FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · July 2, 2019
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. Michael J. Murphy, Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II, and Ald.
Jose G. Perez
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 1:39 p.m.
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper, Perez
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget Director
Dana Zelazny, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 190437 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Samir Amin, Dept. of Public Works
William Christianson, Budget & Management Division
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
2. 190433 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
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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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
3. 190479 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office amending the Positions
Ordinance relative to adding recruitment flexibility for the positions of
Auditing Manager and Information Systems Auditor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Aycha Sawa, Comptroller's Office
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
4. 190439 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
Jeanette Kowalik, Health Dept.
Maria Monteagudo, 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:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
5. 190440 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
Nicole Fleck, 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:
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Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
6. 190460 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
shifting a Parking Citation Manager position from City Attorney to
Transportation Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Thomas Woznick, Dept. of Public Works
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
7. 190416 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
clerical or administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
8. 190493 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to the
position of Public Health Nurse in the Health Department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Rebecca Rowland, Health Dept.
Jeanette Kowalik, Health Dept.
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
9. 190289 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin
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Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
10. 190290 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Public
Health Preparedness (CDC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
Jeanette Kowalik, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
11. 190291 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Bioterrorism Grant - Focus CRI (Cities Readiness Initiative) from the
State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
12. 190293 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Congenital
Disorders Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
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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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
13. 190243 Substitute resolution outlining the process and communication of 2020
health and dental premium rates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Renee Joos, Dept. 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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
14. 190495 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
the status of employees in positions with compensation regulated by
career ladders.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
Individuals appearing:
Maria Monteagudo, Dept. of Employee Relations
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:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
15. 190467 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of Election
Commission Voter Registration Process.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Ronda Kohlheim, Comptroller's Office
Neil Albrecht, Election Commission
Theresa Gabriel, Election Commission
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
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16. 190438 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
17. 190434 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
18. 190441 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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 3:18 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. Michael J. Murphy, Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II, and Ald.
Jose G. Perez
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 190437 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 190433 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
3. 190479 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office amending the Positions
Ordinance relative to adding recruitment flexibility for the positions of
Auditing Manager and Information Systems Auditor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 190439 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 190440 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 190460 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
shifting a Parking Citation Manager position from City Attorney to
Transportation Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. 190416 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
clerical or administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 190493 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to the
position of Public Health Nurse in the Health Department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 190289 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin
Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
10. 190290 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Public
Health Preparedness (CDC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
11. 190291 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Bioterrorism
Grant - Focus CRI (Cities Readiness Initiative) from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
12. 190293 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
13. 190243 Substitute resolution outlining the process and communication of 2020
health and dental premium rates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 190495 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to the
status of employees in positions with compensation regulated by career
ladders.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
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15. 190467 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of Election
Commission Voter Registration Process.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 190438 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 190434 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 190441 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and
other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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