BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · December 13, 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, December 13, 2022 1:30 PM Hybrid
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present 4- Bock, Cleary, Collins, and Smith
Excused 1- Miller
3. Introduction of Elizabeth Moore, Administrative Support Specialist, Department of Employee
Relations-Administration.
4. 221338 Communication for the approval of the November 15, 2022 meeting
minutes.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
GENERAL HEARING
5. 221339 Communication from the Department of Public Works - Operations
Division to extend the probationary period of John Edwards, City Laborer
for an additional six months, from November 28, 2022 - May 31, 2023.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
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No 0
Excused 1- Miller
6. 221340 Communication from the Department of Public Works - Operations
Division to extend the probationary period of Joe Langford, City Laborer
for an additional six months, from December 28, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
7. 221341 Communication from the Department of Public Works - Operations
Division to extend the probationary period of
Darnelle Perkins-Overton, City Laborer for an additional six months, from
December 28, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
8. 221342 Communication from the Port Milwaukee to extend the probationary
period of Paula Olson, Administrative Assistant III for an additional three
months, from December 24, 2022 - March 31, 2023..
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
9. 221343 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department to extend the
probationary period of Melissa Willock, WIC Medical Assistant, from
December 22, 2022-March 24, 2023.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
10. 221344 Communication from the City Clerk to extend the probationary period of
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Annette Jackson, License Specialist I, from January 23, 2023-March 23,
2023.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
11. 221345 Communication from the Department of Public Works-OPS to extend the
temporary appointment of 4 city laborers
1. Jeremy Manning, effective Dec. 31, 2022, ending on May 13, 2023.
2. Izell Walker, effective Dec. 31, 2022, ending on May 13, 2023.
3. Kendrick Williams, effective Dec. 31, 2022, ending on May 13, 2023.
4. Bilah Thomas, effective Jan. 7, 2023, ending on May 13, 2023.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
12. 221346 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department for retroactive
extensions of ten temporary appointments for Disease Intervention
Specialists, from December 26, 2021-December 30, 2023.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
13. 221347 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department for a retroactive,
second extension of temporary appointment for Erik Munson, Public
Health Assistant Laboratory Director, from July 6, 2022-June 30, 2023.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
14. 221348 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations for a
second extension of temporary appointment for Martha Cargile, Human
Resources Manager, from January 1, 2023-July 1, 2023.
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APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
15. 221349 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations for a
second extension of temporary appointment for Kristin Urban, Chief of
Staff, from December 25, 2022-April 1, 2023.
Kristin Urban recused herself and Harper Donahue took over as the Executive
Secretary.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
16. 221350 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library for a second
extension of temporary appointment for Eileen Force Cahill, Data
Services Manager, from December 4, 2022-January 13, 2023.
Kristin Urban took over as the Executive Secretary.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
17. 221351 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library for a second
extension of temporary appointment for Elizabeth Lowrey, Library
Services Manage, from January 3, 2023-March 3, 2023.
The Commission amended the expiration date of March 3, 2023 and extended it to end
on May 3, 2023.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
18. 221352 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library to reinstate Dawn
Gardner, Library Services Manager.
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APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
PUBLIC HEARING
19. 221353 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services to
re-exempt the position of Certification and Communications Coordinator.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
20. 221354 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library to re-exempt the
position of Library Now Program Specialist, pay range 2JX.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
21. 221355 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office regarding a 2023 Layoff
Plan for the position of Senior IT Auditor.
The Commission indicated the position of Auditor should be included in the 2023
Layoff plan.
APPROVED
Aye 4- Smith, Cleary, Collins, and Bock
No 0
Excused 1- Miller
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned at 2:09 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 Executive Secretary to the City Service Commissiont 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.
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, Kobena-Marcus Collins and Steve
Smith
Kristin Hennessy Urban, Interim Executive Secretary
Patrick McClain, Assistant City Attorney
Administrative Services Coordinator Vacant
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:30 PM Hybrid
This is a hybrid meeting that will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and In-Person. Those wishing to view the
proceedings virtually can do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 2. Those wishing
to view the proceedings in person can do so at City Hall, Room 301-B.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
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Or call in (audio only)
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Phone Conference ID: 863 209 985
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Introduction of Elizabeth Moore, Administrative Support Specialist, Department of Employee
Relations-Administration.
4. 221338 Communication for the approval of the November 15, 2022 meeting
minutes.
Attachments: CSC DRAFT Minutes - 11.15. 2022
GENERAL HEARING
5. 221339 Communication from the Department of Public Works - Operations
Division to extend the probationary period of John Edwards, City Laborer
for an additional six months, from November 28, 2022 - May 31, 2023.
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Attachments: Ext. of Prob. John Edwards, DPW-OPS
6. 221340 Communication from the Department of Public Works - Operations
Division to extend the probationary period of Joe Langford, City Laborer
for an additional six months, from December 28, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
Attachments: Ext. of Prob. Joe Langford, DWP-OPS
7. 221341 Communication from the Department of Public Works - Operations
Division to extend the probationary period of
Darnelle Perkins-Overton, City Laborer for an additional six months, from
December 28, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
Attachments: Ext. of Prob. Darnelle Perkins-Overton, DPW-OPS
8. 221342 Communication from the Port Milwaukee to extend the probationary period
of Paula Olson, Administrative Assistant III for an additional three months,
from December 24, 2022 - March 31, 2023..
Attachments: Ext. of Prob. Paula Olson, Port of Milwaukee
9. 221343 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department to extend the
probationary period of Melissa Willock, WIC Medical Assistant, from
December 22, 2022-March 24, 2023.
Attachments: Ext. of Prob. Melissa Willock, Health Dept.
10. 221344 Communication from the City Clerk to extend the probationary period of
Annette Jackson, License Specialist I, from January 23, 2023-March 23,
2023.
Attachments: Ext. of Prob Annette Jackson, City Clerks Office
11. 221345 Communication from the Department of Public Works-OPS to extend the
temporary appointment of 4 city laborers
1. Jeremy Manning, effective Dec. 31, 2022, ending on May 13, 2023.
2. Izell Walker, effective Dec. 31, 2022, ending on May 13, 2023.
3. Kendrick Williams, effective Dec. 31, 2022, ending on May 13, 2023.
4. Bilah Thomas, effective Jan. 7, 2023, ending on May 13, 2023.
Attachments: Ext. of 4 Temp. Appts. City Laborers DPW OPS
12. 221346 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department for retroactive
extensions of ten temporary appointments for Disease Intervention
Specialists, from December 26, 2021-December 30, 2023.
Attachments: Retro Ext. of 10 Temp Appts. -MHD
13. 221347 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department for a retroactive,
second extension of temporary appointment for Erik Munson, Public Health
Assistant Laboratory Director, from July 6, 2022-June 30, 2023.
Attachments: Retro. Ext. Temp. Appt. Erik Munson, MHD
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14. 221348 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations for a second
extension of temporary appointment for Martha Cargile, Human Resources
Manager, from January 1, 2023-July 1, 2023.
Attachments: Ext. of Temp. Appt., Marti Cargile, DER
15. 221349 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations for a second
extension of temporary appointment for Kristin Urban, Chief of Staff, from
December 25, 2022-April 1, 2023.
Attachments: Ext. Temp. Appt. Kristin Urban, DER
16. 221350 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library for a second extension
of temporary appointment for Eileen Force Cahill, Data Services Manager,
from December 4, 2022-January 13, 2023.
Attachments: Ext. of Temp. Appt. Eileen Cahil, MPL
17. 221351 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library for a second extension
of temporary appointment for Elizabeth Lowrey, Library Services Manage,
from January 3, 2023-March 3, 2023.
Attachments: Ext. of Temp. Appt. Elizabeth Lowrey, MPL
18. 221352 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library to reinstate Dawn
Gardner, Library Services Manager.
Attachments: Reinstatement of Dawn Gardner, MPL
PUBLIC HEARING
19. 221353 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services to
re-exempt the position of Certification and Communications Coordinator.
Attachments: Re-exempt Certification and Communications Coord., DNS
20. 221354 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library to re-exempt the
position of Library Now Program Specialist, pay range 2JX.
Attachments: Re-exempt Library Now Program Specialist, MPL
21. 221355 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office regarding a 2023 Layoff
Plan for the position of Senior IT Auditor.
Attachments: 2023 Layoff Plan Senior Auditor 2 pos.
ADJOURNMENT
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COMMISSIONERS
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 Commissiont 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.
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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