BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · June 8, 2021
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes - Final
BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
Frank Bock, President
Marilyn Miller, Vice President
Commissioners Janet Cleary, Maria Monteagudo, and Steve
Smith
Makda Fessahaye, Executive Secretary
Patrick McClain, Assistant City Attorney
Administrative Services Coordinator Karen Biernat 286-3398,
klbiern@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual
1 Call to Order
This meeting began at 1:36 p.m.
2 Roll Call
Present 5 - Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary and Monteagudo
3 210242 Communication relating to the minutes of the Board of City Service
Commissioners meeting held on May 18, 2021.
Attachments: Meeting Minutes 5.18.2021.pdf
APPROVED
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Clearyand Monteagudo
No 0
4 210243 Communication relating to the classification report(s) scheduled for City
Service Commission action at the meeting of June 8, 2021.
Attachments: Chart of Classification - CCCC, DPW, PORT, MHD
2021.06.08 - CCCC - Workforce Grant Specialist
2021.06.08 - DPW - Various
2021.06.08 - MHD - Fatherhood Involvement Specialist Series
2021.06.08 - MHD - Health Accounting Assistants
Sarah Trotter, DER, presented the reports to Commission.
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APPROVED
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Clearyand Monteagudo
No 0
5 210244 Communication relating to the classification reports of probationary
service scheduled for City Service Commission action at the meeting of
June 8, 2021.
Attachments: Probationary Period Recommendation Report
No Action Taken.
PLACED ON FILE
6 210245 Communication from the from the Department of Administration –
Budget and Management Division, for an extension of Temporary
Appointment for Bryan Rynders, Finance and Administration Manager,
for three additional months, retroactive from May 2, 2021 and ending on
August 3, 2021.
Attachments: Extension of Temp. Appt. Bryan Rynders.DOA.B&M [Redacted]
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget Office, was present to answer any questions from the
Commission.
APPROVED
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Clearyand Monteagudo
No 0
7 210246 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission for an extension of
Temporary Appointment for Michael Allen, Paralegal, retroactive from
June 1, 2021 and ending on March 19, 2022.
Attachments: Extension of Temp. Appt. Michael Allen. FPC [Redacted]
Lee Todd, FPC, was present to answer any questions from the Commission.
APPROVED
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Clearyand Monteagudo
No 0
8 210281 Communication from the Department of Public Works - Operations
Division, for an extension of Temporary Appointment for Jarvis Roberts,
Sanitation Supervisor, from June 25, 2021 and ending on November 27,
2021.
Attachments: Extension of Temp. Appt. Jarvis Roberts.DPW.OPS [Redacted]
Kaylyn Jennik was present to answer any questions from the Commission.
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APPROVED
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Clearyand Monteagudo
No 0
9 210280 Communication from Mr. James Thao, for reinstatement to the position of
Water Meter Technician.
Attachments: Reinstatement James Thao.DWP.OPS [Redacted]
Patrick Pauly, DPW-MWW, was present to answer any questions from Commission.
APPROVED
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Clearyand Monteagudo
No 0
10 210282 Communication from the Department of Administration - Office of Equity
and Inclusion, to exempt the position of Chief Equity Officer.
Attachments: Exemption - Chief Equity Officer. DOA
Sharon Robinson, DOA, was present to answer any questions from the Commission.
APPROVED
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Clearyand Monteagudo
No 0
11 210283 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department requesting that
the following positions of Health Access Assistants serve a 12-month
probationary period.
Attachments: Rule Change - Rule VIII, Sec. 8 (k) Probationary Period for Health
Access Assistant
Preliminary approval only. Will be placed on the next CSC agenda for 6.22.2021 for
final approval by Commission.
APPROVED
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Clearyand Monteagudo
No 0
12 Adjournment
This meeting adjourned at 2:08 p.m.
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In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this
meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of
the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary
and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods &
Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on
whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the
Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee,
whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In
the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be
taken at the simultaneous meeting.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities
through
sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service,
contact the
Secretary to the City Service Commission at 286-3335, (FAX) 286-0800, (TDD) 286-2960 or by
writing to
the Secretary at Room 706, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Limited parking for persons attending meetings in City Hall is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit)
at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of East Kilbourn and North Water Street. Parking
tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are
required to register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing
before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information
is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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Agenda
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Agenda - Final
BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
Frank Bock, President
Marilyn Miller, Vice President
Commissioners Janet Cleary, Maria Monteagudo, and Steve
Smith
Makda Fessahaye, Executive Secretary
Patrick McClain, Assistant City Attorney
Administrative Services Coordinator Karen Biernat 286-3398,
klbiern@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual
This is a Microsoft Teams meeting.
Join on your computer or mobile app at this address:
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Or call in (audio only)
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1 Call to Order
2 Roll Call
3 210242 Communication relating to the minutes of the Board of City Service
Commissioners meeting held on May 18, 2021.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Meeting Minutes 5.18.2021.pdf
Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 18, 2021.
4 210243 Communication relating to the classification report(s) scheduled for City
Service Commission action at the meeting of June 8, 2021.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Chart of Classification - CCCC, DPW, PORT, MHD
2021.06.08 - CCCC - Workforce Grant Specialist
2021.06.08 - DPW - Various
2021.06.08 - MHD - Fatherhood Involvement Specialist Series
2021.06.08 - MHD - Health Accounting Assistants
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The Secretary presents to the Commission the classification report for approval.
CLASSIFICATION REPORT(S) for approval.
5 210244 Communication relating to the classification reports of probationary service
scheduled for City Service Commission action at the meeting of June 8,
2021.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Probationary Period Recommendation Report
The Secretary presents to the Commission the classification report(s) of probationary
service for approval.
6 210245 Communication from the from the Department of Administration – Budget
and Management Division, for an extension of Temporary Appointment for
Bryan Rynders, Finance and Administration Manager, for three additional
months, retroactive from May 2, 2021 and ending on August 3, 2021.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Extension of Temp. Appt. Bryan Rynders.DOA.B&M [Redacted]
The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from the Department of Administration
– Budget and Management Division, for an extension of Temporary Appointment for
Bryan Rynders, Finance and Administration Manager, for three additional months,
retroactive from May 2, 2021 and ending on August 3, 2021.
7 210246 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission for an extension of
Temporary Appointment for Michael Allen, Paralegal, retroactive from June
1, 2021 and ending on March 19, 2022.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Extension of Temp. Appt. Michael Allen. FPC [Redacted]
The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from the Fire and Police Commission
for an extension of Temporary Appointment for Michael Allen, Paralegal, retroactive from
June 1, 2021 and ending on March 19, 2022.
8 210281 Communication from the Department of Public Works - Operations
Division, for an extension of Temporary Appointment for Jarvis Roberts,
Sanitation Supervisor, from June 25, 2021 and ending on November 27,
2021.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Extension of Temp. Appt. Jarvis Roberts.DPW.OPS [Redacted]
The Secretary reports receipt of a communication file from the Department of Public
Works - Operations Division, for an extension of Temporary Appointment for Jarvis
Roberts, Sanitation Supervisor, from June 25, 2021 and ending on November 27, 2021.
9 210280 Communication from Mr. James Thao, for reinstatement to the position of
Water Meter Technician.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Reinstatement James Thao.DWP.OPS [Redacted]
The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from Mr. James Thao, for
reinstatement to the position of Water Meter Technician.
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10 210282 Communication from the Department of Administration - Office of Equity
and Inclusion, to exempt the position of Chief Equity Officer.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Exemption - Chief Equity Officer. DOA
The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from the Department of Administration
- Office of Equity and Inclusion, to exempt the position of Chief Equity Officer.
11 210283 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department requesting that the
following positions of Health Access Assistants serve a 12-month
probationary period.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Rule Change - Rule VIII, Sec. 8 (k) Probationary Period for Health Access Assistant
Proposed changes to the City Service Rules VIII, Section 8 (k), Probationary Period is
INTRODUCED. The proposed changes are based on a communication from the
Milwaukee Health Department requesting that the following positions of Health Access
Assistants serve a 12-month probationary period.
In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this
meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following
committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation,
Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering
and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of
the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees,
and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within
that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than
information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through
sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the
Secretary to the City Service Commission at 286-3335, (FAX) 286-0800, (TDD) 286-2960 or by writing to
the Secretary at Room 706, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Limited parking for persons attending meetings in City Hall is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the
Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of East Kilbourn and North Water Street. Parking tickets must be
validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to
register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common
Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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