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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, December 5, 2016 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall AMENDED 12/1/16 Files Number 160976 & 151808 have been added. Meeting convened at 1:34 PM Present 5 - Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski, Perez 20. 161044 Appointment of Tony Snell Rodriguez to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mr. Tony Snell Rodriguez A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 21. 161043 Appointment of Sheila Ashley to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ms. Sheila Ashley A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 19. 161051 Reappointment of Annie Wacker to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District) City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 1. 160883 Resolution relating to the claim of Scott and Viola English for property damage. (8th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Ian Brown - Forestry Scott & Viola English Second time item scheduled, no one showed up. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Based on second non-appearance. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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. 160368 Resolution relating to the appeal of Gregory Wilder for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Gregory Wilder Based on non-appearance A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 3. 161090 Resolution relating to the appeal of Teresa Brown for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Ms. Teresa Brown MPD Sgt. Christopher Marshall Based on department's testimony and CA recommendation, this appeal was denied. 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 4. 160990 Resolution relating to the claim of Bryan Adams for property damages. (7th aldermanci District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Bryan Adams Tow Lot - Peter knox Motion by Ald. Bauman to seatle this claim in the amount of $10,000.00 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 1- Murphy 160990 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Bryan Adams for property damages. (7th 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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 5. 160920 Resolution relating to the appeal of Thomas Grabowski for property damage. City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Brian Field - Fleet Services Mr. Thomas Grabowski Based on City attorney's recommendations. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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 6. 160881 Resolution relating to the claim of Pamela Maschke for personal injuries. (13th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Ms. Pamela Maschke Ald. Borkowski moved to seattle this claim in the amount of $2,235.65 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Borkowski and Perez No 3- Murphy, Johnson and Bauman A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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. 160976 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6731 W. Lancaster Avenue, in the 2nd Aldermanic District, to former owner Shannon Jefferson. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Ms. Shannon Jefferson DNS Vacant Building fees $304.20. 2014-2015 taxes if paid by December $5,531.26; If paid by January 13, 2017 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 COMMITTEE $5,597.69 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 8. 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 Appearing: Emily McKeown - DNS Akuwa Dantzel - Ald. Coggs Legislative Assistant Yves LaPierre - RACM Rob Chandler - owner of property & Atty. Rod Carter - Atty Midwest Commercial DNS pending charges $3,234.66 2012-2015 taxes if paid by December 47,377.97 if paid by January 13, 2017 $47,865.39 Applicant also has ownership interest on 3048 N Palmer St 2015 Outstanding $7,743.71 520 S 6th St 2014 Outstanding $1,061.84 DCD outstanding fees of $1,901.83 Repairs done by DCD through housing infrastructure preservation fund $98,773.00; if property is return, these monies will have to be reimbursed to the City. Community members opposed to the return of this property: Historic Brewers Hill Association, DeWayne Bishops Molly Booth - 102 E Vine Street Jill Capicchioni -112 E Vine St Larry Roffers Rita Woodley - 112 E Vine St Jamison Klinkner - 217 w Reservoir Ave A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Johnson and Bauman No 3- Murphy, Borkowski and Perez A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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 City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 COMMITTEE 9. 160631 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2245-2247 N. 26th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Robert R. Coleman Jr.. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Treasurer Kerru Urban Unpaid pending DNS charges 2013-2015 taxes if paid by December $33,410.27 if paid by January 13, 2017 $33,778. A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ 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 10. 160667 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2353-2355 N. 10th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Tiffany D. Wade. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Treasurer Pending DNS charges 2013-20156 taxes if paid by December $13,684.71 if paid by January 13, 2017 $13,840.16 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 11. 160668 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5025 N. 60th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner Teresa L. Johnson (application made by Teresa Johnson-Cook and Melvin Cook). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Treasurer City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 COMMITTEE 2013-2015 Taxes if paid by December $7,719.03 if paid by 1/13/17 $7,804.39 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ 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 12. 160732 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2412 N. 34th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Sarah Leavy. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Treasurer Kerry Urban 2013-2015 Taxes if paid by December $7,772.45 if paid by 1/13/17 $7,859.18 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 13. 160753 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2716-2718 W. Michigan Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District to its former owner Mario Militello. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr Militello and his Atty. 2014-2015 taxes if paid by December $1,445.04 if paid by 1/13/17 $1,460.84 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT 4701 N 34th st PIF 3203 W vine St 2015 outstanding $4,745.37 419-421 S 70th St PIF 1828 S 11th 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: City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 14. 160770 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3201 N. 40th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Rosia L. Reasby. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Sherman Morton on behalf of Ald Rainey, Legislative Assistant in support to the return of this property Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Treasurer - Kerry Urban Rosia Reasby Pending DNS charges $4,351.41 2006-2015 taxes if paid by December $157,187.16 if pay by 1/13/17 $158,418.70 ALSO 8640 W Dallas St PIF Ald. Bauman suggested property be sold to Ms. Reasby. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 15. 160776 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4703-4705 N. Hopkins Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Omar Malone. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Treasurer - Kerry Urban Pending DNS charges $3,679.72 Also $481.65 for 3147 N 39th St Total $4,161.37 2013-2015 taxes if paid by December $14,864.85 if paid by 1/13/17 $15,028.32 ALSO City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 COMMITTEE 3147 N 39th St 2015 Outstanding $1,974.49 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ 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 16. 160807 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1337-1339 W. Washington Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Blasino Gonzalez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Treasurer Pending DNS charges 2014-2015 taxes if paid by December $12,026.41 if paid by 1/13/17 $12,172.58 ALSO 1501 W Scott 2014 & 2015 $14,234.00 1401-1403 W Washington St 2014-2015 25,235.88 2016-5 INREM FORECLOSURE 1747 S 3rd St 2013-2015 $26,257.20 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 17. 160951 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3060-3062 S. 13th Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner Zeferino Figueroa. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kerry Urban Treasurer DNS charges $197.73 pay before 12/13/16 2013-2015 Taxes if paid by December $40,734.90 if paid by 1/13/17 $41,188.00 City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 COMMITTEE 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 18. 161001 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 516 N. 32nd Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District, to former owner Tammy Wetzel. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Treasurer - Kerry Urban Tammy Wetzel DNS Vacant Building Fees $608.40 2014-2015 taxes if paid by December $6,527.33 if paid by 1/13/17 $6,603.60 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 22. 161087 Substitute resolution relating to a partnership with the Milwaukee Public Schools for the creation of the Obama Education Initiative. Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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 23. 161073 Resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division and the Common Council's Legislative Coordinator to seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to Wisconsin’s expenditure restraint program. Sponsors: Ald. Bohl Appearing: Brend Wood - CC CC Ald. Bohl - Sponsor 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 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 24. 161009 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Teri Huff in the amount of $6,000. 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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, December 5, 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. Ald. Bauman, moved the Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, December 5, 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. Roll Call: Ald. Bauman Ald. Borkowski Ald. Johnson Ald. Perez Ald. Murphy Grant Glangley Miriam Horwitz Vincent Moschella Oscar Tovar Captain James Shepard Dennis Yaccarino Molly King Jackie Carter Naomi Gehling This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. Meeting adjourned at 3:49 PM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 11 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 COMMITTEE In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. 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