HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 336CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 336
A RESOLUTION OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL CENSURING COUNCIL
MEMBER LUCIUS BILLOW FOR THE INAPPROPRIATE USE OF HIS POSITION
AND VIOLATING THE PUBLIC TRUST.
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Medina expect and demand the highest ethical
standards of their elected officials; and
WHEREAS, The public should be able to have confidence in the integrity of its
government and public officials; and
WHEREAS, of paramount importance to the public trust is that elected officials only
exercise the authority and influence of their position in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received complaints from citizens and staff concerning
written communications, actions and comments of Council Member Biglow; and
WHEREAS, the City Council met in executive session on September 24 and October 2,
2008 and in open session on October 13, 2008 to consider these complaints; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Biglow was afforded an opportunity to address these
concerns and complaints and Council Members had the opportunity to discuss the facts
and circumstances; now; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that:
1. The City Council finds the comments and conduct of Council Member
Biglow to be unacceptable in that certain of his written communications, comments and
conduct are inappropriate and disrespectful and will not be tolerated.
2. In order to avoid any future conduct or communication that may be
offensive, the Council has requested that Mr. Biglow attend appropriate professional
training as determined by the City Manager.
3. With the approval of the Council, the City Manager has directed that all
future communication, verbal and written, between Mr. Biglow and City staff be initiated
through and monitored by the City Manager.
4. The Council has determined that Mr. Biglow should not serve on the
Council Audit / Finance committee.
5. The City Council does hereby censure Council Member Biglow for
violating the public trust in making the written communications, conduct and comments
referenced above that do not reflect the high ethical standards that elected officials must
maintain.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 161h DAY OF OCTOBER, 2008, AND
SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE 16rh DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2008.
Mark L. Nelson, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Wayne 13 aka, City Attorney
Attest:
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Rachel Baker, City Clerk