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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEthics Commission-Agenda Packets-4/8/2004 city Of nee Texas PUBLIC NOTICE COLLEYVILLE ETHICS COMMISSION AGENDA APRIL 8, 2004 6:00 P.M. COLLEYVILLE JUSTICE CENTER 5201 RIVERWALK DRIVE I. Call to Order II. Executive Session - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney on Legal Issues Raised by Items on the Agenda III. Approval of minutes of the Ethics Commission meeting of March 4, 2004 IV. Evidentiary Hearing and Action concerning Ethics Complaint by Old Grove Limited Partnership against Earl Swift, Place 3, Planning and Zoning Commission V. Consideration and possible adoption of sanctions and written findings - Earl Swift, Place 3, Planning and Zoning Commission VI. Evidentiary Hearing and Action concerning Ethics Complaint by Old Grove Limited Partnership against Jeffrey Wall, Place 4, Planning and Zoning Commission VII. Consideration and possible adoption of sanctions and written findings - Jeffrey Wall, Place 4, Planning and Zoning Commission VIII. Adjournment I certify that the above notice was posted on the Bulletin Board at City Hall Wednesday, March 17,2004, at 5:00 p.m. iVJ;~~~ C~thiaLgingleto~, T~( City Secretary 100 MAIN STREETCOLLEYVILLE, TEXAS 76034 (817) 503-1000 DRAFT MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE ETHICS COMMISSION MARCH 4, 2004 The meeting of the Ethics Commission was called to order by Chairperson Linda Bond on March 4, 2004, at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Tom Lisle, Mark Melson, Fred Ballinger and Richard Newton were present. Chairperson Linda Bond, City Manager Bill Lindley, City Attorney Ross Foster and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. Commissioner Steve Magee was absent. II. Executive Session - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 51, Subchapter D Chairperson Bond stated that the Ethics Commission would not convene Executive Session at this time. III. Approval of minutes of the Ethics Commission meeting of December 15,2003 Commissioner Newton moved to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2003 meeting. Commissioner Ballinger seconded the motion. Ayes: Commissioners Lisle, Melson, Ballinger, Newton and Chairperson Bond Nays: None Chairperson Bond declared the motion carried. IV. Evidentiary Hearing and Action concerning Ethics Complaint by Old Grove Limited Partnership against Earl Swift, Place 3, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson Bond reminded the witnesses that they were still under Oath. ETHICS COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 4, 2004 Commissioner Newton moved to consolidate the hearings for Mr. Swift and Mr. Wall. Commissioner Ballinger seconded the motion. Ayes: Commissioners Lisle, Melson, Ballinger, Newton and Chairperson Bond Nays: None Chairperson Bond declared the motion carried. Complainant David Bagwell's Counsel, Mr. Frank Hill, provided opening statements, Including a summary of the complaints and called witness David Bagwell. Mr. Conrad Kasselman provided opening statements and questioned the witness. Mr. Bagwell also answered questions of the Ethics Commission. Chairperson Bond recessed the meeting at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Hill called Respondent Earl Swift who answered questions of Mr. Hill and the Ethics Commission. Mr. Hill called Respondent Jeffrey Wall who answered questions of Mr. Hill and the Ethics Commission. Mr. Hill called witness Jody Boyd who answered questions of Mr. Hill, Mr. Kasselman and the Ethics Commission. V. Consideration and possible adoption of sanctions and written findings - Earl Swift, Place 3, Planning and Zoning Commission There was no action taken on this item. VI. Evidentiary Hearing and Action concerning Ethics Complaint by Old Grove Limited Partnership against Jeffrey Wall, Place 4, Planning and Zoning Commission This item was consolidated with Item IV. VII. Consideration and possible adoption of sanctions and written findings - Jeffrey Wall, Place 4, Planning and Zoning Commission There was no action taken on this item. 2 ETHICS COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 4, 2004 VIII. Adjournment There was general consensus that the hearing would be continued at a time to be determined. Commissioner Melson moved to convene Executive Session at 10:22 p.m. Commissioner Lisle seconded the motion. Ayes: Commissioners Lisle, Melson, Ballinger, Newton and Chairperson Bond Nays: None Chairperson Bond declared the motion carried. Chairperson Bond adjourned Executive Session at 10:35 p.m. APPROVED THIS AYES, DAY OF NAYS AND 2004, BY A VOTE OF ABSTENTIONS. Minutes taken and prepared by: Cynthia Singleton, TRMC City Secretary 3