MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS MEETING
APRIL 6, 2009
1. The meeting of the Board of Ethics was held on April 6, 2009 in room 103 in the Simsbury Town Hall.
2. The members present were: Kellogg, Norton, Order, Petitjean, Tyszka, and Hensley (B.O.S liaison)
3. Chairman Norton called the meeting to order at 7:07pm
4. The Board of Ethics continued its previous discussions dealing with revisions of the Code of Ethics. Several minor wording changes involving the
complaint form and hearing procedures were adopted.
5. The Board reviewed a citizen's request for an advisory opinion done anonymity at the citizen's request. After discussing the request, it was decided
that the request for an advisory opinion was, in fact, a complaint. A letter will be sent to the citizen explaining the Board's action and giving the
citizen the option of filling a complaint.
6. Mr. Order recused himself at 7:3O p.m.
7. The Board addressed a citizen's complaint in executive session. The Board decided to terminate the complaint because of lack of evidence of a
violation; therefore further action was not warranted. Motion to terminate by Tyszka, seconded by Petitjean. Vote unanimous.
8. Board adjourned at 7:55pm
Respectfully submitted,
William Tyszka, Vice Chair/Secretary
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