FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · February 5, 2014
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, February 5, 2014 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:05 a.m.
Present 5 - Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik, Hamilton
Individuals also present:
Mark Nicolini, Budget and Management Director
Martin Matson, Comptroller
James Carroll, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 131393 Appointment of Mark Nicolini by Mayor Tom Barrett to the Employes’
Retirement System - Annuity and Pension Board.
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 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
2. 131394 Appointment of Gerald Pace by Mayor Tom Barrett to the Employes’
Retirement System - Annuity and Pension Board.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Murphy, Kovac and Dudzik
No 0
Excused 2- Coggs and Hamilton
3. 131350 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
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transfers and equipment requests.
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 3- Murphy, Kovac and Dudzik
No 0
Excused 2- Coggs and Hamilton
4. 131352 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or
contract amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing
Vincent Moschella, Deputy City Attorney
Robert Jorin, City Attorney's Office Special Assistant
Ald. Hamilton joined the committee at 9:20 a.m.
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Kovac, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
5. 131351 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
Maria Monteagudo, Department of Employee Relations Director
Ald. Coggs joined the committee at 9:28 a.m.
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
6. 131371 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Community Health Improvement in Metcalf Park and Concordia
(CHIMC): Save Lives-Immunize Grant from the Medical College of
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Wisconsin (MCW).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health 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
7. 131397 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations
to initiate a joint request-for-proposal process with other local
governmental bodies for third-party administrators of health and
prescription drug benefits.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
Individual appearing:
Michael Brady, Department of Employee Relations
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
8. 131421 Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s 2014 joint United
Performing Arts Fund and Visions campaign.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
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
9. 130784 A charter ordinance relating to budget estimates and development.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget 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
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10. 131412 Substitute resolution relating to reporting requirements and prior
approval of changes in funding for purposes under the Strong
Neighborhood Investment Plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
Individual appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Mayor's Office - Housing Policy Director
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
11. 131423 Communication from the Budget and Management Division relating to
an amendment to the 2014 Positions Ordinance and 2014 Salary
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 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 1- Dudzik
12. 131348 Substitute resolution appropriating funding to the Mayor’s Office from
the 2014 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance
Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 1- Dudzik
13. 131380 Substitute resolution implementing provisions of the 2014 budget
regarding a deconstruction and asset recovery program.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Coggs and Ald. Murphy
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
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A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs, Dudzik and Hamilton
No 0
Individuals appearing:
Art Dahlberg, Department of Neighborhood Services Commissioner
Thomas Mishefske, Department of Neighborhood Services
Aaron Szopinski, Mayor's Office - Housing Policy Director
Ald. Willie Wade, 7th Aldermanic District
Aaron Cadle, Legislative Reference Bureau
Ald. Hamilton, Coggs, and Murphy added as cosponsors.
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
14. 131235 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of
Department of Administration - Business Operations Division -
Procurement Services Section - Contract Processing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Aycha Sirvanci, Audit Manager
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing Director
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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
15. 131294 Communication from the office of the Comptroller transmitting the
2014 annual audit plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Aycha Sirvanci, Audit Manager
Adam Figon, Office of the Comptroller
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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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16. 131426 Substitute resolution appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of
up to $11,200 from the 2013 Common Council Contingent Fund to
repay AT&T for overpaid Video Service Provider Fees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Aycha Sirvanci, Audit Manager
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
17. 131308 Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater
than anticipated revenue. (Debt Service Fund-Bonded Debt -
principal)
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
18. 131347 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 rates of pay of
offices and positions in the City Service.
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 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 1- Dudzik
19. 131349 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 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 4- Murphy, Kovac, Coggs and Hamilton
No 1- Dudzik
20. 131184 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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
Meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
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, February 5, 2014 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Amended 2/4/14 - Clerical correction to Items 1 & 2 and Item 3 (CCFN 131395) removed
from the agenda.
1. 131393 Appointment of Mark Nicolini by Mayor Tom Barrett to the Employes’
Retirement System - Annuity and Pension Board.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 131394 Appointment of Gerald Pace by Mayor Tom Barrett to the Employes’
Retirement System - Annuity and Pension Board.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 131350 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 131352 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or
contract amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 131351 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 131371 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Community Health Improvement in Metcalf Park and Concordia
(CHIMC): Save Lives-Immunize Grant from the Medical College of
Wisconsin (MCW).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 131397 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to
initiate a joint request-for-proposal process with other local
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governmental bodies for third-party administrators of health and
prescription drug benefits.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
8. 131421 Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s 2014 joint United
Performing Arts Fund and Visions campaign.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
9. 130784 A charter ordinance relating to budget estimates and development.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 131412 Substitute resolution relating to reporting requirements and prior
approval of changes in funding for purposes under the Strong
Neighborhood Investment Plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
11. 131423 Communication from the Budget and Management Division relating to
an amendment to the 2014 Positions Ordinance and 2014 Salary
Ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 131348 Substitute resolution appropriating funding to the Mayor’s Office from
the 2014 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance
Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 131380 Substitute resolution implementing provisions of the 2014 budget
regarding a deconstruction and asset recovery program.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade
14. 131235 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of
Department of Administration - Business Operations Division -
Procurement Services Section - Contract Processing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 131294 Communication from the office of the Comptroller transmitting the 2014
annual audit plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 131426 Substitute resolution appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of up
to $11,200 from the 2013 Common Council Contingent Fund to repay
AT&T for overpaid Video Service Provider Fees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 131308 Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater
than anticipated revenue. (Debt Service Fund-Bonded Debt - principal)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 131347 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 rates of pay of offices
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and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 131349 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 131184 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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