Lake County Ethics Commission met Sept. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
1. Call to Order
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, called the meeting to order at 1 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 5 - Balma, Ginty, Hammond Redding, Hess and Wallin
*Electronic Attendance: All Commissioners
Others Present:
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Jessica Vealitzek, County Board
Catherine Sbarra, County Board
Anne Walker, Public
C. A. Manislovich, Public
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
5. Public Comment (Items Not on the Agenda)
There were no public comments.
6. Chair's Remarks
There were no Chair's Remarks.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
REGULAR AGENDA
8.1 21-1389
Election of a Chair Pro Tem.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, explained the process for electing a Chair Pro Tem. Commissioner Ginty nominated Commissioner Hess for the position of Chair Pro Tem.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Balma, Ginty, Hammond Redding, Hess and Wallin
8.2 21-1381
Ethics Commission action appointing an Ethics Commission Chair from their number for a three-year term.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, gave a summary of the responsibilities for the Chair of the Ethics Commission of Lake County. Assistant County Administrator Meyers noted that, per the Ethics and Conduct Code, the Chair would have a three-year term and the ability to dismiss a complaint, as well as call/schedule meetings.
Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Hammond Redding nominated Commissioner Ginty for the position of Chair of the Ethics Commission.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hammond Redding, seconded by Commissioner Wallin, that this commission action item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Balma, Ginty, Hammond Redding, Hess and Wallin
8.3 21-1382
Determination of term limits for the Ethics Commission Members.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, noted that the term of Chair Ginty is set for three years and that the terms of the remaining Commissioners will be either two years or three years. Assistant County Administrator Meyers explained the term selection process and thanked Executive Assistant Hernandez for her assistance. A fair drawing was held with the draws occurring in the following order: three-year terms, then two-year terms. 8.4 21-1383
Commission action adopting Operational Procedures for the Ethics Commission of Lake County.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, explained that the Ethics and Conduct Code states that the Ethics Commission has the power to establish its own operational procedures. Assistant County Administrator Meyers also noted that the proposed operational procedures were based on staff research on McHenry County's Ethics Commission.
Chair Ginty received the Commission's consensus for staff to provide an overview of the proposed operational procedures. Assistant County Administrator Meyers gave a high level overview of the draft operational procedures.
Discussion ensued.
Assistant County Administrator Meyers noted that staff's next steps are to: poll the Commissioners for their availability for the next Ethics Commission meeting, set up County email addresses for all Commissioners, send the draft operational procedures to the Commissioners for edits, and schedule Open Meetings Act training for the
Commissioners.
9. County Administrator's Reports
There was no County Administrator's Report.
10. Executive Session
The Commission did not enter into Executive Session.
11. Members Remarks
There were no Members' Remarks.
12. Adjournment
Chair Ginty declared the meeting adjourned at 1:58 p.m.
Next Meeting: TBD
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