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City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Common Council Mayor Jeannette Bell, Chair Alderperson James W. Sengstock, Council President Alderpersons: Gary T. Barczak, Michael J. Czaplewski, Kurt E. Kopplin, Thomas G. Lajsic, Richard F. Narlock, Rosalie L. Reinke, Lester Trudell, Jr., Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, January 6, 2004 7:00 PM City Hall - Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bell at 7:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 9- Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Trudell C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Vitale. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Appearances: Jim Mejchar, President, West Allis Chamber of Commerce, 7149 W. Greenfield Ave., commented on a program called West Allis Vision, History and Community. A Breakfast Forum is scheduled for January 15th from 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at Summit Place, 6737 W. Washington St., to discuss building the future. Robert Braun, 2160 S. 86 St., commented on the Family Video Store. He indicated that Waukesha is not allowing the x-rated section in the store. Mr. Braun referenced Statute 948.11. Mr. Braun also read excerpts of a letter he received from an individual at the Dodge Correctional Institute. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Mayor Bell announced that the following Committees would meet during recess: Administration & Finance, Public Works, Safety & Development, License & Health, and Advisory. G. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Agenda Approval that the agenda with Item no. 18 being a joint referral to Public Works and Administrative & Finance Committees and Item no. 6 omitting the word, approximately, from the title be accepted City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2004 A motion was made by Ald. Sengstock, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that the agenda with Item no. 18 being a joint referral to Public Works and Administrative & Finance Committees and Item no. 6 omitting the word, approximately, from the title be accepted. The motion carried. Approval of Minutes to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 2003 A motion was made by Ald. Sengstock, seconded by Ald. Kopplin, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 2003. The motion carried. H. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 1. 2004-0001 Action Law Offices, S.C. communication on behalf of their client, Steven Erdmann, 4330 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin, regarding injuries and property damage allegedly sustained while traveling eastbound on W. Oklahoma Ave. at S. Root River Pkwy. on November 18, 2003. This Matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 2. 2004-0002 Matthews Law Offices, S.C. communication on behalf of their client, Heiser Chevrolet/Geo, 10200 W. Arthur Ave., regarding a refund of interest and penalty paid on their 2002 real estate taxes in the amount of $1,461.43. This Matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 3. 2004-0009 Dairyland Insurance Company communication on behalf of their insured, Jimmie Lewis, regarding damages allegedly sustained while claimant pulled out of a parking lot with equipment on October 17, 2003. This Matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote I. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. J. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS that the Council recess until completion of Committee meetings A motion was made by Ald. Sengstock, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that the Council recess until completion of Committee meetings. The motion carried. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:15 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 8:20 p.m., and the roll call being taken, there were: Present 9- Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Trudell Mayor Bell welcomed two (2) Boy Scout Troops, Troop No. 16 from Walker School and Troop No. 536 from St. Greg's, as they work towards their Merit Badge. K. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2004 4. O-2004-0002 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 6634 Establishing the Salary Ranges of Certain Employees in the Executive Service, the Managerial Service, the Deputy Service, and the Confidential, Professional, and Supervisory Service of the City of West Allis for the Years 2002-2005 (Community Development Manager). This Matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 5. O-2004-0003 An Ordinance to Amend Subsection 2.19(9) of the West Allis Revised Municipal Code Relating to Fees for Warrants (Sponsored by Ald. Czaplewski). This Matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 6. R-2004-0009 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $3,695,000 Taxable Note Anticipation Notes. This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 7. R-2004-0010 Resolution approving a Milwaukee/Waukesha County Consortium for Emergency Public Health Preparedness Intergovernmental Mutual Aid Pact (Sponsored by Ald. Trudell). Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 8. R-2004-0011 Resolution approving an Emergency Medical Services Agreement for Paramedic Services between Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services and the City of West Allis. Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. City Attorney Claim Report 9. 2003-0620 American Family Insurance Group communication on behalf of their insured Xay Xana Yang, 871 S. 75 St., regarding vehicle damage which allegedly occurred when Mr. Yang was backing in his driveway on September 5, 2003, their Claim No. 00-601-350759-0422, in the amount of $2,174.93. This Matter was Denied on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 9- Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 10. R-2003-0143 Resolution Relative to Implementing a City-Wide Curbside/Alleyside Refuse Collection Program in 2004. This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 11. R-2004-0005 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Bruce Municipal Equipment, Inc. for furnishing residential waste carts for the net sum of $15,600.00. This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2004 12. R-2003-0330 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of the East/West alley between S. 87 St., S. 88 St., W. Lincoln Ave. and W. Hayes Ave. by new concrete alley pavement, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, building services, utility adjustments and storm underdrain. With amendment to supporting documentation. This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 13. R-2004-0001 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by new asphalt construction of the pavement, new concrete curb and gutter, new driveway approaches, storm sewer, building services and utility adjustments in S. 76 St. east service drive from W. Cleveland Ave. to S. Van Dyke Pl. and levying special assessments against benefited properties. This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 14. R-2004-0002 Resolution approving an Increase in the Sanitary Sewer User Charge - City Portion. This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 15. R-2004-0003 Resolution approving a Decrease in the Sanitary Sewer User Charge - MMSD Portion. This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 16. R-2004-0004 Resolution approving an Increase in the Stormwater Management System User Charge. This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 17. R-2004-0006 Resolution to approve bid of Badger Wrecking, Inc. for razing of a garage at 1465 S. 84 St., in the City of West Allis, in the amount of $1,100.00. This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 18. R-2004-0008 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Lincoln Contractors Supply Inc. for furnishing and delivering one (1) air compressor for a total net sum of $10,000. This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 9- Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 19. 2004-0024 Robert Braun, 2160 S. 86 St., communication against the opening of Family Video at 7619 W. National Ave. and regarding an article in the Waukesha Freeman involving Family Video opening in Waukesha. Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. 20. 2004-0017 Special Use Application submitted by Thomas Doyle to establish a fine dining restaurant at 7335 W. Greenfield Ave. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2004 Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. 21. 2004-0026 Special use application submitted by Matthew S. Rupena, d/b/a Rupena's Summit Cafe, to establish a restaurant within the Summit Place office building located at 6737 W. Washington St. Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 22. 2004-0004 2003-2004 Class B Tavern License appl. no. 135 of Michael A. Przeracki Sr., d/b/a Mikellys Pub and Grill, for premises located at 6139 W. Beloit Rd. (new-existing location). This Matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 25. 2004-0010 2003-2004 Class B Tavern License appl. no. 136 of Doyle Foodservices, Inc., Thomas C. Doyle, Agent, d/b/a Doyles Milwaukee Inn, for premises located at 7335 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-nonexisting location). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 26. 2003-0747 2003-2004 Tavern Operator License appl. no. 787 of Corina M. Utphall. Based on two nonappearances. This Matter was Denied on a Block Vote. 29. 2004-0015 Request for an amendment to the premises description for the original 2003-2004 Wholesale Beer License appl. no. 2, granted December 2, 2003, of General Beer Distributors Co. - Milwaukee, Richard J. Karls, Agent, for premises located at 2100 S. 116 St. (Unit A) and 2003-2004 Wholesale Beer License appl. no. 3 of General Beverage Sales Co. - Milwaukee, Richard J. Karls, Agent, for premises located at 2100 S. 116 St. (Unit B) (new - nonexisting location). This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 30. 2003-0714 2003-2004 Wholesale Beer License appl. no. 3 of General Beverage Sales Co. - Milwaukee, Richard J. Karls, Agent, for premises located at 2100 S. 116 St., Unit B (new - nonexisting location). As Amended. This Matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 31. 2004-0007 2003-2004 Instrumental Music License appl. no. 49 of Kent L. Keske, d/b/a Keslers, 6901 W. Beloit Rd. (2003-2004 Class B Tavern License no. 122). This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 32. 2004-0003 2003-2004 Second Hand Dealer License applications. License appl. nos. 47-48 granted. This Matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 33. 2004-0008 2003-2004 Special Class B Beer and Wine License applications. License appl. nos. 25-26 granted. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2004 This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 34. 2004-0013 2004 Taxicab Driver License applications. License appl. nos. 19-25 granted. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 35. 2004-0023 2003-2004 Package Goods Operator License application(s). License appl. no. 25 granted. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 36. 2004-0011 2003-2004 and 2003-2005 Tavern Operator License applications. 2003-2004 License appl. nos. 795-799 and 2003-2005 License appl. nos. 47-50, 52 and 55-56 granted. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote 28. O-2004-0001 An Ordinance to Amend Subsection 9.21(3)(a) of the Revised Municipal Code Relating to Mobile Home Park Annual License Fee. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Vitale, that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 23. 2004-0005 2003-2004 Class B Beer License appl. no. 11 of Mega of Milwaukee, LLC, Konstantinos F. Maltezos, Agent, d/b/a Mega Restaurant, for premises located at 7727 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-existing location). This Matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 24. 2004-0006 2003-2004 Class C Wine License appl. no. 8 of Mega of Milwaukee, LLC, Konstantinos F. Maltezos, Agent, d/b/a Mega Restaurant, for premises located at 7727 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-existing location). This Matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 8- Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 Present: 1- Barczak 27. 2004-0025 2003-2005 Tavern Operator License appl. no. 51 of Chad R. Kolpack. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Vitale, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 1- Barczak ADVISORY COMMITTEE City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2004 37. 2004-0018 Appointment by Mayor Bell of Ms. Terry Kelly as a member of the West Allis Commission on Aging, her three-year term to expire November 1, 2006. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 38. 2004-0019 Reappointments by Mayor Bell to the West Allis Beautification Committee of Sharon Plucinski, Richard Barrington, Kathleen Wiedel, and Sue Titschler, their two-year terms to expire December 31, 2005. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 39. 2004-0020 Reappointment by Mayor Bell of James Mejchar as a member of the West Allis Economic Development (Partnership) Committee, his three-year term to expire January 1, 2007. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 40. 2004-0021 Reappointments by Mayor Bell to the West Allis Board of Health of Frank Bialek, Linda Grulke, and Diane Strack, their two-year terms to expire January 1, 2006. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 41. 2004-0022 Reappointment by Mayor Bell of Terry Dobrowski to the Historical Commission of the City of West Allis, his five-year term to expire December 31, 2008. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 42. 2004-0012 Communication from Police Chief Puschnig transmitting Community Survey Report for 2003. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 9- Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 L. OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY WHICH MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL Ald. Sengstock stated that he finds it encouraging to see the young people present at the Council meeting and watching the political activity. He is encouraged by their commitment to their respective Boy Scout Troops and their family foundations. M. ADJOURNMENT to move the February 17, 2004 Common Council meeting to Wednesday, February 18, 2004, due to the Spring Primary and Presidential Preference Primary A motion was made by Ald. Sengstock, seconded by Ald. Barczak, to move the February 17, 2004 Common Council meeting to Wednesday, February 18, 2004, due to the Spring Primary and Presidential Preference Primary. The motion carried. to adjourn at 8:28 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on January 20, 2004, at 7:00 p.m A motion was made by Ald. Sengstock, seconded by Ald. Narlock, to adjourn at 8:28 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on January 20, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2004 /s/ Paul M. Ziehler City Administrative Officer Clerk/Treasurer All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 12/21/2018