FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 4, 2022
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, 414-286-2232; Fax: 414-286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Tea Norfolk , 414-286-8012,
tea.norfolk@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 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:
Eric Pearson, Budget Office
Joshua Benson, Deputy Comptroller
Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
1. 212036 Appointment of Nik Kovac to serve as Budget and Management
Director by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Ald. Nik Kovac, 3rd Ald. Dist.
Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, 1st Ald. Dist.
Ald. Russell Stamper, 15th Ald. Dist.
Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic, 14th Ald. Dist.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Spiker, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Abstain 1- Kovac
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2. 211910 Substitute resolution relating to the creation of the American Rescue Plan
Act Funding Allocation Task Force.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
Appearing:
Steven Mahan, CDGA Director
Sharon Robinson, DOA Director
Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, 1st Ald. Dist.
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 1- Murphy
3. 211939 Substitute resolution relating to the use of the second tranche of
American Rescue Plan Act funding for financial sustainability.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
Appearing:
Steven Mahan, CDGA Director
Sharon Robinson, DOA Director
Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council
Bill Christianson, Budget Office
Ald. Russell Stamper, 15th Ald. Dist.
Jerrel Kruschke, DPW Commissioner
Mr. Christianson gave a presentation.
Ald. Zamarripa moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute B. (Prevailed
5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
211939 Substitute resolution relating to the use of the second tranche of
American Rescue Plan Act funding for financial sustainability.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa
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
4. 212023 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
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Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Michael Mannan, Health Dept.
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
Nicholas DeSiato, Police Dept.
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
No 0
5. 212024 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:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
6. 211880 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA 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
7. 212026 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
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A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
8. 212027 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, DER
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
9. 211503 Substitute resolution rescinding reserved commitments and
appropriating remaining funds from the 2021 Common Council
Contingent Fund for the purpose of closing the 2021 financial books due
to unanticipated shortfalls in current year operating expenses.
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
10. 211504 Substitute resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances from
2021 to 2022 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin
Statutes.
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
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11. 212037 Substitute resolution authorizing up to $9,000,000 of 2022 contingent
borrowing for City matching funds for State & Federal aid paving projects
and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the State
Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
for the construction of West Vliet Street in the 4th and 15 Aldermanic
Districts with a total estimated cost of $10,000,000 with an estimated
grantor share of $6,400,000, and an estimated City share of $3,600,000.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
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. 211974 Resolution relating to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by
greater than anticipated revenue. (Special Purpose Account - Firemen's
Relief Fund)
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
13. 212029 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. SPIKER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
14. 212030 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 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:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
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15. 220014 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Report of Audit
Finding Follow-Up for the Year Ended 12/31/2021.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER 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
16. 211907 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of
Municipal Court Case Filings
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Charles Roedel, Comptroller's Office
Nicholas DeSiato, Police Dept.
Sheldyn Himle, Municipal Court Chief Court Administrator
Timothy Richter, Municipal Court
Chuck Schumacher, DPW
Craig Sarnow, Police Dept.
Mr. Roedel gave a presentation.
Ald. Spiker moved that the committee convene into closed session, pursuant to s.
19.85(1)(d), Wis. Stats, except as provided in s. 304.06 (1) (eg) and by rule
promulgated under s. 304.06 (1) (em), for the purpose of considering strategy for crime
detection or prevention. (Prevailed 5-0)
The committee convened into closed session at 12:44 p.m.
Present (5) - Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, Coggs
Also present:
Charles Roedel, Comptroller's Office
Nicholas DeSiato, Police Dept.
Sheldyn Himle, Municipal Court Chief Court Administrator
Timothy Richter, Municipal Court
Chuck Schumacher, DPW
Craig Sarnow, Police Dept.
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
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Meeting adjourned at 12:59 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. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, and Ald. Milele A.
Coggs
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 414-286-2232; Fax: 414-286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Tea Norfolk , 414-286-8012,
tea.norfolk@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 5/2/22 - Previous items 9 & 10 (CCFNs 212047 & 212048) removed.
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. 212036 Appointment of Nik Kovac to serve as Budget and Management Director
by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 211910 Substitute resolution relating to the creation of the American Rescue Plan
Act Funding Allocation Task Force.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
3. 211939 Substitute resolution relating to the use of the second tranche of American
Rescue Plan Act funding for financial sustainability.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
4. 212023 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 212024 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
6. 211880 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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7. 212026 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 212027 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 211503 Resolution rescinding reserved commitments and appropriating remaining
funds from the 2021 Common Council Contingent Fund for the purpose of
closing the 2021 financial books due to unanticipated shortfalls in current
year operating expenses
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 211504 Resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances from 2021 to
2022 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin Statutes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 212037 Substitute resolution authorizing up to $9,000,000 of 2022 contingent
borrowing for City matching funds for State & Federal aid paving projects
and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the State
Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for
the construction of West Vliet Street in the 4th and 15 Aldermanic Districts
with a total estimated cost of $10,000,000 with an estimated grantor share
of $6,400,000, and an estimated City share of $3,600,000.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
-May be referred from the Public Works Committee
12. 211974 Resolution relating to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater
than anticipated revenue. (Special Purpose Account - Firemen's Relief
Fund)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 212029 An ordinance to further amend the 2022 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 212030 An ordinance to further amend the 2022 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 220014 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Report of Audit
Finding Follow-Up for the Year Ended 12/31/2021.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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16. 211907 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of Municipal
Court Case Filings
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s.
19.85(1)(d), Wis. Stats, except as provided in s. 304.06 (1) (eg) and by rule promulgated
under s. 304.06 (1) (em), for the purpose of considering strategy for crime detection or
prevention. The committee may reconvene into open session for the regular agenda.
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