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 Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 9:09 AM Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., Taylor 1. 231756 Resolution relating to the acceptance and expenditure of a Cities Forward grant to the City of Milwaukee Election Commission for election administration needs to improve election security, efficiency, and accessibility in the 2024 election cycle. Appearing: Sponsor- Ald.Zamarripa Election Commission Director - Claire Woodall Sponsors added: Chambers, Bauman, Taylor 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 2. 231433 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2922 N 16th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Beatrice Carnes/Karen A. Carnes, application made by Evan Carnes (Heir). This item is back at committee per CC 2/27/24 motion. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Jim Klajbor Jennifer Williams Evan Carnes (Heir) not representative present A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 COMMITTEE following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 3. 231434 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2808-2810 N 48th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Tyler M. Brown, application made by Columbia Savings & Loan. 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 4. 231386 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 7020 W Mill Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Brenda Marie Ackland c/o Nicole Harvie (POA). Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Jim Klajbor Jennifer Williams Nicole Harvie (POA) DCD amount owed, due by 3/18/24 $397.75 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 5. 231559 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1800 N 48th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Shirley M Fijalkowski. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Jim Klajbor Ms. Shirley Fijalkowski DCD amount due on 3/18/24, $413.37 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 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 COMMITTEE 6. 231057 Resolution relating to the claim of Edward Hill. Appearing: Clint Muche Mr Edward Hill Peter Knox - Tow Lot Manager Committee members watched a video from the tow lot that showed significant damage, Ald. Chambers moved to settled this claim in the amount of $13,000.00 After further discussion Ald. Chambers withdrew his motion. Ald. Borkowski, notwithstanding the City Attorney's recommendation, moved to settle the claim in the amount of $5,000.00; there were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 231057 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Edward Hill. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI 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 7. 230883 Resolution relating to the appeal of William Pietsch for property damage. Mr. Pietsch request to have item reschedule; he is unable to appear today. 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 8. 230524 Resolution relating to the appeal of Duwone Ellis for property damage. Appearing: Clint Muche Mr Duwone Ellis Jeff Kluslow - Forestry Based on city department's testimony and city attorney's recommendation, Ald. Chambers moved denial. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 9. 230843 Resolution relating to the appeal of Keith Ligler for property damage. Appearing: Clint Muche No show 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 10. 231208 Resolution relating to the claim of Susan Templin. Appearing: Clint Muche Mr. & Mrs. Susan Templin with counsel, Atty Douglas Blegen, S.C, Jeff Kluslow - Forestry Based on city department's testimony and city attorney's recommendation, Ald. Bauman moved denial. There were no objections. 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 11. 231209 Resolution relating to the claims of Mary Whalen and Phillip Chavez. Per counsel, Atty. Maistelman who asked for this item to be held. 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 12. 220177 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jake Lein, agent for GRIRE 3333 Investments, LLC for property damage. Mr. Muche advised that after speaking with Milwaukee Water Works relative to Jake Lein as agent for GRIRE 3333 Investments, LLC; The City reached an agreement to resolve this matter. Therefore, this item can be placed on file as no longer needed. City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 COMMITTEE 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 13. 230365 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ibiyemi Akua Oladunjoye Ogboni for property damage. Per Ibiyemi Akua Olandunjoye Ogboni that, is not able to meet on that day and time. 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 14. 230278 Resolution relating to the claim of Gallun Tannery Row. Appearing: Clint Muche Lori Sheeley Paul simon Mark Thompson - on behalf of the Gallun Tannery Row 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 15. 231647 An ordinance relating to provisions of the code of ethics. Ald. Bauman further moved to AMEND the Proposed SUB A and move approval, as amended. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 231647 A substitute ordinance relating to provisions of the code of ethics. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 COMMITTEE 16. 231646 Resolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee. Appearing: Ryan Rynka - Assessor's Office Hannah Jahn - ACA 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 17. 231695 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2021 and 2022 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. 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 18. 231725 Resolution approving expenditure of $17,500 from the City Attorney’s Office Counsel Expert Witness Special Purpose Account and amending the contract with outside legal counsel for provision of legal services to the City of Milwaukee for the Equal Rights Division complaint and any related state or federal court litigation subsequently filed by former Assistant City Attorney Naomi Gehling. 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 19. 231737 Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Caitlin Hagness v. City of Milwaukee, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 23-CV-00891. 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 20. 231755 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Bell Ambulance v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Case Number 23-CV-7712 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 COMMITTEE 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 Thursday, March 14, 2024, 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 11:56AM 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. 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