PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 23, 2013
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
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Meetinig convened at 9:06 A.M.
Present 5 - Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl, Bauman
Also present:
Chad Raden - MPD
Adam Stephens - City Attorney
Tom Wessel - License Division
1. 130724 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
BESTER, Jessie J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
4279 N 25th St Milwaukee WI 53209
Based on non appearance Ald. Puente moved denial
Prevailed 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
GULED, Mohamed A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
N3729 Old Sixteen Rd., Lowell WI 53557
Ald. Bohl moved approval
Prevailed 3-2
Ald. Puente and Davis voted no
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Bohl and Bauman
No 2- Puente and Davis
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HAMPTON, Phillip M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
2418 N 111th St., #6 Wauwatosa WI 53226
Ald. Puente moved approval
Prevailed 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
HAZELWOOD, Elisa M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
3845 N 54th Blvd Milwaukee WI 53216
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
HILL, Jomo K, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
6016 N 61st St Milwaukee WI 53218
Per Mr. Tom Wessel, notice was return to License Division and resent, Ald. Puente
moved to hold to the call of the chair.
Prevailed 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
SMITH, Stephen D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
6627 W Spokane St Milwaukee WI 53223
Ald. Puente moved approval
Prevailed 4-1
Ald. Davis voted no
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 1- Davis
GATLIN, Jacob T, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expires 10/31/2013)
Based on non appearance Ald. Puente moved non renewal
Prevailed 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
JOHNSON, Edwin M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2013)
3965 N 39th St Milwaukee WI 53216
Atty. Mark Jacob representing Mr. Johnson
Ald. Puente moved renewal
Prevailed 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
SHEIKH, Abuzar G, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expires 10/31/2013)
718 W Grange Ave #8 Milwaukee WI 53221
Ald. Bohl moved renewal with warning letter based on driving record.
Prevailed 4-1
Ald. Davis voted no
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 1- Davis
Agenda Only
BRUECKNER, Thomas J, Agent for "Central 1 Security Inc", Alarm Sales Transfer -
Change of Location and Alarm Business Transfer - Change of Location and Alarm
Sales Renewal Application and Alarm Business Renewal Application as agent for
"Central 1 Security".
Granted by Ald. Bauman
Prevailed 5-0
BUSBY, Connie L, Agent for "ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS, INC", Alarm Sales
Renewal Application and Alarm Business Renewal Application as agent for
"ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS".
Granted by Ald. Bauman
Prevailed 5-0
Warning Letter
HERNANDEZ, Anthony N, Agent for "Matrix Communication Services Inc", Alarm
Sales Renewal Application and Alarm Business Renewal Application as agent for
"Matrix Communication Services Inc".
Granted by Ald. Bauman
Prevailed 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
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APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
9:45 A.M.
2. 130832 An ordinance relating to parking controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Bob Bryson DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 2- Puente and Davis
3. 130833 An ordinance relating to traffic controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Bob Bryson - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 2- Puente and Davis
4. 130745 Appointment of Steven DeVougas to the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners by the Mayor (4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 2- Puente and Davis
5. 130852 Appointment of Deputy Inspector Terrence Gordon to the Milwaukee
Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Police
Chief.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Erin Perkins - Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Deputy Inspector Terrance Gordon
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, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
6. 130871 Appointment of Raisa Koltun to the Milwaukee Commission on
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the County Executive
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Appointment be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
10:00 A.M.
7. 130841 Resolution approving an extension to the Law Enforcement Special
Assignment Grant Agreement with the Bradley Center.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar - Finance & Budget Manager MPD
PO David Muehl - MPD
Mr. Castello - Bradley Center BMO
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
8. 130842 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of an
Alcohol Enforcement 2013-14 grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar - Finance & Budget Manager MPD
PO Jeffrey Sunns MPD
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A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
9. 130720 Resolution authorizing acceptance of additional funding for an
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar - Finance & Budget Manager MPD
Lt. Dallas Ramirez
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
10. 130721 Resolution authorizing application, acceptance and expenditure of a
2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar - Finance & Budget Manager MP
Rick Moore - MPD
Chuck Burki - MPD
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
11. 130698 Substitute resolution amending Common Council Resolution #130228
relative to the acceptance and funding of the Public Health
Preparedness (CDC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operations Manager Health Department
Paul Biedrzycki - Consumer Protection Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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
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12. 130699 Substitute resolution amending Common Council Resolution #130225
relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2013-14 SURVNET-ACA
Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operations Manager Health Department
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
13. 130856 Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Community
Healthcare Access Program Grant from Milwaukee County.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Yvete Rowe - Business Operations Manager Health Department
Jessica Gathirimu - Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
14. 130857 Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Homicide Review
Training and Technical Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of
Justice - Community Oriented Policing Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Yvette Rowe - Business Operation Manager Health Department
Mallory O'Brien - MPD
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
15. 130480 Communication from the Fire Department relating to the 2012 Annual
Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Chief Mark Rohlfing
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A motion was made by ALD. BOHL 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
16. 130198 Communication from Homeland Security relating to the status of
planning and training efforts on emergency management.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Steven Fronk - Director Office of Homeland Security (OHLS)
Ald. Bohl moved to make Mr. Fronk's presentation be part of permanent record.
There were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Puente
1. 130724 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be RECONSIDERED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Puente
GATLIN, Jacob T, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expires 10/31/2013)
Per communication from Tom Wessel, Mr. Gatlin called after the license portion of
Public Safety was over and stated that he was unable to attend.
Ald. Davis moved to hold GATLIN, Jacob T, Driver's License, Public Passenger
Vehicle Renewal Application.
based on communication received from Mr Wessel (see above).
Prevailed 3-0
Ald. Puente excused
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Witkowski, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Puente
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Puente
Meeting adjourned at
11:42 A.M.
Joanna Polanco
Staff Assistant
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research
Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
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
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Amended - Item number 4 (file130745) has been added
1. 130724 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Detailed information relating to the contents of this file may be found by searching
under this number at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/legislation.
Alternatively, the complete file including detailed information identifying the specific
subject matters to be discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the office of the
License Division, Room 105, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday
through Friday, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
9:45 A.M.
2. 130832 A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 130833 A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 130745 Appointment of Steven DeVougas to the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners by the Mayor (4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 130852 Appointment of Deputy Inspector Terrence Gordon to the Milwaukee
Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Police
Chief.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 130871 Appointment of Raisa Koltun to the Milwaukee Commission on
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the County Executive
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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10:00 A.M.
7. 130841 Resolution approving an extension to the Law Enforcement Special
Assignment Grant Agreement with the Bradley Center.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 130842 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of an Alcohol
Enforcement 2013-14 grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 130720 Resolution authorizing acceptance of additional funding for an
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 130721 Resolution authorizing application, acceptance and expenditure of a
2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 130698 Substitute resolution amending Common Council Resolution #130228
relative to the acceptance and funding of the Public Health
Preparedness (CDC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.
12. 130699 Substitute resolution amending Common Council Resolution #130225
relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2013-14 SURVNET-ACA
Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.
13. 130856 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the CHAP
(Community Healthcare Access Program) Grant from Milwaukee
County.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 130857 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Homicide
Review Training and Technical Assistance Grant from the U.S.
Department of Justice - Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.
15. 130480 Communication from the Fire Department relating to the 2012 Annual
Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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16. 130198 Communication from Homeland Security relating to the status of
planning and training efforts on emergency management.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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