FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 29, 2014
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. NIK KOVAC, CHAIR
Ald. Joe Dudzik, Vice-ChairAld. Ashanti Hamilton,
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, and
Ald. Terry L. Witkowski
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jim Carroll;, 286-8679,
jcarro@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, May 29, 2014 2:00 PM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
Meeting convened at 2:08 p.m.
Present 4 - Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs, Witkowski
Excused 1 - Hamilton
Individuals also present:
Mark Nicolini, Budget and Management Director
Martin Matson, Comptroller
James Carroll, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 140236 Appointment of Rudolph Konrad to the Employees' Retirement
System, Annuity and Pension Board by the Common Council
President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Rudolph Konrad
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Dudzik and Coggs
No 0
Excused 2- Hamilton and Witkowski
2. 140172 Reappointment of Mark Nicolini to the Deferred Compensation Plan
Board by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Dudzik and Coggs
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No 0
Excused 2- Hamilton and Witkowski
3. 140170 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Witkowski joined the committee at 2:13 p.m.
All vacancy requests approved without objection.
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
4. 140054 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or
contract amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing Director
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
5. 140053 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
Individual appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing Director
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication to Finance
be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
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6. 131807 A substitute ordinance relating to authorization of purchases of
Milwaukee-made, Milwaukee county-made and American-made
goods.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
Individuals appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing Director
Ald. Tony Zielinski, 14th Aldermanic District
Ald. Dudzik said that there should be an acceptable cap, possibly an amendment
made on the Common Council floor on June 3, 2014.
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
7. 131794 A substitute ordinance establishing an optional holiday for employees
to observe Juneteenth Day.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Wade, Ald. Perez, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Stamper, II
and Ald. Kovac
Ald. Witkowski said that information regarding the number of employees observing
Juneteeth Day as an optional holiday should be given either as a memorandum to
members or as a communication file to the committee.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Coggs and Witkowski
No 1- Dudzik
Excused 1- Hamilton
8. 140164 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 offices and positions
in the City Service relating to private auto allowance for the position of
Program Assistant III in the Department of Neighborhood Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Lynne Steffen, Department of Neighborhood Services
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
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Excused 1- Hamilton
9. 131718 Communication transmitting the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget
Requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Kathy Brengosz, Legislative Reference Bureau
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
10. 140242 A charter ordinance relating to internal audits.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
Individual appearing:
Aycha Sirvanci, Comptroller Office Audit Manager
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Charter Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Hamilton
11. 140137 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
Public Health Preparedness (CDC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
Jose Rodriguez, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
12. 140138 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
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Bioterrorism Grant - Focus CRI (Cities Readiness Initiative) from the
State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
Jose Rodriguez, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
13. 140139 Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of
the Seek, Test, Treat: Addressing HIV in the Criminal Justice System
Grant from Tulane University.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
William Borzon, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
14. 140140 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Implementing Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program
Standards Grant from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
15. 140141 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Congenital Disorders Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department
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of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
Jessica Gathirimu, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
16. 140142 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Wisconsin Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin -
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
Jessica Gathirimu, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
17. 140239 Substitute resolution appropriating $190,000 from the 2014 Common
Council Contingent Fund to provide financial assistance to Milwaukee
Health Services, Inc.’s organizational sustainability plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Bevan Baker, Health Department Commissioner
Dr. Tito Izard, Milwaukee Health Services Inc.
Robert Teg, Grant Thornton
Donna Woleck, Milwaukee Health Services Inc.
Mr. Nicolini said that monthy reporting can be provided regarding Milwaukee Health
Services's adherence to the loan agreement.
Ald. Witkowski moved to amend the file by requiring that there be monthly reporting
regarding Milwaukee Health Services's adherence to the loan agreement. (Prevailed
4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be AMENDED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
140239 Substitute resolution appropriating $190,000 from the 2014 Common
Council Contingent Fund to provide financial assistance to Milwaukee
Health Services, Inc.’s organizational sustainability plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
18. 130784 A substitute charter ordinance relating to budget estimates and
development.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Dudzik moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute C. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Charter Ordinance be
SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
130784 A substitute charter ordinance relating to budget estimates and
development.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Molly King, Budget and Management Office
David Riemer, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
Pres. Michael Murphy, 10th Aldermanic District
Mr. Matson said his office is neutral on the matter.
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Charter Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
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Excused 1- Hamilton
19. 140121 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and
UnitedHealthCare regarding utilization of health benefits in 2013.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Michael Brady, Department of Employee Relations
Dr. Susan Bridges, United Healthcare
Dr. Bruce Weiss, United Healthcare
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
20. 140071 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and
Workforce Health relating to an update on the outcomes of the City 's
Wellness Program, 2010-2013.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Michael Brady, Department of Employee Relations
Barb Fagan, Froedtert Workforce Health
Elizabeth Brothen, Froedtert Workforce Health
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Dudzik and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Hamilton and Coggs
21. 140072 Substitute resolution approving the selection of United HealthCare as
a continuing provider of third-party administration services for the
City’s health benefits and directing the Department of Employee
Relations to negotiate a contract with United Healthcare for provision
of these services from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Michael Brady, Department of Employee Relations
Clete Anderson, Willis of Wisconsin
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
22. 140075 Substitute resolution relating to the process for setting the 2015 health
care benefit rates for City employees and retirees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Michael Brady, Department of Employee Relations
Clete Anderson, Willis of Wisconsin
Ald. Coggs moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A . (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
140075 Substitute resolution relating to the process for setting the 2015 health
care benefit rates for City employees and retirees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
23. 140180 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
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City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. NIK KOVAC, CHAIR
Ald. Joe Dudzik, Vice-ChairAld. Ashanti Hamilton,
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, and
Ald. Terry L. Witkowski
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jim Carroll;, 286-8679,
jcarro@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, May 29, 2014 2:00 PM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
Revised 5/28/14 - Title to Item 21 (CCFN 140072) revised.
1. 140236 Appointment of Rudolph Konrad to the Employees' Retirement System,
Annuity and Pension Board by the Common Council President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 140172 Reappointment of Mark Nicolini to the Deferred Compensation Plan
Board by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 140170 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 140054 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. 140053 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
6. 131807 A substitute ordinance relating to authorization of purchases of
Milwaukee-made, Milwaukee county-made and American-made goods.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
7. 131794 A substitute ordinance establishing an optional holiday for employees to
observe Juneteenth Day.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Wade, Ald. Perez, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Stamper, II and
Ald. Kovac
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8. 140164 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 offices and positions in
the City Service relating to private auto allowance for the position of
Program Assistant III in the Department of Neighborhood Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 131718 Communication transmitting the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget
Requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 140242 A charter ordinance relating to internal audits.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
11. 140137 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Public
Health Preparedness (CDC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 140138 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Bioterrorism Grant - Focus CRI (Cities Readiness Initiative) from the
State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 140139 Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of
the Seek, Test, Treat: Addressing HIV in the Criminal Justice System
Grant from Tulane University.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 140140 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Implementing Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program
Standards Grant from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 140141 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Congenital Disorders Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 140142 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Wisconsin Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin -
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 140239 Substitute resolution appropriating $190,000 from the 2014 Common
Council Contingent Fund to provide financial assistance to Milwaukee
Health Services, Inc.’s organizational sustainability plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 130784 A charter ordinance relating to budget estimates and development.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 140121 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and
UnitedHealthCare regarding utilization of health benefits in 2013.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 140071 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and
Workforce Health relating to an update on the outcomes of the City 's
Wellness Program, 2010-2013.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 140072 Substitute resolution approving the selection of United HealthCare as a
continuing provider of third-party administration services for the City’s
health benefits and directing the Department of Employee Relations to
negotiate a contract with United Healthcare for provision of these
services from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
22. 140075 Substitute resolution relating to the process for setting the 2015 health
care benefit rates for City employees and retirees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 140180 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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