FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 18, 2016
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Vice-Chair
Ald. Terry L. Witkowski, Ald. Michael J. Murphy, and Ald.
Russell W. Stamper, II
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, John Ledvina, 286-8637,
jledvi@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:30 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:36 a.m.
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper
Individuals also appearing:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Mark Nicolini, Budget & Management Director
John Ledvina, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 151870 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. LEWIS that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
2. 151766 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, DOA - City Purchasing
Richard Dolhopf, Department of Public Works
Sarah DeRoo, Health Department
Bess Earl, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Christopher Boston, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Ald. Lewis moved that deliverables information regarding LISC be submitted to the
file from the City Purchasing office. There was no objection.
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A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
3. 151871 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
Individuals appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, DOA - City Purchasing
David Salazar, Police Department
Dan Rotar, Police Department
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication to Finance be
PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
4. 151764 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. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
5. 151875 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating
to amending the 2016 Salary Ordinance and Positions ordinances
relative to clerical or administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
6. 160053 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating
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to amending the Salary Ordinance relative to pay progression for
Operations Driver Worker.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
7. 160016 Communication from the Police Department relating to amending the
2016 Positions Ordinance relative to adding one position of Crime and
Intelligence Specialist.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
Maria Monteagudo, Department of Employee Relations
Ald. Murphy moved to amend the file by inserting an effective date of May 22, 2016.
There was no objecton.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
8. 141569 A substitute charter ordinance relating to retirement benefits for
employes represented by Milwaukee Police Association.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Deborah Ford, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Charter Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
9. 151845 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
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to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
construction and design of four projects in various Aldermanic districts
with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $919,500, with
one hundred percent of increase being City-funded.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Craig Liberto, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
10. 151882 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
Adult Immunization Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health
Services, Division of Public Health.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
David Piedt, Health Department
Marisa Stanley, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
11. 151560 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee
Relations to extend the current 3-year contract and execute a
one-year extension with TASC (eflex) for the Flexible Choice Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
Ald. Stamper moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed
5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
151560 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee
Relations to extend the current 3-year contract and execute a
one-year extension with TASC (eflex) for the Flexible Choice Program.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
12. 160015 Substitute resolution relating to a contract with a third-party
administrator for the provision of workers’ compensation services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Maria Monteagudo, Department of Employee Relations
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
Ken Wischer, AFSCME District Council 32
Ald. Stamper moved to make the presentation given by Ms. Monteagudo as part of
the file. There was no objection.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
13. 151872 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 rates of pay of
offices and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Lewis moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
151872 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. STAMPER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
14. 151873 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 offices and positions
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in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Witkowski moved to amend the file by inserting an Effective Date of May 22,
2016 for the addition of one position of Crime and Intelligence Specialist, as reflected
in item 7 CCFN 160016. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be AMENDED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
151873 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
15. 151874 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 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
16. 160044 Communication from the Department of Administration-Budget and
Management Division relating to the projected impact of the 2016
Adopted Budget on achievement in 2016 of the performance metrics
established as part of the Milwaukee Promise.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Jackie Carter, Budget & Management Division
Thomas Mishefske, Department of Neighborhood Services Commissioner
Mr. Nicolini presented on Housing and Neighborhoods. The presentation can be
found within the file.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
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No 0
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
17. 131486 Resolution relating to City furlough days.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
18. 140218 A charter ordinance relating to requirements for formal competitive
bidding.
Sponsors: Ald. Dudzik
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Charter Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
19. 140223 An ordinance amending certain provisions of the municipal vehicle
registration fee.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
20. 150112 Communication from the Department of Public Works, Police
Department, Port of Milwaukee, Department of Neighborhood
Services and Department of City Development relating to performance
management protocols and practices for participants of the Compete
Milwaukee Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Dudzik
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
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No 0
21. 151835 Resolution authorizing the transfer of an Interest Rate Exchange
Agreement for Milwaukee Public Schools.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
22. 151850 Resolution authorizing up to $200,000 from the Common Council
Contingent Fund for expenditures relating to excess proceeds fees
payable to the State of Wisconsin as abandoned property.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 12:48 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. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Vice-Chair
Ald. Terry L. Witkowski, Ald. Michael J. Murphy, and Ald.
Russell W. Stamper, II
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, John Ledvina, 286-8637,
jledvi@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:30 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 5/16/16 - Item 15 (CCFN 151874) added.
1. 151870 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 151766 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or
contract amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 151871 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
4. 151764 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 151875 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the 2016 Salary Ordinance and Positions ordinances relative
to clerical or administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 160053 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary Ordinance relative to pay progression for
Operations Driver Worker.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 160016 Communication from the Police Department relating to amending the
2016 Positions Ordinance relative to adding one position of Crime and
Intelligence Specialist.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 141569 A substitute charter ordinance relating to retirement benefits for
employes represented by Milwaukee Police Association.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 151845 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
construction and design of four projects in various Aldermanic districts
with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $919,500, with
one hundred percent of increase being City-funded.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be referred from the Public Works Committee.
10. 151882 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Adult
Immunization Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services,
Division of Public Health.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be referred from the Public Safety Committee.
11. 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
12. 160015 Substitute resolution relating to a contract with a third-party
administrator for the provision of workers’ compensation services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 151872 An ordinance to further amend the rates of pay of 2016 offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 151873 An ordinance to further amend the 2016 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 151874 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 160044 Communication from the Department of Administration-Budget and
Management Division relating to the projected impact of the 2016
Adopted Budget on achievement in 2016 of the performance metrics
established as part of the Milwaukee Promise.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
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17. 131486 Resolution relating to City furlough days.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
18. 140218 A charter ordinance relating to requirements for formal competitive
bidding.
Sponsors: Ald. Dudzik
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
19. 140223 An ordinance amending certain provisions of the municipal vehicle
registration fee.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
20. 150112 Communication from the Department of Public Works, Police
Department, Port of Milwaukee, Department of Neighborhood Services
and Department of City Development relating to performance
management protocols and practices for participants of the Compete
Milwaukee Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Dudzik
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
21. 151835 Resolution authorizing the transfer of an Interest Rate Exchange
Agreement for Milwaukee Public Schools.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
22. 151850 Resolution authorizing up to $200,000 from the Common Council
Contingent Fund for expenditures relating to excess proceeds fees
payable to the State of Wisconsin as abandoned property.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
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