FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · April 24, 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
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Amended 4/18/13
Meeting called to order at 9:09 a.m.
Also in attendance: Jim Carroll, Legislative Reference Bureau, Mark Nicolini, Budget
and Management Division, Martin Matson, Comptroller's Office
Present 5 - Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik, Hamilton
1. 121774 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
2. 121784 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Sharon Robinson, Department of Administration
Paul Vorhnolt, Port of Milwaukee
Ald. Jose Perez, 12th District
Kathy Block, City Attorney's Office
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Ossie Kendrix, Department of Administration
Vince Moschella, City Attorney's Office
Tom Tarkowski, Department of Public Works
Dan Rotar, Milwaukee Police Department
David Henke, ITMD
Nancy Olson, ITMD
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
3. 121696 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
There was no report.
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
4. 121397 A charter ordinance relating to exceptions to bid requirements for city
purchases by the commissioner of public works.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Jim Bohl, 5th District
Dan Thomas, Department of Public Works
Kathy Block, City Attorney's Office
Patrick Hartmannn, Department of Public Works
Proposed Substitute A was accepted.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Charter Ordinance be
SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
121397 A substitute charter ordinance relating to exceptions to bid
requirements for city purchases by the commissioner of public works.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Charter Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
5. 121737 Communication from the City Attorney amending the 2013 Positions
Ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
6. 120997 A substitute ordinance relating to the application procedure for grant
funds.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
Individual appearing:
Ald. Terry Witkowski, 13th District
Proposed Substitute B is accepted.
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
120997 A substitute ordinance relating to the application procedure for grant
funds.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
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A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
7. 121407 A substitute ordinance relating to city purchases of technology
products.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
The item was held at the request of the sponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
8. 121701 A charter ordinance relating to retirement benefits for new city
employes.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
The item was held at the request of the City Attorney's Office.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Charter Ordinance be HELD
TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
9. 121417 A substitute charter ordinance relating to employer contributions to the
combined fund of the employes’ retirement system.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Rudy Konrad, City Attorney's Office
Jerry Allen, Employes' Retirement System
Larry Langer, Buck Consultants
Tom Hayes, Milwaukee Retiree Association
Proposed Substitute C is accepted.
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A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Charter Ordinance be
SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
121417 A 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
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
10. 121152 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement
used in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
11. 121559 Substitute resolution authorizing and providing for the sale and
issuance of Sewerage System Revenue Bonds for refunding and
capital improvement purposes. (Comptroller)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing
:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
Proposed Substitute A is accepted.
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
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121559 Substitute resolution authorizing and providing for the sale and
issuance of Sewerage System Revenue Bonds for refunding and
capital improvement purposes. (Comptroller)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
12. 121759 Substitute resolution transferring and appropriating up to $50,000 from
the 2012 Common Council Contingent Fund for unanticipated
operating expenses in the Fire Department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Emma , Milwaukee Fire Department
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
13. 121602 Substitute resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances
from 2012 to 2013 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin
Statutes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Eric Pearson, Budget and Managment Division
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
14. 121781 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 HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
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No 0
15. 121782 A substitute 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 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
The Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s.
19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will
render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to
become involved. The committee may thereafter reconvene in open session.
Ald. Kovac moves to convene into closed session.
Roll call taken at 10:46 a.m. All members present.
Other individuals present:
Dennis Yaccarino, Mike Brady, Martin Matson, Jim Carroll, Mark Nicolini, Aaron
Szopinski, Tom Beamish, Clifton Crump, Mary Turk, Ellen Tangen
Ald. Kovac moves to return to open session.
Roll call taken at 10:59 a.m. All members present.
16. 121686 Substitute resolution approving design changes in group life insurance
benefits for active general City employees and new general City
retirees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mike Brady, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
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16. 121686 Substitute resolution approving design changes in group life insurance
benefits for active general City employees and new general City
retirees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
17. 121687 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations
to initiate a request-for-proposal process to select a vendor for group
life insurance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mike Brady, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 11:11 a.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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