PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · September 10, 2014
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Willie Wade, Vice-Chair
Ald. James Bohl, Ald. Joe Davis, Sr., and Ald. Robert
Donovan
Staff Assistant, Jessica Celella, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, jlcelel@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Aaron Cadle, 286-8666,
acadle@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd. Fl., City Hall
Amended 9/9/14 - Item #24 Added
1. 140704 Resolution relative to approving the levying of assessments and
construction of assessable public improvement projects at various
locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
140704 Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and
construction of assessable public improvement projects at various
locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost
of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be
$4,254,600 for a total estimated cost of $5,085,900.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
2. 140703 Resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $91,300 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $1,197,300.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
140703 Substitute resolution determining it necessary to make various
assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating
funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to
be $115,300 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$1,557,300.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
3. 140705 Resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable
public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for
these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $30,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $265,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
140705 Substitute resolution determining it necessary to make various
nonassessable public improvements at various locations and
appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost
estimated to be $198,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $3,187,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
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4. 140706 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $4,257,154
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $9,453,674.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
140706 Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $9,454,590
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $20,988,674.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
5. 140729 Resolution authorizing the jurisdictional transfer of the City-owned
property at 1901 South Kinnickinnic Avenue from the Milwaukee Water
Works to the Department of Public Works for use by the City Election
Commission, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Elaine Miller - Department of City Development
Carrie Lewis - Milwaukee Water Works
Neil Albrecht - Election Commission
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
6. 140750 Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to execute a utility
agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation
for work on City of Milwaukee Communications facilities in conjunction
with the IH 43 North-South Freeway - Howard Ave to Valley Bridge
contract work.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Nancy Olson - Department of Administration - ITMD
David Henke - Department of Administration - ITMD
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
7. 140751 Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to install fiber and
provide network connectivity at the expense of and for the use and
benefit of Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Nancy Olson - Department of Administration - ITMD
David Henke - Department of Administration - ITMD
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
8. 140752 Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to install fiber and
provide network connectivity at the expense of and for the use and
benefit of Sojourner Truth Family Peace Center.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Nancy Olson - Department of Administration - ITMD
David Henke - Department of Administration - ITMD
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
9. 140013 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to
install fiber and provide network connectivity at the expense of and for
the use and benefit of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Nancy Olson - Department of Administration - ITMD
David Henke - Department of Administration - ITMD
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
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This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
140013 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to
install fiber and provide network connectivity at the expense of and for
the use and benefit of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
10. 140611 Resolution directing the Department of Public Works to evaluate the
feasibility, costs and benefits of implementing a citywide household
compost collection program.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Bauman
Individual appearing:
Ald. Zielinski
Ald. Bauman requested to be added as a sponsor. There were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
11. 140679 Resolution approving an Amendment of Lease Agreement with U.S.
Venture, Inc.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
12. 140570 Resolution authorizing conveyance of the City-owned properties at
4244 and 4254 North 30th Street to the Milwaukee Metropolitan
Sewerage District for the 30th Street Corridor Wet Weather Project, in
the 1st Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Individual appearing:
Elaine Miller - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
13. 140525 Communication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a
Statement of Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer
Maintenance Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Marjorie Washington Jones - Deparment of Public Works
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- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
14. 140743 Resolution directing the proper City Officers to execute Sewer
Easement Release SER-2184, Water Easement Release WER-448,
and Quit Claim Deed QCD-2184, located in vacated North Cass Street
between East Wisconsin Avenue and East Mason Street.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Tim Thur - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
15. 140701 Resolution relative to application for and acceptance and expenditure
of 2015 State of Wisconsin recycling aid.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Rick Meyers - Department of Public Works
Wanda Booker - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
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16. 140702 Communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting its
2013 residential recycling annual report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Rick Meyers - Department of Public Works
Wanda Booker - Department of Public Works
Becky Curtis - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication-Report be HELD
TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
17. 140664 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the
document titled “State Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway
Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the
programming and construction of West Wisconsin Avenue (USH 18),
from North 38th Street to North 35th Street with an estimated total
preliminary engineering cost of $176,000, with a City share of $44,000
and grantor share of $132,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chad Chrisbaum - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
18. 140683 Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute a State
Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
for the City of Milwaukee utility alterations in conjunction with the I-43
bridge rehabilitation contract from Howard Avenue to the Valley
Bridge, at a total estimated cost of $37,396,000, with an estimated
grantor share of $37,377,500 and an estimated City share of $18,500.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chad Chrisbaum - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
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19. 140540 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute
an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the
operation and maintenance of a traffic control signal on the connecting
highway system at West Edgerton Avenue and South Howell Avenue
(STH 38).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Bob Bryson - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
20. 140654 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and
Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic
signal improvements on West Forest Home Avenue and South 27th
Street at Six Connecting Highway Intersections and to fund preliminary
engineering for the project in various Aldermanic Districts at an
estimated cost of $203,000, with an estimated grantor share of
$182,700, and an estimated City share of $20,300.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Bob Bryson - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
21. 140677 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of
monotube mast arm mounted traffic signals at ten local street
intersections under a Highway Safety Improvement Program project in
the 2nd, 5th, and 9th Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of
$328,771.65, with an estimated grantor share of $287,100, and an
estimated City share of $41,671.65.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Bob Bryson - Department of Public Works
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- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
22. 140713 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
utility agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for
work on City Underground Conduit in conjunction with the North South
Freeway West Howard Avenue to Valley Bridge Project with a total
estimated cost of $8,342 with a City share of $834.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Bob Bryson - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
23. 140689 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established subaccounts for the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost
participation and installation of various capital improvements in
conjunction with various projects in various aldermanic districts with a
total estimated cost increase of $23,000 with an estimated grantor
share increase of $14,400 and an estimated City share increase of
$8,600.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Bob Bryson - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
24. 140785 An ordinance relating to parking structure management contracts.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Individuals appearing:
Kathy Block - Assistant City Attorney
Richard Dollhopf - Department of Public Works
Ald. Davis and Ald. Wade requested to be added as sponsors. There were no
objections.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
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FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
25. 140549 Substitute resolution relating to parking structure management
contracts.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Item #25 was taken up with Item #24.
Ald. Davis and Ald. Wade requested to be added as sponsors. There were no
objections.
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
140549 Substitute resolution relating to parking structure management
contracts.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman, Ald. Davis and Ald. Wade
Ald. Davis moved to amend Proposed Substitute A to remove the word "significant".
There were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
26. 140506 Substitute resolution directing various City departments to evaluate
and report on the economic impact to the City of the proposed
acquisition of Integrys Energy Group by Wisconsin Energy Corporation
so that the City can determine whether to oppose the acquisition.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Individual appearing:
Erick Shambarger - Department of Administration, Office of Environmental
Sustainability
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Bauman, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
Abstain 1- Davis
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27. 140023 Communication from the Department of City Development and the
Department of Public Works relating to marketing for the leasing and
use of commercial space located at 1118 North 4th Street in the City's
4th and Highland parking structure.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Elaine Miller - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Communication be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
9:30 A.M.
28. 140325 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
CIRINO, Jose S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0, Ald. Davis excused)
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
JACKSON, JR, Ozzie L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
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- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
MOHAMED MOUSTAFA, Alaa A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle
Application.
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- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
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ROGERS, Joe R, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
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- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
COLBERT, Robert L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved to hold to the call of the chair for nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
ALMASHAKIBEH, Hashem, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2014)
Atty. Marc Christopher appearing with the applicant.
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- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
GHANI, Zahid, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
GREWAL, Rajdeep S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved to hold to the call of the chair for nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
PATHAK, Vijai, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
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(Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed
5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
SINGH, Amrik, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved approval with a 20 day suspension based on the police report and
driving record. (Prevailed 4-1, Ald. Wade voted no)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 1- Wade
SINGH, Paramvir, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expired 10/31/2013)
Atty. Marc Christopher appearing with the applicant.
Ald. Bohl moved approval with a 15 day suspension based on the police report and
driving record. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
WATKINSON, JR, John J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved to hold to the call of the chair for nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
WILLIAMS, La derle R, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2012)
Ald. Bohl moved to hold to the call of the chair for nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
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VIRK, Harjinder S, Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "NANAK AIRPORT TAXI".
(Expires 10/31/2012)
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
THOMAS, Matthew I, Agent for "Vision Security LLC", Alarm Business and Alarm
Sales Renewal Applications for "Vision Security". (Expired 12/31/2013)
Atty. Sean Brown present on behalf of the applicant. 508 W 800 North, Orem, UT
84057. Regarding the complaint contained in the police report, he states that the
complainant agreed to the terms of service over the telephone. The employee did
help the complainant sign a form because she had restrictions on the use of her
arms. He states this is against company policy and the employee who was involved
was written up. The company paid to have the old service re-installed at the
customer's home. He states he was unaware of any addtional complaints.
Ald. Davis moved nonrenewal based on the police report. (Prevailed 3-2, Ald. Bohl
and Ald. Wade voted no)
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Bauman, Davis and Donovan
No 2- Wade and Bohl
Agenda Only
LITVINOV, Yuriy, Agent for "Y L TAXICAB, LLC", Taxicab Permit Renewal
Application With Change of Shareholder for "Y L TAXI CAB".
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
LINDSEY, David P, Agent for "DEFENDER SECURITY COMPANY", Alarm
Business Transfer - Change of Shareholder for "PROTECT, HOME".
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
Warning Letter
ALAKA, Joseph F, Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "JOSEPH ALAKA".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
DADWAL, Amandeep S, Taxicab Permit Application for "Amandeep S Dadwal".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
GUZEY, Oleg, Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "OLEG GUZEY".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
JOHNSON, Fernando C, Limousine Permit Application for "Fernando Johnson".
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Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
LASTER, Earlean A, Limousine Permit Application for "Earlean Laster".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
MUDDEY, Abdiwahid N, Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Abdiwahid N
Muddey".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
SHIKHMAN, Lisa, Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "LISA SHIKHMAN".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
SINGH, Gurbachan, Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Gurbachan Singh".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
SINGH, Jaswant, Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "JASWANT SINGH".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
SINGH, Lakhwinder, Taxicab Permit Application for "Lakhwinder Singh".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
SINGH, Sukhjinder, Taxicab Permit Application for "Sukhjinder Singh".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
SNOBAR, Riyad A, Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Riyad Snobar".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
VIRK, Harjinder S, Two Taxicab Permit Renewal Applications for "HARJINDER
VIRK".
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
Meeting adjourned at 11:33 PM.
Staff Assistant
Jessica Celella
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
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Parking tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are
required to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a
Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More
information is available at www.milwaukee.gov/lobby.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Willie Wade, Vice-Chair
Ald. James Bohl, Ald. Joe Davis, Sr., and Ald. Robert Donovan
Staff Assistant, Jessica Celella, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, jlcelel@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Aaron Cadle, 286-8666,
acadle@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd. Fl., City Hall
Amended 9/9/14 - Item #24 Added
1. 140704 Resolution relative to approving the levying of assessments and
construction of assessable public improvement projects at various
locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 140703 Resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $91,300 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $1,197,300.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 140705 Resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable
public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for
these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $30,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $265,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 140706 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $4,257,154 for
a total estimated cost of these projects being $9,453,674.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 140729 Resolution authorizing the jurisdictional transfer of the City-owned
property at 1901 South Kinnickinnic Avenue from the Milwaukee Water
Works to the Department of Public Works for use by the City Election
Commission, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 140750 Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to execute a utility
agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for
work on City of Milwaukee Communications facilities in conjunction with
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the IH 43 North-South Freeway - Howard Ave to Valley Bridge contract
work.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 140751 Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to install fiber and
provide network connectivity at the expense of and for the use and
benefit of Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 140752 Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to install fiber and
provide network connectivity at the expense of and for the use and
benefit of Sojourner Truth Family Peace Center.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 140013 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to
install fiber and provide network connectivity at the expense of and for
the use and benefit of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 140611 Resolution directing the Department of Public Works to evaluate the
feasibility, costs and benefits of implementing a citywide household
compost collection program.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
11. 140679 Resolution approving an Amendment of Lease Agreement with U.S.
Venture, Inc.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 140570 Resolution authorizing conveyance of the City-owned properties at 4244
and 4254 North 30th Street to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage
District for the 30th Street Corridor Wet Weather Project, in the 1st
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 140525 Communication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a
Statement of Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer
Maintenance Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 140743 Resolution directing the proper City Officers to execute Sewer
Easement Release SER-2184, Water Easement Release WER-448,
and Quit Claim Deed QCD-2184, located in vacated North Cass Street
between East Wisconsin Avenue and East Mason Street.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 140701 Resolution relative to application for and acceptance and expenditure of
2015 State of Wisconsin recycling aid.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 140702 Communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting its
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2013 residential recycling annual report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 140664 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the
document titled “State Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway
Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the
programming and construction of West Wisconsin Avenue (USH 18),
from North 38th Street to North 35th Street with an estimated total
preliminary engineering cost of $176,000, with a City share of $44,000
and grantor share of $132,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 140683 Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute a State
Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
for the City of Milwaukee utility alterations in conjunction with the I-43
bridge rehabilitation contract from Howard Avenue to the Valley Bridge,
at a total estimated cost of $37,396,000, with an estimated grantor
share of $37,377,500 and an estimated City share of $18,500.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 140540 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an
agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the
operation and maintenance of a traffic control signal on the connecting
highway system at West Edgerton Avenue and South Howell Avenue
(STH 38).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 140654 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and
Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal
improvements on West Forest Home Avenue and South 27th Street at
Six Connecting Highway Intersections and to fund preliminary
engineering for the project in various Aldermanic Districts at an
estimated cost of $203,000, with an estimated grantor share of
$182,700, and an estimated City share of $20,300.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 140677 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of monotube
mast arm mounted traffic signals at ten local street intersections under a
Highway Safety Improvement Program project in the 2nd, 5th, and 9th
Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of $328,771.65, with an
estimated grantor share of $287,100, and an estimated City share of
$41,671.65.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
22. 140713 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
utility agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for
work on City Underground Conduit in conjunction with the North South
Freeway West Howard Avenue to Valley Bridge Project with a total
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estimated cost of $8,342 with a City share of $834.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 140689 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established subaccounts for the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation and
installation of various capital improvements in conjunction with various
projects in various aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost
increase of $23,000 with an estimated grantor share increase of
$14,400 and an estimated City share increase of $8,600.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
24. 140785 An ordinance relating to parking structure management contracts.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Please be apprised that less than 24 hours notice is being given for this file because it
is impractical to give the 24 hours' notice.
25. 140549 Substitute resolution relating to parking structure management
contracts.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
26. 140506 Substitute resolution directing various City departments to evaluate and
report on the economic impact to the City of the proposed acquisition of
Integrys Energy Group by Wisconsin Energy Corporation so that the
City can determine whether to oppose the acquisition.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
27. 140023 Communication from the Department of City Development and the
Department of Public Works relating to marketing for the leasing and
use of commercial space located at 1118 North 4th Street in the City's
4th and Highland parking structure.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9:30 A.M.
28. 140325 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works 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.
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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Common Council members who are not members of this committee may attend this meeting to
participate or to gather information. This meeting may constitute a meeting of the Common
Council or any of its standing committees although no formal action will be taken at this meeting.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with
disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the
Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing
to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Parking for persons attending City Hall meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at
the Milwaukee Center (southwest corner of E. Kilbourn Ave. and N. Water St.) Parking tickets
must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to
register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council
committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at
www.milwaukee.gov/lobby.
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