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. 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, November 17, 2014 1:30 PM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall Meeting convened at: 1:38 P.M. Present 3 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Zielinski Excused 2 - Bauman, Coggs 1. 140962 Resolution relating to the claim of Michael Bangart, II, for personal injuries and damages. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CIty Atty. 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 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Zielinski No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Coggs 2. 141035 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Phillip Georges on behalf of Monique Humes for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CIty Atty. Nancy Alvarado - Sewer Atty. Phillip Georges on behalf of Monique Humes Ald. Bohl - 5th District Alderman Based on department's testimonies, Ald. Witkowski moved to denial. City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 17, 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 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 3. 140943 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Louis Baureis on behalf of Tracy Badger for auto damage and personal injuries. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CIty Atty. 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, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 4. 140297 Resolution relating to the appeal of Troy Stofflet for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CIty Atty. Jeff Delleman - Infrastructure Mr. Troy Stofflet Claim amount is $1,100.00 Based on department's testimony, Ald. Witkwoski 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, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 5. 140685 Resolution relating to the appeal of Elton Demeti for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CIty Atty. Jeff Delleman - Infrastructure City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 COMMITTEE Mr. Elton Demeti - Claimant 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, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 6. 140747 Resolution relating to the claim of Dominitz & Skemp, S.C. on behalf of Debi Damron for personal injuries and damages. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CIty Atty. Based on non appearance, Ald. Coggs moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 7. 140744 Resolution relating to the claim of Billy Siggers for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Asst CIty Atty. Nancy Alvarado - Sewer Mr. Billy Siggers 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, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 8. 141049 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 9551 W. Beckett Avenue in the 2nd Aldermanic District to former owner Roger K Wilks (Application made by North American Trading Group INC c/o City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 COMMITTEE O’dess and Associates, mortgagee). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Pines Jim Klajbor Atty. Chad Kowalewski, O'Dess & Asociates, S.C. 2011-2013 delinquent taxes if paid by November $11,012.71 If paid by December 26, 2014 $11,135.78 A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 9. 141082 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3288-3290 N. 13th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Steven Hampton. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Pines Jim Klajbor Steven Hampton A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 10. 140933 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2033 W Burleigh Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Makini Triplett) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Pines Jim Klajbor Makini Triplett DNS charges pending: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 COMMITTEE Reinspection Fees $325.00 Litter clean-up Fees $25.00 TOTAL $350.00 Due by noon no later than November 24, 2014 otherwise file will be return to committee. 2009-2013 Delinquent taxes if paid by November $4,570.43 If paid by December 26, 2014 $4,612.54 Chair requested Ms. Tripplet confirmed that property located at 6523 W Fond Du Lac Ave with 2013 outstanding taxes $615.10 payment plan set up. Per Treasurer's office, Ms Triplett owned at 6523 W Fond Du Lac Ave, the 2013 taxes are not on the installment plan, however she has been making consistent payments. A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 11. 141059 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4520 W. Congress Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to former owner Renee Gregory (Application made by Marine Credit Union, mortgagee). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Pines Jim Klajbor Atty. Chad Kowalewski, O'Dess & Asociates, S.C DNS Charges pending: Reinspection Fees $1,375.00 Due by noon no later than November 24, 2014 or item will be sent back to committee. 2011-2013 Delionquent taxes if paid by November $1356.11 If paid by December 26, 2014 $ 1368.24 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, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 12. 140537 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 COMMITTEE 1015 S 33rd St, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Istzaida Cortez) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Pines Jim Klajbor Atty. William Judge 2010-2013 Delinquent taxes if paid November $13,665.21 If paid December 26, 2014 $13,820.66 Other properties owned by applicant: 4128 N 36th St PAID IN FULL 1515 S 23rd St PAID IN FULL A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 13. 141050 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1935 N. 34th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Aretha M Pollard. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Pines Jim Klajbor Aretha Pollard Ald. Russell Stamper II 2011-2013 Delinquent taxes If paid by November $4,901.47 If paid by December 26, 2014 $4,950.28 A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 14. 140496 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to the Annual City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 COMMITTEE Outstanding Receivables Report. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Martin Matson - Comptroller Sheldyn Himle - Muni Court Chief Sean Slowey - MFD Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Patrick Hartmann - DPW A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Coggs No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Zielinski 15. 131452 Resolution endorsing the United for Homes campaign for expanded housing options and greater tax fairness, and supporting The Common Sense Housing Investment Act of 2013. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy Appearing: President Michael Murphy - sponsor Ald. Coggs moved to make letter of support submitted by Independence First be part of the permanent record. There were no objections. 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, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 16. 141047 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division and the Common Council’s Legislative Coordinator to seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to restricting the use of monetary and non-monetary incentives to recruit students to enroll in elementary and secondary schools. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy Appearing: President Michael Murphy - Sponsor A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 17. 141090 Subtitute resolution endorsing the proposed 2015-2016 City of Milwaukee State Legislative Package. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jennifer Gonda Kim Montgomery Brenda Wood Paulina DeHaan A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman Ald. moved the Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session, 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. Roll call: Ald. Hamilton Ald. Witkowski Ald. Coggs Ald. Zielinski Richard Pfaff - LRB Sue Lappen - Asst City Atty Miriam Horwitz - Deputy City Atty. Ald. Kovac 18. 141162 Resolution relative to the settlement of Bohannon v. City of Milwaukee, et al. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Miriam Horwitz - Deputy City Atty. Sue Lappen - Asst City Atty. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 COMMITTEE vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman Meeting adjourned at 3:50 P.M.Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 9