FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · February 24, 2016
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City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. NIK KOVAC, CHAIR
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Vice-Chair
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Terry
Witkowski
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, John ledvina, 286-8637,
jledvi@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:14 a.m.
Present 5 - Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez, Witkowski
Individuals also present:
Aycha Sirvanci, Special Deputy Comptroller
Eric Pearson, Budget & Management Division
John Ledvina, Legislative Reference Bureau
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Mr. Matson joined the committee at 9:56 a.m., and Ms. Sirvanci left the committee at
9:56 a.m. during consideration of item 15, CCFN 151593.
1. 151495 Appointment of Paula Kiely to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board
by the Common Council President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indivdual appearing:
Paula Kiely, Milwaukee Public Library
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
2. 151528 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. COGGS that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
3. 151531 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
John Schwengel, Fire Department
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
4. 151530 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
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication to Finance
be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
5. 151594 A charter ordinance relating to changing the name of the business
operations division in the department of administration to the
purchasing division.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Individual appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Charter Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
6. 151595 An ordinance relating to changing the name of the business
operations division to the purchasing division.
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Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Individual appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
7. 150043 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. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
8. 151529 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating
to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
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- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
9. 151627 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to
amending the 2016 Positions Ordinance relative to adding one
position of Milwaukee Plays Program Coordinator.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
James Owczarski, City Clerk
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
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No 0
10. 151539 Communication from the Police Department relating to amending the
2016 Positions Ordinance relative to adding three positions of
Inspector of Police.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
Pamela Roberts, Police Department
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, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
11. 151590 A substitute ordinance relating to overtime compensation for
Milwaukee police department technical communications division
civilian employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
Individuals appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
Nicole Fleck, Police Department
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
12. 151604 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating
to amending the 2016 Salary Ordinance relative to overtime
compensation for emergency communication employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
Nicole Fleck, Police 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 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
13. 151588 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating
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to amending the 2016 Salary and Position Ordinances relative to
clerical or administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
14. 151538 Resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to create
the infrastructure for alternative staffing and scheduling models for
City departments.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl and Ald. Murphy
Individual appearing:
Ald. James Bohl, 5th Aldermanic District
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
15. 151593 Substitute resolution approving a Milwaukee Civic Partnership
Initiative contract agreement with Verizon Wireless.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman, Ald. Kovac, Ald. Witkowski and Ald. Bohl
Individuals appearing:
Sharon Robinson, Department of Administration
Andrea Fowler, Assistant City Attorney
Michael Loughran, Department of Public Works
Keith Nyman, Verizon Wireless
Mr. Matson joined the committee at 9:56 a.m., and Ms. Sirvanci left the committee at
9:56 a.m.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
16. 151504 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
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design and construction of three projects at various locations in
various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost increase for
the projects of $75,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $36,000,
and an estimated City share of $39,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joseph Blakeman, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
17. 151082 Substitute resolution expressing support for, and approving various
agreements relating to, the Compete Milwaukee 2016 program.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Kovac, Ald. Coggs and Ald. Perez
Individuals appearing:
Leslie Silletti, Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board
Patrick Hartman, Department of Public Works
Andrew Simons, Department of Public Works
Leonor Rosas, United Migrant Opportunity Services Inc.
Ald. Kovac, Coggs, and Perez 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- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
18. 151557 Communication from the City Clerk relating to amending the 2016
Salary and Position Ordinances relative to administrative corrections.
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- Kovac, Coggs, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
19. 151532 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 rates of pay of
offices and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
20. 151533 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
21. 151611 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of
iNovah Application Controls
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Greg Lotzke, Internal Audit Division
Adam Figon, Internal Audit Division
Robyn Malone, Treasurer's Office
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- Kovac, Coggs, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
22. 151575 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Fraud, Waste
and Abuse Hotline Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Greg Lotzke, Internal Audit Division
Adam Figon, Internal Audit Division
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- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
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No 0
23. 151610 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Report of
Audit Activities 2016.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Greg Lotzke, Internal Audit Division
Adam Figon, Internal Audit Division
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- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
24. 150885 Resolution expressing support for the Compete Milwaukee 2016 Plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
25. 151366 Resolution reserving and appropriating up to $275,000 from the 2015
Common Council Contingent Fund for the purpose of funding
retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries of the Policemen’s
Annuity and Benefit Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 10:49 a.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
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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. Milele A. Coggs, Vice-Chair
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Terry Witkowski
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, John ledvina, 286-8637,
jledvi@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 2/23/16 - Item 9 (CCFN 151627) added.
1. 151495 Appointment of Paula Kiely to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board
by the Common Council President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 151528 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 151531 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or
contract amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 151530 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
5. 151594 A charter ordinance relating to changing the name of the business
operations division in the department of administration to the purchasing
division.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
6. 151595 An ordinance relating to changing the name of the business operations
division to the purchasing division.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
7. 150043 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 151529 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
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classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 151627 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to
amending the 2016 Positions Ordinance relative to adding one position
of Milwaukee Plays Program Coordinator.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 151539 Communication from the Police Department relating to amending the
2016 Positions Ordinance relative to adding three positions of Inspector
of Police.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 151590 A substitute ordinance relating to overtime compensation for Milwaukee
police department technical communications division civilian employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
12. 151604 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the 2016 Salary Ordinance relative to overtime compensation
for emergency communication employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 151588 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the 2016 Salary and Position Ordinances relative to clerical or
administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 151538 Resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to create
the infrastructure for alternative staffing and scheduling models for City
departments.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl and Ald. Murphy
15. 151593 Substitute resolution approving a Milwaukee Civic Partnership Initiative
contract agreement with Verizon Wireless.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman, Ald. Kovac, Ald. Witkowski and Ald. Bohl
16. 151504 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
design and construction of three projects at various locations in various
Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost increase for the projects
of $75,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $36,000, and an
estimated City share of $39,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 151082 Substitute resolution expressing support for, and approving various
agreements relating to, the Compete Milwaukee 2016 program.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
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18. 151557 Communication from the City Clerk relating to amending the 2016
Salary and Position Ordinances relative to administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 151532 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 151533 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 151611 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of iNovah
Application Controls
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
22. 151575 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Fraud, Waste
and Abuse Hotline Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 151610 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Report of Audit
Activities 2016.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
24. 150885 Resolution expressing support for the Compete Milwaukee 2016 Plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
25. 151366 Resolution reserving and appropriating up to $275,000 from the 2015
Common Council Contingent Fund for the purpose of funding retirement
benefits to members and beneficiaries of the Policemen’s Annuity and
Benefit Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
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