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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, January 7, 2020 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue 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. May, Haass, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Vitale. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION None. 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 None. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT None. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2020-0008 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council meeting of December 17, 2019 Attachments: 121719 CC Minutes.draft AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - Common Council Minutes 12-17-2019 A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 8/23/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 7, 2020 J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 2. 2020-0005 Claim by Alexander J. Moris regarding towing reimbursement and vehicle damages at 894 North, W. National Ave. off ramp on December 12, 2019 Attachments: Claim Moris Claims Report-February 4, 2020-With Old Claim Denial Ltr - Moris- CL-19-49 This matter was Referred to the City Attorney for Legal Action on a Block Vote. 3. 2020-0006 Notice of Circumstances Giving Rise to Claim by Tamara A. Effertz regarding injuries at the intersection of W. Greenfield Ave. and S. 68 St. on October 16, 2019 Attachments: Claim Effertz Claims Report-December 1, 2020 This matter was Referred to the City Attorney for Legal Action on a Block Vote. 4. 2020-0012 Summons and Complaint by West Allis Hotel Ventures alleging excessive 2019 assessment of the property for 8201 W. Greenfield Ave. (Case No. 2019CV007065) Attachments: S&C WA Hotel Ventures (Case No. 2019CV007065) This matter was Referred to the City Attorney for Legal Action on a Block Vote. 5. 2020-0013 Summons and Complaint by Charles Cleveland vs City of West Allis, et al, regarding injuries and damages sustained at eastbound on W. Lincoln Ave. on November 20, 2018 (Case No. 2019CV009679) Attachments: S&C Charles Cleveland (Case No. 2019CV009679) Updated S&C Charles Cleveland (Case No. 2019CV009679) This matter was Referred to the City Attorney for Legal Action on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Stefanski, to approve item nos. 2-5 on a Block Vote. The motion carried unanimously. K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. L. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 6. 2019-0904 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Kayla M. Luty This matter was Reconsidered and Referred back to the License & Health Committee. M. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 8/23/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 7, 2020 A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:03 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 8:25 p.m., and the roll call being taken, the following were present: Present 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Haass, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel N. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 8. R-2019-0874 Resolution establishing health insurance plan, funding levels, employee health care premium contributions, and Health Savings Contributions for the plan year March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Attachments: R-2019-0874 signed Plan Decrements 12-9-19 Claim Examples 2018 Benefits Survey Summary_3 benefits survey 12.17.09 Plan Decrements 1.1.20 Decrementsv3 Televised Links.Health Insurance PP 1.2.19 A&FUpload 1.7.20 Option 1 1.7.20 Option 2 Retiree Only Plan 2020 Insurance Rates - with Dental and Vision RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL 12-17-19 2020 Insurance Rates - with Dental and Vision FINAL APPROVED BY COUNCIL 1-7-2020 A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. May, that this matter was Adopted As Amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Haass, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 9. 2018-0952 Summons and Complaint in the matter of New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2018-2 vs Debra J. Roszina, et al, regarding foreclosure of mortgage, Case No. 2018CV009687 Attachments: S&C Roszina Mort Foreclosure 2018CV009687 Claims Report with Foreclosures -January 7, 2020 City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 8/23/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 7, 2020 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 10. 2019-0844 Claim by Ashley Veasley regarding property damage at 4330 N. 42 St. on November 7, 2019 Attachments: Claim - Ashley Veasley Redacted Claims Report with Foreclosures -January 7, 2020 This matter was Denied on a Block Vote. 11. 2019-0880 Claim by Gino Carini regarding vehicle damages at S. 84 St, near Gate 4 of State Fair Park, on November 18, 2019 Attachments: Claim Carini Claims Report with Foreclosures -January 7, 2020 This matter was Denied on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. May, seconded by Ald. Weigel, to approve item nos. 8-11 on a Block Vote. The motion carried unanimously. 7. O-2020-0001 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis Salary Schedule due to the creation of the position of Lead Public Health Nurse Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Attachments: O-2020-0001 signed MEMORANDUM - Fill Lead PHN position JDQ - Lead Public Health Nurse 1-7-2020 2020 PAYROLL SCHEDULE January 7. 2020 A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. May, that this matter was Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 Present: 1- Haass PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12. R-2020-0003 Resolution Approving an Urban Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Abatement and Storm Water Management Grant Agreement between the City of West Allis and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to receive $58,760 in funding for updating the City’s current water quality management plan in the Milwaukee River Basin Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: USP41292Y20 Partially Executed Grant Agreement 18Dec19 DNR Stormwater Grant Agreement City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 8/23/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 7, 2020 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 8/23/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 7, 2020 13. R-2020-0004 Resolution to accept the proposal of Bartlett Arborist Supply for providing ArborJet Tree-age Emerald Ash insecticide treatment, Propizol, and #4 Arbor plugs for a total net sum of $51,834.15 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Bid Tab # 19-029 Arborjet Tree-age and Accessories This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Stefanski, to approve all the actions on item nos. 12-13 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Haass, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 14. 2020-0003 Transmittal of Decision of the Joint Review Board with respect to Tax Incremental District Number Eighteen (Chr. Hansen Expansion) Attachments: Joint Review Board Resolution Approving TIF 18 (12-18-19) Transmittal of Decision of the JRB with respect to TIF 18 A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Barczak, that this matter be Placed on File. The motion carried unanimously. LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 6. 2019-0904 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Kayla M. Luty This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 15. 2020-0007 License applications Secondhand Article Dealer application 2019-2020: Military Collectibles Shop LLC, Jerry E. Dutscheck, Agent, 9707 W. Greenfield Ave. Dance Hall License application 2019-2020: Set Apart Lounge LLC, Toron A. Brown, Agent, 1022 S. 60 St. Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) applications 2019-2021: Coleman, Nickerria S. Cummings, Marie E. Dronso, Melissa A. Lewitzke, Jeffrey L. Roman, Adrilein A. This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 8/23/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 7, 2020 16. 2019-0574 Police Department Report involving Stallywood, 6827 W. National Ave., of Stallywood LLC, Robert L. Anderson, Agent, Incident Date: July 4, 2019 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 17. 2019-0901 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Debra A. Berrones This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 18. 2019-0946 Police Department Report involving Premier Sports Lounge, 1022 S. 60 St., of Premier Sports Lounge LLC, Tabitha A. Harris, Agent, Incident Date: November 2, 2019 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 19. 2019-0945 Police Department Report involving Slurp-n-Burp Fun Bar, 1454 S. 92 St., of R & K Entertainment Enterprises, LLC, Robert M. Lucas, Agent. Incident Date: November 1, 2019 Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 20. 2019-0947 Police Department Report involving Uncle Festers, 5732 W. Mitchell St., of Uncle Festers LLC, Ashley Kapalczynski, Agent, Incident Date: November 4, 2019 Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 21. 2019-0949 Police Department Report involving JC’s Pub & Grub, 8028 W. National Ave., of JC’s Pub, Inc., Jeffery Clark, Agent, Incident Date: November 9, 2019 Held in License & Health Committee during recess. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, to approve item nos. 6 and 15-18 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Haass, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 22. R-2020-0002 Resolution relative to relocating the polling place for the Ninth Ward of the Second Aldermanic District from the McCarty Park Pavilion to the West Allis Senior Center for the Spring 2020 Primary and General Elections Sponsors: Advisory Committee This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 8/23/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 7, 2020 23. 2020-0014 Reappointments by Mayor Devine to the West Allis Public Beautification Committee of Judy Hutto, Mary Johnson, Christina Lund, Robin Kidd, and Linda Taylor, their two-year terms to expire December 31, 2021 Attachments: HUTTO.BEAU.12-30-2021 JOHNSON.BEAU.12-31-2021 KIDD.BEAU 12-31-2021 LUND.BEAU.12-31-2021 TAYLOR.BEAU 12-31-2021 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 24. 2020-0015 Reappointments by Mayor Devine of Nathan Kieso and Sagar Tolani as a members of the West Allis Capital Improvement Committee, their three-year term to expire January 1, 2023 Attachments: KIESO.CIP REAPPT TOLANI.CIP.REAPPT This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 25. 2020-0016 Reappointments by Mayor Devine of Rick Bassler and Kara Witty as members of the West Allis Fair Housing Board, their three-year term to expire February 1, 2023 Attachments: BASSLER.FAIRHSNG REAPPT WITTY.FAIRHSNG REAPPT. This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 26. 2020-0017 Reappointments by Mayor Devine of Alderpersons Kevin Haass and Vincent Vitale as members of the City of West Allis Capital Improvement Committee, their annual terms to expire January 1, 2021 Attachments: HAASS.CIP REAPPT VITALE.CIP 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. 22-26 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Haass, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 8/23/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 7, 2020 27. R-2019-0682 Resolution strongly urging the imposition of incarceration and longer terms of incarceration for criminals whose actions endanger the safety of West Allis citizens Sponsors: Alderperson Stefanski Attachments: R-2019-0682 signed A motion was made by Ald. Reinke, seconded by Ald. Lajsic, that this matter was Adopted As Amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Haass, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Vitale, and Weigel No: 1- Stefanski O. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ald. May, seconded by Ald. Vitale, to adjourn at 8:35 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on January 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. /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 9 Printed on 8/23/2021