FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 24, 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, May 24, 2017 9:30 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:36 a.m.
Ald. Witkowski joined the committee at 9:42 a.m. during item 2, CCFN 170155.
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton present as a member in place of Ald. Chantia Lewis.
Present 5 - Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper, Hamilton
Individuals also present:
Mark Nicolini, Budget & Management Director
Aycha Sirvanci, Special Deputy Comptroller
Jeff Osterman, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 170153 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Sandra Rotar, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
Excused 1- Witkowski
2. 170155 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:
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Tykesha White, Purchasing Division
Thomas Mishefske, Department of Neighborhood Services
Ken Wischer, AFSCME District Council 32
David Adam Mattox, SAFEBuilt
Ald. Witkowski joined the committee at 9:42 a.m.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
3. 170156 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, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
4. 170162 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division relating to amending the Positions Ordinances
relative to clerical or administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
5. 170146 Substitute resolution to authorize up to $2.3 million dollars of 2017
contingent borrowing to fund the settlement in the lawsuit entitled J.M.
et al. v. City of Milwaukee et al.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Miriam Horwitz, Deputy City Attorney
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
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No 0
6. 160739 Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from the
Keeping the Promise Special Purpose Account for use in Promise
Zones.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
Individuals appearing:
Samuel Colemen, 1st Aldermanic District
Steven Mahan, Community Development Grants Administration
Bernadette Karanja, City Clerk's Office Workforce Development Coordinator
Robert Cherry, Employ Milwaukee
James Owczarski, City Clerk
Cheryl Blue, 30th Street Industrial Corridor
Ald. Murphy moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Failed 2-3)
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye 2- Witkowski and Murphy
No 3- Coggs, Stamper and Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Stamper and Hamilton
No 1- Murphy
7. 170125 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and
Froedtert Workforce Health on the City's comprehensive health and
wellness program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
Ali Ekman, Froedtert Workforce Health
Ken Wischer, AFSCME District Council 32
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, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
8. 170126 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee
Relations (DER) to extend the current contract with Froedtert
Workforce Health (WFH) for the City of Milwaukee’s comprehensive
wellness program and onsite clinic services.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
Ali Ekman, Froedtert Workforce Health
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
9. 170127 Substitute resolution approving a pilot Onsite Nurse Liaison Program
through UnitedHealthcare and authorizing the Department of
Employee Relations to amend the current contract with
UnitedHealthcare to begin the program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
Caroline Riedel, United Healthcare
Eileen Grace, United Healthcare
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
10. 170102 Communication from the Deferred Compensation Plan relating to a
status update on the plan in the wake of recent program changes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Beth Cleary, Deferred Compensation Plan
Adra Campbell, VOYA Financial
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, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
11. 170130 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Report of
Audit Recommendation Follow-Up 2017.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Adam Figon, Comptroller Audit Division
Ronda Kohlheim, Comptroller Audit Division
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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, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
12. 161496 Resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other
travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
13. 170158 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. STAMPER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
14. 170159 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 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, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper and Hamilton
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 12:46 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, May 24, 2017 9:30 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 5/19/17 - Previous item 9 (CCFN 170125) moved to be item 7 and previous
item 7 (CCFN 170127) moved to be item 9.
1. 170153 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 170155 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. 170156 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 170162 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division relating to amending the Positions Ordinances
relative to clerical or administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 170146 Substitute resolution to authorize up to $2.3 million dollars of 2017
contingent borrowing to fund the settlement in the lawsuit entitled J.M. et
al. v. City of Milwaukee et al.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 160739 Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from the
Keeping the Promise Special Purpose Account for use in Promise
Zones.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
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7. 170125 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and
Froedtert Workforce Health on the City's comprehensive health and
wellness program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 170126 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
(DER) to extend the current contract with Froedtert Workforce Health
(WFH) for the City of Milwaukee’s comprehensive wellness program and
onsite clinic services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 170127 Substitute resolution approving a pilot Onsite Nurse Liaison Program
through UnitedHealthcare and authorizing the Department of Employee
Relations to amend the current contract with UnitedHealthcare to begin
the program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 170102 Communication from the Deferred Compensation Plan relating to a
status update on the plan in the wake of recent program changes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 170130 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Report of Audit
Recommendation Follow-Up 2017.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 161496 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 170158 An ordinance to further amend the 2017 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 170159 An 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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