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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, May 3, 2022 7:01 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Devine called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Lajsic. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. O-2022-0024 Ordinance to repeal and recreate the City Zoning Code as amended by the Safety & Development Committee on March 29, 2022. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee City Planner Zac Roder presented. 2. O-2022-0040 Ordinance to repeal and recreate the City Zoning Map. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee City Planner Zac Roder presented. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION None. 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 spoke on the creation of Conrad Garden's Neighborhood Association and Nicole from CBS58 visiting West Allis on Thursday. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 5/18/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT None. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. 2022-0565 April 19, 2022 Draft Common Council Minutes. Ald. Lajsic moved to approve this matter, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 4. 2022-0132 New Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise Permit for 6139 Beloit Tavern, LLC, d/b/a Shotskis, 6139 W. Beloit Road, West Allis, WI 53219; Agent: Jay Stamates. Public Entertainment Premise Permit to include juke box, DJ, bands, karaoke, patrons dancing, instrumental music, pool table and amusement machines. (ALC 22 2) Ald. Vitale moved to grant, motion carried. Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Consent Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #5 - #8, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 5. R-2022-0331 Resolution to consider an amendment to the Business Growth Working Capital Loan with Schlinger, 2000 LLC. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Adopted 6. R-2022-0327 Resolution accepting work of Crowley Construction Corporation for pavement marking installation in S. 60 St. and W. Burnham St. and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2020 Project No. 12 for final payment in the amount of $1,252.95. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 5/18/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 7. 2022-0583 Claim by Paige Radke, regarding injuries sustained along North Avenue, on October 9, 2020. Referred to City Attorney 8. 2022-0584 Claim by Association of Equipment Manufacturers, regarding excessive assessment for personal property. Referred to City Attorney 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 7:15 p.m. and returned at 8:18 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 #5 - #12 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 9. O-2022-0084 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis salary schedule relating to labor market adjustments for certain non-represented positions in the Communications Unit of the Police Department. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to pass, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 10. R-2022-0334 Resolution approving general fund closeout transfers for fiscal year 2021. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 5/18/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 11. R-2022-0325 Resolution to authorize the agreement between the City and OnTech Systems, Inc. for an IT Security Assessment for $25,390 from account 100-1101-517.30-02. Sponsors: Alderperson Kuehn Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Lajsic seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 12. R-2022-0326 Resolution relative to accepting the sole source proposal of $22,914.91 from CableCom, LLC to install high-speed fiber-optic internet service at the West Allis Farmers Market located at 6501 W. National Avenue. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Recess meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve all the actions on items #13 - #19 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 13. O-2022-0081 Ordinance to consolidate temporary occupancy permits and privileges for obstructions and excavations in the right-of-way amending ch. 11. Sponsors: Alderperson Roadt Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to pass, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 14. R-2022-0323 Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to receive $110,183.78 in funding through the MMSD Green Solutions Program for the installation of Green Infrastructure on South 66th Street and South 65th Street. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 5/18/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 15. R-2022-0324 Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to receive $22,200 in funding through the MMSD Green Solutions Program for the installation of Green Infrastructure on West Mitchell Street. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 16. R-2022-0335 Resolution to approve bid of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street construction in W. Madison St. from S. 58th St to S. 60th St and S. 57th St from W. Burnham St. to W. Mobile St. in the City of West Allis in the amount of $1,665,753.47. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 17. R-2022-0336 Resolution to approve bid of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street construction in W. Mitchell St. from S. 92nd St to S. 96th St in the City of West Allis in the amount of $1,488,101.58. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 18. R-2022-0337 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 2022 for an additional sum not to exceed $31,800. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 19. 2022-0569 Discussion regarding Municipal Yard and Morgan Avenue drop-off hours of operation. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 7:43 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 5/18/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 Public Hearing Items (Safety & Development Committee) Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve all the actions on items #20 - #21 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. O-2022-0024 Ordinance to repeal and recreate the City Zoning Code as amended by the Safety & Development Committee on March 29, 2022. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to pass, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 21. O-2022-0040 Ordinance to repeal and recreate the City Zoning Map. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to pass, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Recess meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Council Action: Passed LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Vitale moved to approve all the actions on items #22 - #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 22. O-2022-0079 Ordinance to amend dangerous dog procedures and adopt rabies control program. Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to pass, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 5/18/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 23. O-2022-0080 Ordinance to establish a trap/neuter/release program for feral cats amending sections 7.12 and 7.122. Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to hold, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 24. 2022-0462 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise Extension and Temporary Public Entertainment Premises Permit requests for Riviera of Wisconsin, d/b/a Riviera Lanes, 8600 W. Greenfield Avenue, from May 1, 2022 to November 1, 2022. (TEMP 22 4) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 25. 2022-0506 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Carol Ruiz. (BART 71) Did not appear at 04/19/22 L&H Meeting. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Grant 26. 2022-0507 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Laurie Braun. (BART 62) Did not appear at 04/19/22 L&H Meeting. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 27. 2022-0530 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Alexandra Lindemann. (BART 85) Did not appear at 04/19/22 L&H Meeting. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to deny due to non-appearance, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 5/18/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 28. 2022-0566 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Angella Sievert. (BART 89) Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to grant, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried with 1 nay vote by Ald.Reinke. Council Action: Granted Recess meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Ald. Vitale moved to approve the action on item #28, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 8- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 2- Haass, and Reinke ADVISORY COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Reinke moved to approve all the actions on items #29 - #31 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 31. 2022-0587 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of David Raschka, Kathleen Dagenhart and Ben Holt (alternate) to the Plan Commission with a 3-year term to expire May 3, 2025. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:13 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 29. O-2022-0083 Division ordinance to readjust ward boundaries in compliance with Wis. Stat. 5.15(4)(a). Sponsors: Alderperson Reinke Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to pass, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 5/18/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 30. R-2022-0332 Resolution of Recognition of the Conrad Gardens Neighborhood Association. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee, Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to Adopt, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:26 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is May 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for May 3, 2022: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHGEL6RCbc8 Recess - Administration & Finance / Safety & Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov1j290NgaQ Recess - License & Health, Public Works & Advisory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPJKfqnL6w Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGXSLrAo6pk City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 5/18/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 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 10 Printed on 5/18/2022