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Meeting Detail

Ethics

Ethics Board Meeting

Woodstock Town Hall
76 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498

Minutes

 

Town of Woodstock Ethics Board Minutes

June 15, 2026 Meeting

Town Hall

 

Meeting called to order at 4:37 PM.

 

Members Present:

Paul Washington (as noted below)

Iris York

Allison Dodd

Neil Ratner

 

Iris York served as acting Chair at the outset of the meeting.

 

Changes/Additions to Meeting Agenda:

No changes or additions.

 

Executive Session:

Paul Washington arrived and a motion was made and carried to go into Executive Session at 4:40 PM.

 

The Ethics Board discussed what constitutes a case: either a complaint or a request for guidance, regardless of whether the complaint or request addresses conduct that is covered by the Ethics and Disclosure Law.

 

A motion was made and carried to exit the Executive Session at 4:49 PM.

 

Review and Approval of Minutes:

The April 27, 2026 minutes were approved.

 

Public-Be-Heard:

No one present.

 

General Discussion

Disclosure forms discussed.

Paul to compile Ethics files as per 7-year retention requirement.

The Ethics Board discussed the potential benefits of identifying a new Board member to provide for a smooth succession when current Board members may reach the end of their terms and decide not to seek reappointment. 

 

Executive Session:

A motion was made and carried to go into a second Executive Session at 5:02 PM.

Disclosure form discussed; Paul to send a standard letter for those who disclose an issue that does not currently present a concern under the Ethics and Disclosure Law.

Case 2026-4 discussed.  Letter to be sent to Town Board reminding them of the requirements under the Ethics Law relating to the display of art for sale on Town property and seeking a written response from the Town Board.

A motion was made and carried to exit the Executive Session at 5:25 PM.

 

Adjournment:  A motion was made and carried to adjourn the meeting at 5:25 PM.

2026 Meeting Schedule: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 27, June 15, September 14, October 12, November 16, and December 21

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