BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 29, 2022
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, March 29, 2022 Virtual 1:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
This meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present 4 - Bock, Miller, Smith and Cleary
3. 211900 Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 15,
2022.
Attachments: CSC Meeting Minutes 3.15.2022
APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smith, and Cleary
No 0
GENERAL HEARING
4. 211909 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services for an
Extension of Probationary Period for Kathleen Adsit, Plan Examiner III,
for six additional months beginning on March 22, 2022 and ending on
September 22, 2022.
The Commission approved the six month probationary extension with the
understanding for the department to meet with the employee on a weekly or bi-weekly
basis for improved communication with the employee.
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APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smith, and Cleary
No 0
5. 211902 Communication from the Department of Public Works to extend the
probationary period for Rosevelt Roberson, Urban Forestry Laborer, for
three additional months beginning on April 19, 2022 and ending on July
19, 2022.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smith, and Cleary
No 0
PUBLIC HEARING
6. 211901 Communication from the Department of Administration, Community
Development Grants Administration, to exempt the NEW position of
Grant Compliance Manager, pay range 2JX.
Attachments: Exempt New position of Grants Compliance Manager, DOA.CDGA
APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smith, and Cleary
No 0
7. 211922 Communication from the Department of Administration, Community
Development Grants Administration, to exempt the NEW position of
Grant Monitor, Pay Range 2GX.
Attachments: Exempt New position of Grant Monitor, DOA-CDGA
APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smith, and Cleary
No 0
8. 211903 Communication from Mr. Michael Allan Marass appealing the decision
for removal from the application process to the position of Housing
Program Specialist for not meeting minimum qualifications.
Attachments: Appeal - Application Removal - Michael Marass
The Commission up held the decision by the Department of Employee Relations to
remove Mr. Michael Allan Marass from the application process to the position of
Housing Program Specialist for not meeting the minimum requirements.
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APPROVED
Aye 4- Bock, Miller, Smith, and Cleary
No 0
9. Adjournment
This meeting adjourned at 2:31 p.m.
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) 286-0203,
(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.
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed Session pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(a)(c) or (1)(f) Wis. Stats., if
necessary. The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session pursuant
to s. 19.85(2) Wis. Stats.
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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 and Steve Smith
Makda Fessahaye, Executive Secretary
Patrick McClain, Assistant City Attorney
Administrative Services Coordinator Karen Biernat 286-3398,
klbiern@milwaukee.gov
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. 211900 Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 15, 2022.
Attachments: CSC Meeting Minutes 3.15.2022
GENERAL HEARING
4. 211909 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services for an
Extension of Probationary Period for Kathleen Adsit, Plan Examiner III, for
six additional months beginning on March 22, 2022 and ending on
September 22, 2022.
5. 211902 Communication from the Department of Public Works to extend the
probationary period for Rosevelt Roberson, Urban Forestry Laborer, for
three additional months beginning on April 19, 2022 and ending on July 19,
2022.
PUBLIC HEARING
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6. 211901 Communication from the Department of Administration, Community
Development Grants Administration, to exempt the NEW position of Grant
Compliance Manager, pay range 2JX.
Attachments: Exempt New position of Grants Compliance Manager, DOA.CDGA
7. 211922 Communication from the Department of Administration, Community
Development Grants Administration, to exempt the NEW position of Grant
Monitor, Pay Range 2GX.
Attachments: Exempt New position of Grant Monitor, DOA-CDGA
8. 211903 Communication from Mr. Michael Allan Marass appealing the decision for
removal from the application process to the position of Housing Program
Specialist for not meeting minimum qualifications.
Attachments: Appeal - Application Removal - Michael Marass
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) 286-0203, (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.
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed Session pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(a)(c) or (1)(f) Wis. Stats., if necessary. The
Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session pursuant to s. 19.85(2) Wis. Stats.
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