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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, January 12, 2015 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting call to order at 1:40 P.M. Present 4 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Zielinski Excused 1 - Coggs 1. 141343 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5362 N. 36th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owners, Leonard A. Wilson And Dottie Taylor. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Leonard Wilson 2011-2014 Delinquent taxes If paid by January $3,643.94 If paid by February 20, 2015 $3,724.38 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs Ald. Coggs arrived. Present 5 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs, Zielinski City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 COMMITTEE 2. 141228 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4616-4634 W. Burleigh Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner, 31st Street Holdings, LLC (Application made by Seaway Bank and Trust, mortgagee). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Matt Haessly - DCD Emily Pines McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor Treasurer's Office Atty. Benjamin Payne - Rep. from Seaway Bank & Trust, mortgagee Atty. James Hiller - Burleigh Street Community Develpment Coorporation,Director Ald. Wade - 7th Aldermanic district Dept. Neighborhood Services pending charges: Reinspection Fees $3,523.65 Litter charges $190.63 Projecting sign invoice $33.46 TOTAL $3,747.74 Due by noon, 1/20/2015 or item will be return back to committee. Administrative costs incurred by DCD $9,454.36 to date. 2011-2014 Delinquent taxes if paid by January $81,471.13 If paid by February 20, 2015 $83,334.58 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 3. 141444 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1959 S. 7th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Jake Metro Properties LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Pending Reinspection charges $887.25 due by noon on 1/20/15 or item will be return back to committee 2012-2014 Delinquent taxes If paid by January $9,545.50 If paid by February 20, 2015 $9,747.23 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 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 COMMITTEE No 1- Bauman 4. 141345 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2535 N. Booth Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Jose LaRosa Leon, Sheila Leon Living Trust, Andrew Hinds, and Honia Leon Trustee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Sheila Leon Reinspection Fees of $76.05 due by noon on 1/20/15 or item will be return back to committee 2011-2014 Delinquent taxes If paid by January $20,497.70 If paid by February 20, 2014 $20,866.00 A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 5. 141453 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2735-2737 N. 37th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owners Lorenzo McDaniel and Bianca N Carroll-McDaniel. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines McKeown - DNS Jim Klajboor Treasurer's Office Lorenzo McDaniel & Bianca Carroll-McDaniel 2010-2014 Delinquent taxes If paid by January $24,583.97 If paid by February 20, 2015 $24,937.95 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 6. 141455 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 217-219 W. Keefe Avenue in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owners Fred L Walls & Ruth Walls (Application made by Sherri Dillon, POA for Ruth City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 COMMITTEE Walls). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Grandsons - 2011-2014 Delinquent taxes if paid by January $10,252.80 If paid by February 20, 2015 $10,415.51 A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 7. 141159 Resolution relating to the appeal of Keith Washington for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Assistant City Atty. Jeff Kluslow - Forestry Dept. Keith Washington - appealant Based on department testimony, 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 8. 141454 Resolution relating to the appeal of Debra Jones for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Assistant City Atty. Based on non appearnce by 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 COMMITTEE 9. 141070 Resolution relating to the appeal of Robert Schutz for garbage cart fees. (2nd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Assistant City Atty. Donald Stone - Sanitation Manager Sherman Morton - Representing 2nd Aldermanic district Robert Schutz Ald. Witkowksi moved to grant this claim in the amount of $112.00 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 141070 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Robert Schutz for garbage cart fees. 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 10. 141061 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jessica Davis for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ms. Davis contacted City Clerk office requesting this appeal be rescheduled to the next meeting. 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 11. 141440 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2012 and 2013 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, 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 City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 COMMITTEE vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 12. 141401 Substitute resolution deferring payments of the special assessments and appropriating funds for this purpose. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 13. 141402 Substitute resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners and appropriating funds for this purpose with the City cost to be $300.39 with a six-year total of the deferred properties being $10,231.61. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 14. 141387 Resolution authorizing payment of Circuit Court Order for Judgment in the case of George Bockl Living Trust v. City for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 for the total amount of $173,689.04, plus statutory interest, if applicable. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Vincent Moschella - Deputy City Atty A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 15. 141388 Resolution authorizing payment of Stipulation and Orders in the cases of Great Lakes Quick Lube LP v. City, and City Green LLC v. City for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 for the total amount of $309,419.93 plus statutory interest, if applicable. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Vincent Moschella - Deputy City atty. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 16. 141467 Resolution authorizing payment of attorney fees and costs of Attorney Jonathan Cermele and Brendan P. Matthews, entitled Milwaukee Police Association v. City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Melanie Rutledge - Asst City Atty Peter Block - 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, January 12, 2015 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. Bauman moved committee go into closed session. Roll call: Ald. Bauman Ald. Coggs Ald. Witkowski Ald. Zielinski Ald. Hamitlon City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 COMMITTEE Grant Langley Danielle Bergner Miriam Horwitz Ald. Kovac Ald. Coggs moved committee go back in open session 17. 141332 Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit, Yankee Hill Housing Partners, Ltd. v. City of Milwaukee, Case No. 13-CV-000759. 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Meeting adjourned at 4:14 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 8