Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · May 12, 2020
Minutes
City of West Allis
Meeting Minutes
Common Council
Mayor Dan Devine, Chair
Alderperson Thomas G. Lajsic, Council President
Alderpersons: Suzzette Grisham, Kevin Haass, Danna Kuehn, Thomas G. Lajsic, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt, Tracy
Stefanski, Angelito Tenorio, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 5:00 PM West Allis YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/westalliscitychannel
SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Devine at 5:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tenorio.
D. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
New and Previous Matters referred to Committees may be considered and acted upon by Committees during
the Common Council recess. Unless otherwise announced during the meeting, the standing Committees of the
Common Council (Administration & Finance and Advisory) will meet during a recess of the virtual Common
Council meeting.
E. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Devine reminded all to complete the Census as West Allis is at 68% participation.
F. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT
None.
G. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Grisham, that the Council recess until completion of
the Standing Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously.
Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 5:06 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 5:59
p.m., and the roll call being taken, the following were present:
Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
H. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
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1. R-2020-0275 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of South Central Planning and
Development Commission for furnishing software, maintenance, and implementation
of MyGovernmentOnline permit and licensing software for a two-year total sum not to
exceed $75,000
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
Attachments: BINS - MYGOVTONLINE AGRMT- Final (2)
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
3. 2020-0330 Communication from the Mayor, City Attorney and Health Commissioner regarding
State and Local Orders and other matters related to COVID - 19
· “Local Health Plan for Milwaukee County”
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
Passed The Block Vote
A motion was made by Haass, seconded by Lajsic, to approve all the actions on item nos. 1 and 3
on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 0
2. R-2020-0278 Resolution authorizing the transfer and use of funds required to remodel the front
lobby area of City Hall to create a customer service center
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0278 marked up copy
City Hall Remodel
A motion was made by Haass, seconded by Kuehn, that this matter was Adopted As Amended.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 8- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 2- Grisham, and Stefanski
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
4. R-2020-0272 Resolution relative to the location of the City of West Allis polling places beginning
with the August 11, 2020 election
Sponsors: Advisory Committee
5. 2020-0324 Appointment of Ald. Martin J. Weigel and Reappointment of Ald. Kevin Haass by
Mayor Devine and to the West Allis Community Development Authority, their
four-year terms to expire April 21, 2024
Attachments: HAASS.CDA
WEIGEL CDA
This matter was Approved on a Block Vote.
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Passed The Block Vote
A motion was made by Reinke, seconded by Grisham, to approve all the actions on item nos. 4 &
5 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 0
I. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Vitale, to adjourn at 6:06 p.m., with the next
regularly scheduled meeting to be held on May 19, 2020, at 7:00 p.m The motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Rebecca Grill
City Administrator/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.
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Agenda
City of West Allis
Meeting Agenda
Common Council
Mayor Dan Devine, Chair
Alderperson Thomas G. Lajsic, Council President
Alderpersons: Suzzette Grisham, Kevin Haass, Danna Kuehn, Thomas G. Lajsic, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt,
Tracy Stefanski, Angelito Tenorio, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 5:00 PM West Allis YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/westalliscitychannel
SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL MEETING
The City of West Allis is holding the Common Council meeting virtually to help protect our
community from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (This means no one will be permitted
inside the City Hall to view the meeting.)
If you wish to view the meeting, you can watch the meeting as it is livestreamed on the City of West
Allis YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/westalliscitychannel). If you require an
alternate format of viewing the meeting, please call 414-302-8294 and leave a message prior to
11:00 a.m. CST on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
New and Previous Matters referred to Committees may be considered and acted upon by Committees during
the Common Council recess. Unless otherwise announced during the meeting, the standing Committees of the
Common Council (Administration & Finance and Advisory) will meet during a recess of the virtual Common
Council meeting.
E. MAYOR'S REPORT
This item is a report from the Mayor to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and
commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council
unless otherwise listed below.
F. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT
This item is a report from individual Alderpersons to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and
commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council
unless otherwise listed below.
G. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
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H. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
New Matters for Introduction
1. R-2020-0275 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of South Central Planning and Development
Commission for furnishing software, maintenance, and implementation of
MyGovernmentOnline permit and licensing software for a two-year total sum not to
exceed $75,000
2. R-2020-0278 Resolution authorizing the transfer and use of funds required to remodel the front lobby
area of City Hall to create a customer service center
3. 2020-0330 Communication from the Mayor, City Attorney and Health Commissioner regarding
State and Local Orders and other matters related to COVID - 19
· “Local Health Plan for Milwaukee County”
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
New Matters for Introduction
4. R-2020-0272 Resolution relative to the location of the City of West Allis polling places beginning with
the August 11, 2020 election
5. 2020-0324 Appointment of Ald. Martin J. Weigel and Reappointment of Ald. Kevin Haass by
Mayor Devine and to the West Allis Community Development Authority, their four-year
terms to expire April 21, 2024
I. ADJOURNMENT
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All meetings of the Common Council 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.
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUOROM
It is possible that members of, and possibly a quorum of, members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the
above-stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above -stated meeting other than the
governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
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.
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