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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 and Vincent Vitale Tuesday, December 12, 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 11 - Mayor Devine, 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. Reinke. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2023-0695 Conditional Use Permit for Bars & Recreation, a proposed Recreation (indoor) and Tavern use, at 6325 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Manager of Planning & Zoning Schaer presented. 2. 2023-0696 Conditional Use Permit for Las Cazuelas Chilaquiles & Taco Bar, a proposed restaurant, at 6738 W. Greenfield Ave. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Manager of Planning & Zoning Schaer presented. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Megan Nigh, 1565 S. 56 St, spoke in regards to reckless driving in her neighborhood. Patty Novak, 9730 W. Montana Ave. and Jamie Donald, 1423 Greenway Terrace, Waukesha, spoke in regards to Novak Manor. G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine thanked the Christmas parade committee, school groups, and Festival Foods for their contributions in making the Christmas parade a success. He also mentioned he and Ald. Roadt attended a swearing in ceremony for 6 new police officers at the West Allis Police Department. He wished them a long and successful career. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 1/17/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Vitale (District 1), Weigel (District 2), Lajsic (District 4) and all announced their non-candidacy for the 2024 Aldermanic election. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. 2023-0698 November 14, 2023 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 #4 - #41, Ald. Grisham 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 4. O-2023-0077 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on the south side of the 8800 Block of W. Greenfield Ave. Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn Passed 5. O-2023-0081 Ordinance to Modify Traffic Control Devices at the W. Grant St. Intersections with S. 65th St. and S. 66th St. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale and Alderperson Turner Passed 6. O-2023-0082 Ordinance to Rescind Parking Restrictions on both sides of S. 61st St. from 200’ North of W. Madison St. to W. Madison St. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale and Alderperson Turner Passed 7. O-2023-0083 Ordinance to update night parking rules and repeal parking rules differentiating major and minor snow emergencies. Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn Passed City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 1/17/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 8. O-2023-0089 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on the north side of W. National Ave. from S. 82nd St. to 50’ east of S. 82nd St. Sponsors: Alderperson Stefanski Passed 9. O-2023-0093 Ordinance to amend salary schedule to increase pay for certain non-represented employees 2% and to update titles for various positions. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed 10. R-2023-0721 Resolution amending the fees for ambulance services provided by the West Allis Fire Department, effective January 1, 2024. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Adopted 11. R-2023-0722 Resolution accepting work of Musson Brothers, Inc. for sanitary sewer connection liners and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2022 Project No. 18 for final payment in the amount of $14,831.25. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 12. R-2023-0723 Resolution to accept the 5-year proposal from CliftonLarsonAllen for audit services. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Adopted 13. R-2023-0728 Resolution Granting a Privilege to Grebes’ Bakeries, Inc. for property located at 5132-5202 W. Lincoln Ave. Tax Key No. 474-0008-003. Adopted 14. R-2023-0729 Resolution declaring the “West Allis Downtown Soup-Er Wednesday Soup Crawl” scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2024 as a Community Event. Adopted 15. R-2023-0730 Resolution establishing the 2024 Sanitary Sewer User Charge-MMSD Portion. Adopted 16. R-2023-0731 Resolution relative to authorizing the intradepartmental transfer in excess of $10,000 because of one-time budget deficiencies in various accounts. Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 1/17/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 17. R-2023-0741 Resolution approving the terms & conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Las Cazuelas LLC d/b/a Las Cazuelas Restaurant to be located at 6738 W. Greenfield Ave. under the National Avenue Commercial Corridor InStore Forgivable Loan Program in an amount up to $50,000. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Adopted 18. R-2023-0742 Resolution to consider a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of West Allis and First-Ring Industrial Redevelopment Enterprise, Inc. for the Capital Catalyst Grant Program. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Adopted 19. R-2023-0745 Resolution to repeal policy related to water utility billing. (Repealing Policy 1209) Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Adopted 20. R-2023-0748 Resolution relating to reauthorization of Worker’s Compensation Self-Insurance for the three-year period (2024-2026). Adopted 21. R-2023-0749 Resolution to approve bid of Visu-Sewer for sanitary sewer lining, spot lining, & grouting in various locations in the City of West Allis in the amount of $409,863.25. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 22. R-2023-0750 Resolution to approve bid of BLD Services LLC for sanitary sewer connection liners in various locations in the City of West Allis in the amount of $164,715. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 23. R-2023-0763 Resolution to declare the use of the fieldhouse and a portion of Liberty Heights Park by the Liberty Heights Park Neighborhood Association for ice skating on various dates in January through March of 2024, as a community event. Adopted City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 1/17/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 24. R-2023-0765 Resolution authorizing the purchase of Placer.ai software platform from Placer Labs, Inc. in the amount of $25,000 relative to economic development and planning activities. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Adopted 25. R-2023-0766 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 creation of various GIS applications in an amount not to exceed $45,000 and to authorize the transfer of salary funds from account number 100-4218-531.11-01. Adopted 26. R-2023-0769 Resolution to authorize a transfer of $35,000 from the Street Salary and Wages 100-4218-535.11-01 account to various Public Works maintenance accounts as specified. Adopted 27. R-2023-0770 Resolution to amend Policy No.1410 and 1413 relating to years of employment eligibility and maximum coverage duration for retiree health insurance benefits. Adopted 28. 2023-0673 Re-Appointment by Mayor Devine of Tom Miller, Don Falk and Jackie Ellington to the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District for a 3-year term to expire October 30, 2026. Approved City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 1/17/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 29. 2023-0697 Renewal applications for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and Secondhand Jewelry Dealers for: Amy Craig d/b/a Amy Renee’s Kreative Touch, 7217-19 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-4) Mark Haymond Robinson d/b/a GameStop #569, 6838 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-37) Jerri Landry d/b/a The Weathered Shed, 10236 W. National Ave. (PNSH-22-10) Jerry Dutscheck d/b/a Military Collectibles Shop, 9707 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-3) Benjamin Frinzi d/b/a ReNew Sports and Fitness Supply, 1704 S. 108th St. (PNSH-22-12) Alan Derzon d/b/a David Derzon Coin Company, 2069 S. 108th St. (PNSH-22-9) Dean Shallow d/b/a Shallow Jewelers, 8919 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-29) Robert Thimm d/b/a Boring Bobs Tours/Surplus Stuff Store, 7829 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-32) Karlene Clark d/b/a Within Reason Resale and Consignment, 7532 W. Becher St. (PNSH-22-26) Scott Heifetz d/b/a Record Head, 7045 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-24) Jay Dietz d/b/a Imperial Trading Cards, 8633 W. Greenfield Ave. Lower. (PNSH-22-18) Mircea Prejbeanu d/b/a Paul’s Jewelers, 10822 W. National Ave. (PNSH-22-17) Granted 30. 2023-0701 Election Inspectors and Special Voting Deputies appointment list for the 2024-2025 term. Approved 31. 2023-0714 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for November 2023 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,849,386.88. Approved City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 1/17/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 32. 2023-0715 New application for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and Secondhand Jewelry Dealers for Eddie Silas d/b/a Prolific Arms, 2192 S. 60th St. (PNSH-23-8) Granted 33. 2023-0756 Temporary Public Entertainment Premises Permit request for Liberty Heights Park Neighborhood Association, 6101 W. Lapham St., on January 20, 2024. (TEMP-23-21) Granted 34. 2023-0757 Special Event, Block Party & Tent Application request for Liberty Heights Park Neighborhood Association, 6101 W. Lapham St., on January 20, 2024. (SPEV-23-74) Granted 35. 2023-0758 Temporary Class “B” Beer/Wine Permit Application for Liberty Heights Park Neighborhood Association, 6101 W. Lapham St., on January 20, 2024. (PIC-23-13) Granted 36. 2023-0700 Claim by Mary Thomas regarding alleged personal injury on 9218 W. Lincoln Ave. on September 9, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 37. 2023-0704 Claim by Elliott Bingham for accident at 2103 S. 71 St. Apt. 104, on May 16, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 38. 2023-0708 Claim by Isaiah McVey for alleged injuries on KK Parkway on August 18, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 39. 2023-0716 Claim by Renee Graf regarding alleged property damage at 2176 S. 75th St. on August 14th, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 40. 2023-0724 Claim by Progressive on behalf of Maria Fortis, regarding vehicle damage at 108th and Cleveland Ave. on August 10, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 41. 2023-0731 Claim by Matt Keup regarding alleged property damage at 1643 S. 63rd St. on October 26th, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 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 7:29 p.m. and returned at 8:07 p.m. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 1/17/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:33 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve items #42 - #43, 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 42. R-2023-0746 Resolution to create policy for administration of fund balances. (Creating Policy 1215) Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 43. O-2023-0091 Ordinance to authorize Finance Director/Comptroller to administer fund balance policy. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Committee Adjourned at 7:36 p.m. Council Action: Approved PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE None. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:36 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve items #44 - #46, 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 City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 1/17/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 44. O-2023-0087 Ordinance to create minimum distance between premises for retail alcohol licensees. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn spoke against the proposal. Ald. Haass moved to place on file, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File 45. 2023-0705 New Class B Tavern License, Cigarette License and Public Entertainment License for Burnsies LLC., d/b/a Burnsies Bar & Grill, 9646 W. Greenfield Ave. Agent: David Burns. (ALC-23-33) Committee Action: Applicant updated business hours to 6 a.m. - Close. Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 46. 2023-0706 New Class B Tavern License, Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette License, and Public Entertainment License for Seyferth Hospitality LLC., d/b/a Flappers, 7527 W. Becher St. Agent: Blake Seyferth. (ALC-23-34) Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee) 47. 2023-0695 Conditional Use Permit for Bars & Recreation, a proposed Recreation (indoor) and Tavern use, at 6325 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 48. 2023-0696 Conditional Use Permit for Las Cazuelas Chilaquiles & Taco Bar, a proposed restaurant, at 6738 W. Greenfield Ave. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Committee Adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Council Action: Approved PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 1/17/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 49. O-2023-0076 Ordinance to amend special event permit regulations. Sponsors: Alderperson Stefanski Committee Action: Ald. Roadt opposed of the ordinance. Ald. Stefanski moved to pass, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried with one no from Ald. Roadt. Council Action: Passed with the following roll call vote: Aye: 8- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel No: 2- Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Roadt 50. 2023-0753 2023-2025 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Nahum Pestana-Morales (BART 987) (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Turner moved to grant, Ald Reinke seconded. Motion carried with Ald. Grisham in favor, Ald. Roadt and Ald. Stefanski opposed. Committee Adjourned at 8:01p.m. Council Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant, motion carried by following role call vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Devine, Ald. Grisham, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Turner No: 5 - Ald. Haass, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m., Ald, Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is January 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 1/17/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 All meetings of the Common Council 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 11 Printed on 1/17/2024