Amended Minutes
GLASTONBURY ETHICS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2005
The Glastonbury Ethics Commission held a Regular Meeting at 7:00 PM in Meeting Room A of the Town Hall located at 2155 Main Street, Glastonbury, Connecticut.
1. ROLL CALL
Excused Present Commission Members
X Ms. Alexandrina Sergio, Chairman
X Mr. William Paetzold, Vice-Chairman/Secretary
X Mr. Alan Spier
X Ms. Nancy Thomas
X Mr. Patrick Treacy
X Mr. Reginald Babcock, Alternate
X Mr. John Sweeney, Alternate
Acceptance of Minutes, December 13, 2005 Meeting
Motion By: Commissioner Spier Seconded: Commissioner Babcock
MOVED, that the Ethics Commission accept the minutes as presented for the regular meeting held December 13, 2005.
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
4. Commission on Town Web Site
Commissioner Treacy stated that he is working with town staff to get their documents onto the town website and wanted the latest drafts electronically which Chairman Sergio agreed to provide. He said that they have not gotten into the format of the pages but simply the basics of what they wanted to have accessible to the public. Commissioner Thomas suggested a FAQ section (frequently asked questions) and they agreed that they could put that together after they had been working on regular business for awhile.
Informational Outreach
Chairman Sergio said she had submitted their Quick Guide but it had not yet bee n printed in the Citizen. She also said that she presented their status to the Council and their efforts were received very favorably.
Staff Liaison
She informed the other members that they were assigned a staff liaison and she would be meeting with her soon.
Public Hearing Procedures
Chairman Sergio stated that they would cover this at the next meeting so Vice Chairman Paetzold could update the Commission.
8. Other Business
Chairman Sergio informed the other Members that she received notification of an FOI complaint alleging the Commission called an improper Executive Session. She said she has referred it to the town attorney and would keep the other Members abreast of the matter.
Training Protocols
Chairman Sergio said that they had two sessions but plan a third on January 19, at 7 PM. She said that Commissioner Thomas and/or Babcock will work with the town attorney so the session results in a watchable video. She added that Mr. Johnson will notice those Board volunteers so that all those who have not yet attended would be strongly encouraged to attend. Commissioner Treacy suggested they include a question and answer session. Chairman Sergion suggested there be an introduction and a little closing by a Member of the Commission.
9. Adjournment
Motion By: Commissioner Treacy Seconded: Vice Chairman Paetzold
MOVED, that the Ethics Commission adjourn its Regular Meeting of January 10, 2005, at 7:26 PM.
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
10. Closed Session
Chairman Sergio announced that the Commission would enter the closed session which could lead to a finding of probable cause that a violation of the Code of Ethics had occurred.
Present for the Closed Session were Ethics Commissioner Members Alexandrina Sergio, Alan Spier, Nancy Thomas and Patrick Treacy.
Commissioners discussed a request for an Advisory Opinion from a town official. Commissioners concluded that the Commission did not have jurisdiction in the particular case. Commissioner Spier agreed to write the decision. (Document on file.) No votes were taken. All conclusions were reached by general agreement, with no objections raised by any Commissioner. Approved by unanimous vote at meeting of November 14, 2005 on motion made by Comm. Spier and seconded by Comm. Thomas. Present and voting to approve were Comms.
Sergio, Spier, Treacy and Thomas. Approved by 4-0-2- vote at meeting of January 9, 2006 on motion made by Comm. Sergio and seconded by Comm. Thomas. Present and voting to approve were Comms. Spier, Thomas, Sergio and Treacy. Comms. Bull and Shaw abstained.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kimberly Meanix Miller
Kimberly Meanix Miller
Recording Clerk
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