FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 14, 2013
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Nik Kovac, Vice-Chair
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Ald. Joe Dudzik, and Ald. Ashanti
Hamilton
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jim Carroll;, 286-8679,
jcarro@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, March 14, 2013 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall
AMENDED- Item numbered #22 (File 121639) has been added.
Meeting called to order at 9:12 a.m.
Also in attendance:
Jim Carroll, Legislative Reference Bureau
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Mark Nicolini, Budget and Management Director
Present 4 - Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton
Excused 1 - Dudzik
1. 121615 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Carrie Lewis, Water Works
Tim Thur, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
2. 121566 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Individual appearing:
Sharon Robinson, Department of Administration
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
3. 121613 Appointment of Thomas Rick to the Public Debt Commission by the
Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Thomas Rick, Employes' Retirement System
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Murphy, Kovac and Coggs
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Hamilton
4. 121390 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
Jeff Tews, Department of Public Works
Ken Wischer, District Council 48
Page nine of the report is amended to add language requiring employee involvement
in the qualitative process.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
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Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
5. 121603 Communication from the Fire Department relative to amending the
2013 Positions Ordinances.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chief Mark Rohlfing, Milwaukee Fire Department
Battallion Chief Erich Roden, Milwaukee Fire Department
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
6. 121417 A charter ordinance relating to employer contributions to the combined
fund of the employes’ retirement system.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Charter Ordinance be
SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
121417 A substitute charter ordinance relating to employer contributions to the
combined fund of the employes’ retirement system.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Charter Ordinance be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
7. 121502 Communication from the City Treasurer relating to the annual report of
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general fund pooled cash investments at year end.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Robin Malone, Treasurer's Office
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A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
8. 121467 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Beat
Patrol Program Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Dan Rotar, Milwaukee Police Department
Peter Pierce, Milwaukee Police Department
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
9. 121469 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a
Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Dan Rotar, Milwaukee Police Department
Capt. Anthony Smith, Milwaukee Police Department
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
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10. 121470 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for,
accept, and fund an I43/94 Bridge Rehabilitation Project/Crossing
Guards grant agreement with the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Dan Rotar, Milwaukee Police Department
Lishunda Patterson, Milwaukee Police Department
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
11. 121473 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for,
accept, and fund a Zoo Interchange Project/Crossing Guard grant
agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Dan Rotar, Milwaukee Police Department
Patterson, Milwaukee Police Department
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
12. 121475 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the 2013
High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area project awards.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Dan Rotar, Milwaukee Police Department
Capt. Anthony Smith, Milwaukee Police Department
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
13. 121509 An ordinance relating to employee benefits.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Maria Monteagudo, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
14. 121522 Resolution relating to City contributions for health benefits of certain
employees of the Fire Department upon retirement.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
15. 121599 An ordinance relating to retiree health benefits.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
16. 121264 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
ongoing services from UnitedHealthcare.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
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Mike Brady, Department of Employee Relations
Bruce Weiss, United Healthcare
Susan Bridges, United Healthcare
Timothy Hill, United Healthcare
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
17. 121608 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
an update on the "Wellness Your Choice Milwaukee" program with the
City's partner, Workforce Health.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Barbara Fagan, Froedtert Workforce Health
Melissa Kaul, Froedtert Workforce Health
Ken Wischer, District Council 48
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
18. 121528 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Report of
Audit Activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Aycha Sirvanci, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
19. 121616 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of The
Department of Administration - Procurement Services - Procard
Program.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Aycha Sirvanci, Comptroller's Office
Sharon Robinson, Department of Administration
Cynthia Matz, Department of Administration
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 3- Murphy, Kovac and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 2- Coggs and Dudzik
20. 121534 Reappointment of Beth Conradson Cleary to the Deferred
Compensation Plan Board by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Murphy, Kovac and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 2- Coggs and Dudzik
21. 121614 Reappointment of Kenneth Krei to the Public Debt Commission by the
Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 3- Murphy, Kovac and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 2- Coggs and Dudzik
22. 121639 Reappointment of Ald. Michael Murphy to the Employees' Retirement
System, Annuity and Pension Board by the Common Council
President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
Abstain 1- Murphy
23. 121565 Resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other
travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Murphy, Kovac and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 2- Coggs and Dudzik
24. 121563 An ordinance to further amend the 2013 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Murphy, Kovac and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 2- Coggs and Dudzik
25. 121564 An ordinance to further amend the 2013 offices and positions in the
City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Murphy, Kovac and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 2- Coggs and Dudzik
26. 121432 An ordinance relating to employee military leave.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Murphy, Kovac and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 2- Coggs and Dudzik
27. 121583 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to an
update on the selection of a consultant for the Milwaukee Civic
Partnership Initiative.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
28. The FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE may convene into closed session,
pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conducting specified public
business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.
Ald. Kovac moved that the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE convene into
closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conducting
specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a
closed session.
Roll call taken at 11:47 a.m.
Present: Kovac, Murphy, Hamilton, Coggs
Excused: Dudzik
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Individuals present:
Joe'Mar Hooper, Mark Nicolini, Margaret Daun, Sharon Robinson, Martin Matson, Jim
Carroll, Dennis Yaccarino, Deborah Ford, Maria Monteagudo,
Cynthia Matz
Meeting adjourned at 12:18 p.m.
Staff Assistant Tobie Black
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center
at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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