FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 6, 2015
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-Chair
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Ald. Milele A. Coggs, and Terry
Witkowski
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jim Carroll;, 286-8679,
jcarro@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:13 a.m.
Present 5 - Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs, Witkowski
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Mark Nicolini, Budget & Management Director
Jim Carroll, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 150042 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
James Harpole, Milwaukee Police Department
Ald. Dudzik moved to amend Schedule A of the Vacancy Agenda to accept 5
detective positions instead of 4 under Police Department. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused -
Coggs
Ald. Coggs joined the committee at 9:23 a.m.
A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
2. 141847 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
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Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
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- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
3. 150013 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relative to
amending the 2015 Salary Ordinance relating to administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
11. 150071 Substitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $1,175,000
from the 2015 Common Council Contingent Fund to the Outside
Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account, the 2015
Damages & Claims Fund Special Purpose Account and the 2015
Operating Expenditures Account of the City Attorney’s Office for costs
and expenditures relating to police litigation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Miriam Horwitz, Deputy City Attorney
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
12. 141673 Substitute resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances
from 2014 to 2015 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin
Statutes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Neil Albrecht, Election Commission
Bryan Rynders, Budget and Management Division
Dan Rotar, Milwaukee Police Department
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James Harpole, Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief
Edith Hudson, Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief
Kurt Leibold, Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief
Ald. Russell Stamper, II, 15th Aldermanic District
Ald. Dudzik left the committee at 11:06 a.m.
Ald. Hamilton moved to amend the file to include the participation in Promise Zone
strategy to the Crime Reduction Strategy report within the file, which the Police
Department is to submit an amended report to the file prior to the Common Council
meeting on May 12, 2015. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be AMENDED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
13. 141674 Substitute resolution rescinding reserved commitments and
appropriating remaining funds from the 2014 Common Council
Contingent Fund for the purpose of closing the 2014 financial books
due to unanticipated shortfalls in current year operating expenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Dudzik
Meeting recessed at 11:43 a.m.
Ald. Coggs left the committee at 11:43 a.m.
Meeting reconvened at 11:54 a.m.
4. 150044 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or
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contract amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing Director
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
5. 141736 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 PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
6. 141330 A substitute ordinance relating to requirements for the procurement of
service contracts.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Kovac
Individual appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing Director
Ald. Hamilton moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed
3-0)
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
141330 A substitute ordinance relating to requirements for the procurement of
service contracts.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Kovac
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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 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Ordinance be
RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
Individuals appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing Director
Ald. Tony Zielinski, 14th Aldermanic District
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
7. 150041 Communication from the Fire Department relative to amending the
2015 Positions Ordinance relating to technical corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Emma Stamps, 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 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
8. 150084 Communication from the Milwaukee Water Works relative to amending
the 2015 Positions Ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Laura Daniels, Milwaukee Water Works
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A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
9. 141918 Resolution authorizing expenditures for attendance at meetings of the
National League of Cities’ Hispanic Elected Local Officials.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
10. 150014 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
design and construction of various capital improvements in conjunction
with various projects in various aldermanic districts with a total
estimated cost increase of $60,000, with one hundred percent of
increase being City share.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Robert Bryson, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
14. 141365 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. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
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RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
15. 150045 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 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 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
16. 141849 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
The following item may be placed on file as no longer needed:
17. 091094 Communication relating to the Request For Proposal for the Unified
Call Center.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Dudzik and Coggs
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Meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
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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Agenda
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
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 150042 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 141847 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 150013 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relative to
amending the 2015 Salary Ordinance relating to administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 150044 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. 141736 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. 141330 A substitute ordinance relating to requirements for the procurement of
service contracts.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Kovac
7. 150041 Communication from the Fire Department relative to amending the 2015
Positions Ordinance relating to technical corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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8. 150084 Communication from the Milwaukee Water Works relative to amending
the 2015 Positions Ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 141918 Resolution authorizing expenditures for attendance at meetings of the
National League of Cities’ Hispanic Elected Local Officials.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
10. 150014 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
design and construction of various capital improvements in conjunction
with various projects in various aldermanic districts with a total estimated
cost increase of $60,000, with one hundred percent of increase being
City share.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 150071 Resolution authorizing $1,325,000 from the 2015 Common Council
Contingent Fund for expenditures relating to police litigation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 141673 Resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances from 2014 to
2015.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 141674 Resolution rescinding reserved commitments and appropriating
remaining funds from the 2014 Common Council Contingent Funds for
the purpose of closing the 2014 fnancial books due to unanticipated
shortfalls in current year operating expenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 141365 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used
in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 150045 An ordinance to further amend the rates of pay 2015 offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 141849 An ordinance to further amend the 2015 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The following item may be placed on file as no longer needed:
17. 091094 Communication relating to the Request For Proposal for the Unified Call
Center.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
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