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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, Linda A. Dobrowski, Kurt E. Kopplin, Thomas G. Lajsic, Richard F. Narlock, Rosalie L. Reinke, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel Wednesday, January 2, 2008 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 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Sengstock. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Violet Braun, 2160 S. 86 St., wished everyone a Happy New Year, thanked the Mayor, and commented on the cost for the project at City Hall. Robert Braun, 2160 S. 86 St., commented on the cost for the project at City Hall. He thanked the City for the permission to put up a manger scene, and reported and commented on the crosses. 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 Mayor's Report Public Events: Volunteered at Candy Cane Lane. Announcements: Mayor Bell wished everyone a Happy New Year, and announced that she is looking for applications for City committees. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 2, 2008 Alderpersons Comments Ald. Reinke reported on the Christmas giving tree project for the veterans. She thanked the volunteers who helped wrap gifts, and thanked the community for their participation in the project. H. AGENDA APPROVAL that the agenda as submitted be accepted A motion was made by Ald. Sengstock, seconded by Ald. Lajsic, that the agenda as submitted be accepted. The motion carried. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 2007 A motion was made by Ald. Sengstock, seconded by Ald. Narlock, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 2007. The motion carried. J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 1. 2008-0001 Amended Summons and Complaint in the matter of Beneficial Wisconsin, Inc., vs. Estate of Jon Stoll and City of West Allis Fire Department. This Matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 2. 2008-0003 Ronald Strom communication regarding sewer lateral damage allegedly sustained at 2827 S. Conger Pl. on December 3, 2007. This Matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 3. 2008-0010 American Family Insurance Group communication submitted on behalf of Nicole Kohanski, regarding vehicle damage allegedly sustained at S. 56th Street and W. Greenfield Ave. on April 11, 2007. This Matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. L. 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 7:13 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 7:54 p.m., and the roll call being taken, there were: Present 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 2, 2008 ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 4. R-2008-0001 Resolution to approve a Comprehensive Signage Assistance Project Contract by and between the City of West Allis and Kevin Donnelly of Donnelly Chiropractic, for the property located at 7301 W. National Ave. in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Donnelly - 7301 W National Ave (1-2-08).pdf This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City Attorney Claim Report 5. 2002-0077 Great West Casualty communication submitted on behalf of their insured, TBT, LLC, regarding vehicle damage allegedly sustained on W. Greenfield Ave. on November 15, 2001. This Matter was Denied on a Block Vote. 6. 2007-0555 Sandor Virovec communication regarding property damage allegedly sustained at 1236 S. 77 St. on August 19, 2007. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 7. 2007-0685 State Farm communication submitted on behalf of Jeff Dawson, regarding vehicle damage allegedly sustained at W. Oklahoma Ave. and S. Wollmer Rd. on August 20, 2007. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 8. 2007-0738 Christen L. Cook communication regarding vehicle damage allegedly sustained at S. 60 St. and W. Beloit Rd. on October 19, 2007. This Matter was Denied on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 9. R-2008-0003 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Ewald Hartford Ford for furnishing and delivering four (4) vehicles for a total sum of $78,316.00. Sponsors: Public Works Committee A motion was made by Ald. Narlock, seconded by Ald. Barczak, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 2, 2008 10. O-2008-0001 An Ordinance to Establish Parking Restrictions on the East Side of the 700 Block and the North 130 Feet of the 800 Block of S. 89 St. Sponsors: Narlock This Matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 11. 2008-0005 Petition submitted by residents of the 700-800 block of S. 89th St. for the 3 (three) hour parking signs to be changed to No Parking signs on the east side of the street. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 12. R-2007-0289 Resolution approving a request for an extension of time relative to the Special Use Permit for ez Money Payday Loans located within a portion of the existing commercial building located at 11000-10 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 520-0131-001). Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. 13. R-2007-0290 Resolution relative to denial of Special Use Permit relative to a request for an extension of time for ez Money Payday Loans to be located within a portion of the existing commercial building at 11000-10 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 520-0131-001) Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. 14. 2007-0665 Special Use Permit relative to a request for an extension of time for ez Money Payday Loans to be located within a portion of the existing commercial building located at 11000-10 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 520-0131-001). Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. 15. 2008-0007 Communication from the Director of Development transmitting the decision of the Joint Review Board with respect to Tax Incremental District Number Six. Attachments: 010208JRB.pdf This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 16. 2008-0002 Communication from Rich Herr, on behalf of the McDonald's Corporation, for a 120 day extension of time to record the approved Certified Survey Map for the proposed combination of certain properties located at 10915 and 109** W. National Ave. approved by the Common Council on August 7, 2007. (Tax Key Nos. 520-9961-002 and 520-9961-003). This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 17. 2008-0004 Police Chief communication regarding City of West Allis crime statistics and major crime report for the month of November 2007. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 2, 2008 Aye: 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 18. 2008-0008 2007-2008 Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator Permit application no. 1355 of Thomas J. Hurdelbrink. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 19. 2008-0009 2007-2008 Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator Permit application no. 1356 of Leah A. Benoit. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 20. 2007-0751 2007-2008 Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator Permit application no. 1353 of Kenata P. Bell. Denied based on two (2) nonappearances. This Matter was Denied on a Block Vote. 21. 2008-0006 2007-2008 and 2007-2009 Tavern Operator License applications. 07-08 License application no. 409 granted. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 22. 2008-0012 Police Department report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for the month of November 2007. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 23. 2008-0013 Police Department Report involving Scotty's Pub, 6500 W. Greenfield Ave. (2007-2008 Class B Tavern License no. 1254, Dance Hall License no. 1255 and Cigarette License no. 1256 of Iris Girl, LLC, Peter D. Crivello, Agent, Incident Date: November 1, 2007). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 24. 2008-0014 Police Department Report involving Shepherd's Hideaway, 8924 W. Schlinger Ave. (2007-2008 Class B Tavern License no. 806, Dance Hall License no. 808, Instrumental Music License no. 809 and Cigarette License no. 807 of Shepherd's Sports Lounge, Inc., Christina M. Knueppel, Agent, Incident Date: November 7, 2007). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 25. 2008-0015 Police Department Report involving Paulie's Pub & Eatery, 8031 W. Greenfield Ave. (2007-2008 Class B Tavern License no. 627, Dance Hall License no. 632, Instrumental Music License no. 628 and Cigarette License no. 630 of Budiac Enterprises, LLC, Kristine M. Budiac, Agent, Incident Date: November 25, 2007). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 2, 2008 26. 2008-0016 Police Department Report involving The Dog House, 1641 S. 68 St.(2007-2008 Class B Tavern License no. 810, Dance Hall License no. 812 and Cigarette License no. 811 of Dog House, Inc., Thomas Lee Lipp, Sr., Agent, Incident Date: November 26, 2007). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 2, 2008 Passed The Block Vote Aye: 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 27. 2008-0011 Appointment by Mayor Bell of Mr. Jason Metz as a member of the West Allis Community Development Authority, his four-year term to expire October 1, 2011. Attachments: 010208metz.pdf A motion was made by Ald. Reinke, seconded by Ald. Barczak, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 N. OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY WHICH MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL Ald. Vitale commented on the Centennial Plaza project. O. ADJOURNMENT to adjourn at 8:00 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on January 15, 2008, at 7:00 p.m A motion was made by Ald. Sengstock, seconded by Ald. Vitale, to adjourn at 8:00 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on January 15, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried. /s/Paul M. Ziehler City Administrative Officer Clerk/Treasurer City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 2, 2008 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