2010-09-08 Board of Ethics Minutes

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CHAIR: Yeah, it's not personal. We just need to think about what we serve the public, so -- ESPIN: - -I understand that, and I CHAIR: --And we're not accusing you of anything or accusing you guys of potentially doing anything. We really do appreciate all of you coming in, and Ms. Espin, for you filing this and taking the time to come here. But it's nothing personal, and we 're just thinking of public perception. ESPIN: Well I d like to say, I'd really like to have my weekends off. I'd like to just work a five -day week and have my weekends off, but that's not my choice right now. I'm just trying to keep my house and my family. LCM: You and a lot of other people, yeah. CHAIR: Any other discussion from Board members on this? Okay, all in favor, say aye. BALSIS, LCM, HENRICKS (simultaneously): Aye. CHAIR: Aye. Okay. LCM: Thank you all for coming, and it does show your high degree of thought in ethics situations, and you should be pleased with yourself for doing this. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Review of draft Order dismissing Petition No. 2010 -04, alleging that two County officers did not file gift disclosures for meals at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Motion and vote: Ms. Lum moved to approve the draft, Mr. Henricks seconded the motion, and they and the Chair voted aye. Mr. Balsis and Mr. Heaukulani abstained. However, Ms. Schoen explained that even though they were not present for that meeting, if they were able to read the minutes and believed the draft was an adequate reflection of them, they could vote. Mr. Balsis said he approved the draft. Motion and vote: Mr. Balsis moved to go into Executive Session for review of the confidential matters listed on the agenda. Mr. Henricks seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. 10:55 a.m.: The Board left Regular Session. 11:07 a.m.: The Board returned to Regular session. 15