JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 16, 2016
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Minutes
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Cavalier Johnson, Vice-Chair
Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, and Jose G.
Perez
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, May 16, 2016 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 1:32 PM
Present 5 - Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski, Perez
1. 151584 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jim and Diane Fuchs for property
damage. (10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - ACA
Ms. Diane Fuchs
Mr. Randy Krouse - Forestry Division
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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
2. 151713 Resolution relating to the claim of Michael and Lindsay Kohut for
property damage. (13th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - ACA
Michael Kohut
Nancy Alvarado - Sewer Maintenance
Hal Jenkins - Plumbing
Legislative Assistant to the 13th District - Scott Spiker
Based on testimony,
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED
by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
3. 151625 Resolution relating to the appeal of Melissa Hirthe for property
damage. (13th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - ACA
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 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
4. 151639 Resolution relating to the claim of Blessed Savior School for property
damage. (2nd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - ACA
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
5. 151719 Resolution relating to the appeal of James Klein for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - ACA
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
6. 151585 Resolution relating to the appeal of Porscha Hall for property damage.
(7th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - ACA
Ms. Porscha Hall
Jeff Delleman - Infrastructure
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A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
7. 151579 Resolution relating to the claim of Eric Perkins for property damage.
(15th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - ACA
Eric Perkins
Jeff Delleman - Infrastructure
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED
by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
8. 151756 Resolution relating to the appeal of Catherine Linscott for property
damage. (5th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - ACA
Catherine Linscott and Andrew Perez, Fiance
Chuck Weigman - Fleet Operations Manager
Brian Field Driving Instructor from Dispatch Office
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
9. 151755 Resolution relating to the appeal of Beautiful Tate El for property
damage. (1st Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - ACA
Beautiful Tale El
Chuck Weigman - Fleet Operations Manager
Brian Field Driving Instructor from Dispatch Office
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Ald. Murphy moved to pay this claim in the amount of $500.
There were no objections
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
151755 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Beautiful Tate El for
property damage. (5th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
10. 151720 Resolution relating to the appeal of Amy Baumgardt for property
damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - ACA
Per City Attorney, this item was settled.
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
11. 151862 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Troy Hopgood, in the
amount of $25,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
12. 151819 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Paul Ropel, in the
amount of $5,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
13. 151173 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
1514 W. Burleigh Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former
owner Arms Investments LLC
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Karen Tyalor - DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Kerry Urban - Treasurer Office
Arms Investments Rep -
Other properties owned by applicant with DNS outstanding charges:
3803 N 24th St $248.43
3611 N Teutonia Ave $3,589.56
TOTAL $3,837.99 Due before
2012-2015 TAXES IF PAID BY MAY $3,878.25
IF PAID BY JUNE 23, 2016 $3,917.72
OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE APPLICANT:
4619 N 46TH ST 228-0122-6 2015 OUTSTANDING
2015 bill totals $346.81
3870 N 25TH ST 270-1005-1 2015 OUTSTANDING
2015 bill totals $1,675.94
3803 N 24TH ST 270-1026-6 2015 OUTSTANDING
2015 bill totals $1,003.19
3611 N TEUTONIA AV 271-1027-100-5 2015 OUTSTANDING
2015 bill toals $7,145.13
Payment arragements
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
14. 151808 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1851 N. 2nd
Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Reservoir
Properties LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
- DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Kerry Urban - Treasurer Office
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Robert Chandler - Investor
DNS pending charges:
Litter Clean up $344.76
Vacant Building fees $1,267.50
Reinspection fees $1,622.40
TOTAL $3,234.66
2012-2015 taxes if paid by May $43,966.24
if paid by June 23, 2016 $44,453.60
OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE APPLICANT:
6003-6005 W VILLARD AV 211-0192-100-7 2015 OUTSTANDING
2015 bill totals $7,942.60
4338-4340 N 28TH ST 246-0164-3 INSTALLMENT
3101 N 2ND ST 282-1502-4 2016040 IN REM
2013 bill totals $2,154.42 (2014 is PIF and 2015 is on the installment)
3048 N PALMER ST 313-1615-7 INSTALLMENT
3238-3240 W JUNEAU AV 365-1433-4 INSTALLMENT
753-755 S SHEA AV 435-0039-0 INSTALLMENT
2911 S 32ND ST 510-0327-2 PAID IN FULL
Ald. Bauman moved denial of the return of this real estate.
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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
15. 151809 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5270 N. 44th
Street in the 1st Aldermanic District to former owner Delwin L. Polk II.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Karen Tyalor - DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Kerry Urban - Treasurer Office
Mr. Delwin L. Polk II
Reinspections fees of $1,774.50 Due by
2012-2015 taxes if paid by May $27,686.96
if paid by June 23, 2016 $28,006.90
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
16. 151810 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8940 N.
Michele Street in the 9th Aldermanic District to former owner City Wide
Investments LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Karen Tyalor - DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Kerry Urban - Treasurer Office
Based on non-appearance, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this return of real estate.
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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
17. 151829 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3733 N. 61st
Street in the 10th Aldermanic District to former owner Dominic Cheski.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Kerry Urban - Treasurer's Office
Represented by Atty.
Isidore , friends of the family
DCD objects to the return of this property.
DNS reinspection fees $136.89
2012-2015 taxes if paid by May $14,683.71
if paid by June 23, 2016 $14,841.18
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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
18. 151830 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2844 N. 46th
Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to former owner HB & Associates
LLC (Application made by Cheryl Hobbs).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
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Karen Taylor - DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Kerry Urban - Treasurer's Office
Atty. Riley representing Ms. Cheryl Hobbs
DNS pending charges
Vacant Building $253.50
Reinspection $709.80
Recording Enforcement $456.30
TOTAL $1,419.60
2012-2015 TAXES
if paiod by May $22,263.93
if paid by June 23, 2016 $22,528.89
OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE APPLICANT:
3067 N 53RD ST 306-0433-5 2016040 IN REM
2013 bill totals $1,456.66; 2014 bill totals $1,588.38; 2015 bill totals $6,070.50; and
2015 omitted bill totals $2,452.77
GRAND TOTAL = $11,568.31
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
19. 151823 Resolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcel
identified by tax key number 155-9983-200-6, 6161 N. 64th Street,
(64th St LLC), on the 2010, 2011 and 2012 manufacturing tax rolls,
interest waived per settlement agreement.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Steven Miner - Commission on Assessment
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
20. 151354 Resolution relative to legislative bills.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Jennifer Gonda - IRD
Kim Montgomery - IRD
Paulina De Haan - IRD
Brenda Wood - IRD
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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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez
No 0
Ald. Bauman moved the Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed
session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, May 16, 2016 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.
Roll Call:
Ald. Bauman
Ald. Borkowski
Ald. Perez
Ald. Johnson
Ald. Murphy
Adam Stephens - Deputy City Atty
La Keisha Buttler - ACA
Oscar Tovar - Mayor's Office
Jason Shunk - License Division
Ald. Kovac
Arlisia McHenry - CC President Office
Meeting adjourned at 3:37 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.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Agenda
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Cavalier Johnson, Vice-Chair
Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, and Jose G.
Perez
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, May 16, 2016 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 151584 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jim and Diane Fuchs for property
damage. (10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$550.00
2. 151713 Resolution relating to the claim of Michael and Lindsay Kohut for
property damage. (13th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$12,780.50
3. 151625 Resolution relating to the appeal of Melissa Hirthe for property damage.
(13th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$1,295.05
4. 151639 Resolution relating to the claim of Blessed Savior School for property
damage. (2nd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$50,000
5. 151726 Resolution relating to the appeal of Daniel Peterson for property
damage. (11th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$354.99
6. 151719 Resolution relating to the appeal of James Klein for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$675.89
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7. 151585 Resolution relating to the appeal of Porscha Hall for property damage.
(7th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 151579 Resolution relating to the claim of Eric Perkins for property damage.
(15th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$44,353.33
9. 151758 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jeffrey Sponder for property
damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$257.43
10. 151756 Resolution relating to the appeal of Catherine Linscott for property
damage. (5th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$2,857.77
11. 151755 Resolution relating to the appeal of Beautiful Tate El for property
damage. (1st Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$1,500.00
12. 151720 Resolution relating to the appeal of Amy Baumgardt for property
damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$1,261.44
13. 151862 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Troy Hopgood, in the
amount of $25,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 151819 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Paul Ropel, in the
amount of $5,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 151173 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1514
W. Burleigh Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner
Arms Investments LLC
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 151808 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1851
N. 2nd Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Reservoir
Properties LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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17. 151809 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5270
N. 44th Street in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Delwin L.
Polk II.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 151810 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8940
N. Michele Street in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner City
Wide Investments LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 151829 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3733
N. 61st Street in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner
Dominic Cheski.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 151830 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2844
N. 46th Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner HB &
Associates LLC (Application made by Cheryl Hobbs).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 151823 Resolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcel
identified by tax key number 155-9983-200-6, 6161 N. 64th Street,
(64th St LLC), on the 2010, 2011 and 2012 manufacturing tax rolls,
interest waived per settlement agreement.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on
Monday, May 16, 2016 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.
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.
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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Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to
register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council
committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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