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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. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Milele A. Coggs, and Ald. T. Anthony Zielinski Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366 Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, La-Wanda Fletcher, 286-8661, lfletc@milwaukee.gov Monday, October 27, 2014 1:30 PM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall Meeting called to order at 1:50 P.M. Present 3 - Hamilton, Bauman, Zielinski Excused 2 - Witkowski, Coggs 1. 140930 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3824 N. 41st Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to former owner Phillis Boyd, (application made by Brenton Boyd). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DNS Emily Pines - DCD Kerry Urban - Treasurer Ms. Brinton's son Brinton D Boyd 2011-2013 Delinquent taxes if paid by November, $2,944.23 if paid by December 5, 2014 $2,976.36 A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 2- Witkowski and Coggs 2. 140931 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3388 N. City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 27, 2014 COMMITTEE 22nd Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Juanita Dundy. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DNS Emily Pines - DCD Kerry Urban - Treasurer Ms. Juanita Dundy A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 2- Witkowski and Coggs Roll call taken, Ald. Witkowski arrival Present 4 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Zielinski Excused 1 - Coggs 3. 140932 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3029-3035 N. 29th Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to former owners Gregory Niles Rogers and Amber Brieanna Rogers. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DNS Emily Pines - DCD Kerry Urban - Treasurer Ms. Amber Rogers 2011-2013 Delinquent taxes if paid by November $3,495.81 if paid by December 5, 2014 $3,532.33 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, Bauman and Zielinski City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 27, 2014 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 4. 140933 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2033 W. Burleigh Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to former owner Makini Triplett. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non appearance, Ald. Zielinski moved to placed this item on filed. A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 5. 140954 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of 342 North Water, LLC in the amount of $8,766.10. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst City Atty. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 6. 141018 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Precious Venable v. City of Milwaukee, et al, for the amount of $90,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deputy City Atty. - Miriam Horwitz 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 Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Zielinski City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 27, 2014 COMMITTEE 7. 141019 Resolution authorizing settlement of the discrimination matter brought against the City’s Employes' Retirement System by Heather Long, in the amount of $25,100. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deputy City Atty. - Miriam Horwitz A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Zielinski 8. 140763 Resolution relating to the appeal of Patrick Thompson, agent for PLC Properties, for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 9. 140738 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jodi Carlson Eismann, agent for Acuity Insurance, for personal injuries and property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non appearance Ald. witkowski moved denial of this claim. 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 10. 140708 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Michael Winter on behalf of Jeffrey Cobb for personal injuries and property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CA Jason Blasiola - Fleets City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 27, 2014 COMMITTEE Atty. Michael Winter - Rep appellant Based on department's testimony, Ald. Witkowski moved denial. 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 11. 140665 Resolution relating to the appeal of Tina Harmon for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst City Atty Jason Blasiola - Fleets Mr. Eric Blue - Sanitation Driver Ms. Tina Harmon - appellant Ms. Tia Harmon - witness to accident Edwin Huertas - President Murphy's Legislative Assistant 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 12. 141006 Resolution relating to the claim of Esha Purefoy for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst City Atty Bernice Fleming - Water Claim Specialist - Water Department Ms. Esha Purefoy - appellant Ms. Laura Daniels - Water Department Based on department's testimony, Ald. Bauman moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 27, 2014 COMMITTEE 13. 131675 Resolution relating to the appeal of Verneice Bruce for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non appearance, Ald. Witkowski moved denial. 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 14. 140645 Resolution relating to the appeal of Steven Franks for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst City Atty. Mr. Steven Franks Mr. John Mil - Sanitation Department Ald. Bauman moved approval of this claim in the amount of $285.00 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Bauman and Zielinski No 1- Witkowski Excused 1- Coggs 140645 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Steven Franks for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Bauman and Zielinski No 1- Witkowski Excused 1- Coggs 15. 140799 Resolution relating to the appeal of Loyd Mallett for auto damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 27, 2014 COMMITTEE Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst City Atty Mr. Loyd Mallett Ald. Bauman moved granting this claim in the amount of $500.00 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Hamilton and Bauman No 2- Witkowski and Zielinski Excused 1- Coggs 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 Zielinski No 1- Bauman Excused 1- Coggs Ald. Witkowski moved to reconsidered to ask a question to the Forestry Department. Forestry was not represented. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs Ald. Bauman moved to grant this claim in the amount of $500.00 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 140799 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Loyd Mallett for auto damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 27, 2014 COMMITTEE Excused 1- Coggs The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, October 27, 2014 in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved and then will go into open session for the regular agenda. Ald. Witkowski moved the Judiciary and Legislation Committee convene into Closed Session pursuant to s. 19.85(1) (g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of confering with City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved and then will go into open session for the regular agenda. Roll call: Ald. Hamilton Ald. Witkowski Ald. Zielinski Ald. Bauman Miriam Horwitz - Deputy CIty Atty. MaryNell Regan - Asst City Atty. Jerry Allen - Retirement System Adam Wickersham - LRB Ald. Bauman moved committee reconvened into open session. Ald. Bauman Ald. Hamilton Ald. Witkowski Meeting adjourned at 3:39 P.M. Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 8