FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · December 11, 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
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:15 a.m.
Ald. Lewis joined the committee at 10:01 a.m. during item 6, CCFN 191065.
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper, Perez
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget Director
Dana Zelazny, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 191297 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Arvis Williams, Police Dept.
Shunta Boston-Smith, Police Dept.
Karen Dettmer, DPW - Water Works
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ 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. 191056 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY 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
3. 191298 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
Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication to Finance be
PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
4. 191327 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary Ordinance relative to adding recruitment flexibility for the
position of Library Branch Manager.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
5. 191301 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administration corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
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A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
6. 191065 A substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and
regulations during a severe weather emergency.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Maria Monteagudo, Dept. of Employee Relations
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
Ken Wischer, AFSCME District Council 32
Ald. Lewis joined the committee at 10:01 a.m.
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
7. 191331 Communication relating to changes to the salary ordinance to implement
a severe emergency weather policy.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Maria Monteagudo, 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:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
8. 191232 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division relating to amending the 2020 Positions
Ordinance as a result of the Common Council adopted budget and
amendments.
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:
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Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
9. 191271 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2020 by
employees of city departments and board and commission members
and further authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for
that purpose.
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
10. 191158 Substitute resolution authorizing city departments to expend monies
appropriated in the 2020 city budget for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt
Service Fund, Provisions for Employes’ Retirement Fund, Delinquent Tax
Fund, Common Council Contingent Fund, Grant and Aid Fund, and
Special Capital Projects or Purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
11. 191159 Substitute resolution appropriating $50,000,001 from the 2020 Special
Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.
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
12. 191242 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Implementing Overdose Prevention Strategies at the Local Level
(IOPSLL) Grant from the National Association of County and City Health
Officials (NACCHO).
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
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Appearing:
Aaron Lipski, Fire Dept.
Courtney Geiger, Health Dept.
Michael Wright, Fire 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
13. 191177 Substitute Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Lead
Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Ofelia Mondragon, Health Dept.
Mark Yatchak, 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
14. 191249 Resolution relating to the acceptance and funding of the 2020 Lead
Detection Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Ofelia Mondragon, Health Dept.
Mark Yatchak, Health Dept.
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
15. 191275 Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2019 - 2020
Wisconsin Lead-Safe Homes Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Ofelia Mondragon, Health Dept.
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Mark Yatchak, 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
16. 191245 Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020 Hepatitis B
Immunization Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Mark Yatchak, 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
17. 191246 Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020
Immunization Action Plan Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department
of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Mark Yatchak, Health Dept.
Lindsey Page, Health Dept.
Ald. Stamper moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
The substitution is erroneous as there is no Proposed Substitute A.
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, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
18. 191247 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020
Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
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Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Mark Yatchak, Health Dept.
Lilliann Paine, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
19. 191248 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020
Maternal and Child Health Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department
of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Mark Yatchak, Health Dept.
Lilliann Paine, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
20. 191268 Subtitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2020
Medical Assistance (MA) Outreach Forward Health Grant from the State
of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Mark Yatchak, Health Dept.
Lilliann Paine, 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
21. 191270 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020
STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department
of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Mark Yatchak, Health Dept.
Julie Katrichis, 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
22. 191302 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
23. 191303 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Lewis moved to amend, as requested by the Budget Office, the file as follows:
Under “Library” subsequent to “Central Library Decision Unit” and the sections,
positions, and footnotes listed under “Central Library Decision Unit”, add a new
decision unit section title of “Library, Office on Early Childhood Initiatives”.
Under “Office on Early Childhood Initiatives”, add one position of “Early Childhood
Program Director (X)(Y)” and footnotes “(X)” and “(Y)” to read as follows:
“(X) Private automobile allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the
Milwaukee Code.”
“(Y) Required to file a statement of economic interests in accordance with the
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 303-Code of Ethics.”
(Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
191303 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
24. 191312 Communication from the Information Technology and Management
Division relating to a status report on the technology initiatives fund.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Appearing:
Nancy Olson, DOA - Information and Technologyo Management Division
Que El-Amin, Young Enterprising Society
Khalif El-Amin, Young Enterprising Society
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
25. 190622 Communication from various departments providing updates to the
citywide Workforce Planning and Succession Planning initiative.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Jason Pifer, City Attorney's Office
Mirian Horwitz, Deputy City Attorney
Emily Keeley, 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 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
26. 191332 Communication from the Comptroller’s office of the Audit of the City of
Milwaukee’s Procard Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Charles Roedel, Comptroller Audit Division
Rhonda Kohlheim, City Clerk's Office
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing
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
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No 0
Meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
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Agenda
City Hall
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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
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 191297 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 191056 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. 191298 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
4. 191327 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Salary Ordinance relative to adding recruitment flexibility for the position of
Library Branch Manager.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 191301 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administration corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 191065 A substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and
regulations during a severe weather emergency.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 191331 Communication relating to changes to the salary ordinance to implement a
severe emergency weather policy.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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8. 191232 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division relating to amending the 2020 Positions
Ordinance as a result of the Common Council adopted budget and
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 191271 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2020 by
employees of city departments and board and commission members and
further authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for that
purpose.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 191158 Substitute resolution authorizing city departments to expend monies
appropriated in the 2020 city budget for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt
Service Fund, Provisions for Employes’ Retirement Fund, Delinquent Tax
Fund, Common Council Contingent Fund, Grant and Aid Fund, and Special
Capital Projects or Purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 191159 Substitute resolution appropriating $50,000,001 from the 2020 Special
Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 191242 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Implementing Overdose Prevention Strategies at the Local Level (IOPSLL)
Grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials
(NACCHO).
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
13. 191177 Substitute Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Lead
Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
14. 191249 Resolution relating to the acceptance and funding of the 2020 Lead
Detection 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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15. 191275 Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2019 - 2020
Wisconsin Lead-Safe Homes Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
16. 191245 Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020 Hepatitis B
Immunization Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
17. 191246 Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020 Immunization
Action Plan Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
18. 191247 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020
Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
19. 191248 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020
Maternal and Child Health Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department
of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
20. 191268 Subtitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2020 Medical
Assistance (MA) Outreach Forward Health Grant from the State of
Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
21. 191270 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020
STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
22. 191302 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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23. 191303 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
24. 191312 Communication from the Information Technology and Management
Division relating to a status report on the technology initiatives fund.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
25. 190622 Communication from various departments providing updates to the
citywide Workforce Planning and Succession Planning initiative.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
26. 191332 Communication from the Comptroller’s office of the Audit of the City of
Milwaukee’s Procard Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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