HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-10 Board of Ethics Draft Minutes.docxMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS BOZEMAN, MONTANA
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Please Note: The audio recording of this meeting is available. These minutes are not word for word and should be considered in addition to the audio of the meeting.
The Board of Ethics of the City of Bozeman met in the Gallatin room, City Hall at 121 North Rouse on Thursday, June 3, 2010. Present were Board members Melissa Frost, Stephen Schultz
and Rodger McCormick as well as City Attorney Greg Sullivan, Deputy City Clerk Aimee Kissel and guest Paul Lachapelle with the Local Government Center.
A. Meeting Called to Order Chairperson Melissa Frost called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m.
B. Public Comment Melissa Frost opened public comment. No person commented. Melissa Frost closed public comment.
C. Disclosure of information or comments received.
None.
D. Approve Minutes from May 20, 2010
Motion and Vote to approve the minutes from May 20, 2010.
It was moved by Rodger McCormick, seconded by Stephen Schultz to approve the minutes of May 20, 2010.
Those voting Aye being Rodger McCormick, Stephen Schultz and Melissa Frost. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 3-0.
E. Discussion and/or decisions regarding draft of the ethics handbook
Board members discussed formatting and copy editing issues.
Mr. Lachapelle mentioned some minor edits.
Online version will be hyperlinked to code.
Discussed decision not to create a separate email account for the board. Correspondence to City Clerk’s office – agenda@bozeman.net
Ms. Frost suggested a box around the core values to make them stand out.
Front cover should say: ‘Approved by the Board of Ethics on …(June 3, 2010).’
Mr. Sullivan did not have a problem with the extension logo on the cover.
Decision to use ‘collaboration’ on front cover.
Add web addresses for HR and legal department.
Hyperlinks to the new Municipal Code website via direct links.
Handbook to the Commission on July 6th?
Mr. Lachapelle will make the changes discussed today and submit a fresh draft for Commission review.
Provide the Commission an advanced draft of the handbook, so they’ll have plenty of time to review.
Motion and Vote to accept the copy of the City of Bozeman Ethics handbook pending any minor final editing reviews.
It was moved by Rodger McCormick, seconded by Stephen Schultz to accept the copy of the City of Bozeman Ethics handbook pending any minor final editing reviews.
Those voting Aye being Rodger McCormick, Stephen Schultz and Melissa Frost. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 3-0.
F. Report regarding new City of Bozeman website (Kissel)
New website that department directors will write the content for. Should be more user-friendly. Ms. Kissel can upload content to ethics webpage herself based on board input. Ms. Kissel
to write content and submit to the board for edits, additions and approval. Use content from the handbook for the webpage.
G. New Business
Next meeting on July 6th, ½ hour before the Commission meeting. Board to help make presentation to the Commission and be available for questions. Mr. Sullivan make a basic introduction
regarding process and Stephen Schultz will explain content of the handbook. For example, why were these questions chosen?
Sections 7, 8 and 9 will need work.
Mock hearing will take place eventually. (Fall?)
H. Discuss future agenda topics and meeting dates.
Meet at City Commission meeting on July 6th at 5:30 in the Gallatin room.
Next meeting early September.
Stephen Schultz may step down from the board.
Board terms need fixed. Discrepancy in the Ordinance regarding staggered terms.
I. Adjourn
Motion and Vote to adjourn the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
It was moved by Stephen Schultz, seconded by Rodger McCormick to adjourn the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
Those voting Aye being Stephen Schultz, Rodger McCormick, Melissa Frost.