Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · September 19, 2023
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, Ray Turner, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel
Tuesday, September 19, 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 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald.
Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ald. Weigel.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2023-0574 New application for Noise Variance Permit for Ope Brewing Company,
6751 W. National Ave.
(NSVR 2)
Committee Action:
Ald. Weigel moved to hold until 10/3 and public notice could be modified, Ald.
Grisham seconded, motion carried.
E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Amanda Gonzalez, 934 S. 90th St., spoke about concerns with the Hwy 100 & Cleveland
Ave. intersection dangers where her grandfather was killed.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
G. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Devine spoke about the Summer Concert Series thisThursday from 5-8pm and
Hispanic Heritage Month from 9/15-10-15.
H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT
Ald. Vitale spoke about the notification procedure.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. 2023-0579 September 5, 2023 Common Council Minutes.
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
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J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #3 - #15, Ald. Reinke
seconded, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald.
Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
3. O-2023-0065 Ordinance to amend Section 11.13 Park and Parklands and create
Section 11.135 Terraces and Boulevards.
Sponsors: Alderperson Roadt
Passed
4. O-2023-0066 Ordinance to classify the new position title of Deputy Clerk - Elections and
reclassify the position of Director of Communications.
Sponsors: Alderperson Haass
Passed
5. R-2023-0630 Resolution to facilitate the purchase of 550 96-gallon garbage carts and 30
64-gallon garbage carts in the amount of $32,060.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
6. R-2023-0631 Resolution to approve agreements with various Community Development
Block Grant recipients and City Departments for projects funded by 2023
Community Development Block Grant funds.
Adopted
7. R-2023-0632 Resolution to extend the terms and conditions on a loan agreement with
CRH - Office, LLC, located at 901 S. 70th St.
Adopted
8. R-2023-0637 Resolution to authorize the Director of Public Works to amend an existing
agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc. (formerly Symbiont, Inc.) for GIS support
services related to the design of a lead service line GIS application in an
amount not to exceed $14,500.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
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9. R-2023-0638 Resolution to approve sole source purchase of Express Vote machines
from Election Systems & Software.
Adopted
10. 2023-0576 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for August 2023 indicating
City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $5,776,371.96.
Placed on File
11. 2023-0578 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise & Entertainment Extension request for
a one-day event for Lawrence Pryor, d/b/a Buzzard’s Nest, 6000 W.
Mitchell St. on October 14, 2023.
Granted
12. 2023-0583 Claim by Yvonne Stewart for alleged vehicle damage on May 23, 2023, on
W. National Ave. in West Allis.
Referred to City Attorney
13. 2023-0585 Claim by Omar Malone for alleged vehicle damage on August 17, 2023, at
1744 S. 63rd St. alley/parking lot.
Referred to City Attorney
14. 2023-0592 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Lisa Coons to the Plan Commission for a
3-year term to expire September 19, 2026.
Approved
15. 2023-0594 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Eric Torkelson to the Capital
Improvement Parks Subcommittee for a 2-year term to expire September
19, 2025 and other members as listed on attachment.
Approved
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 7:16 p.m. and returned at 8:05 p.m.
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
None.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
None.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 7:20 p.m.
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16. 2023-0581 New application for Public Entertainment Premise Licenses for Ope
Brewing Company, LLC, d/b/a Ope Brewing Company, 6751 W. National
Ave. Agent: John Onopa.
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to grant, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried.
Council Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to grant, motion carried by following roll call vote:
Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald.
Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
17. R-2023-0527 Resolution to request variance review for U-Haul at 800 S. and 924 S.
108th St.
Sponsors: Alderperson Reinke and Alderperson Haass
Committee Action:
Ald. Haass moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried with Nays from
Ald. Weigel and Ald. Kuehn.
Ald. Kuehn moved to adjourn at 7:44 p.m., Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried.
Council Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, motion carried by following roll call vote:
Aye: 7- Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald.
Vitale
No: 3- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Weigel
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 7:46 p.m.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Grisham moved to approve the items #18 - #22, motion carried by roll call
vote:
Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald.
Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
18. 2023-0519 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for James Ewald.
(Second appearance)
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to deny due to non-appearance and police report, Ald.
Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Denied
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19. 2023-0541 2023-2025 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Janet Welch.
(Second appearance)
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to deny due to non-appearance and police report, Ald.
Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Denied
20. 2023-0544 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Nicole Burke.
(Second appearance)
Committee Action:
Ald. Reinke moved to grant, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Granted
21. 2023-0580 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Christina Poe.
(First appearance)
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Granted
22. 2023-0574 New application for Noise Variance Permit for Ope Brewing Company,
6751 W. National Ave.
(NSVR 2)
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Committee adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Council Action: Held
N. ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 08:10 p.m., Ald, Stefanski seconded, motion
carried.
Next scheduled meeting is October 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
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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.
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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, Ray Turner, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 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. Weigel
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2023-0574 New application for Noise Variance Permit for Ope Brewing Company, 6751
W. National Ave.
(NSVR 2)
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.
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 & Economic Development
Room 128 – Public Safety & Public Works
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.
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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
2. 2023-0579 September 5, 2023 Common Council Minutes.
Recommendation: Approve
J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
3. O-2023-0065 Ordinance to amend Section 11.13 Park and Parklands and create Section
11.135 Terraces and Boulevards.
Recommendation: Pass
4. O-2023-0066 Ordinance to classify the new position title of Deputy Clerk - Elections and
reclassify the position of Director of Communications.
Recommendation: Pass
5. R-2023-0630 Resolution to facilitate the purchase of 550 96-gallon garbage carts and 30
64-gallon garbage carts in the amount of $32,060.
Recommendation: Adopt
6. R-2023-0631 Resolution to approve agreements with various Community Development
Block Grant recipients and City Departments for projects funded by 2023
Community Development Block Grant funds.
Recommendation: Adopt
7. R-2023-0632 Resolution to extend the terms and conditions on a loan agreement with CRH
- Office, LLC, located at 901 S. 70th St.
Recommendation: Adopt
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8. R-2023-0637 Resolution to authorize the Director of Public Works to amend an existing
agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc. (formerly Symbiont, Inc.) for GIS support
services related to the design of a lead service line GIS application in an
amount not to exceed $14,500.
Recommendation: Adopt
9. R-2023-0638 Resolution to approve sole source purchase of Express Vote machines from
Election Systems & Software.
Recommendation: Adopt
10. 2023-0576 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for August 2023 indicating
City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $5,776,371.96.
Recommendation: Place on File
11. 2023-0578 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise & Entertainment Extension request for a
one-day event for Lawrence Pryor, d/b/a Buzzard’s Nest, 6000 W. Mitchell St.
on October 14, 2023.
Recommendation: Grant
12. 2023-0583 Claim by Yvonne Stewart for alleged vehicle damage on May 23, 2023, on W.
National Ave. in West Allis.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
13. 2023-0585 Claim by Omar Malone for alleged vehicle damage on August 17, 2023, at
1744 S. 63rd St. alley/parking lot.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
14. 2023-0592 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Lisa Coons to the Plan Commission for a
3-year term to expire September 19, 2026.
Recommendation: Approve
15. 2023-0594 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Eric Torkelson to the Capital Improvement
Parks Subcommittee for a 2-year term to expire September 19, 2025 and
other members as listed on attachment.
Recommendation: Approve
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
None.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
None.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
16. 2023-0581 New application for Public Entertainment Premise Licenses for Ope Brewing
Company, LLC, d/b/a Ope Brewing Company, 6751 W. National Ave. Agent:
John Onopa.
17. R-2023-0527 Resolution to request variance review for U-Haul at 800 S. and 924 S. 108th
St.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
18. 2023-0519 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for James Ewald.
(Second appearance)
19. 2023-0541 2023-2025 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Janet Welch.
(Second appearance)
20. 2023-0544 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Nicole Burke.
(Second appearance)
21. 2023-0580 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Christina Poe.
(First appearance)
22. 2023-0574 New application for Noise Variance Permit for Ope Brewing Company, 6751
W. National Ave.
(NSVR 2)
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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