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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, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, January 21, 2014 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 8- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel Excused 1- Ald. Probst C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Barczak. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2014-0007 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 76 St. from W. Pierce St. to W. Greenfield Ave. and portions of intersecting streets by major asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, sanitary sewer relay, building services and utility adjustments. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Explanation by Peter Daniels, Principal Engineer. Appearances: Joseph Ticcioni, 1321 S. 76 St., asked about State Fair funding of the improvement, and he commented on the rate, the amount of traffic, and that the street services many. Jeanna Barney, 1334 S. 76 St., asked about higher taxes on S. 76 St., and said that the road is used by everybody. She requested other consideration be looked at. Dan Pape, 1030 S. 76 St., asked about using concrete and life expectancy. Mary Gonzalez, 1313 S. 76 St., asked about repairs to the sewer and life expectancy. Barbara Hart, 1040 S. 76 St., addressed her concerns about the sewer pipes leading to the home, and prefers replacement. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 21, 2014 Robert Braun, Christian Civil Liberty Union, 2634 W. Vliet St., commented on protesting Lady Gaga coming to Summerfest. 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. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine congratulated Bill Koehn who celebrated his 100th birthday. He announced the Youth Commission's Candidate Forum scheduled for February 3rd at 6:30 pm relative to the vacancy in the 5th aldermanic district. He reported that Candy Cane Lane raised over $85,000 for the MACC Fund and cancer research. He announced that the ice rink at LaFollette Park has been repaired. He congratulated Citlali Ramos of Antigua, and Ald. Michael May, traffic engineer, for being named in the Business Journal's 40 Under 40. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT None. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 2014 J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 2. 2014-0036 Nolan Accounting Center communication on behalf of Southtown Tire & Auto, Inc., Tax Key 23344, requesting corrected 2013 personal property taxes. 3. 2014-0042 Roberto Molla communication regarding personal injuries allegedly sustained at the West Allis Senior Center, 7001 W. National Avenue, on September 13, 2013. Attachments: Molla claim 1-14-14 Molla claim 11-2-14 Passed The Block Vote K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 21, 2014 L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS that the Council recess until completion of Committee meetings Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:35 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 7:54 p.m., and the roll call being taken, there were: Present 8- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel Excused 1- Ald. Probst M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEES 4. 2014-0037 City Attorney communication relative to Opinion Regarding Legal Issues Involved in Proposed Ordinance Creating a User Fee for the Purpose of Establishing a Fund to Deal with Collapsed Laterals on Private Residential Property. Attachments: City Attorney Communication.pdf Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. Held in Public Works Committee during recess. 5. 2014-0047 Communication from the Assistant City Engineer, Joseph Burtch, regarding the continued progress on the proposal to establish a Private Property Inflow/Infiltration Reduction Fund. (dated 1-21-14). Attachments: 2014-0047.pdf Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. Held in Public Works Committee during recess. ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 6. -2014-0010 Resolution relative to deleting the City of West Allis Policies & Procedures Manual No. 1460, Residency, under Human Resources. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee A motion was made to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: 7. R-2014-0012 Resolution approving a loan amendment regarding the release of collateral by and between the City of West Allis and Dave's Famous Pickles, Peppers and Jams, LLC regarding the release of collateral. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee 8. 2014-0046 Communication from City Administrative Officer transmitting Traffic Violation and Accident Reports for the period October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Attachments: MCCAccidRpt.Qtr4 2013.pdf Passed The Block Vote City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 21, 2014 Aye: 8- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 21, 2014 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 9. R-2014-0009 Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to Pay For Storm Sewer Lateral Repairs at 9106 West National Avenue in the Total Amount of $4,631.00 Sponsors: Public Works Committee 10. R-2014-0007 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 76 St. from W. Pierce St. to W. Greenfield Ave. and portions of intersecting streets by major asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, sanitary sewer relay, building services and utility adjustments. Sponsors: Public Works Committee 11. R-2014-0008 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by major asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, sanitary sewer relay, building services and utility adjustments in S. 76 St. from W. Pierce St. to W. Greenfield Ave. and portions of intersecting streets and levying special assessments against benefited properties. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Passed The Block Vote Aye: 8- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 12. R-2014-0011 Resolution approving Amendment #1 to the Project Area Boundaries and Redevelopment Plan for the 116th & Rogers Redevelopment Area, and declaring such area to be a blighted area. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: DEV-R-744-1-21-14 (Exhibit A).pdf DEV-R-744-1-21-14 (Exhibit B).pdf Aye: 7- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 1- Ald. Roadt LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 13. 2014-0044 2013-2014 Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator Permit application(s). License application no. 2018 granted. 14. 2014-0035 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) applications. 2013-2014 License application nos. 354 and 359 granted. 2013-2015 License application nos. 388-390 granted. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 21, 2014 15. 2014-0029 Police Department Report regarding December 10, 2013 Tobacco Compliance Check involving seventeen (17) West Allis businesses, resulting with none selling tobacco to an underage person without requesting identification. 16. 2014-0030 Police Department report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for the month of December 2013. Attachments: Police Report December 2013.pdf 17. 2014-0031 Police Department Report involving Flappers, 7527 W. Becher St. (2013-2014 Class B Tavern License no. 797 of Rodeo Grill, LLC, Mark S. Silber, Agent, Incident Date: December 8, 2013). 18. 2014-0032 Police Department Report involving Dopp's Bar & Grill, 1753 S. 68 St. (2013-2014 Class B Tavern License application no. 1490, Dance Hall License application no. 1492 and Instrumental Music License application no. 1491 of Doppelgangers, Inc., Tammy L. Dopp, Agent, Incident Date: December 10, 2013). 19. 2014-0033 Police Department Report involving The Draft, 9105 W. Lincoln Ave. (2013-2014 Class B Tavern License no. 1821, Dance Hall License no. 1823 and Instrumental Music Dance Hall License no. 1822 of The Draft LLC, Paula K. Johnson, Agent, Incident Date: December 13, 2013). 20. 2014-0017 Communication from Assistant City Attorney regarding failure to follow the terms of the payment agreement for delinquent 2012 real estate taxes signed on June 28, 2013, for 5630 W. Lincoln Ave., DDT Bobblehedz, David P. Bickler, Jr., Agent, dated December 31, 2013. 21. 2013-0692 Police Department Report involving Jonny Hammers, 6300 W. Lincoln Ave. (2013-2014 Class B Tavern License no. 1415, Dance Hall License no. 1417 and Instrumental Music License no. 1418, of Jonny Hammers, LLC, Jon Robert Cervantes, Agent, Incident Date: November 2, 2013). 22. 2013-0694 Police Department Reports involving Las Palmas, 6007 W. Burnham St. (2013-2014 Class B Tavern License no. 1541, Dance Hall License no. 1543 and Instrumental Music License no. 1544 of ARH Enterprises, LLC, Hugo J. Juarez, Agent, two (2) Incident Dates: August 26, 2013 and November 17, 2013 ). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 21, 2014 23. 2014-0034 Police Department Report involving Jim's Oval Bar, 9141 W. National Ave. (2013-2014 Class B Tavern License no. 717 and Dance Hall License no. 719 of Henry Enterprises Ltd., James F. Henry, Agent, Incident Date: December 28, 2013.) 24. 2014-0043 Police Department Report involving Jim's Oval Bar, 9141 W. National Ave., (Jamie L. Grubb, 2013-2015 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) no. 15-265, Incident Date: December 28, 2013). 25. 2014-0038 2013-2014 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 14-357 for Deborah A. Daniels. based on prior nonrenewal of license and the police report 26. 2014-0040 2013-2014 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 14-353 for Meghan E. Struck. based on police report 27. 2014-0022 2013-2014 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 14-346 for Arja L. Walker. 28. 2014-0023 2013-2014 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 14-348 for Richard A. Young. 29. 2014-0024 2013-2014 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 14-350 for Jody R. Pallen. 31. 2013-0680 2013-2015 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-379 for Sara E. Donohue. 32. 2013-0554 Findings and Recommendations in the Matter of the Complaint Against Scardina Bakery & Delicatessen, Inc., d/b/a Scardina Bakery & Delicatessen, for premises located at 5901 W. Beloit Rd. (2013-2014 Food Permit renewal application). Attachments: F&R-Scardina's 9-17-13.pdf 33. 2014-0041 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 (2013-2014 Class A Liquor License application no. 1080, Cigarette License application no. 1081 and Food-Related Permits/Licenses). Attachments: Summons WA Liq. & Tob.pdf Complaint WA Liq. & Tob.pdf Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 34. 2013-0647 Police Department Report involving West Allis Liquor & Tobacco, 7218 W. Greenfield Avenue (2013-2014 Combination Class A Liquor License application no. 1080 of Dilneet Corporation, Rupinder Randhawa, Agent, Incident Date: October 18, 2013). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 21, 2014 35. 2013-0561 Department of Revenue Field Report regarding Wisconsin State Seller's Permit for Dilneet Corporation ( 2013-2014 Combination Class A Liquor License application no. 1080, Rupinder K. Randhawa, Agent, d/b/a West Allis Liquor & Tobacco, 7218 W. Greenfield Ave., Incident Date: September 5, 2013). Attachments: DOR Field Report 9-17-13.pdf Held in License & Health Committee during recess. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 8- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 30. 2014-0025 2013-2015 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-385 for Christina M. Dalzin. Aye: 7- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, and Ald. Vitale No: 1- Ald. Weigel ADVISORY COMMITTEE 36. 2014-0045 Chief of Police communication requesting permission to destroy certain records. Attachments: Police Dept Communication.pdf 37. 2014-0048 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Sharon Plucinski as a member of the West Allis Beautification Committee, her two-year term to expire December 31, 2015. 38. 2014-0049 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Peter Hansen as a member of the West Allis Capital Improvement Committee, his three-year term to expire January 10, 2017. 39. 2014-0050 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Frank Bialek as a member of the West Allis Board of Health, under the guidelines of the ordinance pertaining to limitation on consecutive terms for members of boards and commissions, his two-year term to expire January 1, 2016. Passed The Block Vote Aye: 8- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 21, 2014 N. ADJOURNMENT to adjourn at 8:01 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on February 4, 2014, at 7:00 p.m /s/Monica Schultz Deputy City Clerk 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 9 Printed on 12/21/2018