PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 8, 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, March 8, 2012 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting called to order at 9:06 A.M.
Present 3 - Donovan, Puente, Witkowski
Excused 2 - Witkowiak, Davis
Also present:
Officer Tracy Tabiadon - License Investigation Unit Milwaukee Police Dept.
Adam Stephens - Assistant City Attorney
Tom Wessel/Rebecca Grill - License Division
1. 111407 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
BROADNAX, Darrell L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
229 W Orchard St Milwaukee WI 53204
Ald. Puente moved the entire police report become part of the permanent record.
There were no objections.
Ald. Witkowski moved approval. Ald. Puente voted no
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 2- Donovan and Witkowski
No 1- Puente
Excused 2- Witkowiak and Davis
BYNUM, Vicki R, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
2867 N 37th St Milwaukee WI 53210
Ald. Puente moved renewal with condition applicant take care of all outstanding fine
before next Common Council of March 20th (to be paid on/by March 15 end of the
day). otherwise, item will go back to Committee. Prevailed 3-0
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A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Donovan, Puente and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Witkowiak and Davis
Ald. Witkowiak arrived at 9:15 A.M.
Present 4 - Donovan, Puente, Witkowski, Witkowiak
Excused 1 - Davis
111407 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
GANT, Dionta Q, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
4823 N 18th St Milwaukee WI 53209
ON 3/8/12 Mr. Gant CONTACTED CITY CLERK OFFICE TO SAY THAT HE WILL
NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING.
Ald Puente moved to hold this item to the call of the chair.
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
HOLLOWAY, Kenden C, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
11907 W Appleton Ave #17 Milwaukee WI 53224
Ald. Puente moved police report and letter from Dept of Correction become part of
the permanent record. There were no objections
Ald. Witkowiak moved approval despite items contained in police report.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWIAK that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
HUTSON, Karmalah, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
3947 N 38th St Milwaukee WI 53216
Ald. Puente moved entire police report become part of the permanent record. There
were no objections.
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Ald. Puente moved letters of recommendation from The Salvation Army and MATC,
presented by Ms. Hutson become part of the permanent record. There were no
objections
Ald. Witkowski moved the driving record become part of the permanent record.
There were no objections.
Ald.Puente moved approval despite itmes contains in the police report. Witkowski
voted no
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Donovan, Puente and Witkowiak
No 1- Witkowski
Excused 1- Davis
JOHNSON, Alicia V, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
6412 W Lisbon Ave., #4 Milwaukee WI 53210
Ald. Witkowski moved driving record and police report become part of permanent
record. There were no objections.
Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on police report and driving record.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
SYED MISBAH IRFAN, Fnu, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
4926 W Oklahoma Ave #8 Milwaukee WI 53219
Ald. Witkwoski moved denial.based on nonappearance.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
WILLIAMS, Leon Q, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
9510 W Capitol Dr., #3 Wauwatosa WI 53222
Ald. Puente moved letter, dated 9/27/11from Dept of Correction, police report and
driving record become part of permanent record. There were no objections.
Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on police and driving record.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 3- Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 1- Donovan
Excused 1- Davis
Agenda Only
SCRITSMIER, David P, Agent for "Pieper Electric, Inc.", Alarm Business Application
for "Pieper Electric".
Granted by Ald. Puente
Prevailed 4-0
THOMAS, Matthew I, Agent for "Vision Security LLC", Alarm Business Application
and Alarm Sales Application for "Vision Security".
Granted by Ald. Puente
Prevailed 4-0
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
2. 111461 An 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, Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
3. 111460 An 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, Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
4. 111459 Appointment of Assistant District Attorney Patrick Kenney to the
Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by
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the Milwaukee County District Attorney.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWIAK that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
9. 100923 Communication from the Police Department relating to the 2011 crime
statistics and other public safety issues.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals present:
Milwaukee Police Dept Chief Ed Flynn
Captain Gaisek - Communications Division
Inspector Edith Hudson -
Chuck Burki - IS Director
Kurt Liebel
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWIAK that this Communication-Report be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Donovan, Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
5. 111446 Resolution approving a continuation of the Grant/Intergovernmental
Cooperation Agreement with the Milwaukee Board of School Directors
for Police Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals present:
Dan Rotar - Budget Administration
Inspector Edith Hudson
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 2- Donovan and Davis
6. 111447 Resolution approving the 2011/12 Intergovernmental Agreement for
School Security Program between the City and the Milwaukee Board
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of School Directors.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals present:
Dan Rotar - Budget Manager
Inspector Edith Hudson
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 2- Donovan and Davis
7. 111448 Resolution approving a continuation of the Intergovernmental
Agreement for the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative between
the City and the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals present:
Dan Rotar - Budget Manager
Inspector Edith Hudson
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 2- Donovan and Davis
8. 111313 Resolution authorizing application, acceptance and expenditure of a
2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals present:
Dan Rotar - Budget Manager
Joel Plant
Chuck Burki
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 2- Donovan and Davis
10. 111385 Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and
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funding of the 2012 Dual Protection Partnership Initiative from the
State of Wisconsin Division of Public Health-Family Planning Program
(DPH-FP) and the Family Planning Health Services, Inc. (FPHS, Inc.)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals present:
Yvette Rowe - Health Department Manager
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE &
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Puente, Witkowski and Witkowiak
No 0
Excused 2- Donovan and Davis
11. 111437 Resolution approving the 2011 Update of the All Hazards Mitigation
Plan for the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals present:
Steven Fronk - Executive Director Office of Home Land Security (OHLS)
Matthew Mortwedt - DPW Infrastructure
Michael Haun - Southeastern WI Regional Planning Commission
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Donovan, Puente and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Witkowiak and Davis
12. 111470 Communication from the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services
relating to the effectiveness of the ordinance on keeping chickens in
the city.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present:
Tom Mishefske - 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 3- Donovan, Puente and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 2- Witkowiak and Davis
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Meeting adjourned at 11:12 A.M.
Joanna Polanco, Staff Assistant
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research
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