Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · February 1, 2022
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, February 1, 2022 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers
7525 W. Greenfield Avenue
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Devine called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ald. Stefanski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. R-2022-0016 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing
the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Lincoln Ave.
from S. 91st St. to S. 93rd St. by concrete reconstruction with
miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm
sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building
services and utility adjustments.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
City Engineer Peter Daniels presented information on the schedule of proposed
assessments.
Adopt
2. R-2022-0036 Resolution to consider an amendment to the FY2016-FY2021 Community
Development Block Grant Action Plans, relative to allocating $30,000 of
contingency funding to the FY2021 Community Development Block Grant
Annual Plan for the creation of a new Blight Clearance and Demolition
activity.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
Planning and Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented information on the Community
Development Block Grant amendment.
E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
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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
Ald. Stefanski thanked everyone for the beautiful flowers and their condolences.
Ald. Tenorio announced Kegel's Inn is hosting the events at Liberty Heights on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 3:30p.m. to 6:30p.m.until March 3, 2022.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. 2022-0212 January 11, 2022 Draft Common Council Minutes.
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve this matter, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion
carried.
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 #4 - #19 on a consent vote,
motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
4. R-2022-0058 Resolution authorizing the Manager of Planning and Zoning to enter into a
professional services agreement with Community Planning and
Development Advisors, LLC.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
Adopted
5. R-2022-0059 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street
construction in S. 94th St. from W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Orchard Street, S.
96th St. from W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Lapham St. and S. 97th St. from W.
Greenfield Ave. to W. Lapham St. and authorizing and directing settlement
of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2020 Project No. 8 for
final payment in the amount of $600.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
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Adopted
6. R-2022-0060 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street
construction in W. Lakefield Ave. from E/O S. 119th St. to S. 122nd St. and
W. Euclid Ave. from S. 119th St. to S. Villa Ct. and authorizing and
directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of
2020 Project No. 5 for final payment in the amount of $500.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
7. R-2022-0061 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street
construction in S. 58th St. from W. Beloit Rd. to W. Mobile St. and
authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with
contract terms of 2020 Project No. 4 for final payment in the amount of
$100.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
8. R-2022-0062 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street
construction in W. Grant St. from S. 60th St. to W. Beloit Rd. and
authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with
contract terms of 2020 Project No. 1 for final payment in the amount of
$250.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
9. R-2022-0063 Resolution accepting work of Visu-Sewer, Inc. for sanitary sewer lining,
spot lining and grouting in various locations and authorizing and directing
settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2020
Project No. 1 for final payment in the amount of $7,801.48.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
10. R-2022-0067 Resolution relating to authorizing the execution of a contract with American
Fidelity for Stop Loss Coverage for the plan year from March 1, 2022, to
February 28, 2023.
Adopted
11. R-2022-0069 Resolution relative to extending our contract with CliftonLarsonAllen,
(Previously DBA Schenck, SC) to provide Financial Auditing Services, for
the year ending December 31, 2021, for a sum of $55,700.
Sponsors: Alderperson Haass
Adopted
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12. R-2022-0088 Resolution to accept the proposals of various nurseries for furnishing and
delivering 612 trees for spring planting for a total net sum of $57,055 and
7,963 annual flowers at $5,375.50.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
13. 2022-0213 Communication from Assistant Fire Chief requesting approval to accept a
Bureau of Justice (BJA) Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance
Abuse Program (COSSAP) Grant.
Placed on File
14. 2022-0100 New application for secondhand article dealer for Gustavo Lorenzo d/b/a
Segunda Thrift Store, 7419 W. Becher Street.
Approved
15. 2022-0104 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for December 2021
indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of
$3,3233,332.11.
Placed on File
16. 2022-0105 December 2021 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and
fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $64,486.92 .
Placed on File
17. 2022-0111 Claim by John Huber, Jr., Karen Bloom, and John Huber, Jr. as personal
representative of Estate of Anthony Huber, regarding multiple state law
claims against the City of West Allis and as yet unknown employees or
former employees of the West Allis Police Department who were involved
in the events resulting in Anthony Huber’s death on August 25, 2020.
Referred to City Attorney
18. 2022-0112 Claim by Sarandos LLC for excessive assessment for parcel
450-9953-001, 9633 W. Greenfield Avenue.
Referred to City Attorney
19. 2022-0113 Claim by Sarandos LLC for excessive assessment for parcel
450-9951-001, 9617 W. Greenfield Avenue.
Referred to City Attorney
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
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Ald. Lajsic moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing
Committee meetings, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
The Council recessed at 7:18 p.m. and returned at 8:33 p.m.
Roll Call was taken and the following were present:
Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio,
Vitale and Weigel.
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Haass moved to approve all the actions on items #20 - #23, #25 and #27 on a
block vote, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
20. R-2022-0036 Resolution to consider an amendment to the FY2016-FY2021 Community
Development Block Grant Action Plans, relative to allocating $30,000 of
contingency funding to the FY2021 Community Development Block Grant
Annual Plan for the creation of a new Blight Clearance and Demolition
activity.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
21. O-2022-0036 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis salary schedule relating to
temporary labor market adjustments for certain positions in the Department
of Public Works.
Committee Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
22. R-2022-0085 Resolution to amend Policy No. 1424 relating to a temporary market
adjustment to the Incentive Refuse Task Rate.
Sponsors: Alderperson Haass
Committee Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
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23. R-2022-0039 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic
Development Loan to National Properties LLC, located at 9242 W.
National Avenue, under the National Avenue Commercial Corridor InStore
Forgivable Loan Program in an amount up to $50,000.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
25. R-2022-0052 Grant application for $250,000 from the Wisconsin Economic
Development Corporation Community Development Investment Grant
Program for Walter Holtz for the redevelopment of the property located at
7140 W. Greenfield Avenue.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
27. R-2022-0056 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic
Development Forgivable Loan to Rupena’s Fine Foods, located at 7641
W. Beloit Road, in the amount not to exceed $100,000 funded with
CDBG-CV2 funds.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
24. R-2022-0042 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic
Development Loan to Mike 7, LLC d/b/a 4th-N-Long, located at 8911 W.
National Avenue, under the National Avenue Commercial Corridor InStore
Forgivable Loan Program in an amount up to $58,500.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried.
Council Action:
Ald. Haass moved to adopt, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 1- Roadt
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26. R-2022-0053 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic
Development Forgivable Loan to Lincoln Hospitality Group, LLC, the
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 10111 W. Lincoln Avenue, in the
amount not to exceed $120,000 funded with CDBG-CV2 funds.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried.
Council Action:
Ald. Haass moved to adopt, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 8- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 2- Roadt, and Stefanski
28. R-2022-0075 Resolution to consider funding $52,585 in small business assistance
grants fund with CDBG-CV grant funds.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried.
Committee Action:
Recess meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Council Action:
Ald. Haass moved to adopt, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 0
Abstain: 1- Grisham
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Roadt moved to approve all the actions on items #29 - #36 on a block vote,
motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
29. R-2022-0016 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing
the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Lincoln Ave.
from S. 91st St. to S. 93rd St. by concrete reconstruction with
miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm
sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building
services and utility adjustments.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Reinke moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
30. R-2022-0017 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by concrete reconstruction
with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm
sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building
services and utility adjustments in W. Lincoln Ave. from S. 91st St. to S.
93rd St. and levying special assessments against benefited properties.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
31. R-2022-0057 Resolution relative to the Notice of Hearing for the vacation and
discontinuance of a portion of public right of way north of W. National Ave.
and southwest of S. Waukesha Rd. requested by David Schneck and Joan
Sternweis.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Vitale moved to adopt, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
32. R-2022-0068 Resolution to authorize the purchase of WINCAN Software Lease for a sum
of $15,695.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
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Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
33. R-2022-0021 Resolution to facilitate the purchase of 420 96-gallon and 200 64-gallon
garbage carts in the amount of $34,662.40 to support the 2022 Quality of
Life Focus Initiative for the standardization of garbage carts for one, two,
three family residential dwelling units.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
34. 2022-0156 Status of the Mayor’s initiative for standardizing refuse carts.
Committee Action: Place on File
Council Action: Placed on File
Ald. Stefanski moved to recess at 7:33 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
Committee reconvened at 7:58 p.m. to discuss item #35.
35. 2022-0157 Status of Garbage and Recycling Pilot Program.
Committee Action: Place on File
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:17 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
Council Action: Placed on File
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SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
36. R-2022-0090 Resolution seeking enhanced legislation and enforcement on firework
distributors.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Vitale moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve item #36 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call
vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Vitale moved to approve all the actions on items #37 - #44 on a block vote,
motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
37. 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. Grisham moved to hold this item pending license surrender by Monday,
February 14, 2022, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Held
38. 2022-0122 New Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise Permit for
EKC Investments, d/b/a Kane’s Bar & Grill, 6922 W. Orchard Street, West
Allis, WI 53214; Agent: Edward Jones. Public Entertainment Premise
Permit to include juke box, DJ, bands, karaoke, patrons dancing,
instrumental music, concerts, pool tables and amusement machines.
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
39. 2022-0026 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Angela Crisci.
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Committee Action:
Ald. Roadt moved to deny due to the second non-appearance, Ald. Stefnaski
seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Denied
40. 2022-0052 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Adrian Rodriguez.
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to deny due to the second non-appearance, Ald. Grisham
seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Denied
41. 2022-0173 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Zakery VanderLinden. (BART 11)
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to hold to the next meeting per applicant’s request, Ald.
Stefanski seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Held
42. 2022-0174 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Shawn Murphy.
Committee Action:
Ald. Vitale moved to deny due to the circumstances of the offense(s) substantially
relate to the operation of a licensed premise because the conduct demonstrates
irresponsible or illegal use of alcohol and/or drugs and/or noncompliance with
licensing rules and regulations, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Denied
43. 2022-0101 December 2021 Police Department tavern violations/calls for service
report.
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to Place on File, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Placed on File
44. 2022-0184 Communication regarding environmental nuisance prevention & control
efforts.
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to Place on File, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 7:58 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
Council Action: Placed on File
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Reinke moved to approve all the actions on items #45 - #48 on a block vote,
motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
45. R-2022-0012 Resolution establishing polling places for elections.
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to hold this item, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Held
46. R-2022-0081 Resolution urging the Wisconsin State Legislature to reject Assembly Bill
610, which shifts tax burdens to homeowners to the benefit of commercial
property owners.
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
47. 2022-0192 Re-Appointment by Mayor Devine of himself, Ald. Weigel and
Administrator/Clerk Rebecca Grill to the Tourism Commission with a
two-year term to expire February 1, 2024.
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
48. 2022-0196 Re-Appointment by Mayor Devine of Robin Kidd, Mary Johnson, Judy Hutto
and Christina Lund to the Public Beautification Committee with a two-year
term to expire February 1, 2024.
Committee Action:
Ald. Vitale moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried.
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to adjourn at 8:29 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion
carried.
Council Action: Approved
N. ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:47 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
Next scheduled meeting is February 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services,
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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, February 1, 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. Stefanski
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That the Common Council of the City of West Allis, Wisconsin,
has proposed that it is in the best interest of the City and the property affected thereby that
W. Lincoln Ave. from S. 91 St. to S. 93 St. be improved by concrete reconstruction with
miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer, storm sewer
relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility Adjustments.
Properties abutting the above street for the extents given are proposed as being benefited
and are proposed to be assessed. Reports showing preliminary plans and specifications, an
estimate of the entire cost of the proposed improvements, and a schedule of the proposed
assessments are located at:
https://www.westalliswi.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/3
under the file name: Engineering/2022 Engineering Projects/W. Lincoln Ave.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN That such reports are open for inspection and will be so
continued for at least ten days after initial publication date of this notice, and that, not more
than forty days from the initial publication date of this notice, on Tuesday, the 1st day of
February, 2022, the Common Council will be in session to hear all persons interested, their
agents or attorneys, concerning the matters contained in the Preliminary Resolution and
reports, including the schedules of the proposed assessments.
1. R-2022-0016 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Lincoln Ave. from
S. 91st St. to S. 93rd St. by concrete reconstruction with miscellaneous
sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer, storm sewer
relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility
adjustments.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Common Council will conduct a public hearing in the
Common Council Chambers of West Allis City Hall, 7525 West Greenfield Avenue, West
Allis, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard, upon:
1) Substantial amendment to the FY2016-FY2021 Community Development Block Grant
Action Plans, relative to allocating $30,000 of contingency funding to the FY 2021
Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan for the creation of a new Blight Clearance
and Demolition activity.
The purpose of this public hearing is to provide interested citizens an opportunity to express
their views on the allocation and use of CDBG funds and to provide citizens with information
on how these funds are to be utilized. For further information, examination and/or copying of
this proposed amendment, please contact the Planning and Zoning Manager of the City of
West Allis at 7525 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, Wisconsin 53214.
2. R-2022-0036 Resolution to consider an amendment to the FY2016-FY2021 Community
Development Block Grant Action Plans, relative to allocating $30,000 of
contingency funding to the FY2021 Community Development Block Grant
Annual Plan for the creation of a new Blight Clearance and Demolition activity.
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.
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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.
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
3. 2022-0212 January 11, 2022 Draft Common Council Minutes.
J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
4. R-2022-0058 Resolution authorizing the Manager of Planning and Zoning to enter into a
professional services agreement with Community Planning and Development
Advisors, LLC.
5. R-2022-0059 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street construction
in S. 94th St. from W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Orchard Street, S. 96th St. from
W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Lapham St. and S. 97th St. from W. Greenfield Ave.
to W. Lapham St. and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in
accordance with contract terms of 2020 Project No. 8 for final payment in the
amount of $600.
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6. R-2022-0060 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street construction
in W. Lakefield Ave. from E/O S. 119th St. to S. 122nd St. and W. Euclid Ave.
from S. 119th St. to S. Villa Ct. and authorizing and directing settlement of
said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2020 Project No. 5 for final
payment in the amount of $500.
7. R-2022-0061 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street construction
in S. 58th St. from W. Beloit Rd. to W. Mobile St. and authorizing and
directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of
2020 Project No. 4 for final payment in the amount of $100.
8. R-2022-0062 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street construction
in W. Grant St. from S. 60th St. to W. Beloit Rd. and authorizing and directing
settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2020 Project
No. 1 for final payment in the amount of $250.
9. R-2022-0063 Resolution accepting work of Visu-Sewer, Inc. for sanitary sewer lining, spot
lining and grouting in various locations and authorizing and directing
settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2020 Project
No. 1 for final payment in the amount of $7,801.48.
10. R-2022-0067 Resolution relating to authorizing the execution of a contract with American
Fidelity for Stop Loss Coverage for the plan year from March 1, 2022, to
February 28, 2023.
11. R-2022-0069 Resolution relative to extending our contract with CliftonLarsonAllen,
(Previously DBA Schenck, SC) to provide Financial Auditing Services, for the
year ending December 31, 2021, for a sum of $55,700.
12. R-2022-0088 Resolution to accept the proposals of various nurseries for furnishing and
delivering 612 trees for spring planting for a total net sum of $57,055 and
7,963 annual flowers at $5,375.50.
13. 2022-0213 Communication from Assistant Fire Chief requesting approval to accept a
Bureau of Justice (BJA) Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance
Abuse Program (COSSAP) Grant.
14. 2022-0100 New application for secondhand article dealer for Gustavo Lorenzo d/b/a
Segunda Thrift Store, 7419 W. Becher Street.
15. 2022-0104 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for December 2021 indicating
City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,3233,332.11.
16. 2022-0105 December 2021 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and
fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $64,486.92 .
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17. 2022-0111 Claim by John Huber, Jr., Karen Bloom, and John Huber, Jr. as personal
representative of Estate of Anthony Huber, regarding multiple state law claims
against the City of West Allis and as yet unknown employees or former
employees of the West Allis Police Department who were involved in the
events resulting in Anthony Huber’s death on August 25, 2020.
18. 2022-0112 Claim by Sarandos LLC for excessive assessment for parcel 450-9953-001,
9633 W. Greenfield Avenue.
19. 2022-0113 Claim by Sarandos LLC for excessive assessment for parcel 450-9951-001,
9617 W. Greenfield Avenue.
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L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Public Hearing Item (Administration & Finance Committee)
20. R-2022-0036 Resolution to consider an amendment to the FY2016-FY2021 Community
Development Block Grant Action Plans, relative to allocating $30,000 of
contingency funding to the FY2021 Community Development Block Grant
Annual Plan for the creation of a new Blight Clearance and Demolition activity.
New & Previous Matters
21. O-2022-0036 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis salary schedule relating to
temporary labor market adjustments for certain positions in the Department of
Public Works.
22. R-2022-0085 Resolution to amend Policy No. 1424 relating to a temporary market
adjustment to the Incentive Refuse Task Rate.
23. R-2022-0039 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic Development
Loan to National Properties LLC, located at 9242 W. National Avenue, under
the National Avenue Commercial Corridor InStore Forgivable Loan Program
in an amount up to $50,000.
24. R-2022-0042 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic Development
Loan to Mike 7, LLC d/b/a 4th-N-Long, located at 8911 W. National Avenue,
under the National Avenue Commercial Corridor InStore Forgivable Loan
Program in an amount up to $58,500.
25. R-2022-0052 Grant application for $250,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development
Corporation Community Development Investment Grant Program for Walter
Holtz for the redevelopment of the property located at 7140 W. Greenfield
Avenue.
26. R-2022-0053 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic Development
Forgivable Loan to Lincoln Hospitality Group, LLC, the Holiday Inn Express &
Suites, located at 10111 W. Lincoln Avenue, in the amount not to exceed
$120,000 funded with CDBG-CV2 funds.
27. R-2022-0056 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic Development
Forgivable Loan to Rupena’s Fine Foods, located at 7641 W. Beloit Road, in
the amount not to exceed $100,000 funded with CDBG-CV2 funds.
28. R-2022-0075 Resolution to consider funding $52,585 in small business assistance grants
fund with CDBG-CV grant funds.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Public Hearing Item (Public Works Committee)
29. R-2022-0016 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Lincoln Ave. from
S. 91st St. to S. 93rd St. by concrete reconstruction with miscellaneous
sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer, storm sewer
relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility
adjustments.
New & Previous Matters
30. R-2022-0017 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by concrete reconstruction
with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm
sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building
services and utility adjustments in W. Lincoln Ave. from S. 91st St. to S. 93rd
St. and levying special assessments against benefited properties.
31. R-2022-0057 Resolution relative to the Notice of Hearing for the vacation and
discontinuance of a portion of public right of way north of W. National Ave. and
southwest of S. Waukesha Rd. requested by David Schneck and Joan
Sternweis.
32. R-2022-0068 Resolution to authorize the purchase of WINCAN Software Lease for a sum of
$15,695.
33. R-2022-0021 Resolution to facilitate the purchase of 420 96-gallon and 200 64-gallon
garbage carts in the amount of $34,662.40 to support the 2022 Quality of Life
Focus Initiative for the standardization of garbage carts for one, two, three
family residential dwelling units.
34. 2022-0156 Status of the Mayor’s initiative for standardizing refuse carts.
35. 2022-0157 Status of Garbage and Recycling Pilot Program.
SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
36. R-2022-0090 Resolution seeking enhanced legislation and enforcement on firework
distributors.
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
37. 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.
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38. 2022-0122 New Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise Permit for
EKC Investments, d/b/a Kane’s Bar & Grill, 6922 W. Orchard Street, West
Allis, WI 53214; Agent: Edward Jones. Public Entertainment Premise
Permit to include juke box, DJ, bands, karaoke, patrons dancing, instrumental
music, concerts, pool tables and amusement machines.
39. 2022-0026 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Angela Crisci.
40. 2022-0052 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Adrian Rodriguez.
41. 2022-0173 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Zakery VanderLinden.
42. 2022-0174 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Shawn Murphy.
43. 2022-0101 December 2021 Police Department tavern violations/calls for service report.
44. 2022-0184 Communication regarding environmental nuisance prevention & control
efforts.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
45. R-2022-0012 Resolution establishing polling places for elections.
46. R-2022-0081 Resolution urging the Wisconsin State Legislature to reject Assembly Bill 610,
which shifts tax burdens to homeowners to the benefit of commercial property
owners.
47. 2022-0192 Re-Appointment by Mayor Devine of himself, Ald. Weigel and
Administrator/Clerk Rebecca Grill to the Tourism Commission with a two-year
term to expire February 1, 2024.
48. 2022-0196 Re-Appointment by Mayor Devine of Robin Kidd, Mary Johnson, Judy Hutto
and Christina Lund to the Public Beautification Committee with a two-year
term to expire February 1, 2024.
N. 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 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.
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