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City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Minutes JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ALD. ASHANTI HAMILTON, CHAIR Ald. Nikiya Dodd, Vice-Chair Ald. Scott P. Spiker, Ald. Robert J. Bauman, and Ald. Michael J. Murphy Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366 Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Monday, September 14, 2020 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel. Meeting convened: 1:38 P.M. Present 5 - Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, Murphy 1. 200508 A substitute ordinance relating to the appointment of a deputy by the executive director of the election commission. Sponsors: Ald. Johnson Present: Pres. Cavalier Johnson Claire Woodall-Vogg -- Election Commission A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 2. 200574 Communication from the Milwaukee Election Commission providing a report on the Fall Primary Election and its preparations for the Fall General Election. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs Present: Ald. Milele Coggs Claire Woodall-Vogg -- Election Commission Ald. Chantia Lewis Ald. Milele Coggs City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 3. 200626 Communication from the United States Postal Service relating to recent changes to the mail delivery system and the effect they will have on services provided to the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 4. 200324 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of state legislation that would prohibit the use of chemical deterrents by local law enforcement agencies for crowd control or dispersal. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 5. 200509 Communication from the Office of the Assessor relating to the 2021 assessment process. Sponsors: Ald. Johnson Present: Steve Miner - Assessor Ald. Milele Coggs Ald. Russell Stamper A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 6. 191612 Resolution relating to the appeal of RaQiba Malik for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 7. 191351 Resolution relating to the claim of Martha Watts Sponsors: THE CHAIR The committee was waiting for photographs from Ms. Watts. She had appeared twice before. Give her one more chance to attend. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 8. 191491 Resolution relating to the claim of Shekella Steele. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Murphy moved to reconsider as Ms. Steele now present (was not present due to technical issues) A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 9. 191597 Resolution relating to the claim of Melissa Scott Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 COMMITTEE 10. 191613 Resolution relating to the appeal of Isabel Monreal for property damage. (14th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 11. 191731 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ingrid Moreland for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Atty. Rhodes will contact Ms. Moreland tomorrow and she'll provide more info. for the committee. I need to get the pictures for the file from Atty. Rhodes. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 12. 191838 Resolution relating to the claim of Safeco Insurance on behalf of Joel and Katherine Benway. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 13. 200544 Substitute resolution authorizing the payment of the claim of William Rutherford for property damage in the amount of $1,000.00 (8th Aldermanic District). Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Dodd and Bauman No 3- Hamilton, Spiker and Murphy Grant in the amount of $1000 A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 COMMITTEE FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 1- Dodd 14. 191503 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5044 N. 33rd Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner Charles Singleton. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 15. 200511 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5709 N. 39th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner Talisna Bentley. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Applicant is Amir with Fair Deal Homebuyers (written consent was provided by Joshua Jackson) Must pay $1,485.21 to the Treasurer's Office by noon on Sept. 21st. A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 16. 200577 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1917 W. Atkinson Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Shaun Bender. Sponsors: 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- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 17. 200481 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2474 N. Holton Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Catherine Miskowski. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 COMMITTEE THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 18. 200559 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3027-29 N. 9th Street, in the 6h Aldermanic District, to its former owner Maria Melendez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Municipal court = 11,451.07 as well as other outstanding taxes on other properties. The total taxes are over $250,000 for her properties. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 19. 200563 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1504 W. Mitchell Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Maria Melendez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR She has outstanding taxes on two other properties. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 20. 200564 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 735 W. Windlake Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Maria Melendez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR She has outstanding taxes on two other properties. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 21. 200560 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1932-34 W. Greenfield Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Maria Melendez. City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 22. 200561 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1112 S. 23rd Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Maria Melendez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 23. 200562 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3214 W. Lincoln avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Maria Melendez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 24. 200549 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2449 S. 19th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Juan Belmontes (application made by Wilmington Savings Fund Society Mortgagee). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Municipal court records show a $105 parking violation and city treasurer costs of of $1676.21 which must be paid prior to noon on Sept. 21st Carl Mont present for Wilmington Savnigs Fund Society A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 25. 200556 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2415 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Spiritual Israel Church & It's Army (application made by Spiritual City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 COMMITTEE Israel Church c/o Koheleth K. Israel). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Must pay $139.39 to the city treasurer and $1,440 in court costs by noon on Sept. 21st. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 26. 200520 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2813 N. 36th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Travis Green. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Muni court = $592.14 for building code violation and city costs of around $2,000. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 27. 200548 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2505-2507 N. 33rd Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Ana Bertha Ramirez-Diaz. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 1,396.44 in city services to be paid by noon on September 21st. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, September 14th, 2020 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. Ald. Murphy moved to convene into closed session. There were no objections. City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 COMMITTEE Meeting adjourned: 7:32 P.M. Linda M. Elmer Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 9