The New Canaan commission voted to suspend the chief for five days without pay, effective Nov. 17, citing ethical concerns stated in an investigation report.

Commissioner Beth moved the suspension on the floor, saying, "I would like to make a motion to suspend the chief for 5 days without pay effective November 17 based on the ethical concerns stated in the investigation report." The motion was seconded and members answered "Aye" when the chair called for a vote; Bob specifically responded "Aye." The motion carried and the commission said the decision had been made following the closed deliberation.

The matter was discussed during an earlier executive session the commission entered at the chief's request. Before going into executive session the commission named invited attendees, including Tucker Murphy (a staff member assisting with the meeting), Cheryl Jones, head of HR, town attorney Chris Hodgson, the chief, commissioners, and the first selectwoman. The public recording was paused for the executive session and resumed when the commission returned to open session.

The commission did not read a detailed public summary of the investigation report at the meeting. The suspension length (five calendar days), effective date (Nov. 17) and the stated basis ("ethical concerns" in the investigation report) were recorded on the motion. The transcript does not record a roll-call of all votes or a detailed statement of the investigation's findings, and the name of the suspended chief was not stated on the public record during the excerpts provided.

The meeting adjourned immediately following the vote. The commission did not announce any additional public follow-up or a schedule for releasing the investigation report during the recorded portion of the meeting.