Ethics Inquiry Board — Agenda Packet

Ethics Inquiry Board Agenda February 4, 2026 5:30 PM St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1400 Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - December 11, 2025 Business 1. Convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 19.85(1)(f) to conduct a fact-finding hearing of a verified written complaint (charges) against a specific person which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such investigation. 2. Reconvene into open session to report and/or take action on items discussed in closed session. Adjournment Reasonable efforts will be made to provide special accommodations for access to public meetings. To request a special accommodation, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at (715) 386-4600 at least two business days prior to the time of the meeting. For more information on St. Croix County's public meetings visit: sccwi.gov/meetings Page 1 of 3 Ethics Inquiry Board Minutes December 11, 2025 2:30 PM St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1400 Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order Meeting called to order at 2:30pm. Roll Call PRESENT: James Parent, Gerry Ries, Susan Gherty ABSENT: None Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - January 31, 2023 Minutes accepted as presented. Business 1. Convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 19.85(1)(f) to conduct a preliminary investigation of three (3) verified written complaints (charges) against three specific persons which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such investigation. Motion: To go into Closed session per 19.95(1)(f). Result: Approved 3-0 on roll call vote. Moved by: James Parent Seconded by: Susan Gherty Ayes: Parent, Gherty, Ries. Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 2. Reconvene into open session to report and/or take action on items discussed in closed session. Motion: Reconvene to open session. Result: Approved 3-0. Moved by: Susan Gherty Seconded by: Gerald Ries Ayes: Gherty, Parent, Ries Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: Page 2 of 3 James Parent read into the record: 1. Complaint #1. The Ethics Inquiry Board determined that Complaint #1 is dismissed with prejudice. 2. Complaint #2. The Ethics Inquiry Board determined that Complaint #2 is dismissed without prejudice. 3. Complaint #3. This complaint alleged two violations of the Code of Ethics. The Ethics Inquiry Board determined that Allegation 1 is dismissed with prejudice. The Board further found that probable cause exists as to Allegation 2 and directed that a fact-finding hearing be scheduled to address that allegation. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 3:44pm. Page 3 of 3