PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 23, 2019
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.
Cavalier Johnson, 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
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
The meeting convened at 9:07 AM
Alds. Kovac and Murphy joined the meeting at 9:09 AM
Present 5 - Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson, Murphy
1. 181468 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
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
Aldermanic Districts 4 and 15
W. Vliet St. – N. 12th St. to N. 27th St. (ST320140901) Concrete pavement
reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches, sodding
(No tree border), and grading.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
Aldermanic Districts 6 and 15
N. Teutonia Ave. – W. Garfield Ave. to W. Groeling Ave. (ST320140701) Concrete
pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway
approaches, sodding (No tree border), and grading.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Murphy moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
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, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
2. 181469 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $16,412,605.45
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $17,927,605.45.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
181469 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $18,113,605.45
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $20,006,605.45.
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, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
3. 181507 Appointment of Karen Dettmer as Superintendent of Water Works by the
Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Karen Dettmer - DPW
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, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
4. 181479 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic
control devices in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of West
Layton Avenue from South 27th Street to South Howell Avenue in the 13th
Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $328,150.25 with an
estimated grantor share of $220,000, and an estimated City share of
$108,150.25.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Joseph Blakeman - DPW
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, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
5. 181481 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to
the previously established project accounts for the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for funding participation for
the design and construction of several ongoing projects in various
Aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost increase for the projects
of a City Share of $703,152.76
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Chad Chrisbaum - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE .
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
6. 180976 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to
mandatory downspout disconnection from the combined sewer system.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Kurt Sprangers - DPW
Nader Jaber - DPW
Mike Mazmanian - DNS
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 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
7. 181537 Resolution relating to solar facility installations at City-owned buildings.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac and Ald. Bauman
Erick Shambarger - ECO
Dennis Yaccarino - Budget
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, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
8. 181271 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relative to licenses.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
EASTER, William J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
The applicant stated the bank robbery was in 2010.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
GARCIA, Matthew R, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
The applicant stated he was going through a rough patch in his life and he's trying to
turn his life around.
Ald. Murphy moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
PERSON, Darrick E, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expired 6/3/2017)
Ald. Kovac moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed
5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
WILSON, Jeremi S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy
No 0
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 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.
Cavalier Johnson, 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
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 181468 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. 181469 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements
at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the
City construction cost estimated to be $16,412,605.45 for a total estimated
cost of these projects being $17,927,605.45.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 181507 Appointment of Karen Dettmer as Superintendent of Water Works by the
Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 181479 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic control
devices in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of West Layton
Avenue from South 27th Street to South Howell Avenue in the 13th
Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $328,150.25 with an
estimated grantor share of $220,000, and an estimated City share of
$108,150.25.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 181481 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to
the previously established project accounts for the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for funding participation for the
design and construction of several ongoing projects in various Aldermanic
districts with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of a City Share
of $703,152.76
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.
6. 180976 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to
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mandatory downspout disconnection from the combined sewer system.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
7. 181537 Resolution relating to solar facility installations at City-owned buildings.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac and Ald. Bauman
9:30 AM
8. 181271 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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