FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 21, 2018
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, March 21, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:13 a.m.
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget Director
John Ledvina, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 171739 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Arvis Williams, Police Department
Michael Brunson, Police Department Inspector
Raymond Banks, Police Department Assistant Chief
Maria Monteaguod, Dept. of Employee Relations Director
Bryan Rynders, Budget & Management Division
Patricia McManus, Health Dept. Commissioner
Lori Hoffmann, Health Dept.
Jennifer Meyer-Stearns, Milwaukee Public Library
Ald. Stamper moved to amend the Vacancy Agenda, Schedule A - Vacancy Requests
by changing the number of positions for Police District Office Assistant from 25 to 27
positions. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Coggs said that there should be a communication file to further discuss civilian
and clerical vacant positions and police officers doing work in those positions within
the Police Department.
Ald. Stamper requested that there be a communication file, sponsored by himself, Ald.
Lewis and Coggs, to discuss finding an office location for the Fire and Police
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Commission.
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
2. 171786 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relative to the Report of
Audit Recommendations Follow-Up for 2018.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Adam Figon, Comptroller Audit Manager
Gregory Lotze, Comptroller Audit Division
Ronda Kohlheim, Comptroller Audit Division
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
3. 171741 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, City Purchasing Division Director
Charles Burki, Police Department
Douglas Wiorek, Police Department
Vince Valentine, Axon Enterprise, Inc.
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. 171740 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, City Purchasing Division Director
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication to Finance
be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
5. 171753 A substitute ordinance relating to a reporting requirement for service
contracts with an aggregate value over $100,000.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
Ald. Stamper moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
171753 A substitute ordinance relating to a reporting requirement for service
contracts with an aggregate value over $100,000.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
Individuals appearing:
Kathy Block, City Attorney's Office
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing Division Director
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
6. 171818 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary Ordinance relative to the minimum rate of pay for
Deputy Chief, Fire.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
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 4- Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
7. 171243 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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Individuals appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
Mark Rohlfing, Fire Chief
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
8. 171742 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
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
9. 171815 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary Ordinances relative to the position of Administrative
Officer, BOZA.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
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. 171743 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. 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:
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Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
11. 171717 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2018
Healthy Living with Diabetes grant from the Wisconsin Institute for
Healthy Aging.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
12. 171718 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program grant from the
Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Erin Cronn, Health 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
13. 171712 Resolution relative to approval of funding for the 2018 Department of
Administration - Information and Technology Management Division,
Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
David Henke, Information and Technology Management Division
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. 171749 Resolution authorizing the sale of a portion of the loans in the City of
Milwaukee’s STRONG Homes Loan Program loan portfolio.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Murphy
Individuals appearing:
Maria Prioletta, Dept. of City Development
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Irma Yepez-Klassen, Mayor's Office
Thomas Faughnan, Associated Bank
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
15. 171368 Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to
$100,000,000 Sewerage System Second Lien Revenue Bonds
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
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. 171698 Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to
$100,000,000 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
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
17. 171699 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to $60,000,000 Water
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 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
18. 171700 Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to
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$60,000,000 Water System Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
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
19. 171811 Communication from the Budget and Management Division related to the
establishment of Capital Improvements Budgeting and Administration
Guidelines.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Wiliiam Christianson, Budget & Management Division
Ald. Coggs said that the treshold to report to the Common Council on capital account
to capital account fund transfers remain at $20,000 and not $50,000.
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
20. 171776 Communication from the City Treasurer transmitting the 2018 list of
authorized public depositories and security broker/dealers and the 2017
general fund annual investment reports.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Jim Klajbor, Deputy City Treasurer
Robyn Malone, Treasurer's Office
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
21. 171682 Communication from the City Comptroller and Treasurer relating to the
effect of recent tax law changes on the City’s tax collection efforts in
2019.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski and Ald. Murphy
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Individuals appearing:
Jim Klajbor, Deputy City Treasurer
Kerry Urban, City Treasurer's Office
Ald. Murphy added as a cosponsor.
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
22. 171603 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
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
23. 171744 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Stamper moved to amend the file by deleting Part 11 due to agenda item 6, CCFN
171818, being held to the call of the chair. (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
171744 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 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 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
24. 171745 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 offices and positions in
the City Service.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Lewis moved to amend the file to delete language pertaining to agenda item 11,
CCFN 171717, due to that item being held to the call of the chair.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
171745 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 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
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
25. 171369 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to $30,000,000,
Water System Second Lien Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
26. 171756 Resolution related to the establishment of Capital Improvements
Budgeting and Administration Guidelines.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 11:59 a.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
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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, March 21, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 3/20/18 - Previous item 22 (CCFN 171678) removed. Please be apprised that
less than 24 hours notice is being given for this file (CCFN 171678) because it is
impractical to give the 24 hours' notice.
1. 171739 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 171786 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relative to the Report of Audit
Recommendations Follow-Up for 2018.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 171741 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. 171740 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. 171753 A substitute ordinance relating to city contract requirements.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
6. 171818 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary Ordinance relative to the minimum rate of pay for
Deputy Chief, Fire.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. 171243 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 171742 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 171815 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary Ordinances relative to the position of Administrative
Officer, BOZA.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 171743 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 171717 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2018
Healthy Living with Diabetes grant from the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy
Aging.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Health and Safety Committee
12. 171718 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Universal
Newborn Hearing Screening Program grant from the Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Health and Safety Committee
13. 171712 Resolution relative to approval of funding for the 2018 Department of
Administration - Information and Technology Management Division, Public
Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 171749 Resolution authorizing the sale of a portion of the loans in the City of
Milwaukee’s STRONG Homes Loan Program loan portfolio.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Murphy
15. 171368 Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to
$100,000,000 Sewerage System Second Lien Revenue Bonds
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 171698 Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to
$100,000,000 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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17. 171699 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to $60,000,000 Water
System Second Lien Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 171700 Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to
$60,000,000 Water System Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 171811 Communication from the Budget and Management Division related to the
establishment of Capital Improvements Budgeting and Administration
Guidelines.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 171776 Communication from the City Treasurer transmitting the 2018 list of
authorized public depositories and security broker/dealers and the 2017
general fund annual investment reports.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 171682 Communication from the City Comptroller and Treasurer relating to the
effect of recent tax law changes on the City’s tax collection efforts in 2019.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
22. 171603 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and
other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 171744 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
24. 171745 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
25. 171369 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to $30,000,000, Water
System Second Lien Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
26. 171756 Resolution related to the establishment of Capital Improvements Budgeting
and Administration Guidelines.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
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