PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 4, 2018
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT J. BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Mark A. Borkowski Vice-Chair Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald.
Robert G. Donovan, and Ald. Michael J. Murphy
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, January 4, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 1/3/18 - File #171450 Added
The meeting convened at 9:04 AM
Present 5 - Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan, Murphy
1. 171372 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 $50,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $400,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
2. 171373 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
$1,512,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,380,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
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No 0
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
3. 171374 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $5,114,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $5,548,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
4. 171333 Reappointment of Clayborn Benson, III to the Citizen Advisory Committee
on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor.
(9th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
5. 171334 Reappointment of Carrie Fix to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the
Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (5th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
6. 171335 Reappointment of John Gurda to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the
Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (14th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
7. 171336 Reappointment of Reuben Harpole to the Citizen Advisory Committee on
the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (4th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
8. 171337 Reappointment of John McGivern to the Citizen Advisory Committee on
the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (4th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
9. 171387 Resolution approving a lease agreement with Kompost Kids, Inc.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
Paul Vornholt - Port
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
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Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
10. 171298 Resolution authorizing acceptance of Sewer Easement SE-2877 and
Release of Sewer Easement SER-2149 Parcel-2 located in vacated
West Medford Avenue between West Maxwell Place and a point
approximately 300 feet northwest, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Kurt Sprangers - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
11. 171303 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway
Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the
programming, design, and construction of North Lake Drive (STH 32)
from East Newberry Boulevard to East Edgewood Avenue, and to set up
funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $701,500 with
an estimated City share of $175,375 and a grantor share of $526,125.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Chad Chrisbaum - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
12. 171443 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute
Sewer Easement Amendment SEA-2681 an easement amendment of
various widths from East National Avenue to a point 1000 ft North-east of
South Barclay Street.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Robert Seleen - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
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13. 171379 Substitute resolution accepting the donation of the mixed-use building at
3801-3803 West North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
Matt Haessley - DCD
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
14. 171405 An ordinance relating to the abatement period for trimming trees, shrubs,
flowers or other vegetation that hang over sidewalks, streets or alleys.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
David Sivyer - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
9:15 AM
15. 171409 Resolution directing the Commissioner of the Department of Public
Works to include a clause in all Public Works’ contracts prohibiting
certain displays on City job sites.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
16. 171437 Resolution relating to the termination of American Sewer Systems, Inc.’s
contracts with the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
Ald. Stamper
Ghassan Korban - DPW
President Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
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No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
17. 171438 Motion relating to an investigation into conduct of American Sewer
Systems, Inc. employees while under contract with and working in the City
of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
Ald. Stamper
Ghassan Korban - DPW
ACA Kathryn Block - City Attorney's Office
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
18. 171450 Communication from various departments relating to the City's ability to
disbar contractors from bidding on contracts.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Ald. Stamper
Ghassan Korban - DPW
ACA Kathryn Block - City Attorney's Office
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
19. 171445 Communication from the Department of Public Works, City Attorney’s
Office and other departments and outside entities relating to the
construction of a $140 million substation and other infrastructure for the
proposed Foxconn project that may involve absorption of utility
construction or relocation costs by We Energies rate payers residing in
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the city of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
ACA Tom Miller - City Attorney's Office
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
20. 140808 Resolution relating to identification of, and objection to, municipal public
works projects in the We Energies service area that will involve
absorption of utility relocation costs by We Energies.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
ACA Tom Miller - City Attorney's Office
Ghassan Korban - DPW
Grant Langley - City Attorney
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Bauman, Kovac and Murphy
No 1- Borkowski
Excused 1- Donovan
9:30 AM
21. 171251 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
BOYD, Ashley ANDRELLE, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expired 10/31/2016)
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
JOHNSON, Shawndreya A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
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A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
LOVE, Romeal L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expired 9/31/2017)
Ald. Kovac moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed
4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
OLOFINTILA, Sunday B Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Sunday Olofintila".
(Expires 1/27/2018)
The applicant stated he recalls the incident and there are a lot of problems at the
Hilton hotel. He added that the complainant wanted to pay less than the metered fare.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
WASHINGTON, JR, Reese, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expired 11/2/2017)
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
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The meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM
Molly Kuether-Steele
Staff Assistant
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT J. BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Mark A. Borkowski Vice-Chair Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald.
Robert G. Donovan, and Ald. Michael J. Murphy
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, January 4, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 1/3/18 - File #171450 Added
1. 171372 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 $50,000 for a total
estimated cost of these projects being $400,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 171373 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 $1,512,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $4,380,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 171374 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements
at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the
City construction cost estimated to be $5,114,000 for a total estimated
cost of these projects being $5,548,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 171333 Reappointment of Clayborn Benson, III to the Citizen Advisory Committee
on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (9th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 171334 Reappointment of Carrie Fix to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the
Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (5th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 171335 Reappointment of John Gurda to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the
Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (14th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. 171336 Reappointment of Reuben Harpole to the Citizen Advisory Committee on
the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (4th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 171337 Reappointment of John McGivern to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the
Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (4th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 171387 Resolution approving a lease agreement with Kompost Kids, Inc.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
10. 171298 Resolution authorizing acceptance of Sewer Easement SE-2877 and
Release of Sewer Easement SER-2149 Parcel-2 located in vacated West
Medford Avenue between West Maxwell Place and a point approximately
300 feet northwest, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 171303 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway
Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the
programming, design, and construction of North Lake Drive (STH 32) from
East Newberry Boulevard to East Edgewood Avenue, and to set up funds
for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $701,500 with an
estimated City share of $175,375 and a grantor share of $526,125.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 171443 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute
Sewer Easement Amendment SEA-2681 an easement amendment of
various widths from East National Avenue to a point 1000 ft North-east of
South Barclay Street.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 171379 Substitute resolution accepting the donation of the mixed-use building at
3801-3803 West North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
14. 171405 An ordinance relating to the abatement period for trimming trees, shrubs,
flowers or other vegetation that hang over sidewalks, streets or alleys.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
9:15 AM
15. 171409 Resolution directing the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works
to include a clause in all Public Works’ contracts prohibiting certain
displays on City job sites.
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Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
16. 171437 Resolution relating to the termination of American Sewer Systems, Inc.’s
contracts with the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
17. 171438 Motion relating to an investigation into conduct of American Sewer
Systems, Inc. employees while under contract with and working in the City
of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
18. 171450 Communication from various departments relating to the City's ability to
disbar contractors from bidding on 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.
19. 171445 Communication from the Department of Public Works, City Attorney’s
Office and other departments and outside entities relating to the
construction of a $140 million substation and other infrastructure for the
proposed Foxconn project that may involve absorption of utility construction
or relocation costs by We Energies rate payers residing in the city of
Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
20. 140808 Resolution relating to identification of, and objection to, municipal public
works projects in the We Energies service area that will involve absorption
of utility relocation costs by We Energies.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
9:30 AM
21. 171251 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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