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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 Monday, February 18, 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 9- Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Barczak C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Czaplewski. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Thomas Lipp, Sr., owner of Dog House tavern, 1641 S. 68 St., addressed street parking and sewer concerns. 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: Attended a ribbon cutting for a new business in West Allis; taped a recent On Site West Allis with her guest, band leader Bill Sargent; and gave a greeting at the 9th annual Women's Wellness event. Intergovernmental: Attended the League of Municipalities Legislative Committee meeting. Management: Continue to hold Performance Appraisal meetings. Alderpersons Comments Ald. Reinke, on behalf of the Common Council, extended sympathy to the family of former Alderperson Les Trudell. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2008 H. AGENDA APPROVAL that the agenda as submitted be accepted A motion was made by Ald. Sengstock, seconded by Ald. Vitale, that the agenda as submitted be accepted. The motion carried. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 2008 A motion was made by Ald. Sengstock, seconded by Ald. Reinke, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 2008. The motion carried. J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 1. 2008-0096 Report of the Municipal Judge for the month of January 2008, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $92,800.30. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 2. 2008-0081 Affeldt Law Offices, S.C. communication submitted on behalf of the Estate of Helen T. Krenek, regarding property damage allegedly sustained at 960 S. 63 Street on February 12, 2007. This Matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 9- Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. L. Motion for reconsideration of the votes that were moved and seconded on February 5, 2008 regarding the following Resolutions: 3. 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 This Matter was Reconsidered and Referred back to the Safety & Development Committee on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2008 4. 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 This Matter was Reconsidered and Referred back to the Safety & Development Committee on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 9- Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 5. R-2008-0040 Resolution relative to termination of Special Use Permit previously granted to Thomas D. Redlich, d/b/a Ziklag Global Investments, Inc., to establish a church, Paradise Family Life Center, within the former Paradise Theater located at 6229 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key Number 454-0001-000). Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Vitale, that this matter be Reconsidered and Referred back to the Safety & Development Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 M. 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 7:10 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 7:52 p.m., and the roll call being taken, there were: Present 9- Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Barczak N. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 6. R-2008-0041 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Assessment Technologies of WI, LLC for providing Market Drive Software Upgrade for a total net sum of $5,700.00. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Market Drive sole source letter.pdf This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2008 7. R-2008-0035 Resolution relative to Approving 2007 Transfers, Carryovers, Open Purchase Orders and Capital Accumulation Changes. Sponsors: Ald. Czaplewski Attachments: Carryovers2007.pdf This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 8. 2008-0088 Communication from West Allis Memorial Hospital regarding the name change for the hospital campus to "Aurora West Allis Medical Center". This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 9. 2008-0091 Communication from the Community Alliance Against Drugs thanking the Common Council for their contribution of $1000.00. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. City Attorney Claim Report 10. 2008-0003 Ronald Strom communication regarding sewer lateral damage allegedly sustained at 2827 S. Conger Pl. on December 3, 2007. This Matter was Denied on a Block Vote. 11. 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 Denied on a Block Vote. 12. 2008-0019 Jon and Jo Ann Schedler communication regarding vehicle damage allegedly sustained at 1923 S. 77 Street on December 7, 2007. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 13. 2008-0054 Deborah M. Meier communication regarding vehicle damage allegedly sustained sustained on S. 70th Street south of I-94 on January 12, 2007. This Matter was Denied on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 9- Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 14. R-2008-0020 Resolution Constituting a Relocation Order, Pursuant to Secs. 62.22 and 32.05(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes, for the construction of water and sewer transmission and distribution facilities and similar water and sewer improvements in West Maple Street extended (South 89 Street to South 91 Street). Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Res-2008-0020 Relocation Order-Maple.pdf City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2008 This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2008 15. R-2008-0042 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of SEH Design/Build, Inc. for a five year professional services agreement for the maintenance of the City's 1.5 million gallon water storage tank at South 84 Street and West Rogers Street for an estimated sum of $852,800. Sponsors: Public Works Committee This Matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 16. 2008-0097 Communication from the Director of Public Works to enter into an agreement with SEH Design/Build, Inc. for the maintenance of the South 84 Street and West Rogers Street water tower. Attachments: SEH sole source.ltr.pdf This Matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote. 17. 2008-0082 Communication from the Commissioner of Railroads regarding the complaint of the City of West Allis for the Repair of the Public Crossings of the Union Pacific Railroad Co. tracks with S. 60 St., S. 80 St., and S. 82 St. and for Removal of the Abandoned Spur Track Crossing with E. Electric Ave; and the complaint of the City of West Allis for the Repair of the Public Crossings of the Union Pacific Railroad Co. tracks with 55 Street and 57 Street. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 9- Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 4. 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 A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Vitale, that this matter be Adopted As Amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, and Vitale No: 1- Weigel 3. 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 This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2008 18. 2008-0094 Communication from Attorney Harvey Goldstein on behalf of ez Money Payday Loan requesting a reconsideration on the denial of the 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) This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 5. R-2008-0040 Resolution relative to termination of Special Use Permit previously granted to Thomas D. Redlich, d/b/a Ziklag Global Investments, Inc., to establish a church, Paradise Family Life Center, within the former Paradise Theater located at 6229 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key Number 454-0001-000). Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 9- Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 19. 2008-0078 2007-2008 Class B Tavern License application no. 1364 and Instrumental Music License application no. 1365 of Dino'z Sports Bar LLC, Dean W. Pawelski, Agent, d/b/a Dino'z for premises located at 5906 W. Burnham St. (new-existing location). Satisfy necessary requirements within sixty (60) days. This Matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 20. 2008-0077 2007-2008 Combination Class A Liquor License appl. no. 1368 of JKF Liquor LLC, Jaspal Kaur Farwaha, Agent, d/b/a Dhillon Beer & Liquor, for premises at 5832 W. Burnham St. (new-existing location). Application withdrawn. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 21. 2008-0093 2007-2008 Combination Class A Liquor License appl. no. 1366 of MTS Minimart, Inc., Stephen J. Chollampel, Agent, d/b/a MTS Minimart, for premises at 2668 S. 92 St. (new-nonexisting location). Denied based on quota. This Matter was Denied on a Block Vote. 22. 2008-0080 2007-2008 Special Class B Beer and Wine License application(s). License application nos. 17 & 18 granted. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2008 23. 2008-0083 2008-2009 Used Vehicle Dealer License renewal application(s). License application nos. 32- 33, 41, 210, 216, 231 - 232, 238, 247, 276, 1042, 1044 - 1045, 1048, and 1234 granted. This Matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 24. 2008-0092 2008-2009 Mobile Home Park License renewal application(s). License application nos. 278 - 289 granted. This Matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 25. 2008-0095 2007-2008 and 2007-2009 Tavern Operator License applications. 07-08 License application nos. 417 - 420, 422, and 424 granted. 07-09 License application nos. 450, 452 - 455 granted. This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 26. 2008-0079 Appointment of new agent by Potocic Enterprises, Ltd, d/b/a State Fair Inn, 8101 W. Greenfield Avenue, of William L. Potocic (2007-2008 Class B Tavern Liquor License no. 700). This Matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 27. 2008-0084 Police Department report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for the month of January 2008. This Matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 28. 2008-0085 Police Department Report involving Sale Inn, 5832 W. Lincoln Ave. (2007-2008 Class B Tavern License no. 709 and Dance Hall License no. 710 of Daniel G. Hilety, Incident Date: January 5, 2008). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 29. 2008-0086 Police Department Report involving Smokin' Joes, 6139 W. Beloit Rd., (2007-2008 Class B Tavern License no. 992, Dance Hall License no. 995, Instrumental Music License no. 994 and Cigarette License no. 993 of Joseph A. Jeffords, Incident Date: January 13, 2008). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 30. 2008-0087 Police Department Report involving Yester Years Pub & Grill, 9427 W. Greenfield Ave. (2007-2008 Class B Tavern License no. 760, Dance Hall License no. 763, Instrumental Music License no. 761 and Cigarette License no. 765 of Yester Years Pub & Grill, Inc., Karen D. Schoenfeld, Agent, Incident Date: January 18, 2008). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 31. 2008-0090 Police Department Report involving The Needle Inn, 7100 W. National Ave. (2007-2008 Class B Tavern License no. 1174, Dance Hall License no. 1177, Instrumental Music License no. 1176 and Cigarette License no. 1175 of Armes Enterprises, LLC, Christopher S. Armes, Agent, Incident Date: January 1, 2008). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2008 32. 2008-0089 Police Department Report regarding January 26, 2008 Tobacco Compliance Check involving ten (10) West Allis businesses, resulting with one (1) selling tobacco to an underage person without requesting identification (2007-2008 Cigarette License no. 1222 of H.K. Petroleums, LLC, Zubair Arshad, Agent, d/b/a H.K. Petroleums at 5926 W. Beloit Rd.). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 9- Czaplewski, Dobrowski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 ADVISORY COMMITTEE None. O. OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY WHICH MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL None. P. ADJOURNMENT to adjourn at 7:59 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on March 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m A motion was made by Ald. Sengstock, seconded by Ald. Reinke, to adjourn at 7:59 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on March 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried. /s/Paul M. Ziehler City Administrative Officer Clerk/Treasurer City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 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 10 Printed on 12/21/2018