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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, July 13, 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. 150362 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1617 W. Clarke Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Glenda Pope. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Margarita Gutierrez - Treasurer's Office Glenda Pope - Represented by Ms. LaTricia Johnson POA The Department of Neighborhood Services objects to the return of this property. The property has the following DNS pending fees and charges: Vacant building Fees of $2,636.40 Reinspection fees of $3,549.00 TOTAL $6,185.40 DUE Monday July 20, 2015 by Noon or item will be return to committee. 2011-2014 Taxes if paid by July, $28,400.36 if paid by August 20, 2015 $28,731.27 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Hamilton and Witkowski No 3- Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski Ald. Bohl moved to denial the return of this property based on the department of neighborhood services objections. A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 2. 150360 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1034-1038 W. Hadley Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Cordell Woods. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Margarita Gutierrez - Treasurer's Office Mr. Timothy Evans and Cordell Woods Ald. Stamper - 15th District representative Current property pending DNS charges are as follows: covered opening fee $40.56 Vacant building fees of $1,267.50 TOTAL $1,308.06 Due Monday, July 20, 2015 by noon or item will be return to committee Applicant also has ownership interest in the following property with outstanding charges: 3232 W Cameron Ave $4,602.52 Due Monday, July 20, 2015 by noon or item will be return to committee 2011-2014 taxes if paid by July $27,784.03 if paid by August 20, 2015 $28,092.80 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 3. 150279 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jacob Lishanski, Agent for Action Management, LLC, for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Based on non appearance, Ald. Witkowski moved to denial this claim. There were no objections 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, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 COMMITTEE 4. 150348 Resolution relating to the appeal of Sarah Kochanski for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Infrastructure - Samir Amin Ms. Sara Kochanski 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, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. 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 DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 5. 150382 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jose Antonio Vargas for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Samir Amin - Infrastructure Jose Antonio Vargas Ald. Bauman moved denial based on department testimony A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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 6. 150225 Resolution relating to the claim of Hazel Dilworth for property damage. (4th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 COMMITTEE Patricia Fricker - ACA Ian Brown - Forestry Ms. Hazel Dilworth Ald. Bauman moved to denied this claim based on city testimony and the individual who actually submitted the claim not being present. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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. 141772 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Michael Maistelman on behalf of Ryan Antczak for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Maistelman & Associates, LLC - on behalf of Ryan Antczak Ald. Bohl moved to grant this claim in the amount of $5,050.00 based on lowest estimate. no action was taken on this motion. Ald. Bauman moved to support Ald. Bohl's motion and to amend amount to be granted to be $4,000.00 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 141772 Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Attorney Michael Maistelman on behalf of Ryan Antczak for damages relating to property damage. (6th 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 8. 141589 Resolution relating to the appeal of Richard Paetz for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 COMMITTEE following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 9. 150400 An ordinance relating to the acquisition of certain properties in tax foreclosure. Sponsors: Ald. Perez A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 10. 150337 Resolution approving the revised Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Janet Islo - Municpal Court 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, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 11. 150104 Substitute resolution urging the State of Wisconsin to undertake a review of the juvenile justice system. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing: Ald. Witkowski - Sponsor Peter Pierce - Captain Milwaukee Police Department 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, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 12. 150277 Communication from the Municipal Court relating to its pattern and practice of imposing forfeitures and other penalties. Sponsors: Ald. Kovac A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 13. 150327 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Frank Vrtochnick, in the amount of $25,000.00. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Miriam Horwitz - DCA 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, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 14. 150326 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Montell Carter, in the amount of $25,000.00. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Miriam Horwitz - DCA A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 15. 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 A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 16. 150220 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jennifer Gonda - IRD Pauline De Haan - IRD City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 COMMITTEE Budget Update 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, Bohl and Zielinski No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, July 13, 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. Witkowksi moved the Judiciary and Legislation Commiittee go into Closed Session Roll call at 3:26 p.m. Ald. Bauman Ald. Bohl Ald. Zielinski Ald. Witkowski Ald. Hamilton CA Staff: Grant Langley - CA Linda Burke - DCA Miriam Horwitz - DCA Adam Stephens - ACA Danielle Bergner - DCA Paul Frederick - DPWMonique Lofton - Budget Office Nancy Olson - ITMD Mark Nicolini - Budget Office Dennis Yaccarino - Budget Office Monique Lofton - Budget Office Oscar Tovar - Mayor's Office Paulina De Haan - IRDKathryn Block - ACA Meeting adjourned at Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. Common Council members who are not members of this committee may attend this meeting to participate or to gather information. This meeting may constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of its standing committees although no formal action will be taken at this meeting. City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 COMMITTEE Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Parking for persons attending City Hall meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center (southwest corner of E. Kilbourn Ave. and N. Water St.) Parking tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall. 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