JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Minutes JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ALD. ASHANTI HAMILTON, CHAIR Ald. Terry Witkowski, Vice-Chair Ald. Joe Davis, Sr., Ald. Robert Puente, and Ald. Robert Donovan Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366 Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Richard Withers, 286-8532, rwithe@milwaukee.gov Monday, February 3, 2014 1:30 PM Room 301-B, 3rd Floor, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:40 P.M. Present 4 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente Excused 1 - Donovan 1. 131317 Resolution to settle claims for defense of various police officers. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jan Smokowicz - Asst. City Atty A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 2. 131411 Resolution to settle claim for defense of former Police Sergeant Jason R. Mucha. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Puente No 1- Davis City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE Excused 1- Donovan 3. 131362 Resolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against a certain parcel, 9540 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, on the 2010, 2011 and 2012 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of claim, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 4. 131363 Resolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against a certain parcel, 722-726 W. Bruce Street, Milwaukee, on the 2011 and 2012 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of claim, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 5. 131366 Resolution relative to the correction of a special improvement bill placed on the 2013-2018 Tax Rolls. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 6. 131339 Resolution cancelling various City invoices. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 8. 131320 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jeanette Moore for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CA Ms. Jeanette Moore - appealant A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 9. 131401 Resolution relating to the appeal of Robert Reed, Jr. for property damage and emotional injuries. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CA Based on non appearance A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 10. 131332 Resolution relating to the claim of Atty. Daniel Shillinglaw on behalf of Stephanie Hazley for personal injuries. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CA Atty Shillinglaw - representing Ms. Stephanie Hazley City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Davis No 0 Excused 2- Puente and Donovan 11. 130611 Resolution relating to the appeal of Cheryl Kinlow for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CA Based on non apperance A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 0 No 0 12. 131321 Resolution relating to the appeal of Matthew Bramm for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CA Mr. Matthew Bramm Based on city attorney's testimony. A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 13. 131313 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5853 N 37th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner, Jeffrey Blatzler (application made by mortgagee First Federal Bank C/O Anne Brannon) City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Ms. Anne Brannon 2010-2013 Delinquent Taxes: If paid in Feb $17,042.53 If paid by March 13, 2014 $17,235.84 A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Davis No 0 Excused 2- Puente and Donovan 14. 131322 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4918 N. 44th Street in the 1st Aldermanic District to former owner, Robert M Davidson. (Application made by Robert Davidson Investments). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: K aren Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS DNS Charges: Recording Enforcement Fees $1134.45 Reinspection Fees $439.55 Litter Cleanup $236.43 Graffiti Abatement $85.00 Boardup $249.75 TOTAL $2145.18 DUE BY NOON ON FEB 10, 2014 Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Robert Davidson 2010-2013 Delinquent taxes City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE If paid in Feb $12,237.37 If paid by March 13, 2014 $12,377.95 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 6884 N 42nd St 2012 $2989.17 2013 $4248.14 5522 N 60th St 2012 $2842.42 2013 $2242.24 5416 N 56th St 2012 $1311.96 2013 $1546.22 5261 N 46th s t 2012 $2335.51 2013 $1648.59 3444 N Richards St 2012 $1957.95 2013 $1820.05 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE Excused 1- Donovan 15. 131314 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4243 N 61st Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Jeffrey Batzler (application made by mortgagee First Federal Bank C/O Anne Brannon) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Anne Brannon 2010-2013 Delinquent Taxes If paid in Feb $16,925.77 If paid by March 13, 2014 $17,118.76 A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 16. 131361 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2222 E. Belleview Place Unit 310 in the 3rd Aldermanic District to former owner, Kimberly S. Hartley. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Ms. Hartley DNS Charges REcording Enforcement Fees $907.35 due Feb 10, 2014 by Noon City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE 2010-2013 Delinquent taxes If paid in FEb $18,636.42 If paid by March 13, 2014 $18,848.40 A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 17. 131307 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 9308 W Capitol Drive, in the 5th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Ruth & Joseph Rickun (application made by Joseph Rickun c/o Steven Rickun)) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Steven DNS Charge Fire Prevention Permit Fees of 602.80 Projecting sign Invoices $99 TOTAL $710.80 due by Feb 10, 2014 2009-2013 Delinquent taxes I if paid in Feb $88,971.50 If paid by March 13, 2014 $90,017.57 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 18. 131316 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8537 W Lawrence Ave, in the 5th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Delores I. Connell (application made by morgagee JPMorgan Chase Bank c/o Atty. Timothy Burkard) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer JPMorgan - Nicholas Boerke DNS charges Recording Enforcement Fees $907.35 Due Feb 10, 2014 by Noon 2010-2013 Delinquent taxes if paid in Feb $19,523.61 If paid by March 13, 2014 $19,748.82 A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 19. 131315 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3733 N. 7th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner, Greater Hope Christian Church. (Application made by Lynell Ray). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Lynell Ray - Greater Hope Christian Church DNS charges of $430.95 due 2010-2013 Delinquent taxes If paid by Feb $9,071.08 If paid by March 13, 2014 $9,175.37 A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 20. 131342 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 124 N 76th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Phyllis A. Delmore & Deana J. Delmore) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mrs. Delmore Atty. Jason 2010-2013 Delinquent taxes If paid by Feb $19,839.59 If paid by March 13, 2014 $20,080.37 A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 21. 131328 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3453 S. Ellen Street in the 14th Aldermanic District to former owner, Katherine Ditello. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mrs. Tracey Ditello (daughter-in-law of Mrs. Katherine Ditello) A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Puente No 0 Excused 2- Davis and Donovan 22. 131173 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1971-1977 W. Capitol Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Perry Margoles, agent for 1971 West Capitol Drive Co.) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 23. 131174 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1727 N. 23rd Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Annette Jackson (application made by Landmark Credit Union C/o Atty. Michael Sosnay)) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Atty. Michael Sosnay - Landmark CU 2010-2013 DELINQUENT taxes if paid in Feb $7,773.19 City of Milwaukee Page 11 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE if paid by March 13, 2014 $7,861.68 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 24. 131206 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3607 N. 21st Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Devon A. Matthews) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Devon A. Matthews DNS charges Litter Cleanup $683.18 Boardup $345.00 total $1,028.18 Due by noon on Feb 10, 2014 2010-2013 delinquent taxes If paid in Feb $12,271.51 If paid by March 13, 2014 $12,419.29 A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan City of Milwaukee Page 12 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE 25. 131069 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6628 N 60th street, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Timothy Day on behalf of Great Day Real Estate Investment, LLC) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer DNS charges: Reinspection Fees $3,164.20 Recording Enforcement $907.35 Total $4,071.55 Due 2010-2013 Delinquent taxes if paid in Feb $28,438.78 If paid by March 13, 2014 $28,744.07 Other properties owned by applicant: 5324 N 66th ST 2013 $2806.14 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 26. 131196 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 626 W. Melvina, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Robert I. Greer) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer DNS Charges: Reinspection fees-Special Enforcement $4,949.00 Vacant Building Inspection fees $507.00 Vacant building NO Entry Fees $100.70 Reinspection Fees $ 4,750.00 City of Milwaukee Page 13 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE Total charges $10,306.70 The building was placard as unfit for human habitation on June 20, 2011. Therefore, if the Common Council approves the return of this property, the building cannot be occupied until all of the violations have been corrected, the placard has been removed and the owner has been issued an Occupancy Certificate by DNS. 2010-2013 delinquent taxes if paid in Feb $6,216.50 if paid by March 13, 2014 $6,282.35 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 27. 131304 Resolution supporting enactment of a comprehensive federal legislative package to reduce poverty and directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to actively seek enactment of this legislation. Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Davis Appearing: Mr. David Riemer - Senior Fellow Public Policy Institute Mr. Conor Williams - Economic Policy Analyst Pathways to Ending Poverty Mr. Leroy Mclin - Milwaukee Working Projet participant Mr. Joseph Ellewanger - Project Return Milwaukee Mr. Brian keith Osei - Project Return participant Ald. Davis moved to substitute (Sub 2) prevailed 4-0 Ald. Davis requested to be added as Co-sponsor to this legislation. This Resolution was SUBSTITUTED Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 131304 Substitute resolution supporting enactment of a comprehensive federal City of Milwaukee Page 14 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE legislative package to greatly reduce poverty, directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to actively seek enactment of this legislation, and directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division and other City agencies to support state legislation for the reduction of poverty in the state, and implement local initiatives that will strengthen support for such legislation. Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Davis A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 28. 131430 Communication relating to the Minority Impact Statement legislation. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mr. David Crowley district Director for State Senator Nikiya Harris Kim Montgomery - IRD A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 29. 131404 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan Meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m. Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 15 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 COMMITTEE This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. City of Milwaukee Page 16