JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 8, 2018
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Minutes
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
ALD. MARK A. BORKOWSKI, CHAIR
Ald. Cavalier Johnson, Vice-Chair
Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Ald. Terry L.
Witkowski
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, January 8, 2018 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 1:33 PM
Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez, Witkowski
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday,
January 8, 2018 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.
1. 171412 Appointment of Brandon Methu to the Board of Review by the Mayor.
(10th Aldermanic District)
No one present when called
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Appointment be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
2. 171265 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
4373-A N. 14th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner
Dion D. Harrison.
No one present when called
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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
3. 171434 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4933
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N. 49th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Cornelia
Brown (Application made by Novad Management Consulting).
Appearing:
Karen Taylor
Steph O'connor
Kerry Urban
Novad Management Consulting on behalf of Olivia Fitgerald
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
4. 171187 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
924-926 N. 16th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District, to its former owner
Brook Management LLC.
Appearing:
Amy Turim
Steph O'connor
Kerry Urban
counsel for Brook Management LLC - Atty. Lorraine McNamara-McGraw
Fan Zhang agent for Brook Management LLC
ACA Kevin Sullivan
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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Perez
No 1- Witkowski
5. 171079 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2377
N. Hubbard Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner
Alexandria Church of God in Christ, Inc., C/o Clifford Taylor.
Appearing:
Karen Taylor
Steph O'connor
Kerry Urban
Clifford Taylor
Reinspection fees $2,436.86 January 16, 2018
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
6. 171339 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4647
N. 39th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner BDWJ
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Investments LLC.
Appearing:
Karen Taylor
Steph O'connor
Kerry Urban
Property registration fees $76.05 due by 1/16/18
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
7. 171297 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
1931-A W. Burnham Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former
owner Kelly Popp.
Appearing:
Karen Taylor
Steph O'connor
Kerry Urban
Kelly Popp
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
8. 171186 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
1330-1332 W. Washington Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to its
former owner Roberto Romo Gallegos.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
9. 171068 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1853
N. 26th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner IA Fund
LLC.
Appearing:
Karen Taylor
Stephanie OConnor
Kerry Urban
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Damion Ellzey
Lamar Hall
Resinpesction fees pending $406.20
Mr. Hall is seeking to clear property title
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 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Bauman and Perez
10. 171340 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
2455-2457 N. 45th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former
owner Jerome T. Rogge.
Appearing:
Karen Taylor
Steph O'connor
Kerry Urban
Reinspection fees of $2,640.00 due by 1/16/18
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
11. 171294 Resolution relating to the appeal of Audrey Joan Martini for property
damage.
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker
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- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
12. 171258 Resolution relating to the appeal of Markeith Lewis for property damage.
(9th Aldermanic District)
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker
Brian Fields
Markeith Lewis
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Based on departments testimony and city attorneys recommendations, Ald. moved
denial of this appeal.
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- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
13. 171275 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by
Verlishia S. Ellis in the amount of $150,000.
Appearing:
Patricia Fricke
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
14. 171274 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Shirley Ploor in the amount
of $14,449.34 and the claim of Erie Insurance in the amount of $5,250.
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
15. 171378 Resolution deferring payments of the special assessments and
appropriating funds for this purpose.
Appearing:
Mary Dziewiontski
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Bauman and Perez
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16. 171377 Resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of
assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners and
appropriating funds for this purpose with the City cost to be $677.21 with
a six-year total of the deferred properties being $8,876.14.
Appearing:
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Bauman and Perez
17. 171338 Resolution urging the United States government to permit Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase prepared juice products.
Appearing:
Ald. Rainey
Ald. Coggs
Individuals in support of resolution:
Milwaukee Food Council spokesperson
Milwaukee Food Council spokesperson
Elmer Moore Jr., 1014 N Astor
Reggie Bonds 2870 N 70th
Damion Thompson
Joe Smith
Christopher McNannan
Andre Ellis
David Ross
William Johnson 4848 N Plateville
Mrs. Armor on behaf of Juice Kitchen
Stephanie Calloway 2468 S Austin St
Fidel Colon
Ald. Perez, Johnson, Borkowski, Bauman, Witkowski asked to be added as
Co-sponsor, there were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
18. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates
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and current activities.
Appearing:
MaryNell Regan - Director of Fire and Police Commission
Clifton Crump - Fire and Police Commission
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Recess at 3:23 PM
Reconvened at 3:27 PM
19. 171440 Resolution relative to legislative bills.
Appearing:
Danielle Decker
AB-764
Relating to: the purchase of pseudoephedrine products and providing a criminal
penalty.
Support
3 -1
LRB-4162/1
Relating to: the operation and regulation of unmanned aircraft and providing a penalty.
Support, on the condition of amending the bill to allow political subdivisions to impose
additional regulations and restrictions on drone usage.
4-0
LRB-5007/1
Relating to: eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused
of certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail.
Support
4-0
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
171440 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
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 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday,
January 8, 2018 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 3:47 PM
Joanna Polanco
Staff Assistant
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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. In the event that a
simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken
at the simultaneous 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.
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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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Agenda
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
ALD. MARK A. BORKOWSKI, CHAIR
Ald. Cavalier Johnson, Vice-Chair
Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Ald. Terry L.
Witkowski
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, January 8, 2018 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, January 8,
2018 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.
1. 171412 Appointment of Brandon Methu to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (10th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 171265 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4373-A
N. 14th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner Dion D.
Harrison.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 171434 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4933 N.
49th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Cornelia
Brown (Application made by Novad Management Consulting).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 171187 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
924-926 N. 16th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District, to its former owner
Brook Management LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 171079 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2377 N.
Hubbard Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner
Alexandria Church of God in Christ, Inc., C/o Clifford Taylor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 171339 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4647 N.
39th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner BDWJ
Investments LLC.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 171297 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1931-A
W. Burnham Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Kelly
Popp.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 171186 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
1330-1332 W. Washington Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to its
former owner Roberto Romo Gallegos.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 171068 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1853 N.
26th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner IA Fund
LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 171340 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
2455-2457 N. 45th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former
owner Jerome T. Rogge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 171294 Resolution relating to the appeal of Audrey Joan Martini for property
damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$2,064.00
12. 171258 Resolution relating to the appeal of Markeith Lewis for property damage.
(9th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$3,626.59
13. 171275 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by
Verlishia S. Ellis in the amount of $150,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 171274 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Shirley Ploor in the amount
of $14,449.34 and the claim of Erie Insurance in the amount of $5,250.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 171378 Resolution deferring payments of the special assessments and
appropriating funds for this purpose.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 171377 Resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments
for worthy indigent resident property owners and appropriating funds for
this purpose with the City cost to be $677.21 with a six-year total of the
deferred properties being $8,876.14.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 171338 Resolution urging the United States government to permit Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase prepared juice products.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey and Ald. Coggs
18. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates
and current activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 171440 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
AB-764
Relating to: the purchase of pseudoephedrine products and providing a criminal penalty.
LRB-4162/1
Relating to: the operation and regulation of unmanned aircraft and providing a penalty.
LRB-5007/1
Relating to: eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused of
certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail.
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, January 8,
2018 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.
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.
In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will
be taken at the simultaneous 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.
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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.
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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