FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · July 7, 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
Friday, July 7, 2017 9:30 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:41 a.m.
Ald. Witkowski joined the committee at 9:46 a.m. during item 2, CCFN 170412.
Ald. Murphy left the committee at 12:26 p.m. during item 19, CCFN 170253.
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Mark Nicolini, Budget & Management Director
John Ledvina, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 170381 Appointment of Himanshu Parikh to the Employees’ Retirement
System, Annuity and Pension Board by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic
District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Himanshu Parikh, Milwaukee Public Schools
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Witkowski
2. 170412 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Ald. Witkowski joined the committee at 9:46 a.m.
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
3. 170318 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
Stephanie Schramm, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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. 170154 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, Purchasing Division
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER 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. 170319 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 City Development
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
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6. 170378 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating
to amending the Positions Ordinance for the reclassification of two
vacant positions of Police Alarm Operator to Emergency
Communications Operator II.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of City Development
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
7. 170077 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 City Development
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
8. 170387 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
design of two projects at various locations in Aldermanic District 4 with
a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $80,000, with an
estimated City share of $80,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chad Chrisbaum, 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
9. 170396 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Congenital Disorders Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department
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of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
David Piedt, Health Department
Erin Cronn, Health Department
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
10. 161720 Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of
contributions received by the Milwaukee Police Department from
federally forfeited tangible property or cash for increased or enhanced
law enforcement efforts. (Police Department)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Terrence Gordon, Police Department
Shaun Doyne, Police 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. 161701 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the
Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group State Asset
Forfeiture Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Terrence Gordon, Police Department
Shaun Doyne, 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 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
12. 161702 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the
MPD State Asset Forfeiture Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
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Terrence Gordon, Police Department
Shaun Doyne, Police Department
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
13. 170118 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a general obligation
promissory note.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
Joshua Benson, 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 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
14. 170339 Substitute resolution relating to the process for 2018 health and dental
benefit rates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
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
15. 170413 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
16. 170414 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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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
17. 170355 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2017 Annual
Audit Work Plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Adam Figon, Comptroller - Audit Division
Ronda Kohlheim, Comptroller - Audit Division
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
18. 170400 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding
separations in the City service and plans to address turnover rates
and vacancies.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Individuals appearing:
Lindsay O'Connor, Department of Employee Relations
Kristin Urban, Department of Employee Relations
Maria Monteagudo, Department of Employee Relations
Ken Wischer, AFSCME District Council 32
Ald. Coggs asked that an annual report be given on this matter going forward.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY 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
19. 170253 Communication from the Department of Administration-Budget and
Management Division relating to the projected impact of the 2017
Adopted Budget on achievement in 2017 of the performance metrics
established as part of the Milwaukee Promise.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Murphy left the committee at 12:26 p.m.
Individual appearing:
Eric Pearson, Budget & Management Division
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Mr. Nicolini presented on Housing and Neighborhoods.
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
Meeting adjourned at 1:00 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
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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
Friday, July 7, 2017 9:30 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 170381 Appointment of Himanshu Parikh to the Employees’ Retirement System,
Annuity and Pension Board by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 170412 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 170318 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. 170154 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. 170319 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 170378 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Positions Ordinance for the reclassification of two vacant
positions of Police Alarm Operator to Emergency Communications
Operator II.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 170077 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
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8. 170387 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
design of two projects at various locations in Aldermanic District 4 with a
total estimated cost increase for the projects of $80,000, with an
estimated City share of $80,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Works Committee
9. 170396 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Congenital Disorders Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
10. 161720 Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of
contributions received by the Milwaukee Police Department from
federally forfeited tangible property or cash for increased or enhanced
law enforcement efforts. (Police Department)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
11. 161701 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the
Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group State Asset Forfeiture
Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 161702 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the
MPD State Asset Forfeiture Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 170118 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a general obligation promissory
note.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 170339 Substitute resolution relating to the process for 2018 health and dental
benefit rates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 170413 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 170414 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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17. 170355 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2017 Annual
Audit Work Plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 170400 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding
separations in the City service and plans to address turnover rates and
vacancies.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
19. 170253 Communication from the Department of Administration-Budget and
Management Division relating to the projected impact of the 2017
Adopted Budget on achievement in 2017 of the performance metrics
established as part of the Milwaukee Promise.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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