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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, Kevin Haass, Michael P. May, Cathleen M. Probst, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, December 2, 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 9- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel Excused 1- Ald. Barczak C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Haass. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2014-0435 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. 58 St. from north of W. Pierce St. to W. National Ave. and portions of intersecting streets by concrete reconstruction, miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility adjustments. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Explanation by Peter Daniels, Principal Engineer. Appearances: Dan Myers, 5802 W. Walker St., asked about the owner's responsibility regarding the lateral connection fee to the house and the sump pump. Julian Hampton, 5805 W. Walker St., questioned how the cost and interest rates City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 were calculated, and if the bill would be lower than the estimate if the bid for the job came in lower. Joanne Jurena, 971-73 S. 58 St., commented on whether her yard would be dug up twice, once for the lateral work and then later for the sump pump installation. Public Hearing Held. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Joel Paplham, 1332 S. 74 St., spoke about his multiple contacts and dissatisfaction with a local business and asked that their license to operate be revoked. 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 announced that the West Allis Firefighter Local 1004 would be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser. He extended an invite to everyone to attend the tree lighting and Christmas events being held before the parade in the Downtown Business District. Mayor Devine announced that there would be Public Hearing on the future of the I-94 East West Corridor study from S. 16th Street to S. 70th Street, the Hawley Road ramps and how it could effect current businesses and future business development of West Allis. He announced that the West Allis Police Department will be hosting a winter edition of Neighborhood Partnership Meetings on December 15th. Mayor Devine sadly announced the passing of Karen Timonen and offered condolences to family and friends on behalf of himself and the City. Ms. Timonen had served on the Beautification Committee since it began in 1978. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. May stated he approves of keeping the ramps to Hawley Road open and asked people to attend or write a letter regarding the public hearing on the I-94 East West Corridor study. Ald. May attended the Neighborhood Association Meeting of the Rose Hill Neighborhood and encouraged others to form an association in their neighborhood. Ald. Reinke spoke about Christmas on the Avenue and associated events, such City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 as the art gallery being open to display students artwork, entertainment, activities in City Hall, and refreshments being served by the Celebrations Committee. She encouraged everyone to participate and stroll the avenue. Ald. Reinke commended the Downtown Business District on the nice job they do. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 2014-0764 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council regular meeting of November 18, 2014. Attachments: 111814 CC Minutes.draft A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Vitale, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 2014. The motion carried unanimously. J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 3. 2014-0744 Carla S. Kelver communication regarding invoice #2014-33 dated January 6, 2014, for snow removal charges done on December 27, 2013 and December 28, 2013. A motion was made by Ald. Probst, seconded by Ald. May, that this matter be Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney. The motion carried unanimously. K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that the Council recess until completion of Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:34 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 8:33 p.m., and the roll call being taken, there were: Present 9- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel Excused 1- Ald. Barczak M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 4. O-2014-0082 An Ordinance to establish the salaries of certain employees in the Health Department for 2015. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Health Dept. Employee Salaries This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 5. O-2014-0083 An Ordinance to establish the salaries of certain employees in the Engineering Department for 2015. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Engineering Dept Employee Salaries This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 6. O-2014-0084 An Ordinance to establish the salaries of certain Labor Employees for 2015. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Labor Employees Salaries This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 7. O-2014-0085 An Ordinance to establish the salaries of certain Administrative and Clerical Employees for 2015. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Administrative & Clerical Employees Salaries This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 8. O-2014-0086 An Ordinance to establish 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 year 2015. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Non-Represented Employees This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 9. R-2014-0444 Resolution relative to renewal of the agreement with the Village of West Milwaukee for Information Technology Services for 2015. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: 2015 Information Technology Services Agreement This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 10. 2014-0762 Communication from Human Resources Director regarding recommended changes to the prescription drug program for plan year effective date of March 1, 2015. Attachments: Communication re prescrip. drug changes for 2015 Plan Year City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 11. 2014-0763 Communication from Human Resources Director regarding employee matters and benefits. Attachments: Communication re employee matters and benefits Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 12. 2014-0756 Communication from Human Resources Director regarding request to fill a vacant position of Certified Equipment Mechanic in the Department of Public Works, Fleet Services Division. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Vitale, seconded by Ald. Lajsic, to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 13. R-2014-0408 Resolution showing a decrease in 2015 to the solid waste fund Customer Class 2 user charge. Sponsors: Public Works Committee This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 14. 2014-0761 Communication from Department of Public Works/City Engineer on a proposal from the Safety and Training Coordinator to use money awarded to the Department of Public Works from the City’s insurance carrier to purchase safety jackets. This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 15. R-2014-0435 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. 58 St. from north of W. Pierce St. to W. National Ave. and portions of intersecting streets by concrete reconstruction, miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility adjustments. Sponsors: Public Works Committee This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 16. R-2014-0436 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by concrete reconstruction, miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility adjustments in S. 58 St. from north of W. Pierce St. to W. National Ave. and portions of intersecting streets and levying special assessments against benefited properties. Sponsors: Public Works Committee This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. Reinke, to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 17. O-2014-0081 An Ordinance to Create Subsection 6.02(24) of the West Allis Revised Municipal Code Relating to Unauthorized Presence on School Grounds. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 18. R-2014-0446 Resolution in support of the Double Deck freeway alternative for the I-94 East-West Corridor if the at-grade alternatives cannot accommodate full access to Hawley Road/60th Street. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee This matter was Adopted as Amended on a Block Vote. 19. 2014-0753 Transmittal of Decision of the Joint Review Board with respect to Project Plan Amendment to Tax Incremental District Number Seven (Summit Place). Attachments: JRB Recommendation Letter to Council JRB RESOLUTION Approving TIF 7 Amendment TIF Project Plan Amendment #5 - FINAL (10.29.14) This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 20. 2014-0754 Transmittal of Decision of the Joint Review Board with respect to Tax Incremental District Number Fourteen (68th & Mitchell). City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 Attachments: JRB Recommendation Letter to Council JRB RESOLUTION Approving TIF 14 Milwaukee Ductile TIF14 Plan - 9.30.14 FINAL This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 21. 2014-0758 Communication from the Director of Development regarding the National Avenue Corridor Plan. Attachments: CC Communication (11-26-14) 2014-11-25 West Allis Final 8-5x11 2014-11-10 West Allis Final - Costs This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 22. 2014-0748 2013 Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Annual Report. This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Probst, to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 23. O-2014-0080 An Ordinance to Amend Subsection 9.15(11) and Create Subsections 9.15(12), 9.15(13), 9.15(14) and 9.15(15) of the West Allis Revised Municipal Code Relating to Pawn Shops, Secondhand Stores, Secondhand Jewelry Dealers. Sponsors: Probst and Ald. Weigel This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 24. 2014-0759 Communication from Mark Phillips, Tee Bee, Inc., 2014-2015 Adult Oriented Establishment License no. 531 and Cigarette and Tobacco Products License no. 521, premises located at 9800 W. Greenfield Ave., regarding d/b/a name change from Super Video to Temptations. Attachments: Tee Bee, Inc. name change This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 25. 2014-0742 2015 Gun Range License renewal application. Application no. 25 approved. This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 26. 2014-0745 2014-2015 Secondhand Article Dealer License application(s) Application no. 2163 approved. This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 27. 2014-0746 2014-2015 Secondhand Jewelry Dealer License application(s) Application no. 2162 approved. This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 28. 2014-0741 2014-2015 Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator Permit application no. 2157 of Elizabeth R. Plotzeck. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 29. 2014-0755 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) applications. 2014-2015 License application nos. 533-535 granted. 2014-2016 License application nos. 245-249 granted. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 30. 2014-0749 Findings and Recommendations in the Matter of the Complaint against Abigail R. Sindelar, Operator License (bartender/sales clerk). Attachments: F&R.Sindelar This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 31. 2014-0686 Summons and Complaint in the matter of the complaint against Abigail R. Sindelar, 2014-2016 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) no. 16-181. Attachments: Sindelar Summons 10-28-14 Sindelar Complaint 10-28-14 This matter was Place on File on a Block Vote. 32. 2014-0743 2014-2015 Class B Tavern License application no. 2156 of Papa’s Pub, LLC, Dale J. Kristbaum, Agent, d/b/a Papa’s Pub, for premises located at 1101 S. 60 St. (new-existing location). This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 33. 2014-0747 2014-2015 Class B Tavern License application no. 2159 of Riderz, LLC, Rafael P. Quintero, Agent, d/b/a Tailgaters Sports Pub, for premises located at 6404 W. National Ave. (new-existing location). This matter was Approved as Amended and subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 34. 2014-0693 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-520 for Willie E. Johnson, Jr. This matter was Denied based on two (2) nonappearances on a Block Vote. 35. 2014-0724 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-522 for Angela N. Griffin. City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 36. 2014-0739 2014-2016 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 16-243 for Shamsher S. Randhawa. This matter was Denied based on the police report on a Block Vote. 37. 2014-0740 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-527 for Erin M. Bartes. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 38. 2014-0720 Police Report involving Six Points Pub & Grille, 6200 W. Greenfield Ave. (2014-2015 Class B Tavern License no. 863, Dance Hall License no. 865, and Instrumental Music License no. 866 of Escape Horse Inn, LLC, Douglas M. Ross, Agent, Incident Date: November 1, 2014). This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 39. 2014-0714 Police Report involving The Drunken Duck, 5906 W. Burnham St. (2014-2015 Class B Tavern License no. 1743 and Instrumental Music License no. 1788 of Beer Garden Entertainment LLC, Lindsey Anne Guillermo. Agent, Incident Date: October 5, 2014). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 40. 2014-0715 Police Report involving The Drunken Duck, 5906 W. Burnham St. (2014-2015 Class B Tavern License no. 1743 and Instrumental Music License no. 1788 of Beer Garden Entertainment LLC, Lindsey Anne Guillermo. Agent, Incident Date: October 13, 2014). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 41. 2014-0077 Amended 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: Amended F&R - Scardina's.pdf Scardina - County letter Held in License & Health Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 42. 2014-0520 Summons and Complaint in the matter of the complaint against PM Pub & Grub, Inc., Dorene J. Monty, Agent, for the premises located at 6533 W. Mitchell St., d/b/a PM Pub & Grub (2014-2015 Class B Tavern License renewal application no. 1447). Attachments: Summons PM Pub & Grub. 8-26-14.pdf Complaint PM Pub & Grub. 8-26-14.pdf Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 43. 2013-0652 Summons and Complaint in the matter of the complaint against PM Pub & Grub, Inc., Dorene J. Monty, Agent, for the premises located at 6533 W. Mitchell St., d/b/a PM Pub & Grub (2013-2014 Class B Tavern License renewal application no. 1447, Dance Hall License renewal application no. 1449, amusement devices renewal, phonograph license renewal and Food-Related renewal Permit). Attachments: Summons PM Pub & Grub 11-19-13.pdf Complaint PM Pub & Grib 11-19-13.pdf Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 44. 2014-0429 2014-2015 Class B Tavern License renewal application no. 1447 and Dance Hall License renewal application no. 1449, PM Pub & Grub, Inc., Dorene J. Monty, Agent, d/b/a PM Pub & Grub for premises located at 6533 W. Mitchell St. Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 45. 2014-0750 Communication from Assistant City Attorney regarding outstanding personal property taxes for the following: Cat Network, 8121 W. National Ave.; Cold Stone Creamery, 2935 S. 108 St.; Fratelli Restaurant, 6202 W. Lincoln Ave.; Jets Pizza, 9129 W. Greenfield Ave.; Marv’s Gold Coast Subs, 5901 W. Burnham St.; Sacred Skin, 9509 W. Greenfield Ave.; Sammy’s, 10534 W. Greenfield Ave.; dated November 20, 2014. Attachments: CA com. dated 11-21-14 delq. ppts Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 46. 2014-0751 Communication from Assistant City Attorney regarding Outstanding Municipal Court Judgment issued against Golden Chicken, 8901 W. Greenfield Ave., James Foti, (2014-2015 Food Permit/License). Attachments: CA com dated 11-21-14 Held in License & Health Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 12 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. May, to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 47. 2014-0757 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Meghan Walsh as an Adult Advisor-Citizen Member of the West Allis Youth Commission, her term to expire September 30, 2016. Attachments: Walsh Appt Letter A motion was made by Ald. Reinke, seconded by Ald. Probst, that this matter was Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 N. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Vitale, to adjourn at 8:40 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on December 16, at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. /s/ Monica Schultz, City Clerk City of West Allis Page 13 Printed on 12/21/2018 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 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 14 Printed on 12/21/2018