FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · February 26, 2020
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, February 26, 2020 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:07 a.m.
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton in the place of Ald. Chantia Lewis as a member for this meeting.
Present 4 - Coggs, Murphy, Stamper, Perez
Excused 1 - Hamilton
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget Director
Dana Zelazny, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 191704 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.
Craig Sarnow, Police Dept.
Mark Yatchak, Health Dept.
Julie Katrichis, Health Dept.
Nicole Mutzenbauer, Health Dept.
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- Hamilton
2. 191705 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
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approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing
Nikki Purvis, Office of Small Business Development
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- Hamilton
3. 191706 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. MURPHY 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- Hamilton
4. 191299 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
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 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
5. 191707 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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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 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
6. 191586 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:
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- Hamilton
7. 191726 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to Fraud, Waste, and
Abuse of City Resources Hotline 2019 Annual Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dawnice Anglin, Comptroller's Office - Audit Division
Charles Roedel, Comptroller's Office - 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 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
8. 191725 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Report of Audit
Recommendation Follow-Up 2020.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
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Byron Dean, Comptroller's Office - Audit Division
Charles Roedel, Comptroller's Office - Audit Division
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- Hamilton
9. 191713 Resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $50,000 from the MKE
Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events
and initiatives in 2020.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
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- Hamilton
10. 191681 Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020 HIV
Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Mark Yatchak, Health Dept.
Juie 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 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
11. 191734 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin
Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: Ald. Lewis
Appearing:
Mark Yatchak, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
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FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
12. 191714 Substitute resolution approving various agreements relating to the
Compete Milwaukee 2020 transitional jobs program.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Mayor's Office
Andrew Simons, Dept. of Public Works
John Anderson, WTRP/Big Step
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Perez and Hamilton
13. 191330 Resolution directing the Chief Information Officer in the Department of
Administration to establish a management training protocol in relation to
new software platforms for affected City departments.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
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 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Perez and Hamilton
14. 191281 A substitute ordinance relating to the responsibilities and authority of the
department of employee relations.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
Appearing:
Maria Monteagudo, Dept. of Employee Relations
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
Ken Wischer, AFSCME Council District 32
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
15. 191641 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to issue a request for proposal for the City’s Flexible Spending and
Health Reimbursement Arrangement programs.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
16. 191643 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to issue a request for proposal for voluntary benefits for City employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
17. 191644 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to issue a request for proposal for a benefits communication tool for City
employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Renee Joos, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
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Excused 2- Perez and Hamilton
18. 191710 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 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Perez and Hamilton
19. 191708 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. STAMPER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Perez and Hamilton
20. 191709 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 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 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Perez and Hamilton
21. 190622 Communication from various departments providing updates to the
citywide Workforce Planning and Succession Planning initiative.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
James Owczarski, City Clerk
Presentation on Common Council - City Clerk's Office was given.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
Meeting adjourned at 12:04 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
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 191704 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 191705 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. 191706 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. 191299 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 191707 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 191586 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administration corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 191726 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to Fraud, Waste, and
Abuse of City Resources Hotline 2019 Annual Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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8. 191725 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Report of Audit
Recommendation Follow-Up 2020.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 191713 Resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $50,000 from the MKE
Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events
and initiatives in 2020.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
10. 191681 Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020 HIV Partner
Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
11. 191734 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin
Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: Ald. Lewis
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
12. 191714 Resolution approving various agreements relating to the Compete
Milwaukee 2020 transitional jobs program.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
13. 191330 Resolution directing the Chief Information Officer in the Department of
Administration to establish a management training protocol in relation to
new software platforms for affected City departments.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
14. 191281 An ordinance relating to the responsibilities and authority of the department
of employee relations.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 191641 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to
issue a request for proposal for the City’s Flexible Spending and Health
Reimbursement Arrangement programs.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 191643 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to
issue a request for proposal for voluntary benefits for City employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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17. 191644 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to
issue a request for proposal for a benefits communication tool for City
employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 191710 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and
other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 191708 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 191709 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 190622 Communication from various departments providing updates to the
citywide Workforce Planning and Succession Planning initiative.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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