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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 Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr. Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 414-286-2366 Fax: 414-286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Monday, January 30, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall This is also 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 www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. Meeting convened at 9:01 AM Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, Chambers Jr. 1. 211430 Resolution relating to the claim of Debra Berrones for property damage. 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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 2. 211580 Resolution relating to the appeal of Shabana Qureshi for property damage. 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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 3. 211818 Resolution relating to the appeal of Patrick Adamek for property damage. A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 30, 2023 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. This Resolution was RECONSIDERED Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 211818 Substitute resolution relating to an appeal of Patrick Adamek for property damage. Appearing: Mr. PAtrick Adamek ACA Jordan Schettle DPW Supervisor - Brian Fields Not withstanding the City Attorney's recommendation and City Department's testimony, Ald. Murphy moved approval of this appeal in the amount of $ 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 4. 211979 Resolution relating to the appeal of Flor M. Vasquez for property damage. 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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 5. 220248 Resolution relating to the appeal of Gwendolyn Perry for property damage. Appearing: Ms. Perry ACA Jordan Schettle Brian Field - DPW Supervisor Based on City Attorney's recommendations and DPW's testimony, Ald. Bauman moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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 30, 2023 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 6. 210790 Resolution relating to the appeal of Diane Govern, agent for St. Bernadette Parrish. for property damage. Appearing: Ms. Diane Govern, Director for St. Bernadette Parrish ACA Jordan Schettle Based on City Attorney's recommendation and CIty Department's testimony, Ald. Bauman moved denial. 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, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 7. 221469 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1314 N. 25th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District, to former owner(s) Purposal Play LLC, ATTN: Tiffany Gratton-Mcduffie. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCS Odalo Ohiku - Deputy CA Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Kaljbor - Treasurer Ms. Tiffany Gratton-McDuffie A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 8. 221467 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3740 N 88th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District, to former owner(s) James M Burns. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCS Odalo Ohiku - Deputy CA Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Kaljbor - Treasurer Mr. Burns 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, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 30, 2023 COMMITTEE No 0 9. 220516 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3360 N 21st Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Louis Tracy (application made by Jeanine Tracy, Heir). Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCS Odalo Ohiku - Deputy CA Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Kaljbor - Treasurer NO Show A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 10. 221468 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1710 N. 6th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner(s) TW Telecom Of WI LP ATTN: Andrew Hughes Robinson. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCS Odalo Ohiku - Deputy CA Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Kaljbor - Treasurer Mr Andrew Hughes Robinson A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 11. 221466 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4601 N 50th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner(s) Oliver Ventures LLC ATTN: Shawna O’hara. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCS Odalo Ohiku - Deputy CA Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Kaljbor - Treasurer Ms. Shawna O'Hara A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 30, 2023 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 12. 221398 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3071 - 3073 N 39th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner(s) Giles Trust ATTN: Crystal Giles. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCS Odalo Ohiku - Deputy CA Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Kaljbor - Treasurer Ms. Crystal Giles and her Atty. Karen Besstler - Legal Action Although DCD has no objections to this return, the property has repairs that need to be corrected that are considered a safety concerns by DCD. Per Atty. Bessler confirmed that Ms. Giles would be approved for assistance to cover passed taxes by March 9th, 2023. Any other amounts owed to the City, Ms. Giles would be responsible. A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 13. 221208 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 507 E Howard Ave, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jane Johnston. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCS Odalo Ohiku - Deputy CA Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Kaljbor - Treasurer Ms. Jane Johnston 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, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 14. 221182 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2118-20 N 24th Place, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner S.C.H Property Management LLC., Attn: Mesteshia Coleman. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCS Odalo Ohiku - Deputy CA & Hannah Jahn City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 30, 2023 COMMITTEE Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Kaljbor - Treasurer S.C.H. Property Management LLC - Mesthesia Coleman Per ACA Jahn stated that this applicant has sustainctial amounts owed on other properties, for which Ms. Jahn recommends that this applicant is not suitable to receive this property back. Municipal amounts owed DNS amount owed Backed taxes owed in the amount of $ Ald.Bauman moved denial of this request, based on the status of this applicant. 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, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 15. 221412 Resolution approving the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Demetrious Lowe, v. Donald Gaglione, Jr., et al., E.D. Wisc. Case No. 21-CV-560 , in the amount of $175 ,000. Appeaing: ACA Nancy Demanski A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 1- Murphy 16. 221447 Resolution authorizing accepting a settlement of $575, 000.00 in the case of City of Milwaukee v. Gestra Engineering, Inc. et al Case No. 22-CV-1966 Appearing: ACA Tyler Helsel 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, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 17. 221476 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Broadway Tierra Partners, LLC v. City of Milwaukee Appearing: ACA Hannah Jahn A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 30, 2023 COMMITTEE FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 18. 221477 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled WWB Development II, LLC v. City of Milwaukee A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 19. 221503 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Michelle L. Holman in the amount of $170,000.00. Appearing: ACA Stacey Miller 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, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, January 30th, 2023 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. Meeting adjourned at 11:21 AM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant NOTA: Para los clientes de cable de Spectrum que deseen ver subtítulos en español, ya están disponibles en el Canal de la Ciudad. En su control remoto de cable Spectrum, presione “MENÚ.” Seleccione “SUBTÍTULOS/CAPTIONS.” Use la flecha hacia abajo hasta “ESTÁNDAR/STANDARD,” luego use la flecha hacia arriba y cambie a “CC3.” City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 30, 2023 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. 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