ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION Trasty 501 Woodlane, Suite 301N aI Post Office Box 1917 ronan Sun Saronic Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1917 wee (601) 324.9600 Fax (501) 324-9606 ope, arn ony Juneau Toll Free (800) 422-7773 aymond Covet sty Be Younger aemae Shee tase Tere ketley ‘ona Bowry April 21, 2017, Mayor Joe Smith Post Office Box 5757 ‘North Little Rock, Arkansas 72119-5757 Rez Case No. 2016-CO-057 Dear Mayor Smith: ‘On December 5, 2016, the Fihics Commission mailed you a certified letter containing a copy of the citizen ‘complaint filed against you in the above-referenced ease. In that letter, you were notified that an investigation was being commenced regarding the issue of whether or not you violated Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) andlor Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304(a) in your capacity as Mayor of North Little Rock in connection with jntroducing a resolution which sought to circumvent the gift prohibitions set forth in Ark, Code Ann, § 21-8- 801. Please be advised that the results of staff's investigation were presented to the Commission at the meeting held ‘on today’s date, At that time, the Commission decided, by a vote of 4-0, with Commissioner Younger not present, to DISMISS the complaint Evidence gathered during the course of the investigation reflected that your role was limited to introducing Resolution No. 9078 to the North Little Rock City Council and presenting it at the meeting that was held on October 24, 2016. The Commission determined that such conduct did not constitute a violation of Ark. Code ‘Ann, § 21-8-801(b) or Atk, Code Ann. § 21-8-304(a). In accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-218(b)(1)(C), this letter serves as notice of the Commission's final ‘action together with the reasons for such action. This letter is a public document and a copy is being sent to the ‘Complainant, Mr. Russ Racop, to notify him of the outcome of these proceedings. [Ifyou should have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, \einhoey tam, Graham F. Sloan’ Director cco: Mr. Russ Racop Mr. Jason CarterARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION Sharon. Trusty 501 Woadlane, Suite 301N ‘Graham. ston ‘in Post Office Box 1917 re ul orian Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1917 an ne ern (501) 324-9600 Fax (501) 324-9606 Orewdtera ey dana Toll Free (800) 422-7773 Raymond Boyles ‘Ashley Driver Younger ‘ice Eastwood Teresa Kesthiey cones Dene Bw April 21, 2017 Ms. Debi Ross 3521 Lakeshore Drive North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116 Rez Case No. 2016-CO-058 Dear Ms. Ross: On December 5, 2016, the Ethics Commission mailed you a certified letter containing a copy of the citizen Complaint filed against you in the above-referenced case. In that letter, you were notified that an investigation was being commenced regarding the issue of whether or not you violated Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) and/or Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304(a) in your capacity as North Little Rock Alderman in connection with voting to approve the resolution in question adopted by the North Little Rock City Council which sought to circumvent the gift prohibition set forth in Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801 Please be advised that the results of staff's investigation were presented to the Commission at the meeting held (on today’s date. At that time, the Commission decided, by a vote of 4-0, with Commissioner Younger not present, to DISMISS the complaint Evidence gathered during the course of the investigation reflected that your role was limited to voting to approve Resolution No. 9078 at the City Council meeting that was held on October 24, 2016. The Commission determined that such conduct did not constitute a violation of Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) or Ark. Code Ann, § 21-8-304(@). In accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-218(b\(1)(C), this letter serves as notice of the Commission's final action together with the reasons for such action, This leiter isa public document and a copy is being sent to the ‘Complainant, Mr, Russ Racop, to notify him of the outcome of these proceedings, Ifyou should have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. sins a Leatlacy Mea, Graham F. Sloan Director ccc: Mr. Russ Racop Mr. Jason CarterARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION Sharon k. Tasty 501 Woodlane, Suite 301N sham F. Scan Sane Post Office Box 1917, ns irises Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1917 “i Rogers Bana eats (504) 324-9600 Fax (501) 324-9606 ‘row Blanwersep Tony tuneaw ‘Toll Free (800) 422-7773 Reymond Boies ney ore Younger ne tice aswcod “eres Kesthiey April 27, 2017 Ms. Beth White 4021 Glenmere North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116 Re: Case No. 2016-CO-059 Dear Ms. White: On December 5, 2016, the Ethics Commission mailed you a certified letter containing a copy of the citizen complaint filed against you in the above-referenced case. In that letter, you were notified that an investigation was bemg commenced regarding the issue of whether or not you violated Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) and/or Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304(a) in your capacity as North Little Rock Alderman in connection with voting to approve the resolution in question adopted by the North Little Rock City Council which sought 10 circumvent the gift prohibition set forth in Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801 Please be advised that the results of staf?'s investigation were presented to the Commission at the mecting held on today's date. At that time, the Commission decided, by a vote of 4-0, with Commissioner Younger not present, to DISMISS the complaint. Evidence gathered during the course of the investigation reflected that your role was limited to voting to approve Resolution No, 9078 atthe City Council meeting that was held on October 24, 2016. The Commission determined that such conduct did not constitute a violation of Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) or Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304(a). In accordance with Ark, Code Ann. § 7-6-218(b)(1)(C), this letter Serves as notice of the Commission's final action together with the reasons for such action. Ths letter is a publie document and a copy is being sent to the ‘Complainant, Mr. Russ Racop, to notify hin of the outcome of these proceedings. Ifyou should have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Weattnes Lin, Graham F. Sloan ccc: Mr, Russ Racop Mr. Jason CarterARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION a 501 Woodlane, Suite 301N Canes ica Post Office Box 1917 sre 1 Jordan Hampton Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1917 “it Rogers bara nh oon (501) 324-9600 Fax (501) 324-9606 Crew ankensnip Tony Juneau Toll Free (800) 422-7773 Raymond Boyles Jahley Driver Younger Consens Teresa Keathiey April 21, 2017 Ms. Linda Robinson 5206 S. Woodiand North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117 Re: Case No. 2016-CO0-060 Dear Ms. Robinson On December 5, 2016, the Ethics Commission mailed you a certified letter containing a copy of the citizen complaint filed against you in the above-referenced case. In that letter, You were notified that an investigation was being commenced regarding the issue of whether or not you violated Atk. Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) and/or Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304(a) in your capacity as North Little Rock Alderman in connection with voting to approve the resolution in question adopted by the North Little Rock City Council which sought to circumvent the gift prohibition set forth in Ark. Code Ann, § 21-8-801 Please be advised that the results of staff's investigation were presented to the Commission at the meeting held ‘on today’s date. At that time, the Commission decided, by a vote of 4-0, with Commissioner Younger not present, 10 DISMISS the complaint. Evidence gathered during the course of the investigation reflected that your role was limited to voting to approve Resolution No. 9078 at the City Council meeting that was held on October 24, 2016. The Commission determined that such conduct did not constitute a violation of Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) or Ark. Code ‘Ann. § 21-8-304(2) In accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-218(b)(1\(C), this letter serves as notice of the Commission's final action together with the reasons for such action. This letter is a public document and a copy is being sent to the ‘Complainant, Mr. Russ Racop, to notify him of the outcome of these proceedings. If you should have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Nene Laws, Graham F. Sloan Director ce: Mr. Russ Racop ‘Mr. Jason CarterARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION Sharon, Trusty 501 Woodtane, Suite 301N oti Post Office Box 1917 Jorn Hampton Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1917 fi hoser Sates pe ere (501) 324-9600 Fax (501) 324-9606 re dnkorn ore oa Toll Free (800) 422-7773 Raymond Boyles ‘Ashley Driver Younger sees ‘hea E008 Teresa Kesthiey Dona Boury April 21, 2017 Mr. Steve Baxter 5510 Green Valley Avenue North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118 Rez Case No, 2016-CO-062 Dear Mr. Baxter: On December 5, 2016, the Ethics Commission mailed you a certified letter containing, a copy of the citizen complaint fled against you in the above-referenced case. In that letter, you were notified that an investigation was being commenced regarding the issue of whether or not you violated Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) and/or Ark. Code Ann, § 21-8-304(a) in your capacity as North Little Rock Alderman in connection with voting to approve the resolution in question adopted by the North Little Rock City Council which sought to circumvent the git prohibition set forth in Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801. Please be advised that the results of staff's investigation were presented to the Commission at the meeting held ‘on! today’s date. AAt that time, the Commission decided, by a vote of 4-0, with Commissioner Younger not present, to DISMISS the complaint. Evidence gathered during the course of the investigation reflected that your role was limited to voting to approve Resolution No. 9078 at the City Couneil mecting that was held on October 24, 2016. The Commission determined that such conduct did not constitute a violation of Ark, Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) or Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304(@), In accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-218(b)(1)(C), this letter serves as notice of the Commission's final action together with the reasons for such action. This letter is a public document and a copy is being sent to the Complainant, Mr. Russ Racop, to notify him of the outcome of these proceedings. If you should have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. tracy eles, Graham F. Sloan Sincerely, ccc: Mr. Russ Racop ‘Mr. Jason CarterARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION sharon Tae 501 Woodlane, Suite 301N rian Post Oifice Box 1917 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1917 (501) 324-9600 Fax (501) 324-9606 Toll Free (800) 422-773 Tony Juneau Ashley Driver Younger Bee Eastwood Teresa Kesthley Dana Bowry April 21, 2017 Mr. Murry Witcher 47 Coronada Circle North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116 Rez Case No. 2016-CO-064 Dear Mr. Witeher: On December 5, 2016, the Ethics Commission mailed you a certified letter containing a eopy of the citizen complaint filed against you in the above-referenced case. In that letter, you were notified that an investigation Was being commenced regarding the issue of whether or not you violated Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) and/or Ark. Code Ann, § 21-8-304(a) in your capacity as North Little Rock Alderman in conneetion with voting to approve the resolution in question adopted by the North Little Rock City Council which sought to circumvent the gift prohibition set forth in Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801 Please be advised that the results of stafP’s investigation were presented to the Commission at the meeting held on today’s date. At that time, the Commission decided, by a vote of 4-0, with Commissioner Younger not present, to DISMISS the complaint. Evidence gathered during the course of the investigation reflected that your role was limited to voting to approve Resolution No, 9078 at the City Council meeting that was held on October 24, 2016. The Comunission determined that such conduct did not constitute a violation of Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) or Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304(a), In accordance with Ark, Code Ann. § 7-6-218(b)(1(C), this letter serves as notice of the Commission's final action together wit the reasons for such aetion. This letter isu public document and a copy is being sent to the Complainant, Mr. Russ Racop, to notify him of the outcome of these proceedings. If you should have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Director ‘ec: Mr. Russ Racop Mr. Jason CarterARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION snatenK.tsty 501 Woodlane, Suite 301N ues fdas ae Post Office Box 1917 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1917 rea Hameton 7 gr Barham se eeaoranen (601) 324-9600 Fax (501) 324-9606 Sew Sinkery ony duneow Toll Free (800) 422-7773 Rayend Boyes tice asveot ‘Teresa Keathiey ‘Done Bow April 21, 2017 Mr. Jason Carter Post Office Box 5757 North Little Rock, Arkansas 72119 Re: Case No. 2016-CO-063 Dear Mr. Carter: On December 5, 2016, the Ethics Commission mailed Mr. Bruce Foutch a certified letter containing a copy of the eitizen eomplaint filed against him in the above-referenced case. In that letter, he was notified that an investigation was being commenced regarding the issue of whether or not he violated Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801(b) and/or Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304(a) in his capacity as North Little Rock Alderman in connection with voting to approve a resolution adopted by the North Little Rock City Council which sought to circumvent the gift prohibition set forth in Ark, Code Ann, § 21-8-801 Please be advised that the results of staff's investigation were presented to the Commission at the meeting held on today’s date. At that time, the Commission decided, by a vote of 4-0, with Commissioner Younger not present, to DISMISS the complaint. Evidence gathered during the course of the investigation reflected that his role was limited to voting to approve. Resolution No, 9078 at the City Council meeting that was held on October 24, 2016. The Commission determined that such conduct did not constitute a violation of Ark. Code Ann, § 21-8-801(b) or Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304(a). Moreover, Mr. Foutch died on March 29, 2017, which would have made it impossible for the case to proeced if the Commission had determined that probable cause existed. In accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-218(b)(1)(C), this letter serves as notice of the Commission’s final action together with the reasons for such action. This letter is a public document and a copy is being sent to the Complainant, Mr. Russ Racop, to notify him of the outcome of these proceedings‘Mr. Jason Carter April 21, 2017 Page 2 If you should have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. i , Graham F, Sloan Director ce: Russ Racop