Government Affairs Committee
Regular MeetingWauwatosa, WI · November 12, 2024
Minutes
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Government Affairs Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:30 PM Council Chambers and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/82923188685,
Meeting ID: 829 2318 8685
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ernie Franzen called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present 8 Alderperson District 4 Chair Ernst Franzen
Alderperson District 2 Vice Chair Margaret Arney
Alderperson District 7 Amanda Fuerst
Alderperson District 5 Sean Lowe
Alderperson District 3 Joseph Makhlouf II
Alderperson District 1 James Moldenhauer
Alderperson District 6 Joe Phillips
Alderperson District 8 Jason Wilke
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS
7. Police and Fire Commission Annual Report 24-1536
Presentation by Commission Chairperson Danielle Basil-Long, Fire Chief James Case and Police Chief
James MacGillis.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
1. Consideration of request by Mayor McBride to amend Sec. 24-1577
24.17.010(D)(2) of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code relative to the
composition of the Historic Preservation Commission
Presentation by Mayor Dennis McBride.
Motion includes a favorable recommendation to adopt, with an amendment to include language to allow
for an 8th member until a vacancy occurs to bring the Commission back to 7 members .
RESULT: REFERRED
MOVER: James Moldenhauer
SECONDER: Jason Wilke
2. Request by Mayor McBride for communication to the Office of 24-1576
Governor regarding State funding of lead lateral line replacements
Presentation by Mayor Dennis McBride.
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RESULT: HELD
3. Review and consideration of approval of the 2025 Common Council 24-1555
Meeting Calendar
Presentation by City Clerk Steve Braatz.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Amanda Fuerst
SECONDER: Sean Lowe
Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Lowe, Ald Moldenhauer, and
Ald Phillips
Nay 2 Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald Wilke
4. City Clerk debrief of the November 5, 2024 General Election 24-1539
Presentation by City Clerk Steve Braatz.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
5. Discussion and consideration of Common Council compensation for 24-1414
2026 and 2028
RESULT: HELD
6. Consideration of request from Police Department to amend section 24-1471
7.60.010 of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code related to disorderly
conduct and fraudulent renters of hotels
Presentation by Police Captain Luke Vetter and Police Sergeant Kurt Svatek .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Sean Lowe
SECONDER: Amanda Fuerst
Aye 8 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Lowe, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald
Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, and Ald Wilke
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:39 PM.
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Agenda
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Government Affairs Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:30 PM Council Chambers and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/82923188685,
Meeting ID: 829 2318 8685
Regular Meeting
HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may observe and participate in the meeting in-person or via Zoom at the link
above. To access the Zoom meeting via phone, call 1-312-626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS
1. Consideration of request by Mayor McBride to amend Sec. 24.17.010(D) 24-1577
(2) of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code relative to the composition of the
Historic Preservation Commission
2. Request by Mayor McBride for communication to the Office of Governor 24-1576
regarding State funding of lead lateral line replacements
3. Review and consideration of approval of the 2025 Common Council 24-1555
Meeting Calendar
4. City Clerk debrief of the November 5, 2024 General Election 24-1539
5. Discussion and consideration of Common Council compensation for 2026 24-1414
and 2028
6. Consideration of request from Police Department to amend section 24-1471
7.60.010 of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code related to disorderly conduct
and fraudulent renters of hotels
7. Police and Fire Commission Annual Report 24-1536
ADJOURNMENT
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NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY
Persons with a disability who need assistance to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk's office at (414) 479-8917 or send an email to
tclerk@wauwatosa.net, with as much advance notice as possible.
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