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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, October 1, 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 11 - Mayor Devine, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Czaplewski. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2019-0685 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for The LifeWay Church, a proposed religious institution to be located at 7515 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Explanation by Steve Schaer, Manager of Planning and Zoning. Appearances: Andrew McLean, 2517 W. Clayton Crest, addressed parking concerns. Public Hearing Held 2. R-2019-0686 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for a proposed hotel to be located at 1010, 1040 & 1126 S. 70 St. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: R-2019-0686 signed Explanation by Steve Schaer, Manager of Planning and Zoning. Appearances: None. Public Hearing Held E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION None. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 10/16/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2019 F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Mayor Devine announced that the following Standing Committees would meet during recess: Administration & Finance, Public Works, Safety & Development, License & Health, and Advisory. G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine commented on the Public Information Meeting for the Hwy 100 Corridor Study, being held on October 17, 2019, 6:00 P.M. at Irving Elementary School, 10230 W. Grant St. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. May thanked the Community for coming together for the family of the house fire; and reminded everyone to clear sewer drains in front of homes to avoid street flooding, I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. 2019-0694 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council meeting of September 17, 2019 Attachments: 091719 CC Minutes.draft A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Stefanski, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 2019. The motion carried unanimously. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 4. 2019-0661 Greenfield Terrace LLC. summons regarding alleged excessive assessment of property for 2018 at 10525 W. Greenfield Ave., parcel number 449-9989-002, case code No. 30405 Attachments: Claim - Greenfield Terrace LLC A motion was made by Ald. May, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter be Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney. The motion carried unanimously. K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Item nos. 5-9 of the License & Health Committee were reported out after recess. L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Vitale, that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:28 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 8:02 p.m., and the roll call being taken, the following were present: Present 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 10/16/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2019 10. O-2019-0041 Charter Ordinance No. 24 increasing the total number of aldermanic districts and reducing the number of alderpersons per aldermanic district Sponsors: Alderperson Barczak Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 11. O-2019-0040 Ordinance to establish the salary of the Alderpersons of the City of West Allis for the four-year term of April 21, 2020 through April 15, 2024 Sponsors: Alderperson Barczak Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 12. R-2019-0692 Resolution to approve a master lease agreement authorizing Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to install small wireless facilities on City-owned utility poles Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Verizon MLA FINAL R-2019-0692 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 13. R-2019-0690 Resolution to approve the Year 2020 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: 2020 DWABID Budget Operating Plan 2020 Assessment Roll Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 14. R-2019-0691 Resolution authorizing the continuation of the Humana Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare eligible retirees, from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: 2020 LPPO for City of West Allis 079-406 - PDE Rates 2020-21 COWA Custom LPPO Custom Rx R-2019-0691 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 10/16/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2019 15. O-2019-0021 Ordinance to establish the salary of the Mayor of the City of West Allis for the four year term commencing on the third Tuesday in April, 2020 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Mayor Salary Ord - Amended Copy Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 16. O-2019-0022 Ordinance to establish the salary range of the Municipal Judge of the City of West Allis for the period of May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2023 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 17. O-2019-0023 Ordinance to establish the salary of the Alderpersons of the City of West Allis for the four year term commencing on the third Tuesday in April 2020 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Weigel, to approve item nos. 12 and 14 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 18. R-2019-0677 Resolution to approve bid of MJ Construction, Inc. for private lead water service line replacements, sump pump installations, storm lateral installations and sanitary sewer lateral rehabilitations at various locations in the City of West Allis in the amount of $1,041,390.00 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: 2019-12 BID RESULTS R-2019-0677 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 10/16/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2019 19. R-2019-0684 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. National Ave. from S. 76 St. to S. 82 St., S. 58 St. from W. Beloit Rd. to W. Mobile St., S. 90 St. from W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Lapham St., W. Euclid Ave. from S. Villa Cr. to S. 119 St., W. Lakefield Ave. from S. 122 St. to east of S. 119 St. and portions of intersecting streets by concrete reconstruction, sidewalk repair, driveway repair, widening/narrowing of pavement, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services, utility adjustments and storm underdrain Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2019-0684 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 20. R-2019-0687 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 94 St. from W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Orchard St., S. 96 St. from W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Lapham St. and S. 97 St. from W. Orchard Pl. to W. Lapham St. by minor asphalt resurfacing, miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay and utility adjustments Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2019-0687 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 21. R-2019-0688 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. Wollmer Rd. from W. National Ave. to W. Oklahoma Ave. by major asphalt resurfacing, miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay and utility adjustments Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2019-0688 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 22. R-2019-0689 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of the alley between S. Buchanan Pl. and S. 69 St.; W. Beloit Rd. and W. Arthur Ave. by removal and reconstruction of the concrete alley pavement, storm sewer and storm underdrain Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2019-0689 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 10/16/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2019 Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Vitale, to approve item nos. 18-22 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 23. O-2019-0018 Ordinance to create Sections 6.019 and 12.10(16) and amend Sections 12.06 and 18.03(3)(m) of the Municipal Code of the City of West Allis pertaining to nuisance activity related to abandoned vehicle parts on private property, motor vehicle repair in residential zones, and excessive noise Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2019-0018 Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. 24. R-2019-0620 Resolution relative to determination of the Application for a Special Use Permit for WA Community Child Care, LLC, an existing daycare, to be re-located at 6330 W. Greenfield Ave. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - WA Community Child Care This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 25. 2019-0605 Application for a Special Use Permit for WA Community Child Care, LLC, an existing daycare, to be re-located at 6330 W. Greenfield Ave. Attachments: Application - WA Community Child Care- Relocate Regarding Request of a Special Use Permit for a Daycare at 6330 W. Greenfield Avenue This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 26. R-2019-0685 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for The LifeWay Church, a proposed religious institution to be located at 7515 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. 27. 2019-0649 Application for a Special Use Permit for The LifeWay Church, a proposed religious institution, to be located at 7515 W. National Ave. Attachments: Application - LifeWay Church The LifeWay Church - (SUP-SLA) Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 10/16/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2019 28. R-2019-0686 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for a proposed hotel to be located at 1010, 1040 & 1126 S. 70 St. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: R-2019-0686 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 29. 2019-0650 Application for a Special Use Permit for a proposed hotel to be located at 1010, 1040 & 1126 S. 70 St. Attachments: Application - HOME2 Suites by Hilton Home2 Suites Hotel (SUP-SLA) This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Barczak, to approve item nos. 24-25 and 28-29 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 5. 2019-0641 Police Department Report relative to the August 16, 2019 Tavern compliance checks involving ten (10) West Allis businesses, resulting in one (1) violation, Paulie’s Pub & Eatery, LLC, Kristine M. Budiac, Agent, d/b/a Paulie’s Pub & Eatery, LLC, premises located at 8031 W. Greenfield Ave. (Licensed Operator (bartender/sales clerk) #8260: Gregory S. Dowden) This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 6. 2019-0664 License applications for License & Health Committee recommendations This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 7. 2019-0606 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Rocio Castro This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 8. 2019-0607 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Joseph T Piscitello Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 9. 2019-0609 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Patrick J Regan This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 10/16/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2019 30. 2019-0690 Petition to exceed the alcohol license quota submitted by Christopher Paul for a 2019-2020 Combination Class B Liquor License for 6610 W. Greenfield Ave. Attachments: Pettion to exceed quota C. Paul Project Vision Business Plan This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 31. 2019-0660 2019-2020 Class B Tavern Special Event Permit application no. 17 of Doppelganger's, Inc., Tammy L. Dopp, Agent, d/b/a Dopp's Bar & Grill, 1753 S. 68 St., for celebration of life to be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and for Pumpkin carving to be held on Sunday, October 13, 2019, Noon to 9:00 p.m. (Fenced in parking lot with tent, food and outdoor music). Third (3rd) permit application for 2019-2020 license year This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 32. 2019-0672 2019-2020 Class A Liquor (cider only) application, of Spring West, LLC, Satwinder Singh, Agent , d/b/a Pantry 41 #105, for the premises located at 10537 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-existing location with a Class A Beer License #2694) This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 33. 2019-0683 License applications Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) applications 2019-2021: *Aleman, Dorothy L Brzakala, Andrew J Calteux, Anne M Castro, Rocio Chandler, Mary M Clark, Brittany A Conklin, Jr., Robert E Danowski, Samuel L Engelbrecht, Laura M Farris, Amanda K Fisco, John M Fritsch, Erin M Garcia, Amber M Gorgas, Mackenzie A Grandstaff, Jason N Hacker, Brittany M Handle, Andrew R Hansen, Samantha L Hill, Heather N Kautzman, Sofie J Lendt, Natalie G Logsdon, Kathryn M Mark, Emily J Messerschmidt, Benjamin P Moore, Amanda L Piscitello, Joseph T Quaintance-strong, Laura A City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 10/16/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2019 Radonski, Jacob R Regan, Patrick J Rhmonn, Essam Rodriguez, Betty Sayles, Cody T Surprise, James J Wells, Daniel N Wilbrandt, Victoria A Zacharias, Stacey B Special Class B Beer & Wine License application 2019-2020: • Granicari, 6753 W. Rogers St. Granicari Tabarica Orchestra Findraiser October 6, 2019, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., (1st application, beer) *Holy Assumption Church, 1531 S. 71 St. Pork Dinner October 13, 2019, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (1st application, beer) *Beer Barons of Milwaukee, 1306 S. 108 St. Beer/Cider sensory analysis and education October 12, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to Noon (1st application beer) October 19, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to Noon (1st application wine) October 26, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to Noon (2nd application wine) *Walk to Defeat ALS, 12377 W. Lincoln Ave. Walk, Greenfield Park October 13, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (1st application beer) This matter was Approved as Amended with the following amendments on a Block Vote. Removal of the following names: *Regan, Patrick J (this matter was handled under Legislative file no. 2019-0609) *Piscitello, Joseph T (this matter was handled under Legislative file no. 2019-0607) *Wilbrandt, Victoria A (applicant will be offered an appearance opportunity at the next Liccense & Health Committee Meeting) Correction to license titles, Secondhand Dealer Applicants: *Conklin, Jr., Robert E *Fisco, John M *Grandstaff, Jason N *Rhmonn, Essam *Surprise, James J 34. 2019-0684 2019-2020 Combination Class B Special Event Permit application no. 18 of BS Dollar LLC, d/b/a Barcode for retirement party. to be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from Noon to 10:00 p.m. (Blocked off parking lot with food). Second application for the 2019-2020 license year This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 10/16/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2019 35. 2019-0685 2019-2020 Combination Class B Special Event Permit application no. 19 of Dick & Gloria’s Cocktails & Dreams Inc., d/b/a Cocktails & Dreams for Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Block Party Permit to block of alley to corner on W. Grant St. between S. 55 St. and S. 56 St. with food, tent, and outdoor music). First application for the 2019-2020 license year This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 36. 2019-0689 2019-2020 Special Instrumental Music Permit application no. 4 of Dick & Gloria’s Cocktails & Dreams, Inc., Richard W. Kinee, Agent, d/b/a Cocktails & Dreams, 2201 S. 55 St., for Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (band) This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was madeby Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, to approve item nos. 5-7, and 9-36 on a Block Vote. The motion carried unanimously. ADVISORY COMMITTEE 37. R-2019-0682 Resolution regarding a demand to impose incarceration and longer terms of incarceration for criminals whose actions endanger the safety of West Allis citizens Sponsors: Alderperson Stefanski Held in Advisory Committee during recess. 38. R-2019-0683 Resolution approving the 2020 Calendar of Meeting Dates of the West Allis Common Council Sponsors: Advisory Committee Attachments: 2020 Proposed CC Calendar R-2019-0683 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 39. 2019-0681 Communication regarding correction to appointments on Administrative Appeals Review Board Attachments: AARB Appointments Memo.9-23-19 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 40. 2019-0695 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Donald Nehmer as a member of the West Allis Community Development Authority, his term to expire October 2, 2023 Attachments: NEHMER.CDA.REAPT This matter was Approved on a Block Vote City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 10/16/2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2019 41. 2019-0696 Reappointments by Mayor Devine of Jessica Lisinski and Caroline Dlouhy as members of the West Allis Block Grant Committee, their term to expire September 1, 2021 Attachments: LISINSKI.BLOCK.REAPPOINTMENT DLOUHY.BLOCK.REAPPT 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 item nos. 38-41 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 N. ADJOURNMENT /s/ Steven A. Braatz, Jr., City Clerk 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 10/16/2019