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. Mark Borkowski, 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, September 14, 2015 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting called to order at 1:43 P.M. Present 4 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski Excused 1 - Zielinski 1. 150348 Resolution relating to the appeal of Sarah Kochanski for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District) Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Jeff Delleman - DPW Infrastructure Sarah Kochanski - appellant Ald.Borkowksi moved to grant this claim in the Amount of $944.48, not withstanding the recommendations of the City Attorney. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Borkowski No 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Bauman Excused 1- Zielinski Based on City department's testimony, Ald. Witkwoski moved this claim be denied. 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2015 COMMITTEE Present 5 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski, Zielinski 2. 150532 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5414 N. 52nd Street in the 1st Aldermanic District to former owner Funta C Watson. Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Funta Watson - former owner DNS charges Litter clean up 329.55 VBR & Reinspection Fees 2,656.68 Recording Enforcement 304.20 GRAND TOTAL $3,290.43 Due by noon on Monday, September 21. 2011-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by September $14,942.97 if paid by October 22, 2015 $15,101.54 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 3. 150455 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6003-6005 W. Villard Avenue in the 2nd Aldermanic District to former owner Julian Investments Inc. Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Julian Investments Inc - former owner Mr. James Wilkerson Sr. DNS charges Recording enforcement Fees $912.60 Due by noon on Monday, September 21. 2011-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by September $66,641.34 if paid by October 22, 2015 $67,363.98 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2015 COMMITTEE 4. 150454 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2428-2430 W. Hopkins Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Golden Rule Church of God in Christ (Application made by Corrine Miller). Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Golden Rule Church of God in Christ (Corrine Miller) - former owner Gloria Wilson DNS charges Fire Inspection Fees $65.91 Reinspecction Fees $4,765.80 GRAND TOTAL $4,831.70 Due by noon on Monday, September 21. 2011-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by September $25,542.65 if paid by October 22, 2015 $25,814.70 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 5. 150494 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3122 N. Julia Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner City Transformations LTD. Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor- Treasurer's Office City Transformation LTD - former owner, Teresa Anthoy and Gary Taylor , principlalDNS charges Litter Clean Up fees $708.79 Reinspection fees $3,549.00 Total $4,257.79 Due by noon on Monday, September 21. Rear Cottage placarded Applicant also has an ownership interest in the following properties with outstanding fees and charges. See following list: 3818-20 W Lisbon Ave $1071.80 3074 N 25th St $3327.95 3332 N 10th St $816.27 4851 N 57th St $111.54 sold 4474 N 55th St $278.85 sold 3275-77 N 1st St $376.19 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2015 COMMITTEE 3048 N Richards St $3752.81 currently in litigation These charges would ALL have to be paid before September 21, 2015 otherwise 2011-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by September $17,674.50 if paid by October 22, 2015 $17,885.13 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 5719 N 77TH ST 176-0134-3 2014 OUTSTANDING 2014 bill totals $1,345.38 4701 N 50TH ST 228-0392-5 2014 OUTSTANDING 2014 bill totals $911.39 3626 N 12TH ST 272-2726-4 2014 OUTSTANDING 2014 bill totals $1,816.79 3275-3277 N 1ST ST 282-0373-6 2014 OUTSTANDING 2014 bill totals $1,085.94 3350 N 21ST ST 285-2139-1 2013-2014 OUTSTANDING 2013 bill totals $1,391.67 – 2014 bill totals $1,114.30 – GRAND TOTAL: $2,505.97 4851 N 57TH ST 210-0160-9 PAID 4474 N 55TH ST 227-0314-2 PAID 1307 W CONCORDIA AV 284-1602-2 PAID 2736 N 53RD ST 306-1374-3 PAID 3041 N 25TH ST 310-2728-8 PAID 2432 N WEIL ST 321-0326-X PAID 2401-2403 N 34TH ST 326-1535-0 PAID 2446 N 46TH ST 328-0920-X PAID Per the Chair payment plan need to be in place by Sept 21 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Borkowski and Zielinski No 1- Bauman 6. 150529 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3327-3329 N. 22nd Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner RE Holdings One LLC (Application made by Bass & Moglowsky, SC). Appearing : Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckwon - DNSJjim Klajbor - Treasurer RE Holdings One LLC (Bass & Moglowski, S.C.) - former owner, Jennifer Cullings from Bass & Moglowski, S.C. DNS Charges code compliance $182.52 reinspection fee $1394.25 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2015 COMMITTEE Board up $294.75 Total $1871.52 Due by September 21, 2015. 2011-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by September $10,925.82 if pay by October 22, 2015 $11,045.19 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Bauman and Borkowski No 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Zielinski 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 1- Bauman 7. 150572 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2359 S. 31st Street in the 8th Aldermanic District to former owner Carlos DeJesus Martinez (Applicant made by SN Servicing Corp. C/O O’Dess & Associates). Appearing : Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckwon - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Carlos DeJesus Martinez (SN Servicing Corp. C/O O'Dess & Associates) - former owner, Chuck 2011-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by September $13,596.37 if pay by October 22, 2015 $13,744.50 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 1- Witkowski 8. 150533 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3501-3511 W. North Avenue in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner New Covenant 3501 Commercial LLC. Appearing : Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckwon - DNsJIm Klajbor- Treasurer New Covenenat 3501 Commercial LLC - former owner, Johnny Multry Ald. Stamper - District Rep 2012-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by September $42,055.68 if pay by October 22, 2015 $42,547.68 Based on Ald. Stamper's request to hold this item to give applicant time to rectify financial situation City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2015 COMMITTEE 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 9. 150531 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 7035 W. Acacia Street in the 9th Aldermanic District to former owner Dontanian Green. Appearing : Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckwon - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Dontanian Green - former owner 2011-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by September $8,506.64 if pay by October 22, 2015 $8,601.76Ald. Bauman said that it will benefit Mr. Green if City will sell this property all clear and free. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 10. 150427 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3561 S. 61st Street in the 11th Aldermanic District to former owner Michael L Gaertner. Appearing : Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckwon - CNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Michael L. Gaertner - former owner 2011-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by September $19,532.61 if pay by October 22, 2015 $19,754.93 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2015 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 11. 150530 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1271 N. 43rd Street in the 10th Aldermanic District to former owner Juanita M Moore. Appearing : Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckwon - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Juanita M Moore - former owner 2011-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by September $22,128.77 if pay by October 22, 2015 $22,360.20 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 3340 N 38th St 2014 outstanding bill totals $3912.38 Payment plan need to be set up by September 21, 2015 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 12. 150560 Resolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcel identified by tax key number 081-0241-100, 7850 N 81st Street (John A Mellowes LLC), on the 2012 and 2013 manufacturing tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Appearing: Mr. Steve Schwoerer - Assessor's office 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 13. 150559 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. Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2015 COMMITTEE Steve Schwoerer - Assessor's Office 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 14. 150277 Communication from the Municipal Court relating to its pattern and practice of imposing forfeitures and other penalties. Appearing: Ald. Kovac - Sponsor Jane Islo - Munic Court Administrator A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 15. 150649 Resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit, Jane Flint v. City of Milwaukee, et al., in the amount of $52,500. 16. 150570 Resolution authorizing payment of attorney fees and costs of Attorney Jonathan Cermele and Brendan P. Matthews, for lawsuit, entitled Milwaukee Police Association v. City of Milwaukee, in the amount of $13,000. 17. 150422 Communication from the City Attorney relating to semiannual reports as to the determination and disposition of all claims pending and closed and litigation matters closed through June 30, 2015. Appearing: Richard Withers - Special Assistant to CA Office A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Communication-Report be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 18. 150426 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to the Annual Outstanding Receivables Report. Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2015 COMMITTEE Martin Matson - City Comptroller A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 19. 150537 Resolution supporting provisions of the Free Market Zones proposal pending in the Wisconsin Legislature. Appearing: Ald. Bohl - Sponsor Ald. Witkowksi moved to accept proposed Sub A This Resolution was SUBSTITUTED Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 150537 Substitute resolution supporting provisions of the Free Market Zones proposal pending in the Wisconsin Legislature. 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 20. 150418 Resolution relative to legislative bills. The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, September 14, 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. Ald. Zielinski moved the Judiciary and Legislation committee convene into closed session, pursuant to s.19.85(l)(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 likely to become involved. Roll called at 3:32 p.m. Ald. Bauman Ald. Borkowski Ald. Zielisnki City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2015 COMMITTEE Ald. Witkwoski Ald. Hamilton Ald. Kovac ACA Jan Smokowicz Adam Stephens Miriam Horwitz Grant Langley Sue Lappen Robin Pederson Peter Block Linda Burke Patrick McClain La keisha Buttler Inspector Carianne Yerkes - MPD Molly King - Budget Office Mark Nicolini - Budget Office Sara Zarate - President's Murphy's Office Jason Schunk - License Division Manager Meeting adjourned at 3:32 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 10