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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, June 1, 2021 7:04 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 7:04 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 11 - Mayor Devine, Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Kuehn D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Bill Schneider, 800 S. 109th Street would like the barriers at the end of his street removed. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Mayor Devine announced that the following Standing Committees would meet during recess: Administration & Finance, Safety & Development, License & Health, Public Works and Advisory. G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine announced there is a news story on Fox 6 that indicated that the City was going to dictating how many attendees could go to the WI State Fair, which is not a City of West Allis decision. The item on the agenda tonight is regarding traffic. There will also be a Memorial Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park with a great turnout. Also, happy Pride month. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Weigel stated Double B's opened a new location where they are the property owner, not the tenant. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2021-0388 Minutes (draft) of the May 18, 2021 Common Council meeting City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, that this matter was Approved. The motion carried unanimously. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2. R-2021-0342 Resolution adopting a Complete Streets Policy for the City of West Allis Sponsors: Public Works Committee A motion was made by Roadt, seconded by Stefanski, that this matter be Adopted As Amended. The motion carried unanimously. Aye: 5- Grisham, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, and Vitale No: 0 K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) 3. O-2021-0042 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis salary schedule to create the positions of Health Environmentalist Team Leader, and Finance Payroll Administrator Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed on a Consent Vote. 4. O-2021-0043 Ordinance to Repeal Transient Photographer License Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Passed on a Consent Vote. 5. R-2021-0345 Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to enter into a contract with Partner2Learn for facilitation of an updated City of West Allis Strategic Plan Adopted on a Consent Vote. 6. R-2021-0335 Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of West Allis (“City”) and the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board (“Board”) for first aid, first response, and emergency transport for the 2021 State Fair seasons Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Adopted on a Consent Vote. 9. R-2021-0329 Resolution accepting work of Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC for closed circuit TV inspection of sanitary and storm sewers in various locations and authorizing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms for final payment of 2020 Project No. 9 in the amount of $250 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted on a Consent Vote. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 10. R-2021-0340 Resolution approving amendment #2 to the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Six Points West Allis Apartments, LLC and the Community Development Authority of the City of West Allis relative to the Development Finance Agreement (North of National Avenue “NONA”) Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Adopted on a Consent Vote. 11. R-2021-0336 Resolution to approve bid of Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC for the closed circuit TV inspection of sanitary and storm sewers at various locations in the amount of $79,003 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted on a Consent Vote. 12. R-2021-0337 Resolution to approve bid of Zignego Company, Inc. for the asphalt resurfacing in W. Washington St. from S. 112th St. to S. 108th St., S. 90th St. from W. Arthur Pl. to S. 89th St. and S. 75th St. from W. National Ave. to the Union Pacific Railroad in the amount of $547,580.55 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted on a Consent Vote. 14. 2021-0381 Claim by Lori King regarding damage to vehicle on April 9, 2021 at 2101 S. 58 St. on April 9, 2021 Referred to the City Attorney on a Consent Vote. 15. 2021-0398 Claim by Eric Stach regarding damage to vehicle on May 17, 2021 at 10510 W. Oklahoma Referred to the City Attorney on a Consent Vote. 16. 2021-0377 Communication from Director of Public Works to adjust the storm water fees for the property at 423 South Curtis Road as allowed in Section 1.075 (7)(d) of the Revised Municipal Code dealing with Storm Water Management System User Fees Approved on a Consent Vote. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 19. 2021-0393 Renewal applications for certain licenses: adult-oriented establishment owner and operators, direct sellers, entertainment distributors, food peddlers, manufactured and mobile home community renewal licenses, pawn dealers, salvage and recycling centers, secondhand article and jewelry dealers. Adult-Oriented Establishment: *Benjamin Bishop, Temptations *Ryan Hoven, The Spot *Neela Sivasathiyamoorthy, Heartbreakers Adult-Oriented Operator - All applicants are for Temptations *Countissa Lee *Katie Holtman *Jamie Haase *Naronne Cole *Brook Blackbird *Amber Robinson *Rachel Guenther *Harley Swan *Andrew Differt *Kateri Baumgart *Emily Yaunke Entertainment Distributor *James Sevalt, National Entertainment Network *Patrick Modl, Southern Novelty Company *Chad Goeman, Lake States Vending *Larry Beilfuss, Total Amusement *Brandon Beilfuss, Total Amusement *Michael Weigel, Wisconsin P&P Amusement *Summer Grothmann-Braun, American Entertainment *Michael Eppler, Suburban Vending *Bruce Dentice, Sam's Amusement *Jay Jacomet, Reds's Novelty *Richard Jacomet, Reds's Novelty *Reginald Zeniecki, Reggie's Amusements Food Peddler *Jessica Gonzalez, El Sazon Dominicano *Alexander Obradovich, Firewise Barbecue Company Manufactured/Mobil Home *Catherine Styza, Greenfield Terrace *Richard Styza, Greenfield Terrace *Jane Styza, Mayfair Village City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 Pawn Dealer *Vivian Anton Limberatos, Paul's Jewelers Salvage & Recycling Center *Phillip Rehberg, ARR Recycling Secondhand Dealer - Article *Scott Heifetz, Record Head *Diana Saadeh-Jajeh, Game Stop *Adam Campbell, Imperial Trading Cards *Kevin Nugent, The Shooters Shop *Ed Check, 2 Brothers-in-Law *Brian Boyer, E-5 Sports *Robert Leary, A-1 Furniture *Jerry Dutscheck, Military Collectibles Shop *Karlene Clark, Within Reason Resale and Consignment *Robert Thimm, Boring Bobs *Catherine Connoly, St. Charles Furniture & Thrift Store **Charitable Organization *Michael Umhoefer, St. Charles Furniture & Thrift Store **Charitable Organization *Robert Conklin Jr., Bargains n' More **Charitable Organization Secondhand Dealer - Jewelry *Vivian Anton Limberatos, Paul's Jewelers *Dean Shallow, Shallow Jewelers *Diane Latinovich, Diane's Designs *Alan Derzon, David Derzon Coin Company *Michael O'Connor, David Derzon Coin Company Approved on a Consent Vote. 20. 2021-0368 Application for a new Secondhand Article Dealer, for Amy Craig, d/b/a/ Amy Renee’s Kreative Touch, located at 7219/7217 W. Greenfield Ave Approved on a Consent Vote. 21. 2021-0370 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Mark Manthei as a member of the West Allis Police and Fire Commission, his five-year term to expire May 1, 2026 Approved on a Consent Vote. 22. 2021-0402 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Jane Edgar as a the Village of West Milwaukee Rep. of the West Allis Board of Health, her two-year term to expire January 1, 2023 Approved on a Consent Vote. Passed The Block Vote City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, to approve all of the consent agenda actions on all items except nos. 7, 8, 13, 17 and 18. No. 7 be sent to Administration & Finance; No. 8 to Public Works; #13 to Advisory Committee and Nos 17 & 18 sent to License & Health. The motion carried unanimously. Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:13 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 8:19 p.m., and the roll call being taken, the following were present: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE New Matters for Introduction 23. 2019-0403 Claim by Duke A. Swan regarding injury to person at 1962 S. 59 Street on September 28, 2018. Approved on a Block Vote. Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 24. 2020-0244 Summons and Compliant by the Estate of Duke A. Swan vs the City of West Allis et al, regarding injury to person at 1962 S. 59 St. on June 16, 2018, Case No. 2020CV002259 Approved on a Block Vote. Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 7. R-2021-0124 Resolution approving the State Fair Park Crowd and Traffic Control Services Agreement A motion was made by Haass to approve actions 7, 23 and 24 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 City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 Passed the Block Vote These matters were reported out after recess as a separate vote. Motion by Haass to approve the Administration & Finance Committee report. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE New Matters for Introduction 25. 2021-0348 Application for an Original Class “A” Beer License for Express Pantry, 8530 W. Greenfield Avenue. Agent: Manpreet Singh A motion was made by Grisham, seconded by Stefanski, that this matter be Approved as Amended, that the license be a full "Class A" Liquor License. The motion carried unanimously. 26. 2021-0389 Class B Temporary Premise Extension request with one exception for Just J’s, 9033 W. National Ave 27. 2021-0400 Class B Temporary Premise Extension request with two exceptions for DTR Enterprises, LLC. d/b/a Studz Pub Sports Bar and Grill, 6833 W. National Ave This matter was Held, as the applicant must be present. 17. 2021-0387 Class B Temporary Premise Extension request for BS Dollar, LLC. d/b/a Barcode, 2110 S. 60th St This matter was Held. 18. 2021-0392 Class B Temporary Premise Extension request for Doppleganger’s LLC, d/b/a Dopp’s Bar 7 Grill, 1753 S. 68th St This matter was Held. These matters were reported out after recess as a separate vote. Motion by Vitale to approve the License & Health Committee report. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 8. R-2021-0328 Resolution requiring the repair of an at-grade crossing Sponsors: Public Works Committee A motion was made by Vitale, seconded by Stefanski, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Grisham, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, and Vitale City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 No: 0 These matters were reported out after recess as a separate vote. Motion by Reinke to approve the Public Works Committee report. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 13. R-2021-0346 Resolution to amend Policy # 1115 to create sponsorship preference for West Allis entities A motion was made by Grisham, seconded by Vitale to place this matter on file. The motion failed 2-3. These matters were reported out after recess as a separate vote. Motion by Stefanski, seconded by Roadt, to refer this matter to the Special Events Committee. The motion carried 3-2. N. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski to adjourn at 8:23 p.m., with the next scheduled meeting to be held on June 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m The motion carried unanimously. 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 8 Printed on 6/15/2021