Town of
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