JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 16, 2020
Minutes
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, November 16, 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: 1:39 P.M.
Present 5 - Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, Murphy
1. 200954 Reappointment of Bradley Kalscheur to the Ethics Board by the Mayor.
(4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
2. 200172 Appointment of Bill Averill to the Administrative Review Appeals Board
by the Common Council President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
3. 200948 Appointment of Catherine Doyle to the Board of Review by the Mayor.
(10th Aldermanic District)
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
4. 200901 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6556
W. Medford Avenue, in the 2nd Aldermanic District, to its former owner
Preston Ridge Partners LLC (application made by Wilmington Savings
Fund Society c/o Cumminsford, Acevedo & Associates LLC).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
No other outstanding amounts due.
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
5. 200871 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
3745-3747 N. 17th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former
owner Eddie J. Rawls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Owes $50 on a parking ticket. Call him about this as he can't hear.
He wanted a payment plan of $1500 per month. Schedule in February to see if he can
raise the money.
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
6. 200873 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3783
N. 10th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Stephen
L. Perkins.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
He owes $177 to DNS, pay be noon on Nov. 23rd.
He has liens on item #7 on this agenda. ($561.30 and $980 owed on another property.)
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
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7. 200897 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2432
N. 25th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner
Stephen L. Perkins.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
He has outstanding fees for both items #6 and #7 that need to be paid by noon on
Nov. 23rd.
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
8. 200875 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3142
N. 13th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Sadie &
Richard L. Monroe.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
There are 4 total court judgemennts totaling $1,947 - Mr. Monroe said a lawyer took
care of that long ago.
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- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
9. 200896 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
2902-2904 N. Mother Simpson Way, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its
former owner Zaid 9 LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Atty. David Bangert present with Hyphem El-Hazim. They need to register the LLC by
noon on the 23d.
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
10. 200899 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1633
S. 30th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Ditech
Financial LLC fka Green Tree Servicing LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Atty. Patrica Lonzo present.
No outstanding fees.
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A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR
ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
11. 200898 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 316
S. 78th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District, to its former owner
Antonia Guerrero Gallegos c/o David Gallegos (application made by
David Gallegos).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
There are no outstanding charges.
Schedule for the Jan. 13th meeting.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER 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. 200866 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2945
N. 29th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Jimmie
Sims.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Municipal Court has $3,216 owed and an unpaid lien of $4,557.61 on another property
(on the property prior to purchase) and pending case on item #13 and he has other
property with unpaid taxes and liens, as well as a raze order on his property on Finn Pl.
Mr. Sims be required to post the city cost to raze the building, which is $15,700. All
this must be paid by noon on Nov. 23rd.
Schedule Jan. 13th.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER 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
13. 200867 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
2600-2602 N. 36th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former
owner Jimmie Sims.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
He has charges listed under file 200866 (Item #12)
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
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14. 200972 Substitute resolution relating to the Common Council's recommendations
for the biennial Intergovernmental Relations Division's state legislative
package.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
Individuals present:
Brenda Wood - Intergovernmental Relations
Ald. Bauman moved to retain all of the files in the legislative package. There were no
objections.
Ald. Murphy moved to remove the one resolution in the legislative package. There
were no objections.
The items recommended for a re-vote will be scheduled for the December meeting. All
relate to the Fire and Police Commission.
Ald. Dodd to remove the items that are obsolete or already enacted (items 1-3). There
were no objections.
Ald. Spiker moved to move items to policy statements (items 1-4). There were no
objections.
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
15. 200891 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Sherie Collins, in the
amount of $25,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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. 200843 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of AT&T in the amount of
$7,267.05.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
17. 200839 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Ricky Smith, in the amount
of $10,500.
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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 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
18. 200838 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Kenyatta Riggins, in the
amount of $12,500.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
19. 200889 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Mark Whaley, in the
amount of $20,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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
20. 200979 Communication from the Election Commission relating to a status
update on the November 3, 2020, election.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Indivdiduals present:
Ald. Milele Coggs
Claire Woodall-Vogg - Election Commissioner
Brenda Wood - Intergovernmental Relations
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
21. 181150 Resolution relating to the claim of Barbara England for property damage.
(3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR
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PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
22. 200849 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the State of Wisconsin
Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division (“the
ERD”), two charges entitled Michelle Kinnard v. City of Milwaukee,
cross-filed with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(“the EEOC”)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Spiker moved to go into closed session. There were no objections. The
Committee went into closed session at 3:46 P.M.
Ald. Dodd moved to go into open session. There were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
23. 200980 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Sterling
D. Brown v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 18-CV-922-PP.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
Meeting adjourned: 6;04 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.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Agenda
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, November 16, 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.
1. 200954 Reappointment of Bradley Kalscheur to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (4th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 200172 Appointment of Bill Averill to the Administrative Review Appeals Board by
the Common Council President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 200948 Appointment of Catherine Doyle to the Board of Review by the Mayor.
(10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 200901 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6556
W. Medford Avenue, in the 2nd Aldermanic District, to its former owner
Preston Ridge Partners LLC (application made by Wilmington Savings
Fund Society c/o Cumminsford, Acevedo & Associates LLC).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 200871 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
3745-3747 N. 17th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former
owner Eddie J. Rawls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 200873 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3783 N.
10th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Stephen L.
Perkins.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. 200897 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2432 N.
25th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Stephen L.
Perkins.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 200875 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3142 N.
13th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Sadie &
Richard L. Monroe.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 200896 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
2902-2904 N. Mother Simpson Way, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its
former owner Zaid 9 LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 200899 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1633 S.
30th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Ditech
Financial LLC fka Green Tree Servicing LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 200898 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 316 S.
78th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Antonia
Guerrero Gallegos c/o David Gallegos (application made by David
Gallegos).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 200866 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2945 N.
29th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Jimmie
Sims.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 200867 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
2600-2602 N. 36th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former
owner Jimmie Sims.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 200972 Resolution relating to the Common Council's recommendations for the
biennial Intergovernmental Relations Division's state legislative package.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
15. 200891 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Sherie Collins, in the
amount of $25,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 200843 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of AT&T in the amount of
$7,267.05.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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17. 200839 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Ricky Smith, in the amount
of $10,500.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 200838 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Kenyatta Riggins, in the
amount of $12,500.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 200889 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Mark Whaley, in the amount
of $20,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 200979 Communication from the Election Commission relating to a status update
on the November 4, 2020, election.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
21. 181150 Resolution relating to the claim of Barbara England for property damage.
(3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
22. 200849 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the State of Wisconsin
Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division (“the ERD”),
two charges entitled Michelle Kinnard v. City of Milwaukee, cross-filed with
the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“the EEOC”)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 200980 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Sterling
D. Brown v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 18-CV-922-PP.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, November
16th, 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
may go into open session for the regular agenda.
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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