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West Allis, WI · January 11, 2022

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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, January 11, 2022 7:06 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Devine called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 9- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Grisham C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ald. Roadt led the Pledge of Allegiance. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Debra Morin, 2345 S. 75th Street, spoke about the election items on tonight's agenda. 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 congratulated Filippos on their 50th Anniversary. He also encouraged everyone to visit the City's website for information on the winter-themed events happening all next week. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Weigel reported a new restaurant in downtown named McCoco's opened this past week. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2022-0051 December 14, 2021 Draft Common Council Minutes. Ald. Lajsic moved to approve this matter, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 2/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Consent Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve all the actions on items #2 - #11 on a consent vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 2. O-2022-0020 Ordinance to correct errors in prior legislation - January 2022. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic and Safety and Development Committee Passed 3. R-2022-0005 Resolution relative to the agreement with the Village of Greendale for public health services for the year 2022. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Adopted 4. R-2022-0008 Resolution approving a West Allis Neighborhood Association Small Grant Program Focus Grant to East Allis Neighborhood Association in the amount of up to $1,500. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Adopted 5. 2021-1251 New Class B Tavern License Application for Edwin Ordonez, d/b/a McCoco’s, 7420 W. Greenfield Avenue. Agent: Edwin Ordonez. Approved 6. 2021-1543 Claim by Marine Credit Union for a Foreclosure of Mortgage. Referred to City Attorney 7. 2021-1555 Claim by Jean Hinman for property damage at 1947 S. 75th Street on November 11, 2021. Referred to City Attorney 8. 2022-0034 Claim by Florine Hicks, regarding misinformation pertaining to constructing a residential fence and site compliance codes at 8711A W. Schlinger Avenue, on July 16, 2021. Referred to City Attorney City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 2/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 9. 2022-0070 Claim by Darius Wade regarding personal injuries from a motor vehicle accident on North 60th Street at or near its intersection with West Chambers Street in the City of Milwaukee on November 16, 2021. Referred to City Attorney 10. 2022-0081 Appointment of new agent, Christopher Trudeau, for 1309 Bar, LLC d/b/a The Crooked Crow, 1309 S. 60th Street. Approved 11. 2022-0089 Public Entertainment Premises License for Camino Bar West Allis, LLC, d/b/a Camino, 7211 W. Greenfield Avenue, to include amusement machines. Approved L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS Ald. Lajsic moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. The Council recessed at 7:17 p.m. and returned at 8:31 p.m. Roll Call was taken and the following were present: Present 9 - Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale and Weigel. Excused 1 - Grisham M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve all the actions on items #12 - #14 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 12. O-2022-0012 Ordinance to amend salary schedule - election officials and other Positions. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to pass, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 2/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 13. 2021-1565 Draft Administration & Finance Committee Minutes: **October 25, 2021 **December 6, 2021 Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 14. R-2022-0015 Resolution authorizing the retention of outside legal counsel. Committee Action: Ald. Tenorio moved to adopt, Ald. Lajsic seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 15. 2022-0095 Considering the proposed settlement in the Glenn Byal Worker’s Compensation claim. Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to convene into Closed Session pursuant to Wis. Stat. Section 19.85(1)(f) and (g), Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Ald. Lajsic moved to reconvene into Open Session, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Ald. Haass moved to approve the settlement as presented in Closed Session, Ald. Lajsic seconded, motion carried. Committee adjourned at 7:45p.m. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve all the actions on items #16 & #17 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 16. R-2022-0009 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to enter into an agreement for reimbursement from MMSD to fund the disconnection of foundation drains and sanitary lateral rehabilitations on all 2021 street reconstructions in an amount not to exceed $710,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 2/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 17. 2022-0043 Communication from the City Engineer regarding the Street Lighting Program. Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to Place on File, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 7:33 p.m., Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 18. O-2022-0024 Ordinance to repeal and recreate the City Zoning Code. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee No action taken. 19. 2022-0054 Discussion regarding the possession and use of fireworks in the City. No action taken. LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Vitale moved to approve all the actions on items #20 - #25 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 20. O-2022-0008 Ordinance to align electronic smoking device licensing process with operator's license process. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to pass, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 22. 2021-0485 Notice of Non-Renewal of the Class B Liquor & Malt Licenses for R&K Entertainment Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Slurp-N-Burp Fun Bar, Robert Lucas, Agent at 1454 S. 92 St. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold due to non-appearance, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 2/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 23. 2022-0026 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Angela Crisci. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold due to non-appearance, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 24. 2022-0052 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Adrian Rodriguez. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold due to non-appearance, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 25. 2022-0088 December 14, 2021 Draft License and Health Committee Minutes. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 7:47 p.m., Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 21. 2021-1481 New Class A Beer License application for B&S Mart, LLC, d/b/a B&S Mart, 7920 W. National Avenue, West Allis, WI 53214; Agent: Tilak KC. Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to deny due to the location of the property, the principal business is a gas station, and the concentration of other alcohol outlets in the area, Ald. Stefanski, seconded, motion carried with one nay by Ald. Vitale. Ald. Vitale moved to approve the Committee's recommendation to deny the license due to the location of the property, the principal business is a gas station, and the concentration of other alcohol outlets in the area, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 5- Haass, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, and Weigel No: 4- Kuehn, Lajsic, Tenorio, and Vitale ADVISORY COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Reinke moved to approve all the actions on items #26 - #30 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 2/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 26. 2022-0059 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Wayne Clark and Randy Kassa as members of the Board of Review, with a five-year term to expire January 11, 2026. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 27. 2022-0078 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Alds. Kevin Haass and Vince Vitale to the Capital Improvement Committee, their annual term to expire January 1, 2023. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 28. 2022-0079 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Alds. Rosalie Reinke and Angelito Tenorio to the West Allis Board of Health, their two-year terms to expire January 1, 2024. Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 29. 2022-0080 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Molly Rowbottom to the West Allis Tourism Commission, for a one-year term to expire January 1, 2023. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 30. O-2022-0032 Ordinance to dissolve municipal board of absentee ballot canvassers. Sponsors: Alderperson Stefanski Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to Place on File, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File 31. R-2022-0012 Resolution establishing polling places for elections. No action taken. N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:47 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is February 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 2/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 YouTube Meeting Links for January 11, 2022: Common Council Part 1 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB5o1ubZtm8> Recess - Administration & Finance / Safety & Development <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQI3zmfCcx0> Recess - License & Health, Public Works & Advisory <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f14qNZbRyyQ&t=768s> Advisory Committee Part 2 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16DFGesEoMg> Common Council Part 2 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1MVIZxB9Y> 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 2/3/2022

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, January 11, 2022 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Roadt D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION The Common Council may receive information from members of the public during this 30-minute period. Each speaker must announce to the council his or her name and address, sign in at the podium, and limit comments to one statement of no more than 5 minutes. The council cannot take action on topics raised by speakers and will not discuss topics with speakers. F. 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 will meet during recess in the following rooms and in the following order: Art Gallery - Administration & Finance and Safety & Development Room 128 - License & Health, Public Works & Advisory The general public may contact the Committee Chair relative to an agenda item of interest that could be discussed or acted on during the recess meetings simultaneously occurring in different conference rooms. Additionally, if a member has interest in multiple agenda items which are scheduled for discussion or action during the recess meetings simultaneously occurring, they should contact the chair of the committee to inform of such interest. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 1/7/2022 Common Council Meeting Agenda January 11, 2022 G. 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. H. 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. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2022-0051 December 14, 2021 Draft Common Council Minutes. Recommendation: Approve J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) 2. O-2022-0020 Ordinance to correct errors in prior legislation - January 2022. Recommendation: Pass Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic and Safety and Development Committee 3. R-2022-0005 Resolution relative to the agreement with the Village of Greendale for public health services for the year 2022. Recommendation: Adopt Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee 4. R-2022-0008 Resolution approving a West Allis Neighborhood Association Small Grant Program Focus Grant to East Allis Neighborhood Association in the amount of up to $1,500. Recommendation: Adopt Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee 5. 2021-1251 New Class B Tavern License Application for Edwin Ordonez, d/b/a McCoco’s, 7420 W. Greenfield Avenue. Agent: Edwin Ordonez. Recommendation: Approve 6. 2021-1543 Claim by Marine Credit Union for a Foreclosure of Mortgage. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 1/7/2022 Common Council Meeting Agenda January 11, 2022 7. 2021-1555 Claim by Jean Hinman for property damage at 1947 S. 75th Street on November 11, 2021. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 8. 2022-0034 Claim by Florine Hicks, regarding misinformation pertaining to constructing a residential fence and site compliance codes at 8711A W. Schlinger Avenue, on July 16, 2021. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 9. 2022-0070 Claim by Darius Wade regarding personal injuries from a motor vehicle accident on North 60th Street at or near its intersection with West Chambers Street in the City of Milwaukee on November 16, 2021. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 10. 2022-0081 Appointment of new agent, Christopher Trudeau, for 1309 Bar, LLC d/b/a The Crooked Crow, 1309 S. 60th Street. Recommendation: Approve 11. 2022-0089 Public Entertainment Premises License for Camino Bar West Allis, LLC, d/b/a Camino, 7211 W. Greenfield Avenue, to include amusement machines. Recommendation: Approve L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 12. O-2022-0012 Ordinance to amend salary schedule - election officials and other Positions. Recommendation: Pass Sponsors: Alderperson Haass 13. 2021-1565 Draft Administration & Finance Committee Minutes: **October 25, 2021 **December 6, 2021 Recommendation: Approve 14. R-2022-0015 Resolution authorizing the retention of outside legal counsel. Recommendation: Approve City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 1/7/2022 Common Council Meeting Agenda January 11, 2022 15. 2022-0095 Considering the proposed settlement in the Glenn Byal Worker’s Compensation claim. For agenda item #15, a closed session is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stats. Section 19.85(1)(f), and (g) which authorizes a governmental body, upon motion duly made and carried, to meet in closed session to consider financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations; and to confer with legal counsel for the governing body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 16. R-2022-0009 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to enter into an agreement for reimbursement from MMSD to fund the disconnection of foundation drains and sanitary lateral rehabilitations on all 2021 street reconstructions in an amount not to exceed $710,000. Recommendation: Adopt Sponsors: Public Works Committee 17. 2022-0043 Communication from the City Engineer regarding the Street Lighting Program. Recommendation: Place on File SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 18. O-2022-0024 Ordinance to repeal and recreate the City Zoning Code. Recommendation: Discussion Purposes Only Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee 19. 2022-0054 Discussion regarding the possession and use of fireworks in the City. Recommendation: Discussion Purposes Only LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 20. O-2022-0008 Ordinance to align electronic smoking device licensing process with operator's license process. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale 21. 2021-1481 New Class A Beer License application for B&S Mart, LLC, d/b/a B&S Mart, 7920 W. National Avenue, West Allis, WI 53214; Agent: Tilak KC. 22. 2021-0485 Notice of Non-Renewal of the Class B Liquor & Malt Licenses for R&K Entertainment Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Slurp-N-Burp Fun Bar, Robert Lucas, Agent at 1454 S. 92 St. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 1/7/2022 Common Council Meeting Agenda January 11, 2022 23. 2022-0026 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Angela Crisci. 24. 2022-0052 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Adrian Rodriguez. 25. 2022-0088 December 14, 2021 Draft License and Health Committee Minutes. Recommendation: Approve ADVISORY COMMITTEE 26. 2022-0059 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Wayne Clark and Randy Kassa as members of the Board of Review, with a five-year term to expire January 11, 2026. Recommendation: Approve 27. 2022-0078 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Alds. Kevin Haass and Vince Vitale to the Capital Improvement Committee, their annual term to expire January 1, 2023. Recommendation: Approve 28. 2022-0079 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Alds. Rosalie Reinke and Angelito Tenorio to the West Allis Board of Health, their two-year terms to expire January 1, 2024. Recommendation: Approve 29. 2022-0080 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Molly Rowbottom to the West Allis Tourism Commission, for a one-year term to expire January 1, 2023. Recommendation: Approve 30. O-2022-0032 Ordinance to dissolve municipal board of absentee ballot canvassers. Sponsors: Alderperson Stefanski 31. R-2022-0012 Resolution establishing polling places for elections. Recommendation: Discussion Purposes Only N. ADJOURNMENT City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 1/7/2022 Common Council Meeting Agenda January 11, 2022 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 QUORUM 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. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 1/7/2022

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