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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-2008 - Supplemental MaterialsMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Whereas, the citizens of the City of Medina expect and demand the highest ethical standards of their elected 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, certain citizens have raised concerns about the communications and conduct of Councilmember Biglow; and Whereas, the City Council held meetings on September 24 and October 1, 2008 to consider these concerns; and Whereas, Councilmember Biglow was afforded the opportunity to address these concerns and the Council members have had the opportunity to discuss the facts and circumstances; and Whereas, Councilmember Biglow and the other Council members desire to take affirmative action to address these issues in a positive manner that will serve the City staff, the public and foster better relations among the Council members; now therefore the parties agree as follows: 1. Mr. Biglow acknowledges that he has written communications and made verbal statements that have been considered by the public, staff and those who heard him as inappropriate. Specifically included are emails regarding the Green Store which were raised by a citizen at a Council meeting. The Council believes that such communications and statements are unacceptable and inappropriate and will not be tolerated. 2. Mr. Biglow realizes that his comments that are the subject of complaints brought to the attention of the City Council were of a type that can and did cause offense to certain members of the community. 3. Mr. Biglow regrets any unease that his conduct may have created in the minds of the citizens of Medina, the staff or in the view of his fellow Council Members, and he regrets any embarrassment or distraction he may have caused for the City Council. 4. In order to avoid any future conduct or communication that may be offensive, Mr. Biglow has offered and the Council has agreed that he will attend appropriate professional training as determined by the City Manager. The training is to be completed by February 1, 2009. 5. The City Manager has proposed that all communication, verbal and written between Mr. Biglow and City staff, be initiated and directed through the City Manager only. The Council and Mr. Biglow concur with this proposal. 6. The Council has determined that Council member Biglow should not serve on the Council Finance committee. { WDT707196.DOC;1/00093.130003/1 Dated this day of October, 2008 Council member Biglow For the Council Mark Nelson, Mayor { W DT707196. DOC;1 /00093.130003 /1 CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL CENSURING COUNCIL MEMBER LUCIUS BIGLOW 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, 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 1, 2008 to consider these complaints; and WHEREAS, Council Member Biglow was afforded the 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. 2. 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 DAY OF , 2008, AND SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE DAY OF , 2008. Mark Nelson, Mayor {W DT707418. DOC;1/00093.900000/} Approved as to form: Wayne D. Tanaka, City Attorney Attest: Rachel Baker, City Clerk {W DT707418. DOC;1/00093.900000/} CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL CENSURING COUNCIL MEMBER LUCIUS BIGLOW FOR THE INAPPROPRIATE USE OF 141S 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 DAY OF 2008, AND SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE DAY OF , 2008. Mark Nelson, Mayor Approved as to form: Wayne D. Tanaka, City Attorney Attest: Rachel Baker, City Clerk