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MINUTES JUN 0 6 2011
Ethics Commission
City of Corpus Christi, Texas CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
5:30 p.m., March 10, 2011
Legal Conference Room-5th Floor
City Hall-1201 Leopard
Chairman James Cramer called the meeting to order.
Chairman Cramer called the roll, and the following members were present:
James R.Cramer,Chairperson
Linda Figueroa,Vice-Chairperson
Melvin Bohannon
Ken Bung
Haysam Dawod
Jennifer Dragoo
Harry Hallows
Laura Hebert •
Bill Strawn
No members were absent.
City Attorney Carlos Valdez and First Assistant City Attorney Jay Reining were also present.
The Commission approve the minutes of the February 10,2011 meeting.
The City Attorney reported that he had not Issued any public opinions related to the Code of Ethics since
the last meeting.
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The Commission tabled its review and discussion of the City's Code of Ethics(Article V, Chapter 2, Code
of Ordinances), including review of current Rules of Conduct vs. Ethics Commission last proposed
amendments, until March 24th
The Commission tabled its review and possible action on amendment of the forms used for the annual
and supplemental financial disclosure reports until March 24th
The Commission reviewed the link on City's website related to procedures for filing an ethics complaint,
and adopted a motion asking for a link on the home page of the City's website that would like to the page
on filing an ethics complaint. The Commission also discussed the need to add that the complaint forms
are available at the City Secretary's office to benefit members of the public who have access to a
computer, but not a printer.
The Commission received a public comment from Gloria Scott,4442 S.Alameda. Dr. Scott thanked the
Commission for its position on the City's website. She then discussed the lack of opportunity for public
input on items before they are placed on the City Council's agenda. In particular, she mentioned recent
items relating to TXDOT's proposed routing for the approaches to a new harbor bridge and a resolution in
support of a developers to move the Northside Manor housing to a location on Leopard that is associated
with prostitution.
The Commission placed the following Items on the agenda for its next special meeting scheduled for
March 24,2011:
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"4. Review and discussion of the City's Code of Ethics(Article V, Chapter 2, Code of
Ordinances), including review of current Rules of Conduct vs. Ethics Commission last proposed
amendments.
"5. Review and possible action on amendment of the forms used for the annual and
supplemental financial disclosure reports.
"6. Discussion of the link on City's website related to procedures for filing an ethics complaint."
A report of the results City Attorney's inquiry into allegations that the Mayor's staff was using the
City's email system to refer individuals to one of the Mayor's campaign websites,
The Commission adjourned. •
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