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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, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt, Tracy Stefanski, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, April 16, 2019 7:00 PM City Hall Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue 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. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel Excused 1- Ald. Lajsic C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Haass. D. OATH OF OFFICE FOR ALDERPERSON TRACY STEFANSKI, SECOND DISTRICT. The Honorable Judge Murphy administered the Oath of Office to Alderperson Tracy Stefanski. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2019-0258 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 113 Street from W. Greenfield Avenue to W. Lapham Street, S. 116 Street from W. Greenfield Avenue to Union Pacific Railroad and W. Cleveland Avenue from S. 72 Street to S. 76 Street by major asphalt resurfacing, miscellaneous walk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility adjustments. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2019-0258 signed Explanation by Peter Daniels, City Engineer. Appearance: Bill Rozga, 1513 & 1529 S. 113th St., questioned the Commercial versus Industrial rates, the specific plans for 113th Street, and the bids. Public Hearing Held City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 8/2/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 F. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Jim Kerlin, 11645 Hidden Valley Dr., Cedarburg, President and CEO of Beyond Vision Ability Center, advocating on behalf of the people with vision loss and blindness and their ability to have the dignity of work; and commented on Beyond Vision Ability Center is looking at purchasing previous Sam's Club site and renovating the site into the new The Ability Center Campus. Guillermo Baena, 7047 Milwaukee Ave., Wauwatosa, supports Beyond Vision Ability Center; commented on the unemployment rate of those with vision loss and blindness and the importance of Beyond Vision Ability Center. Mary LaPointe, 1327 S. 90 St., commented on the importance of having employment and what Beyond Vision Ability Center means to her family. Ruben Rodriguez, 8617 W. Greenfield Ave., commented on Beyond Vision Ability Center and the longevity of the business. G. 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. H. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine commented on the Community Improvement Foundation Gala benefiting the off-lease dog park to West Allis; and reminded all of the National Avenue S. 92 to S. 95 streets of the Phase II of the National Avenue reconstruction scheduled to begin on April 22, 2019. I. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT None. J. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 2019-0264 Minutes (draft) of the Common Council Regular meeting of April 1, 2019. Attachments: 040119 CC Minutes.draft A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 4. 2019-0240 Report of the Municipal Judge for the month of March 2019, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $151,258.08. Attachments: Municipal Judge March 2019 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 5. 2019-0266 Quarterly Report of Matters Pending Before Committees Prior to April 16, 2019. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 8/2/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 Attachments: Referred Matters Report April 16, 2019 Passed The Block Vote A motion was madeby Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. May, to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote.The motion carried unanimously. L. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. M. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that the Council recess until completion of Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:47 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 9:00 p.m., and the roll call being taken, there were: Present 9- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel Excused 1- Ald. Lajsic N. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 3. R-2019-0288 Resolution of Commendation for Sally Nusslock. Sponsors: Committee of the Whole Attachments: R-2019-0288 signed A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. May, that this matter be removed from the table. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. May, this is matter by Adopted. The motion carried unanimously. 7. R-2019-0293 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal from CDW-G for migrating our City e-mail platform from an on-premise solution to Microsoft’s cloud O365 platform for a three-year term and an annual net sum of $55,000. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: IT Director Memo regarding O365 CDW-G Quote for O365 R-2019-0293 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 8. 2019-0252 Communication from City Administrator requesting approval to fill the part-time Librarian position at the Public Library. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 8/2/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 Attachments: Request to fill part-time Librarian position This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 9. 2019-0241 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for March 2019 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,228,856.37. Attachments: March 2019 Monthly Claims Report to CC This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 10. R-2019-0253 Resolution to approve a Commercial Façade Improvement Contract by and between the City of West Allis and Developing DTWA LLC, property owner for the property located at 7311-13-15 W. Greenfield Ave., in an amount up to $57,082. Sponsors: Alderperson Weigel Attachments: R-2019-0253 signed Commercial Facade Contract (signed) This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote Passed The Block Vote A motion was made to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 6. R-2019-0289 Resolution to authorize additional alternative recruiting options. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Resolution with Time hyperlink R-2019-0289 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote Aye: 9- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 11. R-2019-0278 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to amend an existing Professional Services Contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering Services for two Green Solutions parking lots at both the West Allis Library and in the Business Improvement District, for an amount not to exceed $28,500.00. Sponsors: Public Works Committee City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 8/2/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 Attachments: AECOM Agreement - Library and BID parking lot R-2019-0278 signed Amended Work Order #8 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 12. R-2019-0283 Resolution to approve bid of State Contractors, Inc. for the replacement or repair of concrete sidewalk in the general area bounded by S. 84 St. and I-894; north City limits and Union Pacific Railroad in the City of West Allis in the amount of $275,100.00. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Bid Tab R-2019-0283 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 13. 2019-0246 Communication from the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District requesting assistance from the City of West Allis for the use of Centennial Plaza (this will include set-up and taken down) from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2019 for the “Poetry On The Plaza” event. Attachments: Poetry on the Plaza This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 14. R-2019-0258 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 113 Street from W. Greenfield Avenue to W. Lapham Street, S. 116 Street from W. Greenfield Avenue to Union Pacific Railroad and W. Cleveland Avenue from S. 72 Street to S. 76 Street by major asphalt resurfacing, miscellaneous walk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility adjustments. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2019-0258 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 15. R-2019-0259 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by major asphalt resurfacing, miscellaneous walk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility adjustments in S. 113 St. from W. Greenfield Avenue to W. Lapham Street, S. 116 Street from W. Greenfield Avenue to Union Pacific Railroad and W. Cleveland Avenue from S. 72 Street to S. 76 Street and levying special assessments against benefited properties. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2019-0259 signed City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 8/2/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Vitale, to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 16. 2019-0253 Communication from Beyond Vision requesting approval for a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement for property located at 1540 S. 108 St. Attachments: PILOT Agreement - Rev B Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. 17. O-2010-0034 An Ordinance to Create Subsection 18.03(1)(e) of the West Allis Revised Municipal Code Relating to Refuse Collection Areas and Nuisance and Subsection 18.04(8) of the West Allis Revised Municipal Code Relating to Providing a Remedy Therefore. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 18. R-2019-0188 Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Permit for Jose Vidrios Auto Repair, a proposed auto repair business, to be located within the existing mixed use building at 5606 W. Burnham. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: R-2019-0188 signed SUP Jose Vidrios Auto Repair signed Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. 19. 2019-0170 Special Use Permit for Jose Vidrios Auto Repair, a proposed auto repair business to be located within the existing mixed use building at 5606 W. Burnham St. Attachments: Application - Jose Vidrios Auto Repair Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. 20. 2017-0063 Communication from the Director of Building Inspection and Neighborhood Services Department regarding a rental inspection program. Attachments: SDC Communication - Rental Inspections - 1-24-17 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 21. 2018-0322 Communication from the Director of Building Inspection and Neighborhood Services Department regarding Home Business Occupancies. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 8/2/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 Attachments: SDC Communication - Home Occupancies - 4-12-18 RMC 12.17 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 22. 2018-0715 Communication from the Director of Building Inspection and Neighborhood Services Department regarding Home Business Occupancies. Attachments: SDC Communication - Home Occupancies - 8-30-18 SDC Communication - Home Occupancies - 4-12-18 Home Occupancies This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 23. 2018-0928 Communication from the Director of Building Inspection and Neighborhood Services Department regarding a rental inspection program. Attachments: SDC Communication - Rental Inspections - 11-20-18 SDC Communication - Rental Inspections - 1-24-17 Copy of Rental Checklist This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Stefanski, 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: 9- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 24. 2019-0267 License applications. 2018-2019 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) License Applications: Dobosz, Patricia A.; and Liban, Samantha 2018-2020 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) License Applications: Quigley, Patrick J. 2019-2020 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) License Applications: Brungraber, Derrick A.; Grager, Samantha; Kruger, Emmalyn R.; Tomaro, Kayla A.; and Villa Gomez, Rosa M. 2019-2020 Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator Permit Application: Varnum, Toni M. 2019-2020 Amusement and Phonograph Distributor License Applications: • American Entertainment Services Inc., Summer Grothmann-Braun, Agent W337 S5059 Road GG, Dousman • B & M Novelty LLC, Brian K. Wargolet, Agent, 6154 N. 122 St., Milwaukee • Total Vending, Larry M. Beilfuss, 1369 S. 89 Street City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 8/2/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 2019-2020 Manufactured and Mobile Home Community Licenses Application: • Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park MHC, WI, LLC, 10315 W. Greenfield Ave. 2019-2020 Secondhand Article Dealer License Application: • Military Antiques & Collectibles, Jerry Dutscheck, 9707 W. Greenfield Avenue 2019-2020 Secondhand Jewelry Dealer License Applications: • Barnes Goldsmith Shop, James Barnes, 8700 W. Greenfield Ave. • David Derzon Coin Inc., Michael A. O’Connor, Manager, 2069 S. 108 St. 2019-2020 Used Vehicle Dealer License Applications: • American Motor Group, Inc., Marquis Young, Manager, 6030 W. Greenfield Ave • Corner Choice Motors, LLC, Gary S. Starke, Agent, 9200 W. Oklahoma Ave. • Hyundai West Allis, HWAG LLC, Mark. R. Borkowicz, Manager, 10611 W. Arthur Ave. • International Autos/Audi Milwaukee, International Autos, Inc., Mark R. Borkowicz, 2400 S. 108 Street, 106006 W. Arthur Ave., and 10221 W. Arthur Ave. • J.V. Motors, LLC, Jesus M. Velez, Jr., 5730 W. Lincoln Ave. 2019-2020 Carnival Permit Application: • Downtown West Allis, Inc., 12th Annual Downtown West Allis A la Carte, Sunday, June 2, 2019, Greenfield Avenue between 70th & 76th St. and adjacent side street. This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 25. 2019-0257 2018-2019 Class B Tavern Special Event Permit Application No. 18 of ZJ Squared LLC, John Mackowski, Agent, d/b/a Brass Money, for a Dog Rescue Bags Tournament Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (No tent, food, or outdoor music.) (First application for the 2018-2019 license year.) This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 26. 2019-0259 Class B Tavern Special Event Permit Application No. 19 of Kegel’s LLC, Julian Kegel, d/b/a Kegel’s Inn, for the Kegel’s Beer Garden event to be held from May17, 2019 - November 17, 2019 (Monday-Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.) Food and Outdoor Music. Event extends onto City-Right-of-Way. Permit will cover 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 license periods. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 27. 2019-0262 Class B Tavern Special Event Permit Application No. 20 of La Says Invest LLC, Christopher Kuranz, d/b/a Public Table for the Beer Garden events to be held from May 17, 2019 - November 17, 2019 (Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.) Food and Outdoor Music. Event extends onto City-Right- of-Way. Permit will cover 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 license periods. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 8/2/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 28. 2019-0255 2018-2019 Class B Tavern Special Event Permit Application No. 21 of Toms Foolery LLC, Thomas Lubus, Agent, d/b/a Tom’s Foolery, 6922 W. Orchard Street, for a Pig Roast for Our Sports Teams to be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from noon - 9:00 p.m. Premises extended into the alley and parking lot. Food and Outdoor music. (First application for the 2018-2019 license year.) This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 29. 2019-0199 2018-2019 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 19-576 of JustinPaul T. Meyer. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 30. 2019-0166 Police Department Report involving One More, 7534 W. Beloit Rd., of The 5 Spot, LLC, Christina I. Lopez, Agent, Incident Date: February 23, 2019. 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: 9- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 31. R-2019-0279 Resolution calling on the Wisconsin State Legislature to pass a state budget retaining the 2% increase in shared revenue funding. Sponsors: Advisory Committee Attachments: R-2019-0279 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 32. 2019-0256 Chief of Police Communication requesting approval for destruction of public records at the Police Department. Attachments: Police Department Communication This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 33. 2019-0251 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Ms. Lisa Franzen to the Office of Weed Commissioner of the City of West Allis for the year 2019. Attachments: Weed Commissioner Appointment for 2019 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 34. 2019-0258 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Ms. Erin Hirn as a member of the West Allis Plan Commission, her three-year term to expire April 30, 2022. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 8/2/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 Attachments: Hirn Reappointment Letter This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 35. 2019-0260 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Ms. Amanda Nowak as a member of the West Allis Plan Commission, her three-year term to expire April 30, 2022. Attachments: Nowak Reappointment Letter This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 36. 2019-0261 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Ms. Erin Hirn as the Plan Commission Member of the West Allis Capital Improvement Committee, her term to expire April 30, 2022. Attachments: Hirn Reappointment Letter This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 37. 2019-0263 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of John Ragonese as a member of the West Allis Board of Health, serving as the Village of West Milwaukee Representative, his two-year term to expire January 1, 2021. Attachments: Ragonese Reappointment Letter Held in Advisory Committee during recess. 38. O-2014-0047 An Ordinance to Repeal & Recreate Subsection 3.01(2) of the West Allis Revised Municipal Code Relating to Special Common Council Meetings and Creating a Fee for Late Applications. Sponsors: Alderperson Czaplewski This matter was Placed on File 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: 9- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 O. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Vitale, to adjourn at 9:10 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on May 7, 2019, at 7:00 p.m The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Ann Marie Neff, Deputy Clerk City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 8/2/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 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 11 Printed on 8/2/2019