FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · February 23, 2017
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
Thursday, February 23, 2017 9:30 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:35 a.m.
Present 4 - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Stamper
Excused 1 - Murphy
Individuals also present:
Aycha Sirvanci, Special Deputy Comptroller
Mark Nicolini, Budget & Management Division
John Ledvina, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 161489 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Fire Department
Ald. Lewis moved to amend the file to hold to the call of the chair the $200,000 fund
transfer from 2016 Salaries to 2016 Operating Expenditures in the Health
Department. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Stamper moved to approve the vacancy agenda, as amended. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
2. 161327 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, Purchasing Division
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication to Finance
be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
3. 161490 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, Purchasing Division
Carianne Yerkes, Police Department
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication to Finance
be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
4. 161517 Communication from the Health Department relating to amending the
2017 Positions Ordinance relative to creating a new position of Recast
Program Manager in the Office of Violence Prevention.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Reggie Moore, Health Department Office of Violence Prevention
David Piedt, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
5. 161491 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating
to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Individuals appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
Maria Monteagudo, Department of Employee Relations
Sandra Rotar, Health Department
Sanjib Bhattacharyya, Health Department
James Owczarski, City Clerk
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
6. 161329 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating
to amending the 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. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
7. 161173 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating
to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission
action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
Carianne Yerkes, Police Department
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
8. 161518 Communication from the Police Department relating to amending the
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2017 Positions Ordinance relative to adding one position of Police
Sergeant and eliminating one position of Police Identification
Supervisor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Carianne Yerkes, 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- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
9. 161461 Resolution relating to the inclusion of the Milwaukee Public Library
Foundation in the City of Milwaukee Employees’ Combined Giving
Campaign.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs
Individuals appearing:
Amanda Cervantes, 3rd Aldermanic District
Ryan Daniels, Milwaukee Public Library Foundation
Ald. Coggs added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
10. 161412 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to a State or Federal Aid project subaccount for the estimated
remaining Wisconsin Department of Transportation and City of
Milwaukee construction cost of $131,000, with 100 percent being
grantor’s share.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joseph Blakeman, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
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Excused 1- Murphy
11. 161406 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
clerical or administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
12. 161407 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee
Relations (DER) to extend the current contract with Froedtert
Workforce Health (WFH) and execute a five month extension for the
City of Milwaukee’s comprehensive wellness program and onsite clinic
services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
13. 161408 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee
Relations to issue a request for proposal for the City of Milwaukee’s
comprehensive wellness program and onsite clinic services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
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Excused 1- Murphy
14. 161409 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee
Relations to issue a request for proposal for a for a third-party
administrator for an IRS Section 125 Flexible Spending and Health
Reimbursement Arrangement.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
15. 161411 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee
Relations to issue a request for proposal for an outside vendor to
administer the City of Milwaukee’s Family and Medical Leave Act
functions.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
Ken Wischer, AFSCME District Council 32
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
16. 161368 Resolution amending the resolution authorizing the sale and issuance
of Sewerage System Second Lien Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
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No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
17. 161383 Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by
greater than anticipated revenue. (Debt Service Fund-Bonded Debt -
principal)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
18. 161419 Resolution relating to special taxes or assessments for the year 2016.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chris Wanty, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
19. 161498 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Fraud, Waste
and Abuse Hotline Report for the year ended December 31, 2016
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Adam Figon, Comptroller Office
Kimberly Prescott, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
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20. 161494 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 rates of pay of
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 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
21. 161495 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
Meeting adjourned at 11:17 a.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
City Clerk's Office
Council Records Section
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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
Thursday, February 23, 2017 9:30 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 161489 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 161327 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. 161490 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. 161517 Communication from the Health Department relating to amending the
2017 Positions Ordinance relative to creating a new position of Recast
Program Manager in the Office of Violence Prevention.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 161491 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 161329 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary Ordinance and Positions Ordinances relative to
clerical or administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 161173 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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8. 161518 Communication from the Police Department relating to amending the
2017 Positions Ordinance relative to adding one position of Police
Sergeant and eliminating one position of Police Identification
Supervisor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 161461 Resolution relating to the inclusion of the Milwaukee Public Library
Foundation in the City of Milwaukee Employees’ Combined Giving
Campaign.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
10. 161412 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to a State or Federal Aid project subaccount for the estimated remaining
Wisconsin Department of Transportation and City of Milwaukee
construction cost of $131,000, with 100 percent being grantor’s share.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Works Committee
11. 161406 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
clerical or administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 161407 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
(DER) to extend the current contract with Froedtert Workforce Health
(WFH) and execute a five month extension for the City of Milwaukee’s
comprehensive wellness program and onsite clinic services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 161408 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to issue a request for proposal for the City of Milwaukee’s
comprehensive wellness program and onsite clinic services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 161409 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to issue a request for proposal for a for a third-party administrator for an
IRS Section 125 Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement
Arrangement.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 161411 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to issue a request for proposal for an outside vendor to administer the
City of Milwaukee’s Family and Medical Leave Act functions.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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16. 161368 Resolution amending the resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of
Sewerage System Second Lien Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 161383 Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater
than anticipated revenue. (Debt Service Fund-Bonded Debt - principal)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 161419 Resolution relating to special taxes or assessments for the year 2016.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 161498 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Fraud, Waste
and Abuse Hotline Report for the year ended December 31, 2016
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 161494 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 161495 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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