Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · November 5, 2012
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City of West Allis
Meeting Minutes
Common Council
Mayor Dan Devine, Chair
Alderperson Thomas G. Lajsic, Council President
Alderpersons: Gary T. Barczak, Michael J. Czaplewski, Michael P. May,
Cathleen M. Probst, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt,
James W. Sengstock, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel
Monday, November 5, 2012 7:00 PM City Hall Common Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Devine at 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt,
Sengstock, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Barczak.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. R-2012-0207 Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Permit for proposed
collocation/attachment of T-Mobile antennae and associated equipment to be located
on the existing building located at 6609 W. Washington St.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
Explanation by John Stibal, Director of Development.
Appearance: None.
2. R-2012-0208 Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Permit to establish a commercial
and residential mixed-use within the existing building located at 1439 S. 70 St.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
Explanation by John Stibal, Director of Development.
Appearance:
Barbara Vesaas, 1455 S. 70 St., asked about the use of the building.
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3. R-2012-0213 Resolution approving an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant
Action Plan, B-12-MC-55-0011.
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
Explanation by Patrick Schloss, Manager of Community Development.
Appearances: None.
4. 2012-0552 2013 City of West Allis Mayor's Recommended Budget.
Attachments: 2013 Rec Budget.pdf
Explanation by Paul Ziehler, City Administrative Officer, Clerk/Treasurer.
Appearances: None.
E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Cindi Barbian, 2937 S. 102 St., commented on playground parking on Election Day and safety
concerns, in particular, with regard to General Mitchell School Field House.
Michelle Kreuser, 2859 S. 94 St., and Jim Mejchar, 3200 S. 116 St., commented on the Relay for
Life and the Hero of Hope Award recognition for Jim Mejchar.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Mayor Devine 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
Mayor Devine commented on the St. Baldricks Grant, the Breakfast of Thanks and Giving,
Election Day, and his Proclamation for Buy Local West Allis.
Alderpersons Comments
Ald. Weigel announced Christmas on the Avenue.
Ald. Probst commented on the 4th Listening Session for the second aldermanic district; the
upcoming Breaking Dawn event; and Election Day.
Ald. Reinke congratulated Jim Mejchar and addressed honoring veterans next week.
Ald. May commented on the CAAD's event, Halloween in the Park.
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H. AGENDA APPROVAL
that the agenda as submitted be accepted
Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt,
Sengstock, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel
No: 0
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 16, 2012
Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt,
Sengstock, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel
No: 0
J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
5. 2012-0056 Summons and Complaint in the matter of Bank of America, N.A., vs Robert A.
Harvey, et al, regarding foreclosure of mortgage, Case No. 12CV010847.
6. 2012-0581 Summons and Complaint in the matter of Bank of America, N.A., vs Candida Held,
et al, regarding foreclosure of mortgage, Case No. 12-CV-011441.
7. 2012-0588 Summons and Complaint in the matter of North Milwaukee State Bank vs Pakhar
Singh, et al, regarding foreclosure of mortgage, Case No. 12-CV-011811.
8. 2012-0589 Michael Giangreco communication regarding grass removal charges sustained at 8735
W. Mitchell St. on June 21, 2012 .
Passed The Block Vote
Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt,
Sengstock, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel
No: 0
K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration and Finance reported out after recess in Public Works.
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
10. 2012-0549 Communication from Assistant City Attorney regarding non-payment of 2011 real
estate taxes for 5630 W. Lincoln Ave., DDT Bobblehedz, Inc., dated October 9,
2012.
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11. 2012-0578 2012-2013 Class B Tavern License application no. 1907 of Rock Investments of
WI, LLC, Kim Marie Caze, Agent, d/b/a Happy Tap for premises located at 6801
W. Beloit Rd. (new-existing location).
12. 2012-0577 2012-2013 Class B Tavern License Transfer Application from Person to Person and
Original Class B Tavern License application no. 1908 of PNS Owner's Group, LLC,
Michael J. Polacheck, Agent, d/b/a Painted Parrot for premises located at 8028 W.
National Ave. (new-existing location).
13. 2012-0528 Police Department Report involving Magoos Sports Pub & Grill, 8911 W. National
Ave. (2012-2013 Class B Tavern License no. 637 of Magoos of West Allis, LTD.,
Thomas J. Beckmann, Agent, Incident Date: July 29, 2012).
14. 2012-0529 Police Department Report involving Dog House, 1641 S. 68 St. (2012-2013 Class B
Tavern License no. 1759, Dance Hall License no. 1760 and Instrumental Music
License no. 1761 of Janice Susan, LLC, Janice Susan Fazen, Agent, Incident Date:
August 18, 2012).
15. 2012-0532 Police Department Report involving Xtrme Sports Bar, 6404 W. National Ave.,
(2012-2013 Class B Tavern License no. 1858 of Xtreme Sports Bar, LLC,
Abraham J. Guitierrez, Agent, Incident Date: August 23, 2012).
16. 2012-0536 Police Department Report involving Korbelly's, 7408 W. Walker St. (2012-2013
Class B Tavern License no. 794 and Dance Hall License no. 796, Korbelly's, Inc.,
Ralph E. Abelt, Agent, Incident Date: September 5, 2012).
Passed The Block Vote
Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt,
Sengstock, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel
No: 0
17. 2012-0572 2012-2014 Tavern Operator License application no. 14-219 of Scott A.
Zakrzewski.
Aye: 9- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt,
Sengstock, and Ald. Vitale
No: 1- Ald. Weigel
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L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
that the Council recess until completion of Committee meetings
Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:54 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 8:20 p.m.,
and the roll call being taken, there were:
Present 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt,
Sengstock, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
18. R-2012-0209 Resolution to increase a Demonstration Commercial Facade Improvement Project
Grant by and between the City of West Allis and Michael R. and Carolyn Hottinger,
property owners for the property located at 7730-32 W. National Ave., by $3,216 in
an amount not to exceed $35,376.
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
19. R-2012-0210 Resolution to increase a Demonstration Commercial Facade Improvement Project
Grant by and between the City of West Allis and Brian W. and Kim Peterson,
property owners for the property located at 7201-72 W. Greenfield Ave., by $5,000
in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
20. R-2012-0211 Resolution to increase a Demonstration Commercial Facade Improvement Project
Grant by and between the City of West Allis and ABC Management, Inc. property
owners for the property located at 7232-36 W. Greenfield Ave., by $5,000 in an
amount not to exceed $25,000.
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
21. R-2012-0212 Resolution to increase a Demonstration Commercial Facade Improvement Project
Grant by and between the City of West Allis and Milwaukee Machine Works, LLC.,
property owners for the property located at 404 S. 116 St., by $3,538 in an amount
not to exceed $38,914.
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
22. R-2012-0214 Resolution to increase a Demonstration Facade Improvement Loan by and between
the City of West Allis and Michael R. and Carolyn Hottinger, property owners for the
property located at 7730-32 W. National Ave., by $3,100 in an amount not to
exceed $34,100.
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
23. 2012-0587 Communication from City Administrative Officer regarding request to fill a vacant
part-time position of Clerk I in the Department of Building Inspections &
Neighborhood Services.
Attachments: VACPOSREQ.Clk1 BINS 110512.pdf
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24. 2012-0591 Communication from City Administrative Officer regarding request to fill the upcoming
vacant position of Housing Specialist in the Development Department, Community
Development Division.
Attachments: VACPOSREQ.HsngSpec 110512.pdf
25. 2012-0590 Communication from City Administrative Officer regarding request to fill the upcoming
vacant position of Maintenance Repairer in the Department of Public Works,
Building/Inventory and Electrical Services Division, Building & Sign Section.
Attachments: VACPOSREQ.MaintRpr BldgSec 110512.pdf
26. 2012-0593 Communication from City Administrative Officer regarding request to fill the upcoming
vacant position of Assistant Director of Public Works in the Department of Public
Works.
Attachments: 00.VACPOSREQ AsstDirPW 110512.doc
27. 2012-0586 Communication from City Administrative Officer transmitting Traffic Violation &
Accident Reports for the period July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012.
Attachments: MCCAccidRpt.Qtr3 2012.pdf
28. 2009-0632 Diane C. Phillips communication regarding injury allegedly sustained at 908 S. 76
Street on September 17, 2009.
29. 2012-0490 Kurt Konicke communication regarding vehicle damages allegedly sustained at S. 117
Street and W. Greenfield Avenue on July 2, 2012.
30. R-2012-0213 Resolution approving an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant
Action Plan, B-12-MC-55-0011.
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
31. 2012-0552 2013 City of West Allis Mayor's Recommended Budget.
Attachments: 2013 Rec Budget.pdf
Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess.
32. O-2012-0042 Ordinance appropriating the necessary funds for the operation and administration of
the City of West Allis for calendar year 2013.
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
Attachments: ADMO.AppropOrd.Atchmt2.pdf
ADMO.AppropOrd.Atchmt3.pdf
ADMO.AppropOrd.Atchmt1.pdf
ADMO.AppropOrd.Atchmt4.pdf
Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess.
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Passed The Block Vote
Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt,
Sengstock, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel
No: 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
33. O-2012-0041 An Ordinance to establish parking restrictions at the West Allis Municipal Parking Lot
located at 66th Street & Lapham Southeast.
Sponsors: Barczak and Ald. Reinke
34. 2012-0440 Communication from City Administrative Officer regarding update on the 7106 W.
National Avenue property.
Attachments: MCC.HlthDeptParkingLot Update.080712.pdf
Passed The Block Vote
Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt,
Sengstock, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel
No: 0
SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
35. R-2012-0088 Resolution amending a professional services contract with Symbiont for the
preparation of demolition specifications, oversight and asbestos assessment for the
former Teledyne property located at 1910 S. 53 St. in the amount of $12,928.78.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
36. R-2012-0070 Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map for proposed lot combination for 2
parcels, currently 2164 S. 70 St. (single family home) and 21** S. 70 St. (garage)
respectively. (Tax Key No.'s 453-0986-001 and 453-0986-002).
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
37. 2012-0579 Certified Survey Map for proposed lot combination for 2 parcels, currently 2164 S.
70 St. (single family home) and 21** S. 70 St. (garage) respectively. (Tax Key No.'s
453-0986-001 and 453-0986-002)
38. 2012-0582 Special Use Permit for Xperience Fitness to be located within the West Allis Towne
Centre at 6706 W. Greenfield Ave.
Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess.
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39. 2012-0585 Special Use Permit for Leadership, Literacy and Technology Development Center, a
proposed childcare center, to be located at 9243 W. National Ave.
Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess.
40. O-2012-0031 Ordinance to amend the Official West Allis Zoning Map by rezoning a portion of the
property at 9306 W. Greenfield Ave. from RA-3 Residence District to C-2
Neighborhood Commercial District.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess.
41. R-2012-0207 Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Permit for proposed
collocation/attachment of T-Mobile antennae and associated equipment to be located
on the existing building located at 6609 W. Washington St.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
42. 2012-0558 Special Use Permit for proposed collocation/attachment of T-Mobile antennae and
associated equipment to be located on the existing building located at 6609 W.
Washington St.
43. R-2012-0208 Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Permit to establish a commercial
and residential mixed-use within the existing building located at 1439 S. 70 St.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
44. 2012-0557 Special Use Permit to establish a commercial and residential mixed-use within the
existing building located at 1439 S. 70 St.
Passed The Block Vote
Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt,
Sengstock, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel
No: 0
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
45. 2012-0580 Communication from Dominic T. LaLicata, Agent of Cugino's Entertainment, LLC,
2012-2013 Class B Tavern License no. 1301, Tavern Special Entertainment License
no. 1302 and Dance Hall License no. 1303, located at 9440 W. National Ave.,
regarding d/b/a name change from RHINO to Brooklyn's.
Attachments: Com. dba name change to Brooklyn's.pdf
46. 2012-0573 Tavern Operator License applications.
2012-2013 License application no. 570 granted.
2012-2014 License application no. 221 granted.
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47. 2012-0571 2012-2013 Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator Permit application(s).
License application no. 1906 granted.
48. 2012-0592 2012-2013 Tavern Operator License application no. 13-569 of Brett A. Bennett.
Held in License & Health Committee during recess.
49. 2012-0575 Summons and Complaint in the matter of the complaint against Dilneet Corporation,
Rupinder K. Randhawa, Agent, for the premises located at 7218 W. Greenfield Ave.,
d/b/a West Allis Liquor & Tobacco (2012-2013 Class A Liquor License application
no. 1080 and Cigarette License application no. 1081).
Attachments: Summons WA Liq & Tob 10-23-12.pdf
Complaint WA Liq. & Tob. 10-23-12.pdf
Held in License & Health Committee during recess.
50. 2012-0456 Communication from Assistant City Attorney regarding non-payment of 2010 &
2011 personal property taxes, real estate taxes, NSF check, and fees for West Allis
Liquor & Tobacco, 7218 W. Greenfield Ave. on August 14, 2012.
Attachments: COMM re WA Liq. & Tob. 2012-0456.pdf
Held in License & Health Committee during recess.
51. 2012-0003 Summons and Complaint in the matter of the complaint against Dilneet Corporation,
Rupinder K. Randhawa, Agent, for the premises located at 7218 W. Greenfield Ave.,
d/b/a West Allis Liquor & Tobacco (2011-2012 Class A Liquor License no. 1080
and Cigarette License no. 1081).
Attachments: Summons WA Liq. & Tob. 1-3-12.pdf
Complaint WA Liq. & Tob. 1-3-12.pdf
Held in License & Health Committee during recess.
52. 2011-0702 Communication from Assistant City Attorney regarding failure to follow payment
agreement for delinquent personal property tax and real estate tax for West Allis
Liquor & Tobacco located at 7218 W. Greenfield Ave. on December 5, 2011.
Attachments: COMM re WA Liq. & Tob. 12-5-11.pdf
Held in License & Health Committee during recess.
Passed The Block Vote
Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt,
Sengstock, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel
No: 0
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
None.
N. OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY WHICH
MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL
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Ald. Lajsic reminded everyone to vote November 6, 2012.
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O. ADJOURNMENT
to adjourn at 8:26 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on November 20,
2012, at 7:00 p.m
/s/ Paul M. Ziehler
City Administrative Officer
Clerk/Treasurer
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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.
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