FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · September 20, 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, September 20, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:15 a.m.
Ald. Lewis joined the committee at 9:30 a.m. during item 2, CCFN 170658.
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget & Management Division
John Ledvina, Legislative Reference Bureau
Eric Pearson, Budget & Management Division
1. 170810 Appointment of Dennis Yaccarino to serve as Budget and Management
Director by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
2. 170658 A substitute ordinance relating to reimbursements for work-related travel
by city employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Individual appearing:
Ald. James Bohl, 5th Aldermanic District
Ald. Lewis joined the committee at 9:30 a.m.
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Ald. Witkowski moved to amend the file by amending Part 3. Section 350-181-6-a-6 of
the code to read as follows:
350-181. Authorized Travel Regulations and Procedures.
6. REIMBURSEMENTS.
a-6. Expenses incurred for long-term vehicle parking at or travel to the departure airport
when traveling by air. Reimbursement shall be provided for the period commencing 2
hours prior to a scheduled flight departure and ending one hour after the arrival of the
return flight.
(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
170658 A substitute ordinance relating to reimbursements for work-related travel
by city employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
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
3. 170616 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Lori Hoffmann, Health Department
Barbara Henry, Library
Katrina Whittley, Police Department
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations
Rick Meyers, Department of Public Works - Sanitation
Mark Scheller, Department of Public Works - Water Works
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
4. 170618 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Division
Angela Hagy, 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
5. 170617 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
David Salazar, Jr., Police Department
Lisa Phillips, Health Department
Rob Cherry, Employ Milwaukee
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
6. 170788 Communication from the Department of City Development relating to
approval of changes to a single source contract.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
David Schroeder, Department of City Development
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
7. 170620 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
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:
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Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
8. 170782 Communication from the Health Department amending the Positions
Ordinance relative to administrative changes in the elimination and
addition of positions.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of City Development
Sandra Rotar, 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 Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Stamper
9. 170619 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. 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
10. 170574 Communication amending the Positions Ordinance relative to the
transfer of the Community Outreach Coordinator position from the
Department of Administration to the Milwaukee Police Department.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski and Ald. Hamilton
Individuals appearing:
Sharon Robinson, Department of Administration
Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Aldermanic District
Maria Monteagudo, Department of Employee Relations
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, 1st Aldermanic District & Common Council President
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 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
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No 1- Witkowski
11. 170342 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to execute dental provider contracts for City employees beginning in
2018.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
Cleat Anderson, Willis Towers Watson
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
12. 170340 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding
the 2018 rates for health and dental benefits.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Renee Joos, Department of Employee Relations
Cleat Anderson, Willis Towers Watson
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Stamper
13. 170104 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used
in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller 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 Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Stamper
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14. 170756 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
2017-18 Family Foundations Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant from
the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
David Piedt, Health Department
Tasha Jenkins, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Stamper
15. 170757 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
2017-18 SURVNET- Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grant from the State of
Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
David Piedt, Health Department
Marisa Stanely, 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
16. 170758 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2017-18
Preventive Health Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
David Piedt, 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
17. 170759 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2017
Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) FIT Families Grant from the State
of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
David Piedt, Health Department
Tasha Jenkins, 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
18. 170760 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
2017-18 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) - Building and
Strengthening Epidemiology, Laboratory and Health Information Systems
Capacity grant from the Department of Health Services, Division of
Public Health(DHS/DPH).
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
19. 170763 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Office of
Violence Prevention Recast Milwaukee Project Grant from the
Department of Health and Human Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This item was heard out of order after item 6, CCFN 170788, and prior to item 7, CCFN
170620.
Individuals appearing:
David Piedt, Health Department
Reggie Moore, Office of Violence and Prevention
David Muhammad, Office of Violence and Prevention
Sumaiyah Clark, Office of Violence and Prevention
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, 1st Aldermanic District & Common Council President
Ptosha Davis, Running Rebels
Dr. David Pate, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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
20. 170773 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of 9-1-1
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System Application Controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Adam Figon, Comptroller Audit Division
Greg Lotzke, Comptroller Audit Division
Charles Burki, 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
21. 170826 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to 2016
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the 2016 Popular Annual
Financial Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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
22. 170623 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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
23. 170621 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. 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
24. 170622 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2017 offices and positions in
the City Service.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Stamper moved to amend the file by eliminating the following under Part 1:
Under “Department of Administration, Office of the Director”, delete one position of
“Community Outreach Coordinator (X)”.
Under “Police Department, Risk Management Bureau, Police Academy, Crossing
Guard Division”, add one position of “Community Outreach Coordinator (X)”.
Prevailed (5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
170622 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 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
25. 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
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 1:40 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, September 20, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 170810 Appointment of Dennis Yaccarino to serve as Budget and Management
Director by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 170658 A substitute ordinance relating to reimbursements for work-related travel by
city employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
3. 170616 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 170618 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to approval
of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 170617 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
6. 170788 Communication from the Department of City Development relating to
approval of changes to a single source contract.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 170620 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. 170782 Communication from the Health Department amending the Positions
Ordinance relative to administrative changes in the elimination and
addition of positions.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 170619 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 170574 Communication amending the Positions Ordinance relative to the transfer
of the Community Outreach Coordinator position from the Department of
Administration to the Milwaukee Police Department.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski and Ald. Hamilton
11. 170342 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to
execute dental provider contracts for City employees beginning in 2018.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 170340 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding the
2018 rates for health and dental benefits.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 170104 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used in
connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 170756 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2017-18
Family Foundations Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant from the State of
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
15. 170757 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2017-18
SURVNET- Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
16. 170758 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2017-18
Preventive Health Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
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17. 170759 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2017
Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) FIT Families Grant from the State of
Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
18. 170760 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2017-18
Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) - Building and
Strengthening Epidemiology, Laboratory and Health Information Systems
Capacity grant from the Department of Health Services, Division of Public
Health(DHS/DPH).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
19. 170763 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Office of
Violence Prevention Recast Milwaukee Project Grant from the Department
of Health and Human Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
20. 170773 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of 9-1-1
System Application Controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 170826 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to 2016 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report and the 2016 Popular Annual Financial Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
22. 170623 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and
other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 170621 An ordinance to further amend the 2017 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
24. 170622 An ordinance to further amend the 2017 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
25. 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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