WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE

Name: WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE — Milwaukee, WI
Start: 2017-03-10
End: 2017-03-10
Location: Milwaukee, WI

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · March 10, 2017

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

200 E. Wells Street City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Meeting Minutes WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE ALD. JAMES BOHL, JR., CHAIR, Bevan Baker, Ben Gramling, Ald. Cavalier Johnson, Ghassan Korban, Carrie Lewis, Dr. Patricia McManus, Ald. Jose Perez Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, Molly.Kuether@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Tea Norfolk, 286-2253, Tea.Norfolk@milwaukee.gov Friday, March 10, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall 1. Call to Order The meeting convened at 9:02 AM 2. Roll Call Ald. Perez joined the meeting at 9:05 AM Present 7 - Bohl, Johnson, Perez, Gramling, Baker, Korban and McManus 3. Discussion Related to the Cummulative Effects of Lead in Humans Dr. Robert Thiboldeaux gave a presentation related to the effects of lead humans. Dr. Yanna Lambrinidou was unable provided testimony due to a prior commitment. 4. Update from the Health Department on the Public Information Campaign Sarah DeRoo - Health Department Marisa Stanley - Health Department Ald. Murphy discussed the galvanic effect and making information available to people remodeling homes. 5. Update from the Health Department on Water Filter and Filter Cartridge Replacement Programs Sarah DeRoo - Health Department Marissa Stanley - Health Department Faucet mount, countertop, and pitcher water filters, along with starter kits have been purchased and will be distributed through community partners such as the Sixteenth Street Health Center and the Social Development Commission. 6. Discussion Related to Recommendations from the Task Force Tea Norfolk - Legislative Reference Bureau City of Milwaukee Page 1 WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE Meeting Minutes March 10, 2017 7. Public Comment Kristen Shead - Milwaukee Water Commons stated the messaging regarding water needs to be presented in a clear and cultural competent way. Shear Winston commended the Task Force for the efforts. He expounded on his experience as a contractor and working on homes that have lead hazards. He added his concerns about cost savings. Kimberly Thomas-Bray stated she is concerned about the inconsistencies in messaging from the City. 8. Adjournment Ald. Johnson moved adjournment, seconded by Commissioner Baker. (Prevailed 5-0) The meeting adjourned at 11:24 PM Molly Kuether-Steele Staff Assistant Items related to this meeting can be found in the following files: 160676 Communication related to the activities of the Water Quality Task Force. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 160957 Communication from various agencies related to the activities of the Water Quality Task Force. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 2

Agenda

200 E. Wells Street City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Meeting Agenda WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE ALD. JAMES BOHL, JR., CHAIR, Bevan Baker, Ben Gramling, Ald. Cavalier Johnson, Ghassan Korban, Carrie Lewis, Dr. Patricia McManus, Ald. Jose Perez Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, Molly.Kuether@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Tea Norfolk, 286-2253, Tea.Norfolk@milwaukee.gov Friday, March 10, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion Related to the Cummulative Effects of Lead in Humans - Dr. Robert Thiboldeaux - Dr. Yanna Lambrinidou 4. Update from the Health Department on the Public Information Campaign 5. Update from the Health Department on Water Filter and Filter Cartridge Replacement Programs 6. Discussion Related to Recommendations from the Task Force 7. Public Comment 8. Adjournment Items related to this meeting can be found in the following files: 160676 Communication related to the activities of the Water Quality Task Force. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 160957 Communication from various agencies related to the activities of the Water Quality Task Force. Sponsors: THE CHAIR This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 3/10/2017 WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE Meeting Agenda March 10, 2017 In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting. 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 City Clerk's Office ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to the Coordinator at Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Limited parking for persons attending meetings in City Hall is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of East Kilbourn and North Water Street. 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 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 3/10/2017

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