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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, April 10, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 9:03 AM Present 5 - Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski, Perez 1. 161625 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ray Stribling for loss of property. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Based on second non-appearance, Ald. Perez moved to place on file this item. 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 2. 161636 Resolution relating to the appeal of Patricia Lepkowski for property damage. (13th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Ms. Patricia Lepkowski Jeffrey Smith - DPW Sanitation Administration Based on department's testimony and city attorney's recommendations, 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, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE Excused 1- Perez 3. 161526 Resolution relating to the appeal of Pat Beaumont for property damage. (13th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Based on second non-appearance, Ald. Johnson moved denial of this appeal. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 4. 161609 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8021 W. Medford Avenue, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner Brena Moore. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Brena Moore DNS 3871 N 25th St $1420.80 need to be paid by april 17, 2017 2013-2016 taxes $15,546.79 if paid by April, $15,730.28 if paid by May 18, 2017 Other properties owned by applicant 3871 N 25th 2017-2 INREM 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 5. 161420 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5011 N. 67th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner Melinda C. Durant. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Melinda C. Durant 2013-2016 taxes if paid by April $14,982.87, if paid by May 18, 2017 $15,149.49 Individual did not appear when called. 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 6. 161426 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4366 N. 67th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner Cheryl Hobbs. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Cheryl Hobbs - Represented by Atty. Riley 2013-2016 $19,099.45 if paid by April, if paid by May 18, 2017 $19,313.25 Other properties 4339 N 87th St 2618 N 46th St 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 7. 160998 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3933-3935 N. Teutonia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Alexander Echols. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Alexander Echols represented by Atty. Stanley Lind DNS Reinspection fees of $633.75 2013-2016 taxes if paid by April $17,093.36, if paid by May 18, 2017 $17,282.38 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 8. 161358 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1119 W. Capitol Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Neville C. Marcellin, III. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Neville Marcellin, III 2012-2016 taxes if paid by April, $32,783.75, if paid by May 18, 2017 $33,142.77 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 9. 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 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 10. 161369 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3019-3021 N. 10th Lane, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Robert Thompson. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Robert Thompson DNS Resinpsection $811.20 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE 2013-2016 taxes if paid by April $17,707.65, if paid by May 18, 2017 $17,923.85 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. 161428 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2453 W. Capitol Drive, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Raniyah Dillard. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mkeown - DNS KErry Urban - Treasurer's office Raniyah Dillard 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 12. 161421 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4572 N. 38th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Anthony Okosum. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Anthony Okosum 2014-2016 taxes if paid by April $11,031.55 if paid by May 18, 2017 $11,163.96 Other properties 5400-5402 N 53rd St 2016 outstanding 1414 W Finn Place 2015-2016 Outstanding 2945 N 23rd Street 2016 outstanding 2727 N 5th Street INREM file 2330-2332 W Lloyd St 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 City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE 13. 161666 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3252 N. 42nd Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Earl Murphy, Sr. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Earl Murphy, Sr DNS $8,730.60 due by 4/17/17 2012-2016 taxes if paid by April $7,210.43 if paid by May 18, 2017 $7,277.14 Other properties 2213 N 28th St. 2016 outstanding 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 14. 161665 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5113-5115 W. Lincoln Creek Drive, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Aaron Stephens. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Aaron Stephens DNS $801.72 2013-2016 taxes if paid by April $17,467.82 if paid by May 18, 2017 $17,656.56 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 15. 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: Karen Taylor - DCD City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE Amy Turim - DCD Real Estate Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Rosia L. Reasby After meeting was adjurned, Staff Assistant received communciation from Department of DCD, DNS and Treasurer's office, that Ms. Reasby was no longer interested in recovering this property. In the event this file is reschedule will be to place on file. 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 16. 161430 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3004 N. 30th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jennifer Rhodes. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Per Ms. Rhodes asked to hold this item until May 1, 2017 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 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 17. 161547 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6560 N. 53rd Street in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner Brian Johnson. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Brian Johnson - no show 2012-2016 taxes if paid by April $23,608.57 if paid by May 18, 2017 $23,862.02 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 18. 161668 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 7115 W. City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE Capitol Drive, in the 10th Aldermanic District, to former owner Cheryl Hobbs. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Cheryl Hobbs - Represented by Atty. Riley DNS Litter and clean up fees $333.25 paid by 4/17/17 2013-2016 $33,443.42 if paid by April, $33,819.93 if paid by May 18, 2017 Other properties 4339 N 87th St 3214-3216 N 51st blvd 2618 N 46th st 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 19. 161422 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6302 W. Richmond Avenue, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Thomas A. Drees. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Thomas Drees DNS $811.20 2013-2016 taxes if paid by April $15,539.38 if paid by May 18, 2017 $15,716.37 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 20. 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. City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Property was sold. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 21. 161220 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 921-923 W. Clarke Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Wacheyne Evans. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurere's office Wacheyne Evans DNS Resinspection fees of $2,940.60 due by 4/17/17 2013-2016 taxes if paid in April, $9,327.42, if paid by May 18, 2017 $9,434.15 Other properties 916 W Clarke 2014-2016 outstanding 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 22. 161688 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Carnita Carter, 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 23. 161753 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled DJK 59 LLC et al. v. City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE Appearing Allison Flanagan - ACA Adam Stephens - Deputy City Atty A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 24. 161757 Resolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for bi-partisan redistricting of state legislative boundaries as sought by the plaintiffs in William Whitford, et al. v. Beverly R. Gill, et al. Sponsors: Ald. Kovac Appearing: Amanda Cervantes - Legislative Assistant for Ald. kovac Ald. Murphy Bauman Johnson Perez to be added as co sponsors 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 25. 161756 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to oppose any attempt to reduce Community Development Block Grant and other funding provided to cities by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Sponsors: Ald. Stamper, Ald. Rainey, Ald. Kovac and Ald. Perez Appearing: Ald. Perez Ald. Murphy Johnson Bauman added as co sponsor 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 26. 161256 Resolution relative to the City of Milwaukee's Federal Legislative Package for the 115th United States Congress. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Danielle Decker - IRD A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 161256 Substitute resolution relative to the City of Milwaukee's Federal Legislative Package for the 115th United States Congress. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 27. 161684 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Sara Zarate - IRD Captain Dave Salazar - MPD Brenda Wood = CC CC Steven Miner - Assessor's Office Kim Montgomery - IRD Paul Vornholt - Port of Milwaukee LRB 1702/1 Relating to: acts for which a juvenile may be placed in correctional placement or the Serious Juvenile Offender Program. LRB 1552/1 Relating to: carjacking offenses and providing criminal penalties. LRB 0448/1 Relating to: recommendation to revoke parole, probation, and extended supervision if a person is charged with a crime. Ald. Johnson opposes LRB 0611/1 Relating to: crimes subject to a mandatory minimum sentence. LRB 1273/1 Relating to: undesignated felonies. LRB 0418/1 Relating to: expungement of certain offenses committed before the age of 25 and making an appropriation. LRB 0911/1 Relating to: mandatory minimum incarceration period following illegal possession of a firearm. City of Milwaukee Page 11 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE LRB 0350/1 Relating to: time limit on a restrictive custody sanction under the Serious Juvenile Offender Program. Ald. Johnson opposes LRB-0014/1 Relating to: the Milwaukee County high-wide route. LRB-2285/1 Relating to: a property owner's right to refuse entry into his or her home for assessment purposes and conditions for appearing before the board of review. Ald. Bauman moved the committee supports these legislative bills. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 161684 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills 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 28. 160191 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of legislation increasing penalties for crimes committed with firearms. Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski since Ald. Zielinski was unable to appear, Ald. Perez moved to hold. 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 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, April 10, 2017 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. City of Milwaukee Page 12 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COMMITTEE Meeting adjourend at 11:17 AM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. 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