JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 23, 2023
Minutes
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, October 23, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
10/18/23 AMENDED
File Number 230617 has been added.
Meeting convened at 9:02 AM
Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., Taylor
1. 221146 Resolution relating to the claim of Catholic Financial Life.
Appearing:
Laurie Sheeley - MWW
Tom Wangerin
Rchard Donner - Reinhart Atty at Laws on behalf of Catholic Financial Life
Kirsten - Catholic Financial Life
Bob - Facility Operation Manager
Based on the City Attorney's recommendation and City Department's testimony, Ald.
Bauman moved denial of this 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, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor
No 0
2. 230279 Resolution to the claim of Justin and Tierra Nemitz.
Appearing:
CLint Muche
Lori Sheeley
Mr. Nemitz
Based on the City Attorny's recommendations and City Department's testimony, Ald.
moved denial.
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A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, and Taylor
No 1- Chambers Jr.
3. 220848 Resolution relating to the appeal of KS Energy Services for property
damage.
Appearing:
Lori Scheeley
Clint Muche
no one was present when called
Claim was submitted after the 120-day time frame, Ald. Bauman moved denied.
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
4. 221049 Resolution relating to the claim of Kishone Perkins.
This is a claim relative to a tenant. Landlord would have to submit his own claim.
Based on City Department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendation, 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. 221176 Resolution relating to the claim of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
on behalf of Beth Duray and Timothy Casey.
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
6. 221914 Resolution relating to the claim of Wilber on behalf of Darrell Moffett.
Per Nicole Messamore Wilber on behalf of American Family Insurance, who wishes to
no longer pursue their subrogation claim and withdrew their claim.
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Based on this request, Ald. moved to place this item on file.
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. 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
7. 230113 Resolution relating to the claim of LaShanda Jordan.
Clint Muche
Lori Sheeley
Jason Sanders
LaShanda Jordan
Ms. Alice Dalton - co-owner of the property involved in this claim
Based on the City Department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendation, Ald.
Chambers moved to Seattle this claim in the amount of 2,800.00
Ald. Chambers withdrew his settlement motion
Ald. Murphy moved denial
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor
No 1- Borkowski
8. 230162 Resolution relating to the claim of the Aemilian Preschool
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
9. 230826 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4343 N 19th
Place, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to former owner(s) Robert Tillman
Application made by Dorothy Tillman, spouse.
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, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor
No 0
10. 230899 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8129 W Green
Tree Rd, in the 9th Aldermanic District, to former owner(s) VB ONE,
LLC C/O APRIL TOY.
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Appearing:
Odalo Ohiku
Amy Turim
Deborah McColum Gathing
Tanz Rome
Jim Klajbor
VB ONE, LLC - Rep by counsel by April K Toy with HInsshaw & Culbetson, LLP
828 properties owned by applicant; DCD per Amy Turim asked committee this file be
held until DCD performs further investigation. It appears that this owner has several
code violations and others issues; confirm inconsistencies.
Per Deputy Ohiku, Municipal Court records indicate that the applicant has no such
outstanding debt.
Per City Treasurer, 844 properties paid in full.
This Resolution was HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor
No 0
11. 230860 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels
bearing tax key numbers on the 2020, 2021, and 2022 tax rolls, plus
interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.
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
12. 230831 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Robert
Joseph v. City of Milwaukee.
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
13. 230892 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Chad
Vance et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Case No.
2023CV1401
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
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No 0
14. 230902 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Pro Rental Solution, LLC
C.I. File No. 1029-2023-1199,
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, Chambers Jr., and Taylor
No 0
15. 230617 Resolution relating to legislative bills.
Apearing:
Justin Morales - CC IRD
Ald. Brostoff - Sponsor
SB-471/AB-451
Exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
Public testimony in OPPOSITION of this Bill
Dr. McCanna - American College of Physician
Emeli Hall - resident and Rep of the Grassroots Organization
Molly Collins - ACLU Advocacy Director
Joyce Ellenwanger - MICAH
Charlie Lang - Advocate Milwaukee
Ald. Murphy moved OPPOSE
LRB-3953
Counting individuals confined in state prison to determine population for redistricting
purposes.
Taylor - SUPPORT
SB-523
Grants to schools to acquire proactive firearm detection software and making an
appropriation.
Chambers - SUPPORT
LRB-3661
Creating a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls.
Chambers - SUPPORT
LRB-2829
Prohibited considerations in awarding state or local financial assistance.
Chambers - OPPOSED
SB-455/AB-457
Authorizing the Public Service Commission to regulate storm water utilities.
Chambers OPPOSED
LRB-4389
Water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial
zoning in certain towns.
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Chambers OPPOSED
LRB-2530
Prohibiting certain indemnification provisions in public contract relating to design
professional services.
Chambers OPPOSED
SB-467/AB-486
Outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected
by certain transportation-related projects.
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be AMENDED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor
No 0
230617 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
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
16. 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.
Appearing:
Sponsor - Ald. Zamarripa
All PSH members asked to be added as Co-sponsors.
There were no objections.
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, Chambers Jr., and Taylor
No 0
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday,
October 23rd, 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.
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Meeting adjourend at 12:05
Joanna Polanco
Staff Assistant
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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.
Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified
times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with
disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the
Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by
writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
City Hall and the Zeidler Municipal Building are accessible by "The Hop" City Hall
Stations, the MCTS Green Line, Gold Line, 14, 15, 18, 19, 30, 33, and 57 bus routes. Visit
https://www.ridemcts.com/ for more information.
Bike racks are available on Water Street, Market Street, and Broadway, and a Bublr Bike
Share station is located on the northeast corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street.
Limited parking for persons attending meetings during normal business hours is available at
reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of Kilbourn
Avenue and Water Street. You must present a copy of the meeting notice to the parking
cashier.
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Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required
to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common
Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is
available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Agenda
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, October 23, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
10/18/23 AMENDED
File Number 230617 has been added.
1. 221146 Resolution relating to the claim of Catholic Financial Life.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$79,500.00
2. 230279 Resolution to the claim of Justin and Tierra Nemitz.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$13,000.00
3. 220848 Resolution relating to the appeal of KS Energy Services for property
damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$1,427.45
4. 221049 Resolution relating to the claim of Kishone Perkins.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$7,917.63
5. 221176 Resolution relating to the claim of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
on behalf of Beth Duray and Timothy Casey.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$29,638.00
6. 221914 Resolution relating to the claim of Wilber on behalf of Darrell Moffett.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$8,801.95
7. 230113 Resolution relating to the claim of LaShanda Jordan.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$10,800.00
8. 230162 Resolution relating to the claim of the Aemilian Preschool
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$21,745.00
9. 230826 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4343 N
19th Place, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Robert
Tillman (application made by Dorothy Tillman).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 230899 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8129 W
Green Tree Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner VB
ONE, LLC C/O April Toy.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 230860 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels
bearing tax key numbers on the 2020, 2021, and 2022 tax rolls, plus
interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 230831 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Robert
Joseph v. City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 230892 Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled
Chad Vance, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Court Case
Number 2023-CV-1401.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 230902 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Pro Rental Solution, LLC
C.I. File No. 1029-2023-1199,
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 230617 Resolution relating to legislative bills.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- SB-471/AB-451
Exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
--- LRB-3953
Counting individuals confined in state prison to determine population for redistricting
purposes.
--- SB-523
Grants to schools to acquire proactive firearm detection software and making an
appropriation.
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--- LRB-3661
Creating a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls.
--- LRB-2829
Prohibited considerations in awarding state or local financial assistance.
--- SB-455/AB-457
Authorizing the Public Service Commission to regulate storm water utilities.
--- LRB-4389
Water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial
zoning in certain towns.
--- LRB-2530
Prohibiting certain indemnification provisions in public contracts relating to design
professional services.
--- SB-467/AB-486
Outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected
by certain transportation-related projects.
16. 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.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa and Ald. Dimitrijevic
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, October
23rd, 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.
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.”
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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. 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.
Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times,
they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities
through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services
ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City
Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
City Hall and the Zeidler Municipal Building are accessible by "The Hop" City Hall Stations, the
MCTS Green Line, Gold Line, 14, 15, 18, 19, 30, 33, and 57 bus routes. Visit
https://www.ridemcts.com/ for more information.
Bike racks are available on Water Street, Market Street, and Broadway, and a Bublr Bike Share
station is located on the northeast corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street.
Limited parking for persons attending meetings during normal business hours is available at reduced
rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water
Street. You must present a copy of the meeting notice to the parking cashier.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to
register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council
committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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