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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, Ray Turner, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, May 2, 2023 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, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Haass 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: Public Works and Public Safety. G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine stated April 26, 2023 was National Administrative Professionals Day and thanked those employees for their work. It is also Municipal Clerk's Week and thanked the Clerk's Office for their work. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Weigel stated the Farmer's Market opens on Saturday, May 6, 2023. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2023-0295 April 18, 2023 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 5/17/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023 K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Consent Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #2 - #35, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 2. O-2023-0033 Ordinance to amend special event permit rules regarding vendors, block parties, and notice of street closure. Sponsors: Alderperson Stefanski Passed 3. O-2023-0038 Ordinance to amend salary schedule by reclassifying Deputy Registrar upward from Salary Grade D1 to Salary Grade E1. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed 4. R-2023-0338 Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to combine the existing lots at 404 S. 116th St. and 4** S. 116th St. into one lot of record (Tax Key Nos. 414-9992-015 & 414-9992-016). Adopted 5. R-2023-0339 Resolution to approve bid of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street construction in W. Boone Ave. from S. 86th St. to S. 88th St. in the amount of $597,303.23. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 6. R-2023-0341 Resolution authorizing the Health Department to accept a public health vending machine grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Adopted 7. R-2023-0343 Resolution approving a professional services contract with Ehlers and Associates, Inc. for the preparation of plan for Tax Increment District Number 19 for the area of 85th and National Ave. Adopted 8. R-2023-0345 Resolution to vacate and discontinue a part of W. Maple St. W. of S. 89th St. Adopted 9. R-2023-0346 Resolution to amend the official boundaries for Liberty Heights Park and the East Allis Neighborhood Associations. Adopted City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 5/17/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023 10. R-2023-0351 Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to dedicate a new alley north of the 7400 Block of W. Greenfield Ave. and convey city property to adjacent properties - 7400 W. Greenfield Ave. (440-0415-001), 7412 W. Greenfield Ave. (440-0414-000), and 7420 W. Greenfield Ave. (440-0413-000). Sent to Plan Commission 11. R-2023-0358 Resolution to Amend Fee Schedule - Making Corrections and Clarifying Language in Code Enforcement Fee Schedule. Adopted 12. 2021-0838 Claim by Aria Realty Mitchell Manor LLC for excessive assessment. Placed on File 13. 2022-0584 Claim by Association of Equipment Manufacturers, regarding excessive assessment for personal property. Placed on File 14. 2022-0846 Claim by Erica Blissett regarding vehicle and personal injuries sustained on or about June 15, 2022. Denied 15. 2022-0972 Claim by Maureen Klitz-Sopa for property damage at 2033-2035 S. 57th St. on September 20, 2022. Denied 16. 2022-0977 Claim by Thomas and Peggy Miller for property damage at 11106 W. Madison St. on August 10, 2022. Placed on File 17. 2022-1070 Claim by Zacarias Alarcon Diaz regarding vehicle damage at I-94 E. and Hawley Rd. on August 17, 2022. Placed on File 18. 2022-1078 Claim by Elizabeth Ritchey regarding vehicle damage at 1036 S. 88th St. on October 31, 2022. Placed on File 19. 2022-1086 Claim by Jill & Stacy Lehrer regarding vehicle damage at 832 S. 94th St. on November 5, 2022. Denied 20. 2022-1106 Claim by Ronald Gordon regarding property damage at 1231 S. 71st St. on November 18, 2022. Placed on File 21. 2023-0002 Claim by MaryKay Pangborn regarding property damage at 12336 W. Holt Ave. on November 5, 2022. Denied City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 5/17/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023 22. 2023-0004 Claim by Cheryl Walkowiak regarding property damage at 2346 S. 74th St. on October 12, 2022. Denied 23. 2023-0005 Claim by Wisconsin Department of Transportation regarding traffic signal damage at 84th St. on October 8, 2022. Denied 24. 2023-0006 Claim by Shaun Herda regarding vehicle damage in Muskego at W193S11070 Crystal Dr. on December 15, 2022. Denied 25. 2023-0040 Claim by Ashlee Estrada regarding property damage at Highway 100 on November 13, 2022. Denied 26. 2023-0053 Claim by Judy Miller regarding property damage at 5620 W. Beloit Rd. on June 1, 2022. Denied 27. 2023-0143 Claim by Steven Brooks regarding property damage at 5300 W. Lincoln Ave. on January 20, 2023. Denied 28. 2023-0144 Claim by Stacy Bishop regarding fee reimbursement for towed vehicle on February 10, 2023. Denied 29. 2023-0244 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Melissa Feldmeyer and Melissa Lenz to the Events Committee for a two-year term to expire May 2, 2025. Approved 30. 2023-0285 March 2023 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $144,226.37. Placed on File 31. 2023-0293 Claim by Araceli Roque, Progressive Insurance on behalf of Amir Al-Majid regarding personal injury and vehicle damage at the intersection of 35th St. and Highland Blvd on April 7, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 32. 2023-0294 Claim by Myron Smith, regarding vehicle damage on I-94 eastbound, just east of S. 70th St. on April 8, 2023. Referred to City Attorney City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 5/17/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023 33. 2023-0299 Temporary Public Entertainment Premise request for Megan Otto with NEWaukee for the Bikes on the Block event on July 15, 2023, from 11AM - 3PM with live bands and possibly a drum line. Event will be located on W. Greenfield Ave. between S. 70th St. and S. 76th St. Granted 34. 2023-0310 Communication from the City Administrator submitting the 2024 Budget and Capital Planning Calendar. Placed on File 35. 2023-0318 Claim by Progressive on behalf of Asachanh A. Latthiya, regarding vehicle damage at 1723 S. 72nd St. on March 10, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 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 7:04 p.m. and returned at 7:14 p.m. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE None. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:06 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve the action on item #36, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 36. O-2023-0034 Ordinance to remove S. 69th St. from W. Becher St. to W. Lincoln Ave. from the list of emergency thoroughfares. Sponsors: Alderperson Stefanski Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to pass, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 7:07 p.m., Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 5/17/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE None. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:07 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve the action on items #37 & #38, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 37. 2023-0311 New Class D Operator (Bartender) Application for Alyris Rios Martinez. (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 38. 2023-0317 Summons and Complaint in the matter of complaint against Katherine Wisniewski, Operator’s License. Committee Action: Ald. Roadt recused himself from the discussion Ald. Grisham moved to adjourn this matter until after May 20, 2023, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 7:14p.m., Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adjourned matter until after May 20, 2023. N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 7:20 p.m., Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is May 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for May 2, 2023: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Jfk-hDpPs Recess - Public Works & Public Safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksnZBonXusE Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eknb-D71hhs City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 5/17/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023 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 7 Printed on 5/17/2023