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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 4, 2016 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. Weigel. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION None. 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 commented on the following: Playground renovation projects update; Citywide Fall Cleanup; welcomed The Farmer's Wife Restaurant to West Allis; and gave his appreciation to those who helped with Oktoberfest at the Farmer's Market. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT None. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 10/19/2016 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2016 I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2016-0615 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council regular meeting of September 20, 2016. Attachments: 092016 CC Minutes.draft A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Probst, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 2. 2016-0595 Nicholas Niemczyk communication regarding vehicle damages allegedly sustained at 1626 S. 93 St. on August 11, 2016. Attachments: N. Niemczyk veh dmg This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 3. 2016-0596 Randy Abbrederis communication regarding vehicle damages allegedly sustained at 2040 S. 67 Pl. on June 16, 2016. Attachments: R. Abbrederis veh dmg This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 4. 2016-0597 Summons and Complaint in the matter of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs Gerald P. Griesemer, et al, regarding foreclosure of mortgage, Case No. 16CV006787. Attachments: G. Griesemer foreclosure This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 5. 2016-0598 Summons and Complaint in the matter of JPMorgan Chase Bank vs Pascual Montanez, et al, regarding foreclosure of mortgage, Case No. 16CV007133. Attachments: P.Montanez foreclosure This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 6. 2016-0600 Peggy Bitz communication regarding damages allegedly sustained at 7725 W. Lincoln Ave. on September 12, 2016. Attachments: P. Bitz damages This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 10/19/2016 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2016 7. 2016-0611 Pastor John Perry communication regarding vehicle damages allegedly sustained at 2354 S. 107 St. on September 7, 2016. Attachments: J. Perry veh dmg This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. May, seconded by Ald. Weigel, 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 K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Devine announced that the following Committees would meet during recess: Administration & Finance, Public Works, Safety & Development, License & Health, and Advisory. LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Item nos. 8-13 of the License & Health Committee were reported out after recess. 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 7:06 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 7:40 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 14. R-2016-0242 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Schenck, SC for furnishing Financial Auditing Services for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018 for total sum of $158,075.00. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Communication regarding Schenck financial auditing services Schenck Financial Auditing Services Proposal for 2016-2018 Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 10/19/2016 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2016 15. R-2016-0243 Resolution to approve the Year 2017 Operating Plan for the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District and to adopt the Special Assessment Method as stated therein (Preliminary). Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: 2017 BID Operating Plan 2017 BID Assessments R-2016-0243 signed resolution This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 16. R-2016-0245 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic Development Loan to MPP Enterprises LLC under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2016-0245 - Signed Resolution & Terms and Condition Letter (10-7-16) This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 17. R-2016-0246 Resolution authorizing contingency funds for the Reservoir Park Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2016-0246 signed resolution This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 18. 2016-0602 2017 City of West Allis Mayor’s Recommended Budget. Attachments: 2017 Recommended Budget.pdf Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 19. 2016-0071 Amended Summons and Complaint in the matter of Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority vs. Angeline Davis, et al. regarding foreclosure of mortgage, Case No. 15CV007528. Attachments: Davis claim This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 20. 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 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 10/19/2016 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2016 21. 2016-0466 Gary Kimble Notice of Claim for personal injuries allegedly sustained on August 20, 2015. This matter was Denied on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Weigel, 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 22. R-2016-0239 Resolution accepting work of Guide Lines Pavement Marking, LLC for pavement marking in S. 60th St. from W. Pierce St. to W. Rita Dr.; S. 76th St. from W. Lapham St. to W. Grant St.; W. National Ave. from S. 73rd St. to S. 70th St.; W. National Ave. from S. 65th St. to S. 62nd St. in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2014 Project No. 3. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2016-0239 signed resolution This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 23. R-2016-0240 Resolution Constituting a Relocation Order, Pursuant to Secs. 62.22 and 32.05(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes, for the Laying Out, Relocation and Improvement of West National Avenue (South 76 Street to South 70 Street). Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: 2410-00-07_Plat Relocation Order-National -76-70 R-2016-0240 signed resolution R-2016-0240 signed relocation order This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 24. R-2016-0241 Resolution Constituting a Relocation Order, Pursuant to Secs. 62.22 and 32.05(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes, for the Laying Out, Relocation and Improvement of West National Avenue (South 95 Street to South 92 Street). Sponsors: Public Works Committee City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 10/19/2016 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2016 Attachments: R-2016-0241 Relocation Order R-2016-0241 Map R-2016-0241 signed resolution R-2016-0241 signed relocation order This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 25. R-2016-0244 Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to contract with Design Build Solutions for roof replacement at the Jefferson School electrical transformer building in an amount not to exceed $21,500. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2016-0244 signed resolution This matter was Adopted 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 26. O-2016-0045 An Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance No. 4026 which pertains to an Eastbound No Left Turn at the Intersection of South 65th Street and West Grant Street. Sponsors: Ald. Vitale A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Probst, that this matter was Passed. 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 27. 2016-0610 Special Use Permit for Light of Grace Annex, a proposed religious institution, to be located at 5900 W. National Ave. Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 10/19/2016 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2016 8. 2016-0520 Police Department Report involving Brass Monkey, 11904 W. Greenfield Ave., of ZJ Squared Ventures LLC, John G. Mackowski, Agent, Incident Date: July 9, 2016. This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 9. 2016-0516 2016-2017 Direct Sellers/Solicitors Permit application no. 17 of Anthony Vazquez, Jr. This matter was Denied based on two (2) nonappearances on a Block Vote. 10. 2016-0531 2016-2017 Secondhand Article Dealer License application no. 2355 of Eric L. Haugen, d/b/a Resale & Oddities, for premises located at 7415 W. Becher St. This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 11. 2016-0494 2016-2018 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 18-194 of Abigail R. Sindelar. This matter was Denied based on two (2) nonappearances on a Block Vote. 12. 2016-0564 2016-2017 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 17-501 of Nicole M. Hoffmeier. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 13. 2015-0381 2015-2017 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) renewal application no. 17-158 for Gary D. Johnson. This matter was Denied based on the police report on a Block Vote. 28. 2016-0599 License Applications. 2016-2017 & 2016-2018 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) applications: Balwinder Kaur, Nancy Jo Marseo, Teresa L. Rowe-Weasler, Andrea Marie Ward Clair, & Yash Patel. 2016-2017 Special Class B Beer & Wine License application: The ALS Association Wisconsin Chapter, 12377 W. Lincoln Ave., Greenfield Park, Area #3, on Sunday, October 9, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (1st application, Beer & Wine). This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 29. 2016-0607 2016-2017 Used Vehicle Dealer License application no. 2365 of Scott’s Automotive, LLC, Scott Emanuele, Agent, d/b/a Scott’s Automotive, LLC, for the premises located at 2042 S. 114 St. This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 30. 2016-0612 2016-2017 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 17-509 of Sandra Ann Haeger. Held in License & Health Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 10/19/2016 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2016 31. 2016-0613 2016-2018 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 18-212 of Bryant L. Sukkert. Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 32. 2016-0614 2016-2018 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 18-215 of Hemlatta Patel. Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 33. 2016-0523 Police Department Report involving Town Beer & Liquor, 907 S. 84 St., of BHP Partners LLC, Hitesh V. Patel, Agent, Incident Date: July 4, 2016 (Class B Tavern License). This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 34. 2016-0565 2016-2018 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 18-208 of Stephanie A. Shay. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 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: 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 35. 2016-0603 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Karen Gibbs as a member of the West Allis Board of Health, her term to expire January 1, 2018. Attachments: Appointment Letter for Karen Gibbs 10-4-16 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 36. 2016-0608 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Jody Rymaszewski as a member of the West Allis Library Board, her three-year term to expire July 1, 2019. Attachments: Appointment of Jody Rymaszewski This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 37. 2016-0609 Reappointments by Mayor Devine to the West Allis Block Grant Committee of Diane Brandt, Chris Porterfield, Jamie Vallejo, and Ald. Vincent Vitale, their two-year terms to expire September 1, 2018. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 10/19/2016 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2016 Attachments: Appointment of Diane Brandt Appointment of Chris Porterfield Appointment of Jamie Vallejo Appointment of Ald. Vitale This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Reinke, 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 N. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Vitale, to adjourn at 7:45 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on October 18, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Monica Schultz, City Clerk City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 10/19/2016