FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · July 17, 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, July 17, 2013 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall
AMENDED- Item numbered #9 (File 130368) has been added.....
Meeting called to order at 9:15 a.m.Also in attendance: Martin Matson,
ComptrollerMark Nicolini, Budget and Management DivisionJim Carroll, Legislative
Reference Bureau
Present 5 - Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik, Hamilton
1. 130255 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Department of Administration
Dale Mejaki, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK 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. 130256 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Department of Administration
Joel Plant, Milwaukee Police Department
Dan Rotar, Milwaukee Police Department
Jessica Gathirimu, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication to Finance be
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APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
3. 130345 Communication from the Department of Administration informing the
Finance and Personnel Committee of waivers granted for certain
single or sole source contracts or contract amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
4. 130088 A substitute charter ordinance relating to duties, powers, procedures
and requirements in city purchasing.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Jim Bohl, 5th District
Kathy Block, Asst. City Attorney
Rhonda Kelsey, Department of Administration
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:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
4. 130088 A substitute charter ordinance relating to duties, powers, procedures
and requirements in city purchasing.
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. 130100 A substitute ordinance relating to city purchasing regulations.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
This item was held at the request of the department and sponsor.
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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 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
6. 130134 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK 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
7. 130346 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
Martha Brown, Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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
8. 130372 Communication from the Department of City Development relating to
amending the Positions Ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Martha Brown, Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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
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9. 130368 Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of
contributions received by the Milwaukee Police Department from
federally forfeited tangible property or cash for increased or enhanced
law enforcement efforts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Joel Plant, Milwaukee Police Department
Dan Rotar, Milwaukee Police Department
Chuck Burki, Milwaukee Police 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
10. 130364 A substitute ordinance relating to the investment of city pooled funds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Spencer Coggs, Treasurer's Office
Jim Klajbor, Treasurer's Office
Proposed Substitute A was accepted.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
130364 A substitute ordinance relating to the investment of city pooled funds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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
11. 130243 Resolution approving a City of Milwaukee general fund, pooled cash
investment policy.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
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Spencer Coggs, Treasurer's Office
Jim Klajbor, Treasurer'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
12. 130410 Substitute resolution amending agreements with the Wisconsin Energy
Conservation Corporation relating to energy efficiency grants .
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
Individual appearing:
Erick Shambarger, Office of Environmental Sustainability
Proposed Substitute A was 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
130410 Substitute resolution amending agreements with the Wisconsin Energy
Conservation Corporation relating to energy efficiency grants .
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS 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. 130098 A substitute ordinance relating to premium payments for health
benefits.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Michael Brady, Departent 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 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
14. 130204 Resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to enter
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into a contract with dental providers for a three year period,
2014-2016.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Michael Brady, Departent of Employee Relations
Clete Anderson, Willis
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
15. 130205 Resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to enter
into a contract with a long term disability provider for a three year
period, 2014-2016.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Michael Brady, Departent of Employee Relations
Clete Anderson, Willis
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
16. 130206 Resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to enter
into a contract with a flexible spending vendor for a three year period,
2014-2016.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Michael Brady, Departent of Employee Relations
Clete Anderson, Willis
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS 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. 130207 Resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to enter
into a contract with a Group Life Insurance vendor for a three year
period, 2014-2016.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Michael Brady, Departent of Employee Relations
Clete Anderson, Willis
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
18. 130265 Substitute resolution relating to the process for setting the 2014 health
care benefit rates for City employees and retirees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Michael Brady, Departent of Employee Relations
Clete Anderson, Willis
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
19. 130115 Resolution authorizing the City and Department of Employee Relations
to initiate a "Wellness Your Rewards Program" for all city employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Michael Brady, Departent of Employee Relations
Clete Anderson, Willis
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
20. 130367 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2012 Audit of
City Treasurer Cash Controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Aycha Sirvanci, Comptrollers's Office
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
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following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
21. 130347 Substitute 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 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
22. 130348 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
No 0
23. 130349 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 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m Staff Assistant Tobie Black
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center
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