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City of West Allis 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. West Allis, WI 53214 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, October 20, 2015 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. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Czaplewski. D. PUBLIC HEARING 1. R-2015-0220 Resolution to approve the Year 2016 Operating Plan for the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District and to adopt the Special Assessment Method as stated therein (Final). Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: 2016 BID Operating Plan Explanation by Patrick Schloss, Community Development Manager. Appearances: None. Public Hearing Held. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Robert Braun, 2160 S. 86 St., commented on the following: speeding is his neighborhood, a lawsuit regarding same sex marriages, a protest he will be attending at the Mosque on 13th and Layton, his political support, and the schools. Duane Brewer, 2186 S. 86 St., commented on speeding in his neighborhood. Jake Brewer, 2186 S. 86 St., commented on speeding in his neighborhood. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 11/4/2015 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2015 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 attended a graduation ceremony in which three individuals of the West Allis Fire Department completed the Mobile Integrated Health Care Program at UW-Milwaukee. Mayor Devine commented on several Halloween events taking place in West Allis beginning with Halloween in the Park organized by the Community Alliance Against Drugs program along with the West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation Department, the Downtown Business Improvement District's Halloween Hunt, and the citywide Trick or Treat. Mayor Devine announced the Grand Opening of the Ultimate Salad Bar located at 10922 W. National Avenue. Mayor Devine commented on the charitable basketball game he participated in to support the West Allis Central Bulldogs Athletics featuring The Harlem Ambassadors. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Vitale announced that the next Administration & Finance Committee Meeting will take place in the Common Council Chambers. Ald. Probst announced the grand opening of the new hotel in West Allis, Hampton Inn & Suites, located at 8201 W. Greenfield Ave. Ald. Roadt announced that Jack Risler died at the age of 94. Mr. Risler was decorated with the Silver Star and French Legion of Honor Medal. Ald. Weigel commented on the 2015-0216 Youth Commission which will be holding a candidate forum in the Spring of 2016 for West Allis candidates. The Commission is also looking to organize a County Executive forum. Ald. Weigel attended the Growing Sustainable Communities 8th Annual Conference where they spoke about green meetings, bioswales for bump out used for traffic calming, fiscal sustainability, and blight intervention. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 2015-0739 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council regular meeting of October 6, 2015. Attachments: 100615 CC Minutes.draft A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. May, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 11/4/2015 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2015 J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 3. 2015-0719 Report of the Municipal Judge for the month of September 2015, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $124,907.74. Attachments: Municipal Judge Report September 2015 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 4. 2015-0722 Notice of Circumstances Giving Rise to Claim on behalf of Barbara A. Berens and William Berens relative to injuries allegedly sustained at 1445 S. 84 St. on August 7, 2015. Attachments: BBerens claim This matter was Referred for Legal Action on a Block Vote to the City Attorney. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Probst, seconded by Ald. Barczak, to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote. 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 the completion of Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:24 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 8:23 p.m., and the roll call being taken, there were: Present 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 5. R-2015-0218 Resolution relative to accepting proposal of Creative Business Interiors for furnishing Knoll office furniture for a total net sum of $41,948.71. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: 1292 Office Furniture-CAO Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 6. 2015-0740 Communication from City Administrator regarding proposed health insurance plan changes as included in the 2016 City of West Allis Mayor’s Recommended Budget. Attachments: Communication re Health Insurance Plan Changes for 2016 Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 11/4/2015 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2015 7. 2015-0735 2016 City of West Allis Mayor’s Recommended Budget. Attachments: 2016 City of West Allis Mayor's Recommended Budget Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 8. 2015-0647 Communication from City Administrator regarding request to fill the upcoming vacant position of Municipal Library Janitor at the Public Library. Attachments: Request to fill Municipal Library Janitor position This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 9. 2015-0648 Communication from City Administrator regarding request to fill the vacant position of Electrical Mechanic I in the Department of Public Works, Building/Inventory and Electrical Services Division-Electrical Section. Attachments: Request to fill Electrical Mechanic I position Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 10. R-2015-0220 Resolution to approve the Year 2016 Operating Plan for the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District and to adopt the Special Assessment Method as stated therein (Final). Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: 2016 BID Operating Plan This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Vitale, 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: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 11. R-2015-0221 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to amend the funding Agreement WE02 for reimbursement from MMSD to fund private property inflow/infiltration reduction work in the City of West Allis from an amount not to exceed $50,000 to an amount not to exceed $100,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 12. 2015-0741 Communication from Alderperson Michael May regarding the proposed implementation of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) for the City of West Allis. Attachments: Ald. May communication Held in Public Works Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 11/4/2015 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2015 13. R-2015-0199 Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to enter into a contract amendment to the professional services contract between the City of West Allis and Graef - USA Inc. to provide Engineering Consulting Services for the construction of the 76th Street Bridge and Beloit Road Bridge for a total sum not to exceed $2,500.00. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2015-0199 Graef Letter This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, 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: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 14. O-2015-0050 An ordinance to create subsection 14.35 of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code, Chapter 14, Electrical Code, relative to operating a commercial establishment without electrical service. Sponsors: Ald. Weigel and Ald. Probst This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 15. R-2015-0219 Resolution approving a list of properties to be demolished as recommended to the Common Council by the Demolition Recommendation Committee. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: Exhibit 1 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 16. 2015-0736 Communication from the Director of Building Inspection and Neighborhood Services relative to the Demolition Recommendation Committee meeting report. Attachments: Communication 2015-0736 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 11/4/2015 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2015 17. 2015-0738 Special Use Permit for The Choice Restaurant and Bar, a proposed restaurant and bar facility to be located at 9638 W. National Ave. Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, 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: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 18. 2015-0723 2015-2016 Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator Permit application(s). License application nos. 2259 and 2260 granted. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 19. 2015-0724 Appointment of new agent, Jason J. Powelski, by J. Beans Pub, LLC, d/b/a J. Beans Pub LLC located at 9033 W. National Avenue. (2015-2016 Class B Tavern License no. 1934, Dance Hall License no. 1935, and Instrumental Music License no. 2000). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 20. 2015-0731 2015-2016 Class B Tavern Special Event Permit application no. 17 of John Starr Pickles, LLC, John Starr, Agent, d/b/a Broken Starr Saloon, 1100 S. 60 Street, for a Birthday party to be held on October 24, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Food, tent in parking lot, and outdoor music). Third (3rd) application for the 2015-2016 license year. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 21. 2015-0743 2015-2016 Class B Tavern Special Event Permit application no. 18 of DeRosia Enterprises, LLC, Dawn M. Clark, Agent, d/b/a The Drunken Duck, 5906 W. Burnham St., for a Grand Reopening/First Halloween Party to be held on Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Temporary fence in parking lot with tent, food, and outdoor music). First (1st) application for 2015-2016 license year. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 22. 2015-0710 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) applications. 2015-2016 License application nos. 359 and 361 granted. 2015-2017 License application nos. 354, and 356-362 granted. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 23. 2015-0732 2015-2016 Special Class B Beer and Wine License application(s). License application no. 22 granted. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 11/4/2015 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2015 24. 2015-0711 Police Department report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for the month of September 2015. Attachments: Tavern Violation Report Sept 2015 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 25. 2015-0712 Police Department Report involving Flappers, 7527 W. Becher St., of Mark S. Silber, Incident Date: August 20, 2015. This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 26. 2015-0713 Police Department Report involving Mis Sueños, 7335 W. Greenfield Ave., of Mis Sueños, LLC, Deborah Ann Ramirez, Agent, Incident Date: September 13, 2015. This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 27. 2015-0714 Police Department Reports involving Boosters West, 7731 W. Becher St., of Boosters West, LLC, Keith P. Randolph, Agent, Incident Date: September 4, 2015. This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 28. 2015-0715 Police Department Report involving The HD Hideout, 6201 W. Mitchell St., of Hideout West Allis, Inc., Daniel R. Seiy, Agent, Incident Date: September 17, 2015. This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 29. 2015-0716 Police Department Report involving Rosco’s, 6711 W. Beloit Rd., Rosco’s LLC, Paula A. Meinzer, Agent, Incident Date: September 5, 2015. This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 30. 2015-0717 Police Department Report involving 7-West Bistro & Ultra Lounge, 7211 W. Greenfield Avenue, of Wisconsin Beverage & Entertainment Partners, LLC, Edward A. Brown, Jr., Agent, Incident Date: September 6, 2015. This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 31. 2015-0718 Police Department Report involving The New 6500 Bar, 6500 W. Greenfield Ave., My Place, LLC, Lisa M. Branson, Agent, Incident Date: September 29, 2015. Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 32. 2015-0720 Police Department Report regarding September 27, 2015 Alcohol Compliance Check involving thirteen (13) West Allis businesses, resulting with one (1) selling alcohol to an underage person without requesting identification (Layton Food & Gas LLC, Tarlok Bhatia, Agent, d/b/a Becher Liquor & Beer, premises located at 2077 S. 78 St.). Held in License & Health Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 11/4/2015 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2015 33. 2015-0725 2015-2016 Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator Permit application no. 2255 of Erica M. Heard. Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 34. 2015-0726 2015-2016 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 16-356 of Orlando Yracheta. Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 35. 2015-0727 2015-2016 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 16-357 of Carl R. Williams. Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 36. 2015-0728 2015-2017 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) no. 17-349 of John H. Kabacinski. Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 37. 2015-0729 2015-2017 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 17-355 of Melissa K. Czerwinski Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 38. 2015-0695 2015-2016 Class B Tavern License application no. 2256, Dance Hall License application no. 2257, and Instrumental Music License application no. 2258 of Z’s Bar, LLC, David Zarate, Agent, d/b/a Z’s Bar, 6309 W. National Avenue (new-existing location). This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote 39. 2015-0733 2015-2016 Class B Tavern License application no. 2261, Dance Hall License application no. 2262, Instrumental Music License application no. 2263 of Mike 7, LLC, Michael G. Lange, Agent, d/b/a Fourth-N-Long, 8911 W. National Avenue (new-existing location). This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 40. 2015-0730 Findings and Recommendations in the Matter of the complaint against Big Dogs Sports Grill, LLC, 9427 W. Greenfield Avenue (2015-2016 Class B Tavern License renewal application no. 1784). Attachments: G Jackowski communication Findings and Recommendations.Big Dogs Sports Grill This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 11/4/2015 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2015 41. 2015-0694 Summons in the matter of the complaint against Big Dogs Sports Grill, LLC, Gary M. Jackowski, Agent, for the premises located at 9427 W. Greenfield Ave., d/b/a Big Dogs Sports Grill (2015-2016 Class B Tavern License renewal application no. 784). Attachments: Summons Big Dogs Sports Grill 10-6-15 Affidavit of Service Big Dogs Sports Grill This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 42. 2015-0660 2015-2016 Class B Tavern License application no. 2250 and Tavern Entertainment - Other Entertainment License application no. 2252 of Craw Daddy’s LLC, Mike J. Weier, Agent, d/b/a Craw Daddy’s, for the premises at 9427 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-existing). This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 43. 2015-0721 Stipulation In the Matter of the Complaint Against Bechers Corner Spot, LLC, Charline S. Hart, Agent, d/b/a The Corner Spot, for the premises located at 2079 S. 69 Street. Attachments: Stipulation.Bechers Corner Spot This matter was Denied and Placed on File on a Block Vote. 44. 2015-0579 Summons and Complaint in the matter of the complaint against Bechers Corner Spot, LLC, Charline S. Hart, Agent, for the premises located at 2079 S. 69 St., d/b/a The Corner Spot (2015-2016 Class A Beer License no. 2199, Cigarette License no. 2230 and Food-Related Permits/Licenses). Attachments: Summons - The Corner Spot 8-4-15 Complaint - The Corner Spot 8-4-15 Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 45. 2015-0530 Police Department Report involving The Corner Spot, 2079 S. 69 St., Bechers Corner Spot, LLC, Charline S. Hart, Agent, Incident Date: June 24, 2015. Held in License & Health Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 11/4/2015 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2015 46. 2015-0580 Department of Revenue Field Report from June 24, 2015 regarding Bechers Corner Spot, LLC, (2014-2015 Class A Beer License no. 2199 and Cigarette no. 2230, Charline S. Hart, Agent, d/b/a The Corner Spot, premises located at 2079 S. 69 St.). Attachments: DOR Field Report 6-24-15 Held in License & Health Committee during recess. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Barczak, to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. May, Ald. Probst, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 47. 2015-0737 Reappointments by Mayor Devine of Youth Members to the West Allis Youth Commission. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 48. 2015-0742 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Paul Murphy as an Adult Advisor-Citizen Representative to the West Allis Youth Commission, his four-year term to expire September 30, 2019. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Reinke, 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: 10 - Ald. Barczak, 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 8:28 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on November 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Monica Schultz, City Clerk City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 11/4/2015