JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Minutes JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ALD. MARK A. BORKOWSKI, CHAIR Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Vice-Chair Nik Kovac, 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, April 30, 2018 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:34 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez, Witkowski 1. 171923 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3730 N. 7th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Gregory Groves. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office Ms. Patricia Ross 3730 N 7th St., Milwaukee WI 53212 Mr. Gregory Grove Property awarded by probate court to Mr. Gregory Grove and his brother, per Mr. Grove testimony. In order to clear documentation and who should reclaimed property, Ald. Bauman moved to hold this item. 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 2. 171924 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3420-3422 N. 18th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner Joshua 1:3 LLC (Application made by Christopher Blake). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 30, 2018 COMMITTEE Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office Mr. Christopher Blake A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 3. 171807 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4042 N. 6th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Myrtle Fillmore Brooks (Application made by Yvonne Brooks P.O.A.). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office Ms. Yvonne Brooks P.O.A. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 4. 171925 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4901 N. 103rd Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District, to former owner Doris M. Pelc. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office Atty William Judge Doris Pelc A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 5. 171926 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6604 W. Silver Spring Drive, in the 2nd Aldermanic District, to former owner Elmarie McQueen. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 30, 2018 COMMITTEE Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office Elmarie McQueen A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 6. 180084 Appointment of Reggie Jackson to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Reggie Jackson A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 7. 180083 Appointment of Nathan Guequierre to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Nathan Guequierre A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 8. 180082 Appointment of Martha Collins to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Martha Collins A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 9. 180081 Appointment of Jennifer Bennett to the Equal Rights Commission by the City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 30, 2018 COMMITTEE Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jennifer Bennett A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 10. 171294 Resolution relating to the appeal of Audrey Joan Martini for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Charmaine Wilks - Tow Lot Manager Ms. Audrey Joan Martini was not present when called. 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 11. 180040 Resolution relating to the appeal of Angela Hayward for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Charmaine Wilks - Tow Lot Ms. Angela Hayward was not present when called. 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 12. 180091 Resolution relating to the appeal of Audrey Weeks for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District) City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 30, 2018 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Ms. Audrey Weeks was not present when called. 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 13. 180092 Resolution relating to the appeal of Dale and Mary Evers for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Randy Krouse - Forestry Carol Rindt - Sewer Maintenance Mr. Dale Evers Based on City 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 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 14. 180105 Resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit, Charles Collins, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jan Smokowicz - Deputy CA A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 15. 180104 Resolution authorizing up to $1,900,000 of 2018 contingent borrowing to fund settlement of certain claims made by the plaintiffs in the lawsuit entitled Charles Collins, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al. City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 30, 2018 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jan Smokowicz - Deputy CA A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 16. 171820 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to lobby the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide financial assistance to local governments to remediate lead in drinking water. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey Per Ald. Rainey, Hold to the Call of the Chair. 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 17. 170567 Substitute resolution appropriating up to $10,000 from the Common Council Contingent Fund for the purpose of securing outside counsel in various matters relating to the Milwaukee Police Department. Sponsors: Ald. Perez 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be REFERRED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 18. 180129 Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for the collection of certain City debt. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 30, 2018 COMMITTEE Appearing: Ald. Witkowski - Sponsor A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 19. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 20. 180124 Communication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division relating to the 2017-2018 Legislative Session Wrap-Up. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: La Keisha Buttler - IRD Brenda Wood - CC CC Danielle Decker - IRD Kail Decker - ACA A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Perez and Witkowski No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, April 30, 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 4:05 PM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 30, 2018 COMMITTEE This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. 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