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, November 16, 2015 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:32 P.M. Present 5 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski, Zielinski 1. 150569 Resolution relating to the appeal of Charles Sharman for property damage. (3rd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Emily Kuhn - Counsel Ald. Bauman moved denial of this appeal based on testimony of city atty 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 2. 150675 Resolution relating to the appeal of Bernard Bondar for overpayment of water bills. (3rd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ald. Nik kovacc - Disctrict representative of the appelant Mr. Bernard bondar - Appelant Jim Owczarski - City Clerk Patricia Fricker - ACA Ald. Bauman moved approval of this claim in the amount of $458.28 There were not objections. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 3. 151010 Resolution relating to the appeal of Carrie Walls for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA PO Franklyn Gayle - MPD Ms. Carrie Walls - claimant Mr. Vincent Westmoreland - son of Mrs. Walls Ald. Borkowski moved approving this claim in the amount of $300.00 Ald. Borkowski withdrew his motion. There were no objecitons. Ald. Borkowski moved to seatle this appeal in the amount of $578.00 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 1- Witkowski 4. 151050 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of LaQuisha Crook in the amount of $9,530. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA 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 5. 150961 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Natasha Padgett, in the amount of $13,512.50. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA 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 November 16, 2015 COMMITTEE 6. 150978 Resolution relating to the appeal of Chrepohu Yachrechohn for property damage. (8th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Mr. Chrepohu Yachrechohn Mr. Char Vang - Mr. Yachrochohn, son-in-law Ald. Witkowski moved denial of this claim based on the testimony of city attornye's. 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 1- Borkowski 7. 150977 Resolution relating to the appeal of Annie Travis for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Ald. Stamper 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 8. 150908 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4177 N. 19th Place in the 1st Aldermanic District to former owner E & K Capital Holdings LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Atty Jeff Jerard DNS pending charges for Recording Fees $1,140.75 Reinspection fees $136.89 TOTAL $1,277.64 Due November 23, 2015 applicant also has ownership interest in the following property with outstanding charges 4516 W Keefe Ave $228.15 Due November 23, 2015 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 COMMITTEE 2011-2014 taxes if paid by November $22,135.14 if paid by December 28, 2015 $22,377.58 applicant also has ownership interst in the following property with 2014 delinquent taxes in the amount of $4,764.73. Payment plan needs to be established by November 23, 2015 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 2- Hamilton and Witkowski Excused 1- Zielinski A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Borkowski No 1- Bauman Excused 1- Zielinski 9. 150955 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3015 N. 9TH Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Matilda Ross (Application made by Nona Willliams, guardian). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mona Williams, Guardian DNS pending charges Reinspection charges $3,168.75 Razing garage $2,139.68 TOTAL $5,308.43 due November 23, 2015 2012-2014 taxes if paid by November $5,683.94 If paid by December 28, 2015 $5,746.84 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 10. 150909 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2498 W. Hopkins Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Emanuel City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 COMMITTEE Evangelistic Temple Church of God in Christ Inc. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily McKeown Kerry Urban - Treasurer Roy Lewis DNS charges Sprinkler and boiler invoices $294.06 Resinpection fees $1896.18 Recording enforcement $1140.75 Fire Inspection permiits $405.60 TOTAL $3736.59 Due Novemember 23, 2015 2012-2014 taxes if paid by November $19,771.11 if paid by December 28, 2015 $20,003.72 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 11. 150905 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4142-4144 W. McKinley Court in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Syed Ihtheshamuddin. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution 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 12. 150906 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2014 S. 5th Place in the 12th Aldermanic District to former owner Salvador H. Lopez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Salvador Lopez City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 COMMITTEE DNS pending charges Reinspection fees $126.75 Due November 23, 2015 2011 taxes if paid by Novemeber $2162.96 if paid by December 28, 2015 $2178.13 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 13. 150920 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3776 S. 25th Street in the 13th Aldermanic District to former owners Saleh M. Salem and Griselda Salam (Application made by Ocwen Loan Servicing, mortgagee). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Rep from Ocwen Loan Servicing, Russell Karnes DNS charges pending, Recording Enforcement fees $1673.10 Due Novemeber 23, 2015 2011-2014 taxes $34,571.24 if paid by December 28, 2015 $34,932.44 Ald. Bauman moved to place this item on file. Ald. Witkowski motion to hold took precedence. 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 14. 150907 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2216 S. 5th Place in the 14th Aldermanic District to former owner Race Anderson. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Race Anderson City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 COMMITTEE 2011-2014 taxes if paid by Novemeber $8938.96 if paid by December 28, 2015 $9030.66 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 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski This Resolution was HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 15. 150903 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2134 N. 25th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owners George L. Noble and Nora E. Conway. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. & Mrs. George Noble & Nora Conway DNS pending charges, Recording fees $1597.05 Due November 23, 2015 2011-2014 taxes if paid by Novemeber $9510.25 if paid by December 28, 2015 $9607.23 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, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 COMMITTEE 16. 150910 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2119 N. 35th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner 2119 North 35th St LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Eugh Sadler Ald.Stamper, II DNS charges Recording Enforcement fees $912.60 Due November 23, 2015 2012-2014 taxes if paid by Novemember $13,761.77 if paid by December 28, 2015 $13,914.18 Request to HOLD 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 17. 151008 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2539 N. 37th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Area Appraisal & Consulting. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Gerard Taylor Ald. Stamper, II 2012-2014 taxes if paid by November $11,458.25 if paid by December 28, 2015 $11,583.65 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 18. 150975 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2454 N. City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 COMMITTEE 10TH Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owners Renee M. and Fred Boswell. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Fred Bosswell Ald. Stamper, II 2012-2014 taxes if paid by November $4042.25 if paid by December 28, 2015 $4087.94 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, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 19. 150901 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3818-3820 W. Lisbon Avenue in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner City Transformation LTD LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Teresa ANthony Ald. Stamper, II 2011-2014 taxes if paid by November $10,017.27 if paid by December 28, 2015 $10,118.05 THER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 5719 N 77TH ST 176-0134-3 2014 OUTSTANDING 2014 bill totals $1,381.42 4701 N 50TH ST 228-0392-5 2014 OUTSTANDING 2014 bill totals $935.80 3626 N 12TH ST 272-2726-4 2014 OUTSTANDING 2014 bill totals $1,865.45 3275-3277 N 1ST ST 282-0373-6 2014 OUTSTANDING 2014 bill totals $1,115.03 3350 N 21ST ST 285-2139-1 2013-2014 OUTSTANDING 2013 bill totals $1,423.79 – 2014 bill totals $1,144.15 – GRAND TOTAL: $2,567.94 Due by November 23, 2015 City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 COMMITTEE 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 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 20. 150533 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3501-3511 W. North Avenue in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner New Covenant 3501 Commercial LLC.. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer 2012-2014 taxes if paid by November $42,977.46 if paid by December 28, 2015 $43,468.02 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution 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 21. 150454 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2428-2430 W. Hopkins Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Golden Rule Church of God in Christ (Application made by Corrine Miller). Sponsors: THE CHAIR DNS charges Fire Inspection Fees 65.91 Reinspection fees 4765.80 TOTAL $4,831.70 was due September 21 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 22. 150360 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1034-1038 W. Hadley Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Cordell Woods. Sponsors: THE CHAIR DNS charges pending since July, $1,308.06 NOT PAID 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, Witkowski, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 23. 150797 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Brend Wood - CC CC Paulina De Haan - IRD --AB-459/SB-314 Relating to: adverse possession against the state or a political subdivision. Ald. Bauman moved Support 4-0 --AB-480/SB-363 Relating to: trespass in university or college buildings while armed with a firearm. Ald. Buamna moved opposed 4-0 --LRB-2463/1 Relating to: preparation and response required by railroad corporations in the event of discharge of transported materials and making an appropriation. Ald. Witkowski moved support 4-0 --Milwaukee Gun Violence Reduction Memorandum of Understanding with the State Attorney General’s Office. Ald. Bauman moved support 4-0 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Borkowski City of Milwaukee Page 11 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 150797 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. 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 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, November 16, 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. witkowski moved the committee go into closed session Roll call Ald. Bauman Ald. Borkowski Ald. Witkowski Ald. Hamilton Miriam Horwitz - Deputy CA Jan Smokowicz - CA Meeting adjourned at 3:44 PM 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 12