HomeMy WebLinkAbout40 KingenMr. Robert S. Kingen
2919 Hemlock Drive
Erie, PA
Re: #81 -20 -C
STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
308 FINANCE BUILDING
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17120
ORDER OF THE COMMISSION
May 26, 1981
No. 40
#81 -20 -C (1 -4)
Dear Mr. Kingen:
The State Ethics Couliaission has received a complaint
regarding you and possible violations of Act 170 of 1978.
The Commission has now completed its investigation into
these allegations and finds no violation of Act 170. We
find no actual conflict or appearance of a conflict based
upon the following:
I. A. Allegation - That as Chief Code Enforcement Officer
for Millcreek Township, you testified that proper
legal advertisements were made and public hearings
held in relation to an Amendment to the Township
Zoning Ordinance (Amendment /Ordinance 69 -9) which
testimony was allegedly false and /or secured as a
reward for the positive action of the Supervisors
on a re- zoning request that was of personal interest
to you.
B. Finding - A public notice that the petitions were
presented to the Board of Supervisors of Millcreek
Township, appeared in the Erie, PA Times on Friday,
February 16, 1979. This notice included the
petition of the Zem Zem Temple. It also announced
that a public hearing on this petition would be
held March 12, 1979 at 9:30 a.m. in the office of.
the Board.
The Millcreek Township Planning Commission also
considered this action at their January 9 and
February 13, 1979 meetings. In addition to the
Planning Commission members, you, the Township
Engineer, and Township Solicitor attended both
meetings.
Mr. Robert S. Kingen
May 26, 1981
Page -2-
At both meetings, persons attended in support of
the petition, questioning the petition, and in
opposition to the petition.
There is no evidence their action taken on your
petition on January 5, 1981 related to the actions
during 1979.
C. Conclusion - These facts do not support any finding
that the provisions of Act 170 have been violated.
All files in this case will remain confidential.
However, this Order is final and will become available as a
public document within 15 days unless you file documentation
with the Commission which justifies reconsideration and /or
challenges pertinent factual findings made.
Until this 15 -day period has expired, NO ONE, including
the Respondent- addressee, may violate the confidentiality of
these proceedings by releasing, discussing or circulating
this Order. Any person who violates the confidentiality of
a Commission proceeding is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall
be fined not more than $1000. or imprisoned for not more
than one year or both, 65 P.S. 409(e).
PJS /jc
Sincerely yours,
i
'Paul J (JSmith
Chairman