a decision based on the review of Complaint 2010-1. Voted (5-0).
A motion was made by Mr. Scroggins, seconded by Mr. Kilpatrick, to find no probable cause in Complaint 2010-1 based on the fact that the complaint did not allege sufficient facts to demonstrate a violation of the Town’s Code of Conduct. Voted (5-0).
Discussion of Administrative Procedures: A motion was made by Mr. Scroggins, seconded by Mr. Kilpatrick, to table discussions on Administrative Procedures to the next meeting. Voted (5-0).
Other Business to Consider: None
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mr. Kilpatrick, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Voted (5-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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