FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · February 23, 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
Friday, February 23, 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 9:11 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. 231609 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
its use of the Auxiliary Resource Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
Appearing:
Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council/12th Ald. Dist.
Harper Donahue, IV, DER Director
Patrick McClain, City Attorney's Office
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY 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
2. 231613 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The vacancy agenda was read into the record.
Appearing:
Erica Roberts, ITMD
Anna Zizzo, DEC
Leon Todd, FPC Director
Mai Xiong, MPD
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
3. 231498 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication to Finance be
HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
4. 231614 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 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS 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
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.
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No 0
5. 231615 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. 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
6. 231616 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. 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
7. 231644 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary Ordinance to permit a 1% longevity increase for newly eligible
City employees.
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 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
8. 231645 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary Ordinance to add incentive rates relative to the ERP software
project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Appearing:
David Henke, ITMD
Jill Price, ITMD
Nathaniel Haack, Budget Office
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
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
9. 231664 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division and various city departments amending the
Positions Ordinance to add temporary auxiliary positions.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
David Henke, ITMD
Jill Price, ITMD
Nathaniel Haack, Budget Office
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 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
10. 231697 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Positions Ordinance to designate certain executive administrative
assistant I positions in the City Clerks’ Office as bilingual.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
Dana Zelazny, Deputy City Clerk
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- Dimitrijevic, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Spiker
11. 231632 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative
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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, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Spiker
12. 231258 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used
in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
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
13. 231619 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. CHAMBERS JR. that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
14. 231620 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
15. 231634 Communication from the Comptroller relating to the 2024 Annual Audit
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Work Plan
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Adrianna Molina, Comptroller's Office
Rebekah Lapwood, Comptroller's Office
A presentation was made.
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 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
16. 231635 Communication from the Comptroller relating to the 2023 Annual Hotline
Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Communication be HELD
TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
17. 231633 Communication from the Comptroller relating to the City of Milwaukee
Cybersecurity and Governance Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Murphy moved that the Finance and Personnel 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.
Ayes - Chambers, Jr., Murphy, Coggs, Dimitrijevic, Spiker
The meeting convened into closed session at 11:18 a.m.
Present - Chambers, Jr., Murphy, Coggs, Dimitrijevic, Spiker
Also present:
Aycha Sawa, City Comptroller
Nik Kovac, Budget Director
Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
Appearing:
Adrianna Molina, Comptroller's Office
David Henke, ITMD
Judy Siettmann, ITMD
Brian Boguski, CLA
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Patrick Sullivan, CLA
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY 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 11:52 a.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. 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
Friday, February 23, 2024 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 2/20/24 - Closed session language added to items 8 & 9 (CCFNs 231645 &
231664).
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. 231609 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to its
use of the Auxiliary Resource Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
2. 231613 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 231498 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to approval
of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 231614 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
5. 231615 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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6. 231616 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 231644 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Salary Ordinance to permit a 1% longevity increase for newly eligible City
employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 231645 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Salary Ordinance to add incentive rates relative to the ERP software
project.
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. The committee
may reconvene into open session for the regular agenda.
9. 231664 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division and various city departments amending the
Positions Ordinance to add temporary auxiliary positions.
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. The committee
may reconvene into open session for the regular agenda.
10. 231697 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Positions Ordinance to designate certain executive administrative
assistant I positions in the City Clerks’ Office as bilingual.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 231632 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 231258 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used in
connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 231619 An ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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14. 231620 An ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 231634 Communication from the Comptroller relating to the 2024 Annual Audit
Work Plan
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 231635 Communication from the Comptroller relating to the 2023 Annual Hotline
Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 231633 Communication from the Comptroller relating to the City of Milwaukee
Cybersecurity and Governance Report.
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.
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