JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

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, October 24, 2016 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:32 PM Present 3 - Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski Excused 2 - Johnson, Perez 1. 160555 Resolution relating to the appeal of Chung Leung for property damage. (13th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA PO Christopher Marshall - MPD Mr. Chung Leung Based on department's testimony, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this appeal. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson At 1:34 PM Ald. Perez arrived. Present 4 - Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski, Perez Excused 1 - Johnson 2. 160732 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2412 N. 34th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Sarah Leavy. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 24, 2016 COMMITTEE Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban -Treasurer Office Sarah Levy - 2013-2015 taxes if paid by December 1, 2016 $7,685.70 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 0 No 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez Excused 1- Johnson 3. 160752 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1929 - 1931 W. Galena Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Lakethya Spade-Veasley (application made by Lakethya McBride formerly known as Lakeytha Spade-Veasley, former owner). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Office Lakethya Spade-Veasley DNS Charges Total of $800.05 due prior to council, 11/1/16 2014-2015 taxes if paid byDecember 1, 2016 $2,269.37 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 4. 160753 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2716-2718 W. Michigan Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District to former owner Mario Militello. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Office Mario Militello DNS charges due $2,585.70 also placarded property City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 24, 2016 COMMITTEE 2014-2015 taxes if paid by December 1, 2016 $1,429.23 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 4701 N 34th St PIF 3203 W vine St 2015 Outstanding $4,623.18 Payment plan needs to be shown 419-421 S 70th St PIF 1828 S 11th St PIF Ald. Bauman moved to hold this file in light of development activities pending in the area on the North side of Michigan Ave., to make sure the return of this property does not interfere with such development. 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 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 5. 160761 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4428 N. 25th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to former owner Keuane Gilbert. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Office Keuane Gilbert 2013-2015 taxes if paid by December 1, 2016 $7,881.97 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 6. 160764 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6034 S. 22nd Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District, to former owner DP Properties, LLC c/o David Paulus. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 24, 2016 COMMITTEE Kerry Urban - Treasurer Office Ald. Witkwoski Mr. David Paulus Mr. Paulus submitted an affidavit as to residency that was made part of permanent file by Ald. Bauman's motion. there were no objections. DNS charges of $1,242.15 2014-2015 taxes if paid by December 1, 2016 $16,335.68 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT 3228-3230 S 24th St PIF 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- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 7. 160770 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3201 N. 40th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Rosia L. Reasby. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry URban - Treasurer Office Rosia Reasby DNS charges due $4,351.43 2006-2015 taxes if paid by December 1, 2016 $155,955.67 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 8640 w Dallas St PIF A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 8. 160776 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4703-4705 N. Hopkins Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Omar Malone. City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 24, 2016 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban Treasurer Office Omar Malone DNS fees $3,861.37 2013-2015 taxes if paid by December 1, 2016 $14,701.37 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 3147 N 39th St 2015 Outstanding $1,923.65 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Murphy, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Perez 9. 160807 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1337-1339 W. Washington Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to former owner Blasino Gonzalez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Office Mr. Blasino Perez Per DCD this building may be a possible candidate to be raze. DNS $3,751.80 2014-2015 Taxes if paid by December 1, 2016 $11,880.25 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT 1501 W Scott 2014 bill totals $6,777.43 2015 bill totals $7,127.38 TOTAL $13,904.81 2014-2015 OUTSTANDING 1401-1403 W Washington St 2014 BILL TOTALS $11,338.25 2015 BILL TOTALS $13,287.75 TOTAL $24,626.00 City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 24, 2016 COMMITTEE 2014-2015 OUTSTANDING 1747 S 3rd St 2013 bill totals $1,633.25 2014 bill totals $22,830.49 2015 bill totals $1,210.57 TOTAL $25,674.31 2016-5 INREM FORECLOSURE A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 10. 160824 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4126-4126A N. 24th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to former owner Pinkie A Brown (Application made by Vincent Madison - Heir to Pinke A. Brown). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Office Vincent Madison - HEIR to Pinkie A. Brown 2013-2015 taxes if paid by December 1, 2016 $9,716.95 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 11. 160837 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1405-1405A W. Washington Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to former owner Beverlyn Gonzalez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Uuban - Treasurer Office Ms. Beverlyn Gonzalez 2014-2015 taxes if paid by December 1, 2016 $5,118.66 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 24, 2016 COMMITTEE 1405 W Wshington St 2015 Outstanding 2015 bill totals $2,279.76 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 12. 160846 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2430 N. 2nd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner MM Group LLC (Application made by Michael Hefter, mortgagee). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Office MM Group LLC Rep - DNS $3,114.51 2014-2015 Taxes if paid by December 1, 2016 $11,879.14 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT 3322-3324 S Taylor St PIF A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 13. 160841 Communication relating to the recommendations from the Outstanding Debt Work Group. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ald. Witkowski - Sponsor Calvin Fermin - ACA Tom Woznick - DPW Parking Sheldyn Himle - Municipal Court Administrator Rocky Wruck - Comptroller's Office Brenda Wood - IRD CC CC Gretchen Schuldt Wisconsin Justice Initiative Ms. Schuldt asked for clarification on the work group recommendations, under 9. to City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 24, 2016 COMMITTEE read as follows: The City Attorney and DPW-Parking should explore the possiblity of creating an ordinance to require payment of all past-due "parking" citations prior to release of vehicles from City tow lot. Ald. Bauman moved this change be applied to part of the report. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 14. 160845 Resolution relating to the recommendations of the outstanding debt work group. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 15. 160855 Resolution directing the City Attorney to extend the existing debt collection contracts of the Milwaukee Fire Department and the Municipal Court to permit them to expire simultaneously with that held by the Department of Public Works - Parking. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 16. 160843 An ordinance relating to overdue invoices processed through the city’s financial management information system. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 24, 2016 COMMITTEE Excused 1- Johnson 17. 160791 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Robert Bresette, in the amount of $25,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 18. 160793 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Iqmet Sherifi, in the amount of $25,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 19. 160591 A substitute ordinance relating to revision of various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 20. 160844 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of legislation that, for the purpose of calculating the amount of the excess sale proceeds an eligible former owner of a property acquired by a county taking a tax deed is entitled to receive, would eliminate the requirement that the county subtract certain deductions twice from the sale price of the property. City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 24, 2016 COMMITTEE Sponsors: Ald. Murphy 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 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, October 24, 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. Meeting adjourned at 3:16 PM 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. 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