FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 31, 2024
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MARINA DIMITRIJEVIC, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Ald. Michael J. Murphy, and Ald. Mark
Chambers, Jr.
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, January 31, 2024 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
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel
Meeting convened at 9:17 a.m.
Present 5 - Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, Chambers Jr.
Also present:
Aycha Sawa, City Comptroller
Nik Kovac, Budget Director
Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
1. 231539 Substitute resolution authorizing the transfer of $518,796.30 from the
Common Council Contingent Fund to the Insurance Fund Special
Purpose Account for the purpose of funding the City’s property insurance
policy.
Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic
Appearing:
Atty. Kathy Block, City Attorney's Office
Tawauna Swanigan, City Attorney's Office
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
2. 231525 Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee Information Security Plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
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Appearing:
Ald. Mark Borkowski, 11th Ald. Dist.
David Henke, ITMD
Judy Siettmann, ITMD
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
3. 231527 Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee Password Policy.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
Appearing:
Ald. Mark Borkowski, 11th Ald. Dist.
David Henke, ITMD
Judy Siettmann, ITMD
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
4. 231379 Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to enter into
non-expenditure agreements relating to the 2024 Republican National
Convention for Information Technology services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
David Henke, ITMD
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
5. 231491 Appointment of Molly King as Employee Benefits Director by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Amber Danyus, Mayor's Office
Molly King
Harper Donahue IV, DER Director
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
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Aye 4- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Abstain 1- Coggs
6. 231437 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to renew its Worker’s Compensation self-insurance status with the
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Renee Joos, DER
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
7. 231438 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to extend the current contract for administration of worker’s
compensation services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Renee Joos, DER
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
8. 231439 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to extend the current contract for a benefits communication tool for City
employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Renee Joos, DER
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
9. 231497 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
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transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Suzanne DeFillips, DEC
AC Nicole Walder, Police Dept.
Leon Todd, FPC
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication to Finance be
RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Ald. Spiker moved to revise the Vacancy Agenda, Schedule A to reflect that Program
Assistant II be listed under DPW-Operations Division instead of DPW-Administrative
Services. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Spiker moved approval, as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
10. 231499 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 Division
AC Joshua Parish, Fire Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication to Finance be
PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
11. 231507 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
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Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
Laura Engan, Police Dept.
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
12. 231515 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
13. 231318 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
14. 231417 Communication from the Health Department relating to automobile
reimbursement allowance reports.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Lindsey O'Connor, Health Dept.
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A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
15. 230986 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
16. 231510 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of 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 4- Dimitrijevic, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Spiker
17. 231511 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Dimitrijevic, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Spiker
18. 231048 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of the
Residents Preference Program for Department of Public Works
contracts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Thomas, DPW
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Ana Gutierrez, Comptroller - Audit Division
Rebekah Lapwood, Comptroller - Audit Division
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
19. 231220 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
labor negotiations.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Spiker moved that the Finance and Personnel Committee convene into closed
session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conducting
specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed
session.
Ayes - Chambers, Jr., Murphy, Coggs, Spiker, Dimitrijevic
The meeting convened into closed session at 10:44 a.m.
Present - Chambers, Jr., Murphy, Coggs, Spiker, Dimitrijevic
Also present:
Aycha Sawa, City Comptroller
Nik Kovac, Budget Director
Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
Appearing:
Nicole Fleck, DER
Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
Harper Donahue, IV, DER Director
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 11:34 a.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. MARINA DIMITRIJEVIC, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Ald. Michael J. Murphy, and Ald. Mark
Chambers, Jr.
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, January 31, 2024 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 1/30/24 - Previous item 2, CCFN 231334, removed. Please be apprised that
less than 24 hours notice is being given for this file because it is impractical to give the
24 hours' notice.
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
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel
1. 231539 Substitute resolution authorizing the transfer of $518,796.30 from the
Common Council Contingent Fund to the Insurance Fund Special
Purpose Account for the purpose of funding the City’s property
insurance policy.
Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic
2. 231525 Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee Information Security Plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
3. 231527 Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee Password Policy.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
4. 231379 Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to enter into
non-expenditure agreements relating to the 2024 Republican National
Convention for Information Technology services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 231491 Appointment of Molly King as Employee Benefits Director by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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6. 231437 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to renew its Worker’s Compensation self-insurance status with the
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 231438 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to extend the current contract for administration of worker’s
compensation services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 231439 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to extend the current contract for a benefits communication tool for City
employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 231497 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 231499 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
11. 231507 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 231515 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 231318 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 231417 Communication from the Health Department relating to automobile
reimbursement allowance reports.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 230986 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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16. 231510 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 231511 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 231048 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of the
Residents Preference Program for Department of Public Works
contracts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 231220 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
labor negotiations.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to
s. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conducting specified public business
whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.
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