TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 14, 2019
Minutes
P.O. Box 324
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
53201-0324
Meeting Minutes
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Antonio M. Perez, President, James A. Bohl, Jr., Grady L.
Crosby, Ricardo Diaz, Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Daniel
McCarthy, Mark Nicolini, Mark Wagner, James N. Witkowiak,
Eugene R. Guszkowski, Ald. Khalif Rainey, Atty. Kimberly
Hurtado, and Eugene Manzanet
Thursday, March 14, 2019 3:00 PM Convent Hill Community Room,
455 E. Ogden, 1st Floor
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 3:08 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: 9 - Diaz, Wagner, Perez, Manzanet, Donald, Crosby, Bohl, Hurtado,
Guskowski
Excused: 4 - Nicolini, Witkowiak, McCarthy, Rainey
1. T102 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 7, 2019
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: February 7, 2019 Travaux Minutes
A motion was made by Eugene Guskowski, seconded by Ricardo Diaz, that
this Motion be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 9- Diaz Wagner Perez Manzanet Donald Crosby Bohl Hurtado Guskowski
No 0
Excused 4- Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Rainey
City of Milwaukee Page 1
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019
DIRECTORS
2. T103 Resolution approving a Co-Developer and Representation Agreement
between the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and Travaux,
Incorporated
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: HACM-Travaux Co-developer & Representation Agreement_RAD
Fernando Aniban, HACM’s Chief Financial Officer, explained that this formalizes an
agreement for RAD and all other future projects and that it is similar to an existing, but
separate, agreement regarding the Milwaukee Choice Neighborhood Initiative.
A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by James A. Bohl, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 8- Diaz Wagner Perez Manzanet Crosby Bohl Hurtado Guskowski
No 0
Excused 4- Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Rainey
Abstain 1- Donald
3. T104 Resolution approving an Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement for
the receipt and furnishing of services, materials and equipment between
the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and Travaux, Incorporated
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Amendment to HACM-Travaux Coop Agreement
Original HACM-Travaux Cooperation Agreement 02-21-18 - Fully
Executed
Fernando Aniban, HACM’s Chief Financial Officer, said this amendment will extend
the agreement to such time as either party would like to give notice. HACM also
approved the agreement at the April HACM Board Meeting.
A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by James A. Bohl, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 9- Diaz Wagner Perez Manzanet Donald Crosby Bohl Hurtado Guskowski
No 0
Excused 4- Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Rainey
City of Milwaukee Page 2
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019
DIRECTORS
4. T105 Resolution approving a contract to Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP to
provide development consulting and program management services
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 57916 RFP - Development Consultant - Scope-Engagement-Fee
Summary
57916 IFB tab Development Consulting & Program Mgmt Svcs - Baker
Tilly Virchow Krause
57916 Baker Tilly Proposal
Fernando Aniban, HACM’s Chief Financial Officer, explained that Travaux and HACM
were reviewing the pipeline of possible projects in the next few years and believed that
Travaux may not yet have the capacity for the number of potential projects. Baker Tilly
Virchow Krause (BTVK) will provide assistance in two areas. The first is consulting on
potential projects, paid on a retainer basis. The second component is assisting with
the execution of projects, which will be charged only as work is performed.
Mr. Aniban answered questions from the Directors, discussing the criteria that were
used in the evaluations of the three respondents. Mr. Aniban also noted that Travaux
can still pursue other vendors for the work of the second component. President Pérez
and Mr. Aniban explained that BTVK’s work will allow Travaux to expand and contract
these services as needed, as the projects evolve. It is hoped that as Travaux gains
experience, it will absorb these skills.
Gabriel DeVougas, HACM’s Section 3 Coordinator, explained that BTVK will be
providing their Section 3 compliance by providing funds for the other economic efforts
fund.
A motion was made by James A. Bohl, seconded by Ricardo Diaz, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 9- Diaz Wagner Perez Manzanet Donald Crosby Bohl Hurtado Guskowski
No 0
Excused 4- Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Rainey
City of Milwaukee Page 3
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019
DIRECTORS
5. T106 Report from the President
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Travaux 12-31-2018 Balance Sheet - Provisional Figures Subject to
Change 03-07-19
Travaux 2018 Income Statement-CommonSize - Provisional Figures
Subject to Change 03-06-19
Fernando Aniban, HACM's Chief Financial Officer, discussed the financial information
attached to the agenda. It is subject to revision as the books are still being finalized,
but staff wanted to present a general picture of the organization overall. It is expected
that as the organization continues to mature that financial information will be provided
quarterly.
Warren Jones, Vice President of Construction, presented a progress report on
Westlawn Gardens Buildings 2.2 and 2.3. This is an initial format and Mr. Jones
welcomes recommendations from the Directors for the document; he will be making
changes himself. He walked through the information, including the project directories,
safety information, the staffing & schedules, summaries of construction bulletins,
request for information and budget updates, and photos of the buildings.
Mr. Jones and President Pérez discussed Victory Manor. Tenants have begun moving
in. Mayor Barrett noted the veterans-preference building during his recent State of the
City address. The Center for Veterans Issues (CVI) provides services to the veterans.
It was noted that Gen. Robert Cocroft, who recently passed away, mentored CVI’s
partnership at Victory Manor.
President Pérez noted that Director Crosby is being honored by the United Negro
College Fund for being a beacon of hope and supporter of its mission.
President Pérez welcomed Gene Manzanet, recently of PNC Bank, newly of U.S.
Bank’s Community Lending department, to the Travaux Board of Directors and looks
forward to his service.
President Pérez shared that some of Travaux’s original Directors, who served during its
initial creation and earliest days, are now stepping down. Director Diaz and Director
Witkowiak have notified President Pérez that they are ending their time on Travaux’s
Board of Directors. He thanked them for their service, especially at such a critical time
for the organization.
President Pérez thanked the Directors for having faith in this new kind of organization.
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) has developed innovative
programs and models before. Travaux is the latest example of this pursuit to enable
and expand HACM’s mission, although he acknowledged that some in the community
show concern when HACM explores new areas. He noted that these early days of
Travaux are exciting times when it is not yet known what Travaux will ultimately explore,
but noted that the Directors will be integral. He encouraged them to bring their ideas to
the staff to connect, brainstorm and investigate.
Scott Simon, Vice President of Business Development, provided some early
conceptual information of a mixed-income development of workforce housing that is
being presented to the Board of Zoning Appeals in upcoming weeks.
City of Milwaukee Page 4
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019
DIRECTORS
Director Wagner noted a display of the Economic Impact of HACM's Public and
Voucher-Assisted Housing, which he believes make a strong case for the value of
what HACM and Travaux can accomplish. The statistics included HACM’s 2017 total of
$76.6 million in revenue, creating an annual impact of $139 million dollars to the state
of Wisconsin, including $116 million dollars to the city of Milwaukee, 670 jobs, and
with 67% of contracts supporting Emerging Business Enterprises.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Director Crosby made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 4:31 p.m. Director Hurtado seconded the motion. There being no
objections, the motion carried.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language
interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA
Coordinator, Patricia Schmidtknecht at 286-5100, (FAX) 286-3456, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at 650 West
Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the
City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to
identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
City of Milwaukee Page 5
Agenda
P.O. Box 324
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
53201-0324
Meeting Agenda
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Antonio M. Perez, President, James A. Bohl, Jr., Grady L.
Crosby, Ricardo Diaz, Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Daniel McCarthy,
Mark Nicolini, Mark Wagner, James N. Witkowiak, Eugene R.
Guszkowski, Ald. Khalif Rainey, Atty. Kimberly Hurtado, and
Eugene Manzanet
Thursday, March 14, 2019 3:00 PM Convent Hill Community Room,
455 E. Ogden, 1st Floor
Call to Order
Roll Call
1. T102 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 7, 2019
Attachments: February 7, 2019 Travaux Minutes
2. T103 Resolution approving a Co-Developer and Representation Agreement
between the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and Travaux,
Incorporated
Attachments: HACM-Travaux Co-developer & Representation Agreement_RAD
3. T104 Resolution approving an Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement for
the receipt and furnishing of services, materials and equipment between
the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and Travaux, Incorporated
Attachments: Amendment to HACM-Travaux Coop Agreement
Original HACM-Travaux Cooperation Agreement 02-21-18 - Fully Executed
4. T105 Resolution approving a contract to Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP to
provide development consulting and program management services
Attachments: 57916 RFP - Development Consultant - Scope-Engagement-Fee Summary
57916 IFB tab Development Consulting & Program Mgmt Svcs - Baker Tilly Virchow Krause
57916 Baker Tilly Proposal
5. T106 Report from the President
Attachments: Travaux 12-31-2018 Balance Sheet - Provisional Figures Subject to Change 03-07-19
Travaux 2018 Income Statement-CommonSize - Provisional Figures Subject to Change 03-06-19
Adjournment
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or
auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA Coordinator, Patricia Schmidtknecht
at 286-5100, (FAX) 286-3456, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at 650 West Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 3/13/2019
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF Meeting Agenda March 14, 2019
DIRECTORS
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's
Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such.
More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 3/13/2019
Get email alerts for Milwaukee
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.