PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · June 21, 2012
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
ALD. TERRY WITKOWSKI, CHAIR
Ald. Robert Puente, Vice-Chair
Ald. Joe Davis, Sr., Ald. James Bohl and Ald. Robert Bauman
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Richard Withers, 286-8532,
rwithe@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting called to order at 9:07 A.M.
Present 5 - Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl, Bauman
Also present:
Officer Tracy Tabiadon - License Investigation Unit Milwaukee Police Dept.
Tom Wessel - License Division
Adam Stephens - Asst City Attorney
1. 120178 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
HANOLD, Joni M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
3732 E Underwood Ave Cudahy WI 53110
Ald. Bohl moved approval.
Prevailed 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
WILLIAMS, Derrick L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
8582 W Villard Ave Milwaukee WI 5225
Ald. Davis moved police report and driving record become part of the permanent
record. There were no objections.
Ald. Davis moved approval despite items contained in the police report and driving
record. Prevailed 3-2 (Ald. Witkowski and Puente voted No)
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 2- Witkowski and Puente
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GENKE, Renee L, Agent for "Suburban Electrical Engineers Contractors Inc.", Alarm
Sales Application and Alarm Business Application as agent for "Suburban Electrical
Engineers Contractors Inc." at 709 N Hickory Farm Ln.
Granted by Ald. Puente
Prevailed 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
2. 120225 An ordinance relating to traffic controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present
Kevin Antczak - DPW Infrastructure Division
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
3. 120224 An ordinance relating to parking controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present
Kevin Antczak - DPW Infrastructure Division
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
4. 120159 Reappointment of Captain James Shepard to the Milwaukee
Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Police
Chief.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appeared on behalf of Captain Shepard and Milwaukee Commission on Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault, Erin Perkins Coordinator
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
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5. 120160 Appointment of Captain Victor Beecher to the Milwaukee Commission
on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Police Chief.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present
Erin Perkins - Coordinator, Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault
Captain Victor Beecher - Director of Academy
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
6. 120161 Reappointment of Assistant District Attorney Patrick Kenney to the
Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by
the Milwaukee County District Attorney.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Erin Perkins - Coordinator, Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
7. 120163 Reappointment of Matt Torbenson to the Milwaukee Commission on
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Milwaukee County
District Attorney.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Erin Perkins - Coordinator, Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Davis and Bauman
No 1- Bohl
8. 120164 Reappointment of Ann Ranfranz to the Milwaukee Commission on
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Milwaukee County
District Attorney.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Erin Perkins - Coordinator, Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault
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A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
9. 120236 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the
Wisconsin Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin -
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operation Mananger
Jessica Gathirimu - Interim Director of the Family and Community Health Services
Program
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
10. 120237 Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of the
Family Foundations Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant from the
State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operation Manager
Jessica Gathirimu - Interim Director of the Family and Community Health Services
Program
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
11. 120238 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the HIV
Women's Grant from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operation Manager
Irmine Reitl - Communicable Desease Program Manager - STD Clinic
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
12. 120239 Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of the
2012-13 HIV Risk Reduction Grant from the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operation Manager
Irmine Reitl - Communicable Desease Program Manager - STD Clinic
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
13. 120240 Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of the
2012-13 SURVNET-ACA Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operation Manager
Fred Radmer Jr - Health Project Coordiantor Public Health Surveillance
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Davis and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
14. 120241 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the
Bioterrorism Grant - Focus Cities Readiness Initiative from the State of
Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operation Manager
Terri Linder - Emergency Preparedness Program Coordinator
Richard Withers - LRB
Paul Biedrzycki - Director of Desease Control
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Puente and Davis
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No 0
Excused 2- Bohl and Bauman
120241 Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of
the Bioterrorism Grant - Focus CRI from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Puente and Davis
No 0
Excused 2- Bohl and Bauman
15. 120242 Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of the
Public Health Preparedness Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operation Manager
Terri Linder - Emergency Preparedness Program Coordinator
Paul Biedrzycki - Director of Desease Control
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
120242 Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and
funding of the Public Health Preparedness (CDC) Grant from the State
of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
16. 120244 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Seek,
Test, Treat: Addressing HIV in the Criminal Justice System Grant from
Tulane University.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operation Manager
Irmine Reitl - Communicable Desease Program Manager - STD Clinic
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
17. 120245 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the
Congenital Disorders Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department
of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operation Manager
Jessica Gathirumu - Program Manager
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
18. 120291 Resolution amending Common Council File #111722 relative to
application, acceptance and funding of the End AIDS Milwaukee Grant
from the MAC AIDS Fund through Diverse and Resilient.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
Individual appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operation Manager
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
19. 120273 Resolution authorizing application of a 2012 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Federal
Emergency Management Agency by the Fire Department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mr. Jim Ley Fire Department
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
20. 120056 An ordinance repealing the sunset provision relating to the keeping of
chickens in the city.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
Individuals appearing:
Don Schaewe - Department of Neighborhood Services
Ald. Kovac - Sponsor
Ms. Jacqueline Buleje - Accredited Poultry Scientist
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Committee recessed at 10:22 A.M.
Committee reconvened at 10:37 A.M.
Attendance also taken at this time
Present 5 - Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl, Bauman
10:30 A.M.
21. 120319 Communication from the office of the City Attorney relating to the
status of pending public records requests relating to crime statistics.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
Individual present:
Melanie Swank - Asst City Atty.
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
22. 120204 Communication from the Chief of Police relating to reporting of crime
statistics.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present:
Milwaukee Police Department - Chief Flynn
Deputy Inspector Bill Jessup
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Chuck Burke - Director of Police Information
Susan Gay - Crime Analyst Milwaukee Police Department
Captain Greg Volker - Kansas City MO
Ald. Dudzik
Power Point Presentation attached to this file.
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
23. 120220 Resolution directing the City Comptroller to conduct an audit of the
Police Department’s crime-reporting practices.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan, Ald. Bohl, Ald. Davis and Ald. Perez
Individuals present:
John Egan - Comptroller's Office
Michael Tobin - Director Fire and Police Commission
Ald. Donovan - Sponsor
Ald. Bohl - Sponsor
Ald. Kovac - Sponsor
Ald. Bauman moved to amend file instead of full scale outside audit and authorized
the Comptroller to do the milwaukee police department audit and report back to
Public Safety Committee.
No action was taken on Ald. Bauman's motion
Ald. Puente moved to hold this file to the call of the chair.
Prevailed 5-0
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 4- Witkowski, Puente, Davis and Bauman
No 1- Bohl
Meeting adjourned at 1:08 P.M.
Joanna Polanco, Staff Assistant
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