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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, October 4, 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 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Tenorio C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Kuehn. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 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 about New businesses opening in West Allis, to include a boutique on 81st & National, Jost Jewelry on 109th & National and Bread Pedalers on 92nd St. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Weigel spoke about the Hank Aaron Trail construction. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2022-0998 September 20, 2022 Draft Common Council Minutes. Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 10/19/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2022 K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #2 - #23, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 2. O-2022-0143 Ordinance to remove specific fee amounts and correct legislative errors. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Pass 3. O-2022-0146 Ordinance to establish traffic control for eastbound traffic on Arthur Avenue at W. Fillmore Drive. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Passed 4. R-2022-0658 Resolution Amending Fee Schedule - October 2022. Adopted 5. R-2022-0681 Resolution approving Certified Survey Map to adjust the existing parcels located at 1657-73 S. 108th St. and 109** W. Mitchell St. (Tax Key Nos. 448-9979-006 and 448-9979-007) Adopted 6. R-2022-0691 Resolution to amend Policy No. 1410 relating to change in status notification requirements for benefit coverage eligibility. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Adopted 7. R-2022-0709 Resolution to amend Policy No. 1413 relating to change in status notification requirements for benefit coverage eligibility. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Adopted 8. R-2022-0701 Resolution relative to continuing the contract with Cities & Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CVMIC) for furnishing worker’s compensation third party administrative services. Adopted City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 10/19/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2022 9. R-2022-0703 Resolution to accept the proposals of Bobcat Plus, Inc. for furnishing and delivering two (2) UW56 Bobcat Tool Cats and attachments for a total sum of $202,225. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 10. R-2022-0704 Resolution accepting work of MJ Construction for private property work in various locations and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2021 Project No. 8 for final payment in the amount of $1,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 11. R-2022-0705 Resolution to approve the Year 2023 Operating Plan for the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District and to adopt the Special Assessment Method as stated therein (Preliminary). Adopted 12. R-2022-0706 Resolution authorizing the City of West Allis Planning and Zoning office to accept the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $1,251,694 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Adopted 13. R-2022-0707 Resolution accepting work of Macemon and Sons Inc. for razing contract work in 1475 S. 94th St. and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2022 Project No. 8 for final payment in the amount of $2,367.13. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 14. R-2022-0708 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 $10,500. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 10/19/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2022 15. R-2022-0710 Resolution to approve bid of MJ Construction, Inc. for storm sewer install & sanitary spot relays in S. 73rd St. from 120’ south of W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Greenfield Ave. and various locations around the City of West Allis in the amount of $61,503. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 16. 2022-0930 Claim by Darius L. Wade regarding personal and vehicle injuries at N. 60th St. and W. Chambers St. on November 16, 2021. Referred to City Attorney 17. 2022-0972 Claim by Maureen Klitz-Sopa for property damage at 2033-2035 S. 57th St. on September 20, 2022. Referred to City Attorney 18. 2022-0977 Claim by Thomas and Peggy Miller for property damage at 11106 W. Madison St. on August 10, 2022. Referred to City Attorney 19. 2022-0981 Claim by Kristie Ford for vehicle towing reimbursement at 1464 S. 79th Street on August 6, 2022. Referred to City Attorney 20. 2022-0987 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for a one-day event for John Starr, d/b/a Broken Starr Saloon, 1100 S. 60th St. on October 22, 2022. (TEMP 22 25) Granted 21. 2022-0992 Communication from Angelito Tenorio, Alderperson of the 1st district, announcing his resignation effective October 31, 2022. Placed on file 22. 2022-0997 Reappointments by Mayor Devine of Jeff Gebhardt, Robyn Krimke, Barbara Jones and Alex Geiger to the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District Board of Directors, with a 3-year term to expire October 10, 2025. Approved 23. 2022-0966 August 2022 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $78,680.88. Placed on File City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 10/19/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2022 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 7:11 p.m. and returned at 8:03 p.m. Roll Call was taken and the following were present: Present 9 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale & Weigel. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE None. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 24. R-2022-0712 Resolution to approve water tower license agreement with Verizon Wireless for installation of wireless network equipment at 11515 W. Rogers St. Meeting called to order at 7:14 p.m. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 7:16 p.m., Ald. Grishham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 25. R-2022-0561 Resolution relative to the determination for a Conditional Use permit for Biggby Coffee, a proposed restaurant with drive-through service, to be located within a portion of the property at 10230-10288 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Meeting called to order at 7:14 p.m. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 10/19/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2022 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Vitale moved to approve the actions on items #26 - #27 and #30 - #32, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 26. 2022-0943 New Class B Tavern License application for 6325 Mithli LLC, d/b/a 6325 Mithli, 6325 W. National Avenue. Agent: Marla Poytinger. (ALC 22 200) B license #126 Meeting called to order at 7:16 p.m. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 27. 2022-0967 New Class B Beer / Class C Wine License application for Flour Girl & Flame LLC, d/b/a Flour Girl & Flame, 8121-8125 W. National Ave. Agent: Daniel P. Nowak. (ALC 22 203) Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to grant, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 30. 2022-0954 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Haley Weeks. (BART 347) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to deny due to second non-appearance and police report, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 31. 2022-0955 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Stephanie Halbrucker. (BART 348) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold due to second non-appearance, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 10/19/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2022 32. 2022-0956 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Jessica Nankin. (BART 356) Held due to non-appearance at October 4, 2022 License & Health meeting. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold due to second non-appearance, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 28. 2022-0968 New Class B Tavern License application for Rupena's Inc, d/b/a Villa Del Rupena's, 7621 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Maria E Rupena Karczewski. (ALC 22 204) B license #127 Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to grant, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted as amended Ald. Grisham moved to grant subject to the following amendment (1-day outdoor premises extension on October 15, 2022 only), Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. 29. 2022-0942 2022-2024 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Michael Nichols. (BART 339) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham motioned to send to Council, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 6- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Stefanski, and Weigel No: 3- Reinke, Roadt, and Vitale ADVISORY COMMITTEE 33. 2022-1004 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Barbara Lindner to the Commission on Aging, with a three-year term to expire October 4, 2025. Meeting called to order at 8:02 p.m. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 10/19/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2022 34. 2022-1005 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Michael Suter to the Community Development Authority, with a four-year term to expire October 4, 2026. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Council Action: Approved N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:18 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is October 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for October 4, 2022: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OjQr-6i6SA Recess - Administration & Finance / Safety & Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7juNMHAGOA Recess - License & Health, Public Works & Advisory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D-DamuyQZw Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K3-Vgf1Azc City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 10/19/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2022 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 9 Printed on 10/19/2022