FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 15, 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, March 15, 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 9:08 a.m.
Present 5 - Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, Chambers Jr.
Also present:
William Christianson, Deputy City Comptroller
Nik Kovac, Budget Director
Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
1. 231763 Resolution relating to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by
greater than anticipated revenue.
Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic
Appearing:
Chuck Schumacher, DPW
Andrew Davis-Lockward, DPW
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
2. 231757 Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance and expenditure of a
Cities Forward grant to the Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee
Election Commission to launch a citywide public education campaign to
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increase civic connection among residents.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Pratt, Ald. Taylor, Ald. Rainey and Ald. Stamper
Ald. Spiker moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
231757 Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance and expenditure of a
Cities Forward grant to the Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee
Election Commission to launch a citywide public education campaign to
increase civic connection among residents.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Pratt, Ald. Taylor, Ald. Rainey, Ald. Stamper, Ald.
Coggs, Ald. Chambers Jr. and Ald. Westmoreland
Appearing:
Claire Woodall, Election Commission
Melissa Howard, MPL
Ald. Coggs and Chambers added as co-sponsors.
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
3. 231748 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Kristin Reed, DNS
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY 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
4. 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
Appearing:
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Rhonda Kelsey, DOA - Purchasing
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. 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
5. 231749 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, DOA - Purchasing
Amanda Lewis, Fire Dept.
AC Joshua Parish, Fire Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER 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
6. 231751 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
Sarah Wallisch, Health Dept.
Bernadette Karanja, Office of Equity and Inclusion
Tony Snell Rodriguez, Equal Rights Commission
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
7. 231752 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. CHAMBERS JR. that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
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Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
8. 231770 Communication from the Fire Department amending the Positions
Ordinance to add Youth Apprentice positions to the Construction and
Maintenance Division.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
AC Joshua Parish, Fire Dept.
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. 231713 Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of 2024-2025 High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Kimberly Kujoth, Police Dept.
Ald. Dimitrijevic requestd for an updated written response on the performance of the
program.
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
10. 231715 Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2024 Milwaukee
Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Kimberly Kujoth, Police Dept.
Ald. Dimitrijevic requestd for an updated written response on the performance of the
program.
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
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11. 231753 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
12. 231754 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
13. 231635 Communication from the Comptroller relating to the 2023 Annual Hotline
Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Adriana Molina, Comptroller - Audit Division
Rebekah Lapwood, Comptroller - Audit Division
A presentation was made.
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
14. 231771 Communication from the City Comptroller regarding the Report of Audit
Finding Follow-Up for the Year Ended 12/31/2023.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Adriana Molina, Comptroller - Audit Division
Keri Kampa, Comptroller - Audit Division
Ana Gutierrez, Comptroller - Audit Division
A presentation was made.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be
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RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
15. 230638 Communication relating to public comments on the Mayor's Proposed
Executive Budget for 2024.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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
16. 231334 An ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance 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 11:26 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
Friday, March 15, 2024 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 3/11/24 - Item 2 (CCFN 231757) added.
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. 231763 Resolution relating to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by
greater than anticipated revenue.
Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic
2. 231757 Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance and expenditure of a
Cities Forward grant to the Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee
Election Commission to launch a citywide public education campaign to
increase civic connection among residents.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Pratt, Ald. Taylor, Ald. Rainey and Ald. Stamper
-May be referred from the Community and Economic Development Committee
3. 231748 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 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
5. 231749 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
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6. 231751 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 231752 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 231770 Communication from the Fire Department amending the Positions
Ordinance to add Youth Apprentice positions to the Construction and
Maintenance Division.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 231713 Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of 2024-2025 High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
10. 231715 Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2024 Milwaukee
Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
11. 231753 An ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the city service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 231754 An ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the city
service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 231635 Communication from the Comptroller relating to the 2023 Annual Hotline
Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 231771 Communication from the City Comptroller regarding the Report of Audit
Finding Follow-Up for the Year Ended 12/31/2023.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
15. 230638 Communication relating to public comments on the Mayor's Proposed
Executive Budget for 2024.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
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16. 231334 An ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
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