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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, August 2, 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 7:01 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 9- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Haass C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Vitale. D. PUBLIC HEARING 1. O-2022-0117 Ordinance to amend the zoning map for certain properties along West Becher Street And West National Avenue in alignment with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Amending section 19.01. Planning and Zoning Manager, Steve Schaer presented. Curtis Oakliss 7033 W Lincoln Ave, questioned the impact the development would have on taxes. Andrea Vollriede, 2131 S 90th St, wanted more explanation and agreed to talk offline. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Alejandra Hernandez, 845 S 75th St, spoke about problems with landlord. Curtis Oakliss, 7033 W Lincoln Ave, spoke about problems WE Energies. 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 Dan Devine spoke about the Election next week and Community Services National Night Out. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 9/13/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2022 H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Kuehn/Grisham spoke about Conrad Garden and the Reservoir Park Clean Up & Ice Cream Social on 8/20/22 from 9am-11am. Ald Weigel spoke about the 72nd Street Block Party, Parking Issues and Neighborhood Clean Up. Ald. Reinke spoke about National Night Out and the great job the police did, as well as Don Falk paying for the Children to play for free in the bounce house. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 2022-0817 July 12, 2022 Draft Common Council Minutes. Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, 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 the Consent Agenda, items #3 - #18, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 3. R-2022-0544 Resolution to accept the proposal of Compass Minerals for furnishing and delivering 4200 tons of deicing road salt for a total sum of $293,580. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 4. 2022-0774 Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications. CLASS B TAVERN (ALC 22 190) - Christopher Trudeau, Agent for 1309 Bar LLC, D/B/A The Crooked Crow, 1309 S. 60th Street. (ALC 22 192) - Juan Ortiz, Agent for Chilango Express LLC, D/B/A Chilango Express, 7030 W. Lincoln Avenue. Granted 5. 2022-0804 (ALC 22 193) - New Class B Tavern License application for Vidrio Enterprises LLC, d/b/a 84th Classic Café, 1650 S. 84th Street. Agent: Jennifer Vidrio. Granted City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 9/13/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2022 6. 2022-0818 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension for a one-day event with a live band for Lawrence Robe, Jr. d/b/a Capt’n Nicks, 1503 S. 81st Street on August 21, 2022. (TEMP 22 19) Granted 7. 2022-0828 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension for a one-day event for Jayders, LLC, d/b/a Just J’s, 9033 W. National Avenue on Sunday, August 14, 2022. (TEMP 22 21) Granted 8. 2022-0829 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension for a one-day event for West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe, LLC, d/b/a Station No. 6, 6800 W. Becher Street on Sunday, October 1, 2022. (TEMP 22 22) Granted 9. 2022-0814 May 2022 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $113,628.16. Placed on File 10. 2022-0811 June 2022 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $101,612.50. Placed on File 11. 2022-0833 Claim by Miller & Ogorchock, S.C, on behalf of Jacqueline Brinson regarding Notice of Injury for injuries and damages sustained on July 19, 2019. Referred to City Attorney 12. 2022-0846 Claim by Erica Blissett regarding vehicle and personal injuries sustained on or about June 15, 2022. Referred to City Attorney 13. 2022-0847 Claim by Jarvinanna Copeland regarding vehicle and personal injuries sustained on or about June 15, 2022. Referred to City Attorney 14. 2022-0848 Claim by Jammie Copeland regarding vehicle and personal injuries sustained on or about June 15, 2022. Referred to City Attorney 15. 2022-0849 Claim by Jermaine Copeland regarding vehicle and personal injuries sustained on or about June 15, 2022. Referred to City Attorney 16. 2022-0839 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Jessica Yanny to the West Allis Christmas Parade Subcommittee as a Representative of the West Allis Business Community, with a two-year term to expire August 2, 2024. Approved City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 9/13/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2022 17. 2022-0840 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Pat Wolfe to the West Allis Christmas Parade Subcommittee as a Citizen Member, with a two-year term to expire August 2, 2024. Approved 18. 2022-0841 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Pam Zorko to the West Allis Christmas Parade Subcommittee as a Representative of the West Allis Business Community, Waterstone Bank, with a two-year term to expire August 2, 2024. Approved L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS Ald. Lajsic moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. The Council recessed at 7:30 p.m. and returned at 8:21 p.m. Roll Call was taken and the following were present: Present 9 - Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale & Weigel. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Reinke moved to approve all the actions on items #19 & #20 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 19. R-2022-0524 Resolution to approve agreement for the securitization of opioid distributor settlement funds. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 9/13/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2022 20. R-2022-0554 Resolution to amend the terms and conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Mike 7, LLC. doing business as Fourth-N-Long, located at 8911 W. National Avenue. Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to hold the action on item #21 on a block vote, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 21. R-2022-0555 Resolution to approve contract with TerraVenture Advisors for tenant relocation services at 5121-5325 West Rogers Street - 2020-60 South 54th Street that are displaced by DPW facility project, in an amount not to exceed $163,498.92. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Meeting called to order at 7:34 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Meeting called to order at 8:05 p.m. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to hold, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Public Hearing Items (Safety & Development Committee) Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the action on item #22-#23, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 9/13/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2022 22. O-2022-0117 Ordinance to amend the zoning map for certain properties along West Becher Street And West National Avenue in alignment with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Amending section 19.01. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to pass, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed New And Previous Matters 23. R-2022-0539 Resolution relative to the approval of the Employment Contract for the position of Code Enforcement Director for Michael Mazmanian. Committee Action: Ald. Tenorio moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Council Action: Adopted LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Vitale moved to approve all of the actions on items #24 - #30 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 24. O-2022-0127 Ordinance to repeal and recreate abatement processes for rodent control, repealing section 7.14 and creating section 7.145. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale and Alderperson Reinke Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 25. 2022-0783 2022-2024 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Heather Bosanac. (BART 260) Held due to non-appearance on 7/12/22 L&H meeting. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 9/13/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2022 26. 2022-0830 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Lucie Borden. (BART 293) Held due to non-appearance at August 2, 2022 License & Health meeting. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 27. 2022-0815 New Class B Tavern License application for Phoenix360 LLC, d/b/a Phoenix360, 1505 S. 108th Street. Agent: Rasheda Moss. (ALC 22 195) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to deny, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 28. 2022-0832 New Class B Beer License application for M&ZH INC, d/b/a Fusion Café, 1427 S. 108th Street. Agent: Haili Zhang. (ALC 22 194) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 29. 2022-0843 New Secondhand Article Dealer License application for Sparkenation LLC, d/b/a PayMore West Allis, 2245 S. 108th Street. Owner Timothy VenHaus. (PNSH 22 38) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 30. 2022-0822 June 2022 Police Department tavern violations/calls for service report. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to place on file, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Ald. Grisham moved to adjourn at 8:05 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File 2022-0815 New Class B Tavern License application for Phoenix360 LLC, d/b/a Phoenix360, 1505 S. 108th Street. Agent: Rasheda Moss. (ALC 22 195) Council discussed whether they would approve of granting a Class B Tavern License. Applicant withdrew her application. Applicant requested and was allowed to address The Council. Applicant was interested in getting a Class B Beer License if the Council didn't have interest in granting a Class B Tavern License. Class B Beer License was approved with the following roll call vote: Aye: 8- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 1- Roadt City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 9/13/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2022 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Reinke moved to approve the action on items #31 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 31. 2022-0842 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Tony Hess to the West Allis Christmas Parade Subcommittee as a Citizen Member, with a two-year term to expire August 2, 2024. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:14 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:43 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is September 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for June 28, 2022: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lbHGnL2WTM Recess - Administration & Finance / Safety & Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jc-8CRL2Js&t=66s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMaZhuouEyk Recess - License & Health, Public Works & Advisory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiypkMzfZ6U&t=1509s Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku0fxOHOaTk&t=291s City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 9/13/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 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 9 Printed on 9/13/2022