TOWN OF MANSFIELD

Ethics Board

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Audrey Beck Municipal Building, Conference Room B

4:30pm

Minutes

Members Present: Mike Sikoski, David Ferrero, Eleanor Plank, Win Smith, Nora Stevens

Staff Present: Maria Capriola, Assistant to Town Manager

I.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM 1/8/09

A motion was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Ms. Stevens to adopt the minutes of January 8, 2009 as presented.  The minutes were adopted unanimously.

II.    PUBLIC COMMENT

Ms. Elizabeth Wassmundt spoke during public comment.

III.   CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT

Mr. Sikoski expressed a continued interest in having the Town Manager and Mayor (or another Council member at the Mayor’s discretion) attend a future meeting and provide feedback on the Board’s recommended revisions.

IV.  DISCUSSION OF REVISIONS TO CODE

Through consensus, the Board made minor modifications to its proposed changes to the ethics code.

V.  DISCUSSION OF REVISIONS TO RULES OF PROCEDURE

Through consensus, the Board made minor modifications to its proposed changes for its rules of procedure.

The Board also reviewed sample form letters for providing notification to individuals regarding inquiries and complaints; the form letters will be used as templates.

VI.  FUTURE AGENDAS AND MEETING SCHEDULE

The next meeting will be held January 29, 2009 at 4:30pm for the purposes of discussing the work of the Board thus far with the Town Manager and the Mayor (or her designee).

VII.ADJOURNMENT

      The meeting adjourned at 6:10pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Maria E. Capriola, Assistant to Town Manager