Town of East Hampton
Ethics Commission Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Town Hall Annex
Minutes
Present: Chairman James Scroggins; Vice Chairman David Gizewicz (arrived at 6:35 p.m.); Members Robert Kilpatrick and James Valad; 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. Valad, seconded by Mr. Kilpatrick, to seat John McBrearty and Mila Smith as alternates to fill the seats of Mr. Gizewicz and the vacant position. Voted (3-0).
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Mr. Kilpatrick, seconded by Mr. Valad, to approve the October 20, 2010 Regular Meeting minutes as written. Voted (5-0).
Mr. Gizewicz arrived at 6:35 p.m. A motion was made by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mr. Valad, to unseat Mr. McBrearty. Voted (5-0).
Chairman’s Communications:
A letter was received from Margaret Faber regarding the reversal of a legal opinion and correction of record. The letter will be included with the minutes filed in the Town Clerk’s Office. No action was taken on the letter as it was informational only.
Discussion/Approval of Changes to Rules of Procedure:
Changes to the Rules & Procedures, the Complaint Form and the Notice of Determination with Regard to Probable Cause were reviewed and approved. The new forms will be posted on the town website and will be included with the minutes filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.
A motion was made by Mr. Kilpatrick, seconded by Mr. Valad, to approve the changes to the above mentioned forms as written. Voted (5-0).
Approval of 2011 Meeting Dates:
The Ethics Commission meetings will remain on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
A motion was made by Mr. Valad, seconded by Mr. Kilpatrick, to approve the meeting dates as written. Voted (5-0).
Other Business to Consider:
The December meeting is cancelled.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Mr. Kilpatrick, seconded by Mr. Valad, to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Voted (5-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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