FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · December 8, 2021
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, and Ald. Milele A.
Coggs
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Tea Norfolk , 286-8012,
tea.norfolk@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
This is also a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/CityChannel.
Meeting convened at 9:07 a.m.
Present 5 - Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, Coggs
Also present:
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget & Management Director
Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
Joshua Benson, Deputy Comptroller
1. 211226 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Amy Hefter, DPW - Water Works
Tyler Weber, Health Department
Ald. Kovac moved to hold all positions listed under the Health Department under
Property Tax Levy Support Positions and Non-Property Tax Levy Supported Positions
of Shedule A - Vacancy Requests. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Kovac moved approval of the remaining items in the Vacancy Agenda. (Prevailed
5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
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No 0
Meeting recessed at 11:17 a.m. following item 24, CCFN 211064, which was heard out
of order.
Meeting reconvened at 11:25 a.m.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication to Finance be
RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Spiker, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Kovac
Appearing:
Kirsten Johnson, Health Commissioner
Ald. Coggs moved approval of all items, including all positions under the Health
Department, in the Vacancy Agenda. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
2. 211228 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Director
Leon Todd, FPC Director
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
3. 211227 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, Purchasing Director
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication to Finance be
PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Murphy, Spiker, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Kovac
4. 211135 Communication from the Department of Administration - Purchasing
Division relating to the reports of the Local Business Enterprise Program
and the Socially Responsible Contractors Bid Incentive.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Director
Ms. Kelsey gave presentations.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
5. 211102 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
6. 210995 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
an amendment to the Salary Ordinance to permit a 2% wage adjustment
for eligible non-represented City employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
Appearing:
Makda Fessahaye, Dept. of Employee Relations
Kailyn Kenney, 2nd Ald. Dist.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
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No 0
7. 211229 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
8. 211291 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the 2022 Position Ordinance relative to
auxiliary COVID-19 positions in the Health Department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
9. 211191 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
Family Planning Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
10. 211192 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
11. 211193 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department
of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
12. 211194 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
Immunization Action Plan Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department
of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
13. 211195 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
Lead Detection Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
14. 211202 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
Maternal and Child Health Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department
of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
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Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
15. 211207 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2022
Medical Assistance (MA) Outreach Forward Health Grant from the State
of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
16. 211208 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program from the State of
Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
17. 211209 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
18. 210811 Substitute resolution authorizing city departments to expend monies
appropriated in the 2022 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. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
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FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
19. 210812 Substitute resolution appropriating $50,000,001 from the 2022 Special
Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
20. 211144 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division relating to amending the 2022 Positions
Ordinance as a result of the Common Council adopted budget and
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
21. 211146 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2022 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. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
22. 211233 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
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Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
23. 211234 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
24. 211064 Communication from the Office of the Assessor and the Office of the
Treasurer relating to the City’s acquisition of church properties for
non-payment of taxes.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper and Ald. Coggs
This item was taken out of order following item 1, CCFN 211226.
Appearing:
Ald. Russell Stamper, II, 15th Ald. Dist.
Steve Miner, City Assessor
Aaron Szopinski, Mayor's Office
Todd Farris, City Attorney's Office
Mr. Miner made a presentation.
Providing public testimony:
Pastor Steven Tipton, El Bethel Church of God in Christ
Pastor Sean Tatum, Mason Temple Church God of Christ
Pastor Edmond Davis, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church
Bishop Charles McClelland, Holy Cathedral Church of God In Christ
Pastor Greg Lewis, St. Gabriel’s Church of God In Christ
Apostle Curtis Robinson, Now Unto Him Ministries Inc.
Pastor Gloria Tatum, Mason Temple Church God of Christ
Barbara Bartlein
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 12:29 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, and Ald. Milele A.
Coggs
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Tea Norfolk , 286-8012,
tea.norfolk@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
Amended 12/6/21 - Obsolete language added to item 8, CCFN 211291.
This is also a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the City
Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/CityChannel.
1. 211226 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 211228 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. 211227 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. 211135 Communication from the Department of Administration - Purchasing
Division relating to the reports of the Local Business Enterprise Program
and the Socially Responsible Contractors Bid Incentive.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 211102 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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6. 210995 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to an
amendment to the Salary Ordinance to permit a 2% wage adjustment for
eligible non-represented City employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
7. 211229 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 211291 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the 2022 Position Ordinance relative to
auxiliary COVID-19 positions in the Health Department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is obsolete and may be placed on file as no longer necessary.
9. 211191 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
Family Planning Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
10. 211192 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
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. 211193 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
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
12. 211194 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
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
13. 211195 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
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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14. 211202 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
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
15. 211207 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2022
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
16. 211208 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Universal
Newborn Hearing Screening Program from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
17. 211209 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2022
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
18. 210811 Substitute resolution authorizing city departments to expend monies
appropriated in the 2022 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
19. 210812 Substitute resolution appropriating $50,000,001 from the 2022 Special
Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 211144 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division relating to amending the 2022 Positions
Ordinance as a result of the Common Council adopted budget and
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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21. 211146 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2022 by
employees of city departments and board and commission members and
further authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for that
purpose.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
22. 211233 An ordinance to further amend the 2022 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 211234 An ordinance to further amend the 2022 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
24. 211064 Communication from the Office of the Assessor and the Office of the
Treasurer relating to the City’s acquisition of church properties for
non-payment of taxes.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper and Ald. Coggs
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