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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 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, June 15, 2015 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting called to order at 1:35 P.M. Present 5 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl, Zielinski 1. 141655 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5431 W. Lisbon Avenue in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Weatherby's LLC (Application made by Robert Olson). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD not present Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer's office Mr. Robert Olson - Ald. Michael Murphy also present for this item Reinspection Fees of $5,323.50 Recording enforcement fees of $1,140.75 Total of $6,464.25 Due by noon on Monday, June 22 or item will be return to committee. Applicant also has ownership interest on the following property with outstanding charges: 5421 W. Lisbon Ave $4,461.60 Due by noon June 22, 2015 2011-2014 taxes if paid by June 30, 2015 $20,562.09 If paid by July 23, 2015 $20,790.68 Other properties owned by applicant: 5421-5423 W Lisbon Ave 2013-2014 Outstanding: 2013 bill totals $6,202.76; 2014 bill totals $7,248.43 GRAND TOTAL $13,451.19 need to payment plan for this totals by June 22, 2015 A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 2. 150215 Resolution relating to the appeal of Blanche Austin for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: ACA Patricia Fricker Sgt Thomas - MPD Mrs. Blanche Austin Ald. Bohl moved to denied this claim based on the city Attorney's and Police Department testimony. There were no objections A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 3. 150242 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ramon Encino for property damage. (12th 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- Bohl 4. 150225 Resolution relating to the claim of Hazel Dilworth for property damage. (4th 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 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 COMMITTEE Excused 1- Bohl 5. 150273 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Dale Cannon for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: ACA Patricia Fricker Samir Amin - Infrastrusture Mr. Dale Cannon - appellant Ald. Bohl moved to pay this claim in the amount of $1,000 to be conistent with his insurance deductible. A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 6. 141902 Resolution relating to the claim of Atty. Jonathan Groth on behalf of Peter Haverlock for personal injuries. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on no apperance Ald. Bohl moved denial A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 7. 141523 Communication related to the 2014 annual report and activities of the Ethics Board. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Robert Shelledy - Vice Chair Ethics Board A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 8. 150299 Communication relating to retention of outside counsel to provide services and representation in Eddie Gill v. Det. Mark Peterson, et al., in the United States District Court. City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Miriam Horwitz - Deputy City Attorney's Office A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 9. 150226 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled John Cunningham v. City of Milwaukee, et al. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jenny Yuan City Attorney's Office 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 Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 10. 150008 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bill. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Paulina De Haan - Intergovernmental Relations Division Dennis Yaccarino - Budget Office Ald. Witkwoski moved the committee does not to take a position on AB 210 Relating to: an additional local sales and use tax for maintenance of streets and highways and making an appropriation but to support the creation of local sales tax for the purpose of transportation and infrastructure improvement. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, June 15, 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. Zielinski 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. Roll call Ald. Bauman Ald. Bohl Ald. Witkowski Ald. Hamilton Also present Miriam Horwitz - DCA Jenny Yuan - CA Ald. Kovac Clifton Crump - Mayor's Office Ald. Witkowski moved the committee go into open session for the regular agenda. Meeting adjourned at 3:39 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 5