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City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Common Council Mayor Dan Devine, Chair Alderpersons: Suzzette Grisham, Kimberlee Grob, Kevin Haass, Chad Halvorsen, Danna Kuehn, Patty Novak, Marissa Nowling, Daniel J. Roadt, Ray Turner and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, November 19, 2024 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Devine called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Halvorsen. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Zachary Scott, Nick Stachula and Tyson Novinska spoke about insurance increases. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Mayor Devine announced that the following Standing Committees would meet during recess: Administration, Economic Development and Public Works. G. MAYOR'S REPORT None. H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT Ald. Novak spoke about her NLC attendance. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2024-0876 November 12, 2024 Common Council Minutes. Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 12/11/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 3. R-2024-0575 Resolution to accept a grant from the State Local Cybersecurity Grant Program in the amount of $100,000. Item referred to Administration Committee Recess. Adopt Passed The Consent Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #2 and #4 - #20, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 2. O-2024-0048 Ordinance to amend parking restrictions in the 2000 Block of S. 86th St. Sponsors: Alderperson Kuehn and Alderperson Grisham Passed 4. R-2024-0612 Resolution showing an increase in 2025 to the storm water management charges. Adopted 5. R-2024-0613 Resolution approving an increase in the solid waste fund user charge. Adopted 6. R-2024-0625 Resolution granting a privilege to James Melotte for property located at 7217-19 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 453-0090-000). Adopted 7. R-2024-0626 Resolution granting a privilege to 7415 Greenfield LLC for property located at 7413-17 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 453-0322-000). Adopted 8. R-2024-0627 Resolution granting a privilege to Shawn Lange for property located at 1325-29 S. 70th St. (Tax Key No. 440-0242-000). Adopted 9. R-2024-0630 Resolution accepting work of Wandel Contractors, Inc. for street construction and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2023 Project No. 2 for final payment in the amount of $4,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 12/11/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 10. R-2024-0631 Resolution accepting work of BLD Services, LLC for sanitary sewer connection liners and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2023 Project No. 16 for final payment in the amount of $500. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 11. R-2024-0632 Resolution approving the Civilianization of a Substance Use Disorder Coordinator Position within the West Allis Fire Department. Adopted 12. R-2024-0636 Resolution approving a public access easement granted by LxL The Apiary, LLC over a portion of the property located at 1070 S. 70 St. Adopted 13. 2024-0775 October 2024 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $75,763.43. Placed on File 14. 2024-0801 Change of Agent for a Class A Liquor and Malt License, and a Cigarette/Tobacco products retail license for Skogen’s Foodliner. Inc., DBA Festival Foods at 11111 W. Greenfield Ave. New Agent: Dianna Figeuroa. Approved 15. 2024-0802 Resignation of Mason Pooler, Fire Chief. Placed on File 16. 2024-0804 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Devan Gracyalny to the Historical Commission for a five-year term to expire November 19, 2029. Approved City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 12/11/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 17. 2024-0915 Renewal applications for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and Secondhand Jewelry Dealers for: Amy Renee’s Kreative Touch LLC d/b/a Amy Renee’s Kreative Touch, 7219 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-4) The Weathered Shed LLC d/b/a The Weathered Shed, 10236 W. National Ave. (PNSH-22-10) Derek Beyer d/b/a Lush Life Collectibles, 2075 S. 81st St. (PNSH-22-1) Record Head Corporation d/b/a Record Head, 7045 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-24) Sparkenation LLC d/b/a PayMore West Allis, 2245 S. 108th St. (PNSH-22-38) Bob’s Coins & Collectibles LLC d/b/a Bob’s Coins & Collectibles, 3050 S. 92nd St. (PNSH-22-30) Granted 18. 2024-0928 Claim by Jamie Thomas for alleged property damage at 2905 S. 95th St., on October 16, 2024. Referred to City Attorney 19. 2024-0929 Claim by Caley Hincak for financial reimbursement at 8520 W. Arthur Ave., on November 8, 2024. Referred to City Attorney 20. 2024-0968 Claim by Alexis McGregor for alleged property damage at Milwaukee County, on October 22, 2024. Referred to City Attorney L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS Ald. Haass moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. The Council recessed at 7:16 p.m. and reconvened at 8:25 p.m. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:16 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Weigel moved to approve the agenda items #2 and #21 - #24, motion carried by following roll call vote: City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 12/11/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 3. R-2024-0575 Resolution to accept a grant from the State Local Cybersecurity Grant Program in the amount of $100,000. Tony Warkoczewski spoke. Committee Action: Ald. Novak moved to adopt, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 21. 2024-0919 October 21, 2024 Administration Committee Minutes. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 22. R-2024-0633 Resolution establishing Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans, Premium Rates, Employee Contributions, and Benefits Continuation for the Plan Year of March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 23. 2024-0734 2025 City of West Allis Mayor’s Recommended Budget. Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to approve, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 24. O-2024-0046 Ordinance appropriating the necessary funds for the operation and administration of the City of West Allis for Calendar Year 2025. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to pass, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Ald. Kuehn moved to adjourn at 8:00 p.m., Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:39 p.m. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 12/11/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 25. O-2024-0043 Ordinance to consolidate and update refuse, recycling, and yard waste laws. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Dave Wepking spoke. Committee Action: Held Council Action: Held 26. R-2024-0623 Resolution updating public works fees for yard waste and refuse curbside pickup service. Possible special Public Works COmmittee meeting. Committee Action: Held Ald. Grisham moved to adjourn at 8:21 p.m., Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:39 p.m. 27. 2024-0969 New Class A Liquor and Beer License for Kwik Liquor, d/b/a Kwik Pantry, 6716 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Bryan Sra. (ALC-24-32) Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to grant as amended, you may sell alcohol from 8 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with no accessibility from 9 p.m. - 8 a.m., Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried. Ald. Weigel moved to adjourn at 8:25 p.m., Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted as amended PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE None. N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 8:27 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is December 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 12/11/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 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. 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 12/11/2024