JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 19, 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 Bauman, Ald.T. Anthony Zielinski, and Ald. Nikiya
Dodd
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, November 19, 2018 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 1:33 PM
Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Dodd
1. 181150 Resolution relating to the claim of Barbara England for property damage.
(3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Based on non-appearance, Ald. Johnson moved denial of this claim. There were no
objections.
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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
2. 181149 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jeffrey Johnson and Francies
Norris-Johnson for property damages. (9th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Pat Fricker - ACA
Carol Rindt - Program Manager Sewer Maintenance.
Mr. Jeffrey Johnson - appellant
Notwithstanding the department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendations,
Ald. Borkowski moved to grant $ 600.00 of this claim. There were no objections.
A motion was made by that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
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A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
3. 181089 Resolution relating to the claim of Atty. Ashton Kirsch on behalf of
Nicholas Hunt for personal injuries. (10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
4. 180947 Resolution relating to the claim of Ardell Bergin for personal injuries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Pat Fricker - ACA
Samir Amin - DPW Infrastructure
Mrs. Ardell Bergin
Based on City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this claim.
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, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
5. 181104 Resolution relating to the appeal of Willie Jackson for personal injuries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Based on non-appearance, Ald. Johnson moved denial of this claim. There were no
objections.
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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
6. 181078 Resolution relating to the appeal of Darlene Sylvas for personal injuries.
(6th Aldermanic District)
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Pat Fricker - ACA
Samir Amin - DPW Infrastructure
Mrs. Sylvas
Based on City Attorney's recommendations and department's testimony, Ald. Zielinski
moved denial of this appeal.
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
7. 180993 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4230
W. Thurston Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner
Willie Paige (Application made by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, C/O Gray
& Associates).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Kail Decker - ACA
Emily McKeown - DCD
Deborah McCullon -Gathing - DNS
Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office
Ian Thompson - Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC
DNS charges for Litter clean up $604.52 also, at 5714 N 43rd St DNS charges
$2,844.80
Total $3,449.32
Milwaukee Municipal Court forfeitures due in the amount of $691.00
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, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
8. 181068 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2364
S. 20th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Alice
LaGosh Trustee Alice LaGosh Revoc Trust (Applicaiton made by Sandra
LaGosh, personal representative to the trust).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Emily McKeown - DCD
Deborah McCullon -Gathing - DNS
Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office
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Alice LaGosh
DNS pending Reinspection fees of $101.60 Due by 11/26/18 (before CC 11/27/18)
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR
ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
9. 181077 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1012
W. Eden Place, in the 13th Aldermanic District to its former owner
Joseph F Nowicki.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Emily McKeown - DNS
Deborah McCollun -Gathing - DCD
Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office
Mr. Nowicki
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
10. 181092 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1538
S. 23rd Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Glenn &
Cynthia Steiner (Application made by Attorney William Judge).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Emily McKeown - DNS
Deborah McCollun- Gathing - DCD
Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office
Atty. William Judge - Atty for Mr. Steiner
Milwaukee Municipal Court forfeitures pending in the amount of $965.80, Due by
11/26/18 (before CC 11/27/18)
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, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
11. 181109 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4022
N. 7th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Emma B.
Allen Green.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Appearing:
Deborah McCollun - DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office
Mrs. Green
DNS outstanding charges on other properties own by applicant:
3029 N 18th St 441.23
2852 N 19th St 209.90
TOTAL $651.13
Due by 11/26/18 (before CC 11/27/18)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye 1- Bauman
No 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd
No 1- Bauman
12. 181170 Communication from the City of Milwaukee Election Commission relating
to a report on the November 6, 2018, General Election.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Appearing:
Neil Albrecht - Election Commission
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd
No 0
13. 181086 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of Federal
legislation through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to
allow housing authorities to create voter registration programs for their
residents.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey and Ald. Johnson
Appearing:
Ald. Rainey - Sponsor
Neil Albrecht - Election Commission
Jim Bohl - IRD
Willy Hines - Associate Director Housing Authority City of Milwaukee
Ken Barbeau - Housing Authority City of Milwaukee
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Ald. Jose Perez
Ald. Johnson aked to be added as co-sponsor. There were no objections.
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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Dodd
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
14. 180898 Resolution endorsing the proposed 2019-2020 City of Milwaukee State
Legislative Package.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Kim Montgomery - IRD
Jim Bohl - IRD
Danielle Decker - IRD
Brenda Wood - CC CC
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Dodd
No 0
Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski
180898 Subtitute resolution endorsing the proposed 2019-2020 City of
Milwaukee State Legislative Package.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR
ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Dodd
No 0
Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski
15. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates
and current activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
LaKeisha Butler - DIrector F&PC
Mr. Paul Mozina - citizen expressing concern regarding selection process of F&PC
commissioners
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Communication be HELD TO CALL
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OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Dodd
No 0
Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday,
November 19, 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.
Meeting adjourned at 5:17PM
Joanna Polanco
Staff Assistant
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 and Health, 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.
Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified
times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
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.
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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 Bauman, Ald.T. Anthony Zielinski, and Ald. Nikiya
Dodd
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, November 19, 2018 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 181150 Resolution relating to the claim of Barbara England for property damage.
(3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$16,887.00
2. 181149 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jeffrey Johnson and Francies
Norris-Johnson for property damages. (9th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$1,200.00
3. 181089 Resolution relating to the claim of Atty. Ashton Kirsch on behalf of Nicholas
Hunt for personal injuries. (10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$7,500,000
4. 180947 Resolution relating to the claim of Ardell Bergin for personal injuries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$185,056.66
5. 181104 Resolution relating to the appeal of Willie Jackson for personal injuries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 181078 Resolution relating to the appeal of Darlene Sylvas for personal injuries.
(6th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$2,500.00
7. 180993 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4230
W. Thurston Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner
Willie Paige (Application made by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, C/O Gray
& Associates).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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8. 181068 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2364 S.
20th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Alice
LaGosh Trustee Alice LaGosh Revoc Trust (Applicaiton made by Sandra
LaGosh, personal representative to the trust).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 181077 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1012
W. Eden Place, in the 13th Aldermanic District to its former owner Joseph
F Nowicki.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 181092 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1538 S.
23rd Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Glenn &
Cynthia Steiner (Application made by Attorney William Judge).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 181109 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4022 N.
7th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Emma B. Allen
Green.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 181170 Communication from the City of Milwaukee Election Commission relating
to a report on the November 6, 2018, General Election.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
13. 181086 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of Federal legislation
through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to allow
housing authorities to create voter registration programs for their residents.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey
14. 180898 Resolution endorsing the proposed 2019-2020 City of Milwaukee State
Legislative Package.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates
and current activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, November
19, 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.
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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda November 19, 2018
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 and Health, 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.
Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times,
they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
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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