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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, January 3, 2017 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. Roadt. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION James Mejchar, 3200 S. 116 St., commented on the funeral of John Sarno. Mr. Mejchar requested an honor guard from the West Allis Police Department and a squad car to lead the procession to the cemetery. Mr. Mejchar stated how proud he is of the community and everyone that took part in this tribute to a retired West Allis Police Officer. Mr. Mejchar said that the smiles on the families' faces were priceless. 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 thanked CAAD (Community Alliance Against Drugs), Ald. Roadt and all the volunteers for their participation in another excellent New Year’s Eve event. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 1/18/2017 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 3, 2017 None. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2017-0001 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council regular meeting of December 20, 2016. Attachments: 122016 CC Minutes.draft A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Vitale, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 2. 2017-0002 Fred and Julie Carsky communication relative to property damages allegedly sustained at 2563 S. 95 St. on November 23, 2016. Attachments: Carsky claim This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 3. 2017-0003 Summons and Complaint in the matter of Bonnie L. Eastman vs. City of West Allis, Case No. 16CV007114. Attachments: Eastman - 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. May, 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 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 7:14 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 7:37 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 City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 1/18/2017 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 3, 2017 M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 4. O-2017-0001 An Ordinance to repeal and recreate Section 2.76 of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code relating to Wages, Hours, and Conditions of Employment and Abolishing the Civil Service Commission. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Marked Copy of Ordinance to repeal and recreate Section 2.76 of RMC Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 5. R-2017-0001 Resolution establishing health and dental insurance funding levels for the plan year March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Plan Design 2016-2017- Introduced at 1-3-17 Council Mtg Recommended Insurance Rates - Introduced at 1-3-17 Council Mtg Health Insurance-2017 Pan Year Recommendations - REVISED FINAL AFTER AF 1-9-17 2017 Recommended Insurance Rates - REVISED AFTER AF MTG on 1-9-17 Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 6. R-2017-0002 Resolution relative to acquiring Health Insurance Stop Loss from Symetra for the March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018 Plan Year for an amount not to exceed $623,282.04 annually. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 7. R-2017-0003 Resolution adopting the 2017-2021 City of West Allis Strategic Plan. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: West Allis Strategic Plan Process Overview.1-9-17 AF Presentation Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 8. 2017-0004 BMR No. 1, LLC, communication regarding the business operating at 10611 W. Arthur Ave., being under contract for sale of assets to a third party buyer on or about March 2017. Attachments: BMR No. 1 LLC comm. This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 9. 2017-0007 City Administrator report on IT Steering Committee meetings. Attachments: IT Steering Committee Meeting Minutes 11/16/2016 City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 1/18/2017 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 3, 2017 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 1/18/2017 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 3, 2017 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 10. R-2017-0004 Resolution relative to the Notice of Hearing for the Vacation and Discontinuance of a 6-ft. x 300.53-ft. portion of City alley right-of-way between S. 58 St. and S. 60 St. north of W. Mineral St. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Exhibit A- File No. Y-1191 R-2017-0004 signed A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Probst, that this matter was Adopted. 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 11. R-2017-0005 Resolution relative to the Vacation and Discontinuance of a 6-ft. x 300.53-ft. portion of City alley right-of-way between S. 58 St. and S. 60 St. north of W. Mineral St. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Exhibit A- File No. Y-1191 Held in Public Works Committee during recess. SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE None. LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 12. 2017-0006 2016-2017 Class B Tavern License application no. 2394, of Khodal Ma Inc., Pravinkumar Patel, Agent, d/b/a Town Beer & Liquor, for the premises located at 907 S. 84 St. (new-existing location). This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 1/18/2017 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 3, 2017 13. 2016-0676 Findings and Recommendation in the Matter of the Complaint Against Top Dog Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a The Choice Eatery and Entertainment, Ronald Mellantine, Agent, for premises located at 9638 W. National Ave. (2016-2017 Class B Tavern License no. 2316). Attachments: F&R Top Dog Enterprises, LLC F&R letter This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 14. 2016-0689 Response of Top Dog Enterprises, LLC, to the Findings and Recommendation to revoke of the License & Health Committee and request for an additional three (3) week extension. Attachments: Response from Top Dog Enterprises, LLC This matter was Placed on File 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 15. 2017-0008 Communication from City Clerk regarding the In-Person Absentee Voting Schedule for the 2017 Spring Primary and 2017 Spring Election. Attachments: 2017 In-Person Absentee Voting Schedule A motion was made by Ald. Reinke, seconded by Ald. Barczak, that this matter was Approved and Placed on File. 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 7:40 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on January 17, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Monica Schultz, City Clerk City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 1/18/2017