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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 15, 2021 7:03 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 7:03 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Tenorio C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Lajsic. Agenda taken out of order. Mayor Devine and Council President Lajsic recognition of retirement of Denise Koening after 29.5 years of service as Director of Senior Center. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2021-0360 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for a proposed mixed, residential and commercial use, to be located at 9242 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Adopt Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager. Public Comments: None. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION The following objects to live entertainment outside of Paulie's: James M. Jones, 8009 W. Greenfield Ave., objects to live entertainment outside of a Paulie's Pub & Eatery Glen Lutz, 8009 W. Greenfield Ave. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2021 Edward Scott, 8011 W. Greenfield Ave., onsite manager of 8009 W. Greenfield Ave. 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 announced Double B's new location. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT None. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2021-0422 Minutes (draft) of the June 1, 2021 Common Council meeting A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Items 2 and 3 to be reported out after recess. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) 4. R-2021-0362 Resolution of Commendation for Denise Koenig Adopted on a Consent Vote. 5. 2021-0409 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for May 2021 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,275,403.73 Placed on File on a Consent Vote. 6. 2021-0413 United States ex rel I. Griffin v. West Allis Police Department, et al., regarding writ of habeus corpus and assorted claims, Case Nos. 21-C-0686 and 21-C-0693 Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Consent Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, to approve all the actions on item nos. 4-6 on a Consent Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2021 A motion was made by Lajsic that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:22 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 8:05 p.m., and the roll call being taken, the following were present: Present 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Tenorio NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 7. O-2021-0049 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis salary schedule relating to the position of Environmentalist Team Lead Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed on a Block Vote. 8. R-2021-0361 Resolution authorizing the purchase of three (3) 2021 AWD Ford Police Interceptor Utility SUV squad cars from National Auto Fleet Group and associated ancillary items, such as light bars, sirens, etc. from various vendors for a sum not to exceed $156,000 Adopted on a Block Vote. 9. 2021-0419 Communication from Health Commissioner regarding recruitment of a Public Health Specialist due to workforce plan and in support of consolidation Placed on File on a Block Vote. 10. 2020-0450 Notice of Claim by Reynaldo J. Narvaez regarding personal injury on March 22, 2018 Closed Session Item 11. 2020-0836 Summons & Complaint by Reynaldo J. Narvaez regarding personal injury on March 22, 2018, Case No. 2020CV006883. This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Haass to approve all the actions on item nos. 7-11 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2021 12. R-2021-0355 Resolution amending the existing professional services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (ATS) to provide consulting services relative to Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 216 Stormwater Permit compliance requirements for 2021 for an additional sum not to exceed $12,900 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted on a Block Vote. 13. R-2021-0356 Resolution Granting a Privilege for Encroachment (Major) to Diane & John Knecht for property located at 5801-03 W. National Ave./1331 S. 58 St. (Tax Key No. 438-0448-000). Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted on a Block Vote. 14. R-2021-0357 Resolution acknowledging the Common Council’s support of the efficient financial management and operation of the City’s Sanitary Sewer Utility and authorizing the Principal Engineer to submit the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Roadt to approve all the actions on item nos. 12-14 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 15. O-2021-0047 Ordinance to rescind parking restrictions on the south side of W. Schlinger Ave. from 80’ West of S. 90th St. to S. 90th St. Sponsors: Alderperson Kuehn Passed on a Block Vote. 17. R-2021-0360 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for a proposed mixed, residential and commercial use, to be located at 9242 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Adopted on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic to approve all the actions on item nos. 15 & 17 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2021 Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 16. O-2021-0048 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on the north side of W. Greenfield Ave. from S. 77 St. to S. 83 St. Sponsors: Alderperson Stefanski and Alderperson Weigel A motion was made by Lajsic that this matter was Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 2- Grisham, and Reinke LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 2. 2021-0417 Notice of Non-Renewal of the Class “A” beer and “Class A” liquor licenses for Evisuals, LLC, d/b/a In & Out Grocery, 5932 W. Burnham Street Approved on a Block Vote. 3. 2021-0406 Renewal applications for certain licenses: adult-oriented establishment operators, entertainment distributors, pawn dealers, secondhand article and jewelry dealers. Adult-Oriented Operator -Temptations *Danielle Windau Entertainment Distributor *Ken Mitsche, Kenny’s Amusements *Joseph Modl, Northern Novelty *Scott Krahn, Northern Novelty *Ralph Fleege, Mitchell Novelty Company Pawn Dealer *Bradley Rixman, Pawn America Secondhand Article Dealer *James Surprise, Discount Mobility Products *Vanessa Andrew, Madam Chino *Bradley Rixman, Pawn America *Benjamin Frinzi, Renew Sports & Fitness Supply *Donald Minch, Jr. Milwaukee Sewing Machine Company Secondhand Jewelry Dealer *Bradley Rixman, Pawn America Approve City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2021 18. 2021-0340 Original Combination “Class B” Alcohol Beverage Retail License Application for We Eat Hospitality Group, LTD, An Illinois Corporation, dba Bulldog Ale House, located at 2878 S. 108th Street. Agent: Elizabeth Aldrich Approved on a Block Vote. 19. 2021-0404 Application for Temporary Class “B” / “Class B” Retailer’s (Picnic) License for HEAR Wisconsin for the HEAR Wisconsin Mobile Audiology Clinic Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. located at 10243 W. National Ave., on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Approved on a Block Vote. 20. 2021-0408 Police Department Report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for the month of May 2021 Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Vitale to approve all the actions on item nos. 2, 3, and 18-20 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 21. 2021-0418 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 June 1, 2022 A motion was made by Reinke that this matter was Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 M. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Devine announced the Independence Day Parade and Fourth of July fireworks that was generously sponsored by Festival Foods. A motion was made by Lajsic to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. with the next scheduled meeting to be held on June 23, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. YouTube Meeting Links for June 15, 2021 Committee of the Whole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiAw_NbbwUU Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx4VLfADydM Recess - Administration & Finance; Safety & Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRRAV1EsJo Recess - License & Health; Public Works; Advisory City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTo2hgNm0Cs Common Council Part 2 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yClyQBY863U> All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. 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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 7 Printed on 9/28/2021