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. Robert J. Bauman, Vice-Chair Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr. and Ald. Larresa Taylor 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, September 11, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 9:10 AM Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., Taylor 1. 230280 Resolution relating to the claim of Mike and Melissa Maurer. Appearing: ACA - Clint Muche Jason Sanders Mr & Mrs Mike and Melissa Maurer Ald. Murphy moved to settle this claim in the amount of $500.00 there were no objections A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 230280 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Mike and Melissa Maurer. 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, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 2. 220999 Resolution relating to the appeal of Christine Zuba for property damage. City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 11, 2023 COMMITTEE 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, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 3. 221146 Resolution relating to the claim of Catholic Financial Life. 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, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 4. 221222 Resolution relating to the appeal of Marty Brown for property damage. Appearing: Carnita Rembert Brian Peksa Asst CA Muche Based on the City Attorney's recommendations 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, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 5. 220751 Resolution relating to the appeal of Suzette Washington for property damage. Appearing: Suzette Washinton Lori Sheely Brian Peksa Carnita Rembert After much discussion and detailed explanation Based on city department testimony and city attorney's recommendation, Ald. Bauman moved denial. Motion was withdrawn Ald.Chambers moved to settle this claim for $525.00 A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 11, 2023 COMMITTEE 220751 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Suzette Washington. 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, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 6. 221404 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jameka Pitts 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 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 7. 221743 Resolution relating to the appeal of Katrina Romanello, agent for Phoenix Loss Control, for property damage. A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 8. 221145 Resolution relating to the claim of Tom Sowinski. 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 9. 230606 Resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of state legislation protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and opposing legislation attacking the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 10. 230607 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2022 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 11, 2023 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 11. 212043 Resolution relating to an agreement with outside counsel Emile Banks & Assoc. in the matter of Harris 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, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 12. 230612 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in two lawsuits entitled 312 E Wisconsin BLDG, 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, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 13. 230537 Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Dombanee Lincoln (Guardian of Dennis King, Deceased) v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 21-CV-3502. 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, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 14. 230538 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Michael Poe v. City of Milwaukee, Eastern District Federal Court Case Number 22-CV-00880. 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, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 15. 210409 Resolution relative to legislative bills. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 11, 2023 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, September 11, 2023, in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under s. 19.85 (1) (e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. 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