PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 26, 2012
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT DONOVAN, CHAIR
Ald. Robert Puente, Vice-Chair
Ald. Terry Witkowski, Ald. James Witkowiak, and Ald. Joe
Davis, Sr.
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Richard Withers, 286-8532,
rwithe@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting called to order at 9:04 A.M.
Present 4 - Donovan, Puente, Witkowiak, Davis
Excused 1 - Witkowski
Also present:
Srgt. Chad Raden - License Investigation Unit Milwaukee Police Dept.
Adam Stephens - Assistant City Attorney
Janice Wagner - License Division
1. 111209 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
ANDERSON, Nathaniel, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
3208 N 77th Street Milwaukee WI 53222
Ald. puente moved police report and letter dated November 29, 2011 from
Probation/Parole agent, Kelly Bartyczak - State of Wisconsin Department of
Correction, become part of permanent record. There were no objections.
Ald. Davis moved approval based on probation letter despite items contained in
police report. Prevailed 3 -1 Ald. Puente voted no Ald. Witkowski exc
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Puente, Witkowiak and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Witkowski
GILBERT, Katrina A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
P O BOx 961 Milwaukee WI 53201
4130 W Martin Drive
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Ald. Puente moved police report become part of permanent record. There were no
objections.
Ald. Puente moved approval despite items on police report. Prevailed 4-0
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Puente, Witkowiak and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Witkowski
Ald Witkowski arrived
Present 5 - Donovan, Puente, Witkowski, Witkowiak, Davis
111209 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
GREWAL, Rajdeep S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application.
6508 S 27th Street # 125 Oak Creek WI 53154
Ald. Witkowski moved entire police report and driving record become part of the
permanent record. There were no objections.
Ald. Davis moved renewal with a 60 day suspension based on police report.
Prevailed 4-1 Ald. Witkowski voted no
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Puente, Witkowiak and Davis
No 1- Witkowski
MASON, Jerome, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
2502 N 5th Street Milwaukee WI 53212
Ald. Witkowski moved entire police report and driving record become part of
permanent record. There were no objections.
Ald. Davis moved approval despite items contained in police report and driving
record. Prevailed 3-1 Ald. Witkowski voted no, Ald. Donovan excused
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Puente, Witkowiak and Davis
No 1- Witkowski
Excused 1- Donovan
MCGEE, Johneisha, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
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4850 N 44th Street Milwaukee WI 53218
Ald. Davis moved to make entire police and driving record be part of permanent
record. There were no objections
Ald. Witkowiak moved approval despite items contained in driving record and police
report. Prevailed 3-0 Ald. Donovan Exc.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWIAK that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Puente, Witkowski, Witkowiak and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
PECKMAN, Gary A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
2518 S 28th Street Milwaukee WI 53215
Ald. Puente moved accept letters of recommendations provided from Mr. Peckman
Ald. Witkowiak moved approval despite items contained in police report. Prevailed
3-2 Ald. Davis and Witkowski voted no
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWIAK that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Donovan, Puente and Witkowiak
No 2- Witkowski and Davis
THOMAS, Tavaris J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
3416 N 36th Street Milwaukee WI 53216
Ald. Puente moved police report become part of the permanent record. There were
no objections
Ald. Witkowski moved driving record become part of the permanent record. There
were no objections.
Ald. Davis moved approval despite items contained in police report and driving
record. Prevailed 3-2 Ald. Puente, Witkowski voted no
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Donovan, Witkowiak and Davis
No 2- Puente and Witkowski
VEAL, Lance L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
2545 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr #C Milwaukee WI 53212
Ald. Witkowiak moved approval despite items contained in police report and driving
record. Prevailed 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWIAK that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski, Witkowiak and Davis
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WASHINGTON, Ppharoah J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
7320 W Marine Dr Milwaukee WI 53223
Ald. Witkowski moved approval. Prevailed 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski, Witkowiak and Davis
No 0
Agenda Only
AUSTAD, Christen P, Agent for "Enterprise Engineered Systems, Inc.", Alarm
Business Application and Alarm Sales Application as agent for "Enterprise Fire &
Security”.
Granted by Ald. Witkowiak
Prevailed 5-0
BROWN, David K, Agent for "CASTLE ROCK SECURITY, INC", Alarm Business
Renewal Application as agent for "CASTLE ROCK SECURITY, INC”.
Granted by Ald. Witkowski
Prevailed 5-0
EVANS, John R, Agent for "LiveWatch Security LLC", Alarm Sales Application and
Alarm Business Application as agent for "Able Security Systems".
Granted by Ald. Witkowski
Prevailed 5-0
JOHNS, Tyson E, Agent for "Westec Intelligent Surveillance Inc", Alarm Business
Application as agent for "Westec Intelligent Surveillance".
Granted by Ald. witkowski
Prevailed 5-0
NEEL, Ailiff W, Agent for "SNC, INC", Alarm Business Application as agent for "SNC".
Granted by Ald. Witkowski
Prevailed 5-0
SMITH, Kevin D, Agent for "ADVANCED COMM SPECIALISTS, INC", Alarm
Business Application as agent for "ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS”.
Granted by Ald. Witkowski
Prevailed 5-0
WEYKER, Richard A, Agent for "CSE & ASSOCIATES, INC", Alarm Business
Renewal Application as agent for "CSE & ASSOCIATES, INC".
Granted by Ald.Witkowski
Prevailed 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWIAK that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski, Witkowiak and Davis
No 0
8. 111224 Resolution approving a contract extension for Regional Hazardous
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Materials Response Team services between the State of Wisconsin,
Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management
and the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Chief Rohlfing appearing
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Witkowski, Witkowiak and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Puente
2. 111289 A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWIAK that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Witkowski, Witkowiak and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Puente
3. 111288 A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWIAK that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Witkowski, Witkowiak and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Puente
4. 111340 An ordinance relating to the parking of vehicles for sale on public
property.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
Ald. Murphy appearing
Shirley Krug - Administration DPW
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski, Witkowiak and Davis
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5. 111339 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services
relating to its recent reorganization.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
Individuals present:
Thomas Mishefske - Operations Manager DNS
Art Dahlberg - Commissioner DNS
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski, Witkowiak and Davis
No 0
6. 111321 A substitute ordinance relating to holiday parking.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman and Ald. Kovac
Appearing Ald. Bauman
Ald. Dudzik
Shirley Krug - DPW Administration
Aaron Cadle - Legislative Reference Bureau
Ald. Kovac
Ald. Puente moved to hold this item to the call of the chair.
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski and Davis
No 1- Witkowiak
7. 111046 Substitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to
accept and expend a contribution of $850 from the Target Corporation
for costs related to the operation of the Fusion Liaison Officer
Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing Srgt. Mark Stanme
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Witkowski, Witkowiak and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Puente
9. 111336 Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the
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City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Area Technical College for the
provision of defensive driving courses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing Rebecca Grill - License Division Manager
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Witkowski, Witkowiak and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Puente
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 A.M.
Joanna Polanco, Staff Assistant
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