BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 15, 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, Kobena-Marcus Collins and Steve
Smith
Kristin Hennessy Urban, Interim Executive Secretary
Patrick McClain, Assistant City Attorney
Administrative Support Specialist, Elizabeth Moore,
414-286-3398. elmoor@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 1:30 PM VIRTUAL
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present 5 - Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary and Collins
3. 221077 Communication from the Department of Administration, Budget and
Management Division, for an extension of temporary appointment for
Crystal Ivy, Business Operations Specialist, retroactive to November 6,
2022 and ending on December 31, 2023.
A motion was made by Janet Cleary, seconded by Kobena-Marcus Collins, that
this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
4. 221078 Communication for the approval of the meeting minutes held on 10.25.22.
A motion was made by Marilyn Miller, seconded by Kobena-Marcus Collins,
that this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
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5. 221079 Communication for the approval of the Classification Report(s) as
submitted.
A motion was made by Kobena-Marcus Collins, seconded by Janet Cleary, that
this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
6. 221080 Communication for the approval of the Probationary Report(s) as
submitted
The Commission took no action for the approval of the probationary report as
submitted.
This Communication was PLACED ON FILE
7. 221081 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services for an
extension of probationary period for Mary Lou Butterbrodt, Office
Assistant II, for three additional months from November 17, 2022 and
ending on February 17, 2023.
A motion was made by Steve Smith, seconded by Janet Cleary, that this
Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
GENERAL HEARING
8. 221082 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations for a
second extension of temporary appointment for Karen Biernat,
Administrative Services Supervisor, from 11/13/2022 and ending on
01/07/2023.
A motion was made by Kobena-Marcus Collins, seconded by Steve Smith, that
this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
9. 221092 Communication from the Department of Administration, Community
Development Grants Administration, for a temporary appointment for
Monique Lofton, Assistant Grants Fiscal Manager, retroactive to
06/05/2021 and ending on 02/01/2023.
A motion was made by Kobena-Marcus Collins, seconded by Marilyn Miller,
that this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
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Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
10. 221083 Communication from the Department of Public Works, Operations
Divisions, for eight temporary appointments for seasonal Winter Relief
Drivers retroactive to October (10,12,13 and 27) 2022 and ending on
May 13,2023.
A motion was made by Marilyn Miller, seconded by Kobena-Marcus Collins,
that this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
PUBLIC HEARING
11. 221084 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department to exempt the
new position of Marketing Communications Coordinator, pay range 2JX.
A motion was made by Kobena-Marcus Collins, seconded by Janet Cleary, that
this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
12. 221085 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library to re-exempt the
position of Library Now Program Specialist, pay range 2CN
A motion was made by Janet Cleary, seconded by Marilyn Miller, that this
Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
13. 221087 Communication from the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure, to
re-exempt the position of Marketing and Communications Officer, pay
range 2JX.
A motion was made by Steve Smith, seconded by Kobena-Marcus Collins, that
this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
14. 221088 Communication on the findings and decision for the discharge appeal
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hearing regarding Mr. Muna.
A motion was made by Janet Cleary, seconded by Steve Smith, that this
Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
15. 221089 Communication on the findings and decision for the second suspension
appeal hearing regarding Mr. Silver.
A motion was made by Marilyn Miller, seconded by Janet Cleary, that this
Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bock, Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Collins
No 0
16. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
Mover was Commissioner Collins and it was seconded by Commissioner Clearly.
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, (TTD) 286-2960 or by writing to the Executive Secretary Room 706, City Hall, 200 E.
Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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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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Meeting Agenda - Final
BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
Frank Bock, President
Marilyn Miller, Vice President
Commissioners Janet Cleary, Kobena-Marcus Collins and Steve
Smith
Kristin Hennessy Urban, Interim 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. 221077 Communication from the Department of Administration, Budget and
Management Division, for an extension of temporary appointment for
Crystal Ivy, Business Operations Specialist, retroactive to November 6,
2022 and ending on December 31, 2023.
Attachments: Ext. Temp. Appt. Crystal Ivy, DOA - Budget And Managment Divsion
4. 221078 Communication for the approval of the meeting minutes held on 10.25.22.
Attachments: CSC Meeting Minutes Draft - 10.25.2022
5. 221079 Communication for the approval of the Classification Report(s) as
submitted.
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Attachments: 2022.11.15 - VAR - Document and Records Positions
2022.11.15 - COMP - IT Positions REV
2022.11.15 - ERS - Pension Investment Follow up Pt2
2022.11.15 - MHD - Prog Asst III Positions
6. 221080 Communication for the approval of the Probationary Report(s) as
submitted
Attachments: Probationary Period Recommendation CSC 11.15.2022 REV
7. 221081 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services for an
extension of probationary period for Mary Lou Butterbrodt, Office Assistant
II, for three additional months from November 17, 2022 and ending on
February 17, 2023.
Attachments: Ext. of Probation MaryLou Butterbrodt - DNS Ltr. Only
GENERAL HEARING
8. 221082 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations for a second
extension of temporary appointment for Karen Biernat, Administrative
Services Supervisor, from 11/13/2022 and ending on 01/07/2023.
Attachments: Ext. of Temp. Appt. Karen Biernat, DER
9. 221092 Communication from the Department of Administration, Community
Development Grants Administration, for a temporary appointment for
Monique Lofton, Assistant Grants Fiscal Manager, retroactive to
06/05/2021 and ending on 02/01/2023.
Attachments: Ext. of Temp. Appt. Monique Lofton, DOA CDBG
10. 221083 Communication from the Department of Public Works, Operations
Divisions, for eight temporary appointments for seasonal Winter Relief
Drivers retroactive to October (10,12,13 and 27) 2022 and ending on May
13,2023.
Attachments: Temp. Appts. Eight Winter Relief Drivers, DPW - Operations Div.
PUBLIC HEARING
11. 221084 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department to exempt the new
position of Marketing Communications Coordinator, pay range 2JX.
Attachments: Exempt New Position Marketing Communications Coord. - MHD
12. 221085 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library to re-exempt the
position of Library Now Program Specialist, pay range 2CN
Attachments: Re-Exempt Library Now Prog. Spec.- MPL
13. 221087 Communication from the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure, to
re-exempt the position of Marketing and Communications Officer, pay
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range 2JX.
Attachments: Re-Exempt Marketing and Communication Officer, DPW-Infrastructure
14. 221088 Communication on the findings and decision for the discharge appeal
hearing regarding Mr. Muna.
Attachments: Findings and Decision Mr. Marwan Muna, DPW.
15. 221089 Communication on the findings and decision for the second suspension
appeal hearing regarding Mr. Silver.
Attachments: Findings and Decision for Mr. Howard Silver, DPW.
16. 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, (TTD) 286-2960 or by
writing to the Executive Secretary 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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