BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · September 28, 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 and Steve Smith
Makda Fessahaye, Executive Secretary
Patrick McClain, Assistant City Attorney
Administrative Services Coordinator Karen Biernat 286-3398,
klbiern@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual & City Hall, room 301-A
This is a Virtual and In Person Meeting:
Join on your computer or mobile app
https://tinyurl.com/3kvm5a84
Or call in (audio only)
+1 414-251-0392,,869199564# United States, Milwaukee
Phone Conference ID: 869 199 564#
Find a local number | Reset PIN
Learn More | Meeting options
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present 4 - Bock, Miller, Smith and Cleary
3. 210896 Communication relating to the approval of the Board of City Service
Commission meeting minutes from their regular meeting held on
September 14, 2021.
Attachments: Approval of CSC Meeting Minutes - 9.14.2021
APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smithand Cleary
No 0
4. 210897 The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from Lizzy Lowrey for
reinstatement to the Milwaukee Public Library.
City of Milwaukee Page 1
BOARD OF CITY SERVICE Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021
COMMISSIONERS
Attachments: Reinstatement - Lizzy Lowrey, Library
Victoria Robertson was present to answer any questions.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smithand Cleary
No 0
5. 210898 The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from the Milwaukee
Water Works Department, DPW, for two retroactive extensions of
Temporary Appointments for Katlin Galonski, Water Chief Repair
Worker, from March 19, 2020 and ending October 30, 2020, and from
April 19, 2021 and ending August 20, 2021.
Attachments: Two Ext. of Temp. Appts. for Katlin Galonski
APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smithand Cleary
No 0
6. 210899 The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from the Milwaukee
Health Department for an extension of Temporary Appointment for Erik
Munson, Public Health Assistant Laboratory Director, retroactive to
September 5, 2021 and ending on July 5, 2022.
Attachments: Ext. of Temp. Appt. Erik Munson, MHD.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smithand Cleary
No 0
7. 210904 The Secretary reports receipt of a Communication from the Department
of Public Works for an Extension of Temporary Appointment for David
Lawrence, Transportation Financial Analyst, from October 6, 2021 and
ending on January 5, 2022.
Attachments: 7. Ext. Temp. Appt. David Lawrence, DPW
APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smithand Cleary
No 0
8. 210900 The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from the Department
of Neighborhood Services to Re-Exempt the position of Certification
Communications Coordinator - Pay Range 2FX.
Attachments: Re-Exempt Request- Certification Communications Coordinator 2021
City of Milwaukee Page 2
BOARD OF CITY SERVICE Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021
COMMISSIONERS
APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smithand Cleary
No 0
9. 210901 The Discharge Appeal hearing regarding Mr. Louis Jones, Operations
Driver Worker, DPW.
Attachments: A-1 Clearing house data from DOT.1pg.
A-2 Clearing house violation data.2pgs.
Appeal - Discharge Notice.
D-1 4.26.2016 First Advantage 2pgs
D-2 4.14.2016 First Advantage.5pgs.
D-3 7.27.2021 Test Results.1pg.
D-4 8.3.2021 Discharge Notice.1.pg.
D-5 2020 2020 DPW Work Rules.Acknowledgement form signed.1pg.
D-6 7.14.2021 2020 DPW Work Rules 1.27 Alcohol and Controlled
Substances.2pgs.
DEPT. ADDED ADDITIONAL Witness - Witness and Exhibits List
DEPT. ADDED DOC. 1. FMCSA Clearinghouse_Launch_01062020
DEPT. ADDED DOC. 2. FMCSA Clearinghouse_Violations Prior to
01062020
The Commission upheld the Department's decision to Discharge Mr. Louis Jones,
ODW.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smithand Cleary
No 0
10. Adjournment
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 Executive Secretary to the City
Service Commission at 286-3335, (FAX)286-0800, (TDD)286-2960 or by writing to the Executive Secretary at Room 706, City
Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
City of Milwaukee Page 3
BOARD OF CITY SERVICE Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021
COMMISSIONERS
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.
City of Milwaukee Page 4
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 and Steve Smith
Makda Fessahaye, Executive Secretary
Patrick McClain, Assistant City Attorney
Administrative Services Coordinator Karen Biernat 286-3398,
klbiern@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual & City Hall, room 301-A
This is a Virtual and In Person Meeting:
Join on your computer or mobile app
https://tinyurl.com/3kvm5a84
Or call in (audio only)
+1 414-251-0392,,869199564# United States, Milwaukee
Phone Conference ID: 869 199 564#
Find a local number | Reset PIN
Learn More | Meeting options
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. 210896 Communication relating to the approval of the Board of City Service
Commission meeting minutes from their regular meeting held on
September 14, 2021.
Attachments: Approval of CSC Meeting Minutes - 9.14.2021
4. 210897 The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from Lizzy Lowrey for
reinstatement to the Milwaukee Public Library.
Attachments: Reinstatement - Lizzy Lowrey, Library
5. 210898 The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from the Milwaukee
Water Works Department, DPW, for two retroactive extensions of
Temporary Appointments for Katlin Galonski, Water Chief Repair Worker,
from March 19, 2020 and ending October 30, 2020, and from April 19,
2021 and ending August 20, 2021.
Attachments: Two Ext. of Temp. Appts. for Katlin Galonski
City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 9/27/2021
BOARD OF CITY SERVICE Meeting Agenda - Final September 28, 2021
COMMISSIONERS
6. 210899 The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from the Milwaukee
Health Department for an extension of Temporary Appointment for Erik
Munson, Public Health Assistant Laboratory Director, retroactive to
September 5, 2021 and ending on July 5, 2022.
Attachments: Ext. of Temp. Appt. Erik Munson, MHD.
7. 210904 The Secretary reports receipt of a Communication from the Department of
Public Works for an Extension of Temporary Appointment for David
Lawrence, Transportation Financial Analyst, from October 6, 2021 and
ending on January 5, 2022.
Attachments: 7. Ext. Temp. Appt. David Lawrence, DPW
8. 210900 The Secretary reports receipt of a communication from the Department of
Neighborhood Services to Re-Exempt the position of Certification
Communications Coordinator - Pay Range 2FX.
Attachments: Re-Exempt Request- Certification Communications Coordinator 2021
9. 210901 The Discharge Appeal hearing regarding Mr. Louis Jones, Operations
Driver Worker, DPW.
Attachments: A-1 Clearing house data from DOT.1pg.
A-2 Clearing house violation data.2pgs.
Appeal - Discharge Notice.
D-1 4.26.2016 First Advantage 2pgs
D-2 4.14.2016 First Advantage.5pgs.
D-3 7.27.2021 Test Results.1pg.
D-4 8.3.2021 Discharge Notice.1.pg.
D-5 2020 2020 DPW Work Rules.Acknowledgement form signed.1pg.
D-6 7.14.2021 2020 DPW Work Rules 1.27 Alcohol and Controlled Substances.2pgs.
DEPT. ADDED ADDITIONAL Witness - Witness and Exhibits List
DEPT. ADDED DOC. 1. FMCSA Clearinghouse_Launch_01062020
DEPT. ADDED DOC. 2. FMCSA Clearinghouse_Violations Prior to 01062020
10. Adjournment
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 Executive Secretary to the City Service Commission at
286-3335, (FAX)286-0800, (TDD)286-2960 or by writing to the Executive Secretary at Room 706, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee,
WI 53202.
City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 9/27/2021
BOARD OF CITY SERVICE Meeting Agenda - Final September 28, 2021
COMMISSIONERS
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.
City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 9/27/2021