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. 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, January 7, 2019 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:32 PM Present 4 - Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski, Dodd Excused 1 - Bauman 1. 181333 Appointment of Whitney Maus to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 2. 181258 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ulysus Meredith, Jr. for property damages. Appearing: Pat Fricker Per City Attorney's recommendation, Ald. Dodd moved approval of this claim in the amount of $628.74 There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 7, 2019 COMMITTEE A motion was made by that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman Roll call taken at 1:37 Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Dodd 3. 181120 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jeffery Baas and Anthony Torti, agents for Baas-Torti Properties, for property damages. (3rd Aldermanic District) Appearing: Pat Fricker Brian Fields - Fleet Division Anthony Torti, agents for Baas-Torti Properties 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 4. 181244 Resolution relating to the claim of Deon Dukes for personal injuries. Appearing: Pat Fricker Based on non-appearance 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 5. 181280 Resolution relating to the claim of Atty. Miles Lindner on behalf of Dorothy Flora for personal injuries. Appearing: Pat Fricker Based on non-appearance A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 7, 2019 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 6. 181283 Resolution relating to the claim of Mary Fitzgerald for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District) Appearing: Pat Fricker Erin Stoekl - Forestry Mary Fitzgerald Based on city department's testimony and the recommendation from the City Attorney, Ald. Bauman moved to denied tihs 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 7. 181284 Resolution relating to the claim of Martha Cooper on behalf of Solid Rock Pentecostal Church for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Appearing: Pat Fricker Carol Rindt Ms. Cooper on behalf of Solid Rock Pentecostal Church Based on department's testimony and city attorney recommendations, Ald. Borkowski moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI 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 8. 181311 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2237 W. Olive Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Warden Hayden. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Deputy City Atty, Adam Stephens Nicole Larsen - CA Warden Hayden and granddaughter Reinspection charges $2,438.40 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 7, 2019 COMMITTEE Vacant Bldg fees $1,016.00 Boar-up fees $851.00 Total $4,305.40 Due prior to the next council. This building has been placarded since 2006; All code violations need to be corrected before returning property back to prior owner and occupancy permit need to be issued. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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. 181310 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5436 N. 103rd Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District to its former owner Thomas J. Schludt. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Nicole Larsen - CA Deputy City Atty., Adam Stephens Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Mr. Thomas J. Schludt 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 10. 181306 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3269 N. 11th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Cordelia Taylor, agent for Family House Incorporated. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Nicole Larsen - CA Deputy City Atty, Adam Stephens Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Cordilia Taylor Litter Clean-up fees of $489.01 which are due prior to the next council. Interest in another property located at 3300 N 11th 2015-2018 Outstanding total $14,488.34 Outstanding municipal judgment in the amount of $9,189.19 if pay by January 31, 2019 or $9,201.17 pay 2/14/19. 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 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 7, 2019 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 11. 181322 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3565 N. 14th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Christina Pitts and Klacee SM Pitts. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Nicole Larsen - CA Deputy City Atty, Adam Stephens Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's no one showed up when called. 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 12. 181368 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2935 N. Richards Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Patrick Marion Jr.. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Amy Turim - DCD Emily McKeown Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen Mr Patrick Marion - purchasing property from Mr. Patrick Holmes, for investment. Amy Turim -DCD Real Estate Reinspection fees of $508 Litter Cleanup fees of $295.35 Total $803.35 due prior to the next council. The Court has outstanding a case for Patrick CL Marion, Jr (DOB 3/91) for which there is a Regular Warrant out (there is no default judgment because there is no record proving he was personally served with the citation and is aware of it) – he should come in as a walk in to address this charge with a judge – there is also an outstanding judgment of $930.00 for a case involving the property address, with a defendant Patrick L. Holmes (DOB 12/64). Ald. Bauman moved denial. Ald. Bauman suggested Mr. Marion to contact DCD Real Estate Section for possible purchase. Ms. Turim asked committee to hold this item for a cycle. Ald. Withdrew motion to denied and moved to hold. City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 7, 2019 COMMITTEE 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 13. 181312 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2714 W. Melvina Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Gregory Schroeder & Jennifer Bonfiglio. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Nicole Larsen - CA Deputy City Atty., Adam Stephens Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Gregory Schroeder and Jennifer Bonfiglio Reinspection fees of $1,930.40 due prior to the next council. The court has outstanding judgments for Gregory Schroeder and Jennifer Bonfiglio totalling $5,914.00 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 14. 181321 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4463 N. Hopkins Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Terrance D. Hamlin, Sr. (Application made by Glinda Hamlin, POA). Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Nicole Larsen - CA Deputy City Atty., Adam Stephens Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Glinda Hamlin Vacant building registration fee of $1,016 due prior to the next council. Ownership interest on additional property at 4773 N 30th St in the amount of $609.60 Total amount outstanding $1,625.60 due prior to the next council. OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 10133 W MILL RD 1501751000 2018 OUTSTANDING (CURRENT) 2018 totals $3,071.53 4783-4785 N 30TH ST 2300271200 2016-2018 OUTSTANDING 2016 totals $2,895.09; 2017 totals $6,390.36; 2018 totals $3,421.52; GRAND TOTAL $12,706.97 City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 7, 2019 COMMITTEE 4775 N 30TH ST 2300275000 2016-2018 OUTSTANDING 2016 totals $5,871.34; 2017 totals $2,987.43; 2018 totals $3,407.68; GRAND TOTAL $12,266.45 3 separate Muni court judgements outstanding for Terrance D. Hamlin totaling $3,014.05 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 15. 181307 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2233 S. Muskego Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner LIR Properties LLC. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Nicole Larsen - CA Deputy City Atty., Adam Stephens Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Patricia Doherty LIR Properties - Bradley Rozanski & Atty. Applicant has indicated ownership interest on the following properties with outstanding charges: 1328 S 8th St $812.80 1905 S 5th Pl $812.80 2444 S 30th St $812.80 2726 S 15th St $812.80 819 W Madison St $812.80 1328 S 8th St $812.80 Total $4,876.80 due prior to the next council. OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 819 W MADISON ST 4320116000 2015-2018 OUTSTANDING GRAND TOTAL $28,156.56 1328 S 8TH ST 4320128000 2015-2018 OUTSTANDING GRAND TOTAL $27,493.10 1905 S 15TH PL 4670302000 2015-2018 OUTSTANDING GRAND TOTAL $28,669.62 2245-2247 S MUSKEGO AV 4703501000 2015-2018 OUTSTANDING GRAND TOTAL $14,358.77 2237-2239 S MUSKEGO AVE 4703826000 2015-2018 OUTSTANDING 2015 totals $9,805.31; 2016 totals $9,809.38; 2017 totals $7,606.32; 2018 totals $6,612.35; GRAND TOTAL $33,833.36 2241-2243 S MUSKEGO AVE 4703827000 2014-2018 OUTSTANDING City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 7, 2019 COMMITTEE GRAND TOTAL $23,219.10 2444 S 30TH ST 4950251000 2014-2018 OUTSTANDING GRAND TOTAL $21,744.08 2726 S 15TH ST 4961625000 2014-2018 OUTSTANDING GRAND TOTAL $51,686.88 Deputy CA, Stephens asked the committee to hold this item to give CA to meet with applicant in the next month to come up with a plan so this applicant can come up with a plan to repay the city back. 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 16. 181308 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3056 N. 61st Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Robert Hinterberg. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Nicole Larsen - CA Deputy City Atty, Adam Stephens Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Atty. Daniel Mei on behalf of Robert Hinterberg Applicant has ownership interest on property at 6402 W Chambers $304.80 pending charges due prior to the next council. 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 17. 181408 Resolution amending the proposed 2019-2020 City of Milwaukee State Legislative Package. Appearing: Ald. Johnson - Sponsor Ken Little - DCD Jim Bohl - IRD 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 City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 7, 2019 COMMITTEE 18. 181425 An ordinance relating to the composition of the community relations - social development commission and the term of office for commissioners. Appearing: Sakuri Fears - on behalf of President Hamilton Atty. Stephanie Findley James Holmes Sara Van Winkle A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 19. 181386 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcel bearing tax key number on the 2017 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Appearing: Steven Schwoerer - Assessor's Office A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 20. 181187 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of legislation increasing the minimum wage in Wisconsin. Appearing: Ald. Zielinski - Sponsor A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI 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 21. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Appearing: La Keisha Butler - Director A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Communication be HELD City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 7, 2019 COMMITTEE TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, January 7, 2019 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 3:40 PM 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. 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