FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · April 12, 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
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 9:30 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:37 a.m.
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper
Individuals also present:
John Ledvina, Legislative Reference Bureau
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Dan Yaccarino, Budget & Management Division
Aycha Sirvanci appearing for Martin Matson, who left at 11:36 a.m., during item 6,
CCFN 161731.
1. 161739 Appointment of Nicole Fleck to serve as the Labor Negotiator by the
Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Nicole Fleck
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
2. 161728 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
MaryNell Regan, Fire and Police Commission
James Washington, Department of Public Works
Thomas Mishefske, Department of Neighborhood Services
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A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY 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. 161730 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, Purchasing Division
MaryNell Regan, Fire and Police Commission
Ald. Stamper moved to amend the file to hold to the call of the chair the vendor
service contract for Hearing Examiner with Attorney Rudolph Konrad for the Fire and
Police Commission. (Failed 1-4) Ayes - Stamper; Noes - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski,
Murphy
Ald. Coggs moved separate approval of the vendor service contract for Hearing
Examiner with Attorney Rudolph Konrad for the Fire and Police Commission with the
condition that a RFP be issued for said contract subsequently going forward.
(Prevailed 4-0) Ayes - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy; No - Stamper
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
4. 161729 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
Richard Watt, Information and Technology Management Division
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- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
5. 161746 Communication from the Health Department relating to amending the
2017 Positions Ordinance relative to creating a new position of
Substance Abuse Program Manager in the Disease Control and
Environmental Health Division.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Individual appearing:
Bevan Baker, Health Department Commissioner
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY 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
6. 161731 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
Aycha Sirvanci appearing for Martin Matson, who left at 11:36 a.m.
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
7. 161493 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. 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
No 0
8. 161755 Resolution expressing support for, and approving various agreements
pertaining to, the Compete Milwaukee 2017 program.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
Individual appearing:
Andrew Simons, Department of Public Works
Terrence Gordon, Police Department
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
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Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
9. 161699 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
Individuals appearing:
Sandra Rotar, Health Department
David Piedt, Health Department
Tasha Jenkins, Health Department
Erin Cronn, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER 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. 161764 Communication from the City Treasurer transmitting the 2017 list of
authorized public depositories and security broker/dealers and the
2016 general fund annual investment reports.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
James Klajbor, Deputy City Treasurer
Robyn Malone, Treasurer'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 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
11. 161469 Substitute resolution rescinding reserved commitments and
appropriating remaining funds from the 2016 Common Council
Contingent Fund for the purpose of closing the 2016 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. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
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Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
12. 161470 Substitute resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances
from 2016 to 2017 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin
Statutes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Eric Pearson, Budget & Management Division
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER 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. 161691 Substitute resolution relating to the expenditure of funds to be
reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue (Special Purpose
Account - Wages Supplement Fund).
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
14. 161733 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. LEWIS 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. 161734 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 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
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Meeting adjourned at 12:21 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
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, April 12, 2017 9:30 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 4/10/17 - Previous items 10, 11, & 12 (CCFNs 161720, 161701, 161702)
removed.
1. 161739 Appointment of Nicole Fleck to serve as the Labor Negotiator by the
Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 161728 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 161730 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. 161729 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. 161746 Communication from the Health Department relating to amending the
2017 Positions Ordinance relative to creating a new position of
Substance Abuse Program Manager in the Disease Control and
Environmental Health Division.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 161731 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. 161493 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
8. 161755 Resolution expressing support for, and approving various agreements
pertaining to, the Compete Milwaukee 2017 program.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
9. 161699 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
---May be referred from the Public Safety Committee
10. 161764 Communication from the City Treasurer transmitting the 2017 list of
authorized public depositories and security broker/dealers and the 2016
general fund annual investment reports.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 161469 Substitute resolution rescinding reserved commitments and
appropriating remaining funds from the 2016 Common Council
Contingent Fund for the purpose of closing the 2016 financial books due
to unanticipated shortfalls in current year operating expenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 161470 Substitute resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances from
2016 to 2017 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin
Statutes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 161691 Resolution relating to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by
greater than anticipated revenue (Special Purpose Account - Wages
Supplement Fund).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 161733 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 161734 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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