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FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · April 7, 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 Thursday, April 7, 2016 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:44 p.m. Present 4 - Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Witkowski Excused 1 - Perez Individuals also present: Martin Matson, City Comptroller Mark Nicolini, Budget & Management Director John Ledvina, Legislative Reference Bureau 1. 151763 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: Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 2. 151765 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. HAMILTON that this Communication to Finance be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 1 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes April 7, 2016 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 3. 151298 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 4. 151769 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to amending the 2016 Salary Ordinance relative to clerical and administrative corrections. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: 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 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 5. 151762 Substitute resolution accepting a contribution to the City of Milwaukee from Ocwen Financial Corporation. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Bauman Individuals appearing: Mario Higgins, Mayor's Office Ald. Michael Murphy, Common Council President & 10th Aldermanic District A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez City of Milwaukee Page 2 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes April 7, 2016 COMMITTEE 6. 151777 Communication from the City Treasurer transmitting the 2016 list of authorized public depositories and security broker/dealers and the 2015 general fund annual investment reports. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals appearing: Jim Klajbor, Deputy City Comptroller Boyd Eager, BMO Global Asset Management A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 7. 151757 Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: David Piedt, 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, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 8. 151573 Substitute resolution rescinding reserved commitments and appropriating remaining funds from the 2015 Common Council Contingent Fund for the purpose of closing the 2015 financial books due to unanticipated shortfalls in current year operating expenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Eric Pearson, Budget & Management Division A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez City of Milwaukee Page 3 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes April 7, 2016 COMMITTEE The Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conducting specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The committee will then reconvene into open session for the regular agenda. There was no closed session. 9. 151574 Substitute resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances from 2015 to 2016 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin Statutes. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals appearing: Eric Pearson, Budget & Management Division David Piedt, 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, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 10. 151560 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the current 3-year contract and execute a 3-year extension with TASC (eflex) for the Flexible Choice Program. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Michael Brady, Department of Employee Relations A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 11. 151561 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to conduct a request-for-proposal process to select a vendor for the City’s group life insurance benefit. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Michael Brady, Department of Employee Relations A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes April 7, 2016 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 12. 151696 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the Asset Forfeiture Sharing Program. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Joel Plant, Police Department Chief of Staff 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, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 13. 141799 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the MPD State Asset Forfeiture Program. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals appearing: Joel Plant, Police Department Chief of Staff Alex Ramirez, Police Department Jim MacGillis, Police Department A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 14. 141800 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group State Asset Forfeiture Program. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals appearing: Joel Plant, Police Department Chief of Staff Alex Ramirez, Police Department Jim MacGillis, 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: City of Milwaukee Page 5 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes April 7, 2016 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 15. 151767 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 16. 151768 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 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- Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 17. 151534 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. 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, Coggs, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez Meeting adjourned at 2:27 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. City of Milwaukee Page 6 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes April 7, 2016 COMMITTEE City of Milwaukee Page 7

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 Thursday, April 7, 2016 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Amended 4/5/16 - Closed session added after item 8 and title revised for item 11 (CCFN 151561). 1. 151763 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 2. 151765 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 3. 151298 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 4. 151769 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to amending the 2016 Salary Ordinance relative to clerical and administrative corrections. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 5. 151762 Substitute resolution accepting a contribution to the City of Milwaukee from Ocwen Financial Corporation. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Bauman 6. 151777 Communication from the City Treasurer transmitting the 2016 list of authorized public depositories and security broker/dealers and the 2015 general fund annual investment reports. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 7. 151757 Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 4/5/2016 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Agenda April 7, 2016 COMMITTEE --- May be referred from the Public Safety Committee. 8. 151573 Substitute resolution rescinding reserved commitments and appropriating remaining funds from the 2015 Common Council Contingent Fund for the purpose of closing the 2015 financial books due to unanticipated shortfalls in current year operating expenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR The Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1) (e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conducting specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The committee will then reconvene into open session for the regular agenda. 9. 151574 Substitute resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances from 2015 to 2016 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin Statutes. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 10. 151560 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the current 3-year contract and execute a 3-year extension with TASC (eflex) for the Flexible Choice Program. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 11. 151561 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to conduct a request-for-proposal process to select a vendor for the City’s group life insurance benefit. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 12. 151696 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the Asset Forfeiture Sharing Program. Sponsors: THE CHAIR --- May be referred from the Public Safety Committee. 13. 141799 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the MPD State Asset Forfeiture Program. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 14. 141800 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group State Asset Forfeiture Program. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 15. 151767 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 16. 151768 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 offices and positions in the City Service. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 4/5/2016 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Agenda April 7, 2016 COMMITTEE 17. 151534 Resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. Sponsors: THE CHAIR This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. Common Council members who are not members of this committee may attend this meeting to participate or to gather information. This meeting may constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of its standing committees although no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Parking for persons attending City Hall meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center (southwest corner of E. Kilbourn Ave. and N. Water St.) Parking tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall. Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying. City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 4/5/2016

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