Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · November 14, 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, November 14, 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 7:01 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present 10 - Mayor Devine, Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Roadt, Ald.
Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel
Excused 1 - Ald. Reinke
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ald. Lajsic.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2023-0629 Conditional Use Permit for SoNa Lofts Phase 2, a proposed 5+ Unit
Dwelling, at 6600 W. Mitchell St.
Manager of Planning & Zoning Schaer presented.
2. 2023-0645 Conditional Use Permit for Checker's, a proposed Restaurant with
accessory drive-through service, at 11013 W. Greenfield Ave.
Manager of Planning & Zoning Schaer presented.
3. 2023-0651 Conditional Use Permit for Nico's Authentic Premium Pizza, a proposed
Restaurant, at 9638 W. National Ave.
Manager of Planning & Zoning Schaer presented.
E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
The following individuals spoke in regards to Novak Manor:
Patty Novak, 9730 W. Montana Ave.
Adam Novak, 9730 W. Montana Ave.
Bill Lee, 2012 Grandview Ct., Waukesha
Joe Nabak, 214 Cardinal Dr., Sullivan
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Mayor Devine announced that the following Standing Committees would meet during
recess: Administration, Economic Development, Public Safety and Public Works.
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G. MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT
Ald. Stefanski thanked people for their support of Novak Manor.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. 2023-0690 November 7, 2023 Common Council Minutes.
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Haass 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 #5 - #10, Ald. Grisham
seconded, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald.
Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
5. O-2023-0075 Ordinance to reclassify and create certain positions, increase pay for
election officials, and increase performance zone maximum pay.
Sponsors: Alderperson Haass
Passed
6. R-2023-0711 Resolution relative to continuing the contract with Cities & Villages Mutual
Insurance Company (CVMIC) for furnishing worker’s compensation third
party administrative services.
Adopted
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7. 2023-0679 Renewal applications for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and
Secondhand Jewelry Dealers
for:
Ed Check d/b/a 2 Brothers-In-Law Vintage, 7332 W. Becher St.
(PNSH-22-5)
Robin Franke d/b/a Pawn America, 7530 W. Lincoln Ave. (PNSH-22-23)
Olena Cochran d/b/a Get It Now #02403, 6826 W. Greenfield Ave. Ste
A112 (PNSH-22-35)
Darlesha Brown d/b/a Xclusive Threads Buy Sell Trade, 7911 W. Becher
St. (PNSH-23-3)
Granted
8. 2023-0694 New application for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and Secondhand
Jewelry Dealers for John Rudig d/b/a John Rudig, 8018 W. Becher St.
(PNSH-23-9)
Granted
9. 2023-0687 October 2023 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and
fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $73,272.10.
Placed on File
10. 2023-0688 Communication regarding 2024 Special Assessment Rates.
Approved
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
Ald. Lajsic moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing
Committee meetings, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
The Council recessed at 7:40 p.m. and returned at 8:55 p.m.
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 7:43 p.m.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Haass moved to approve items #11 - #14, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald.
Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
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11. 2023-0692 2022 Single Audit report and Corrective Action Plan.
Committee Action:
Ald. Weigel moved to place on file, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Placed on File
12. R-2023-0712 Resolution establishing Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans,
Premium Rates, Employee Contributions, and Benefits Continuation for the
Plan Year of March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
13. O-2023-0074 Ordinance appropriating the necessary funds for the operation and
administration of the City of West Allis for Calendar Year 2024.
Sponsors: Alderperson Haass
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to pass, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Passed
14. 2023-0638 2024 City of West Allis Mayor's Recommended Budget.
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:01 p.m., Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 7:44 p.m.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Roadt moved to approve item #15, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald.
Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
15. 2023-0691 Correspondence from the City Engineer regarding Street without
Sidewalks.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to place on file, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Placed on File
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 8:01 p.m.
Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee)
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve items #16 - #18, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald.
Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
16. 2023-0629 Conditional Use Permit for SoNa Lofts Phase 2, a proposed 5+ Unit
Dwelling, at 6600 W. Mitchell St.
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
17. 2023-0645 Conditional Use Permit for Checker's, a proposed Restaurant with
accessory drive-through service, at 11013 W. Greenfield Ave.
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
18. 2023-0651 Conditional Use Permit for Nico's Authentic Premium Pizza, a proposed
Restaurant, at 9638 W. National Ave.
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried.
Committee Adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Council Action: Approved
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 8:08 p.m.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Grisham moved to approve items #19 - #22, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald.
Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
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19. 2023-0654 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Russell Waarvik.
(BART 903) (Second appearance)
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Granted
20. 2023-0658 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Kia Payne.
(BART 951) (Second appearance)
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to deny due to non-appearance and police report, Ald.
Roadt seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Denied
21. 2023-0678 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Jesse Gull.
(BART 958) (Second appearance)
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to deny due to non-appearance and police report, Ald.
Roadt seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Denied
22. 2023-0689 Discussion regarding Place of Last Drink data and possible role of the
Public Safety Committee.
Discussion Only
Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:48 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:57 p.m., Ald, Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
Next scheduled meeting is December 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
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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.
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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, November 14, 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. Lajsic.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2023-0629 Conditional Use Permit for SoNa Lofts Phase 2, a proposed 5+ Unit
Dwelling, at 6600 W. Mitchell St.
2. 2023-0645 Conditional Use Permit for Checker's, a proposed Restaurant with accessory
drive-through service, at 11013 W. Greenfield Ave.
3. 2023-0651 Conditional Use Permit for Nico's Authentic Premium Pizza, a proposed
Restaurant, at 9638 W. National Ave.
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
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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.
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
4. 2023-0690 November 7, 2023 Common Council Minutes.
Recommendation: Approve
J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
5. O-2023-0075 Ordinance to reclassify and create certain positions, increase pay for election
officials, and increase performance zone maximum pay.
Recommendation: Pass
6. R-2023-0711 Resolution relative to continuing the contract with Cities & Villages Mutual
Insurance Company (CVMIC) for furnishing worker’s compensation third party
administrative services.
Recommendation: Adopt
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7. 2023-0679 Renewal applications for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and Secondhand
Jewelry Dealers
for:
Ed Check d/b/a 2 Brothers-In-Law Vintage, 7332 W. Becher St. (PNSH-22-5)
Robin Franke d/b/a Pawn America, 7530 W. Lincoln Ave. (PNSH-22-23)
Olena Cochran d/b/a Get It Now #02403, 6826 W. Greenfield Ave. Ste A112
(PNSH-22-35)
Darlesha Brown d/b/a Xclusive Threads Buy Sell Trade, 7911 W. Becher St.
(PNSH-23-3)
Recommendation: Grant
8. 2023-0694 New application for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and Secondhand
Jewelry Dealers for John Rudig d/b/a John Rudig, 8018 W. Becher St.
(PNSH-23-9)
Recommendation: Grant
9. 2023-0687 October 2023 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees
collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $73,272.10.
Recommendation: Place on File
10. 2023-0688 Communication regarding 2024 Special Assessment Rates.
Recommendation: Approve
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
11. 2023-0692 2022 Single Audit report and Corrective Action Plan.
Recommendation: Place on File
12. R-2023-0712 Resolution establishing Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans, Premium
Rates, Employee Contributions, and Benefits Continuation for the Plan Year
of March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Recommendation: Adopt
13. O-2023-0074 Ordinance appropriating the necessary funds for the operation and
administration of the City of West Allis for Calendar Year 2024.
Recommendation: Pass
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14. 2023-0638 2024 City of West Allis Mayor's Recommended Budget.
Recommendation: Approve
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
15. 2023-0691 Correspondence from the City Engineer regarding Street without Sidewalks.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee)
16. 2023-0629 Conditional Use Permit for SoNa Lofts Phase 2, a proposed 5+ Unit
Dwelling, at 6600 W. Mitchell St.
17. 2023-0645 Conditional Use Permit for Checker's, a proposed Restaurant with accessory
drive-through service, at 11013 W. Greenfield Ave.
18. 2023-0651 Conditional Use Permit for Nico's Authentic Premium Pizza, a proposed
Restaurant, at 9638 W. National Ave.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
19. 2023-0654 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Russell Waarvik.
(BART 903) (Second appearance)
20. 2023-0658 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Kia Payne.
(BART 951) (Second appearance)
21. 2023-0678 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Jesse Gull.
(BART 958) (Second appearance)
22. 2023-0689 Discussion regarding Place of Last Drink data and possible role of the Public
Safety Committee.
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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