License and Health Committee (INACTIVE)
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · September 22, 2020
Minutes
City of West Allis
Meeting Minutes
License & Health Committee
Alderperson Vincent Vitale, Chair
Alderperson Suzzette Grisham, Vice-Chair
Alderpersons: Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt, and Tracy Stefanski
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 6:05 PM City Hall, Room 128
7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
REGULAR MEETING-HEARING
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Vitale at 6:05 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present 5- Vitale, Grisham, Reinke, Roadt, and Stefanski
Others present: Neal A. Steffek, Peter D. Bergland, Nicholas Cerwin, Assistant City
Attorney, Rebecca Hammock, Assistant City Attorney, and Ann Marie Neff, Secretary to
the Committee.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2020-0647 Minutes (draft) of the License & Health Committee special meetings of
August 4, 2020, September 1, 2020, September 8, 2020, and recess
meetings of August 4, 2020, September 1, 2020, September 15, 2020
Attachments: 080420 LH special Minutes (draft)
090120 LH special Minutes (draft)
090820 LH special Minutes (draft)
080420 LH recess Minutes (draft)
090120 LH recess Minutes (draft)
091520 LH recess Minutes (draft)
A motion was made by Roadt, seconded by Grisham, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried unanimously.
C. HEARING
Assistant City Attorney presented a stipulation agreed upon by Mr. Steffek. Additional
questions were answered.
At 6:11 p.m. a motion was made by Grisham, seconded by Steffanski, to convene in
closed session. The motion carried unanimously.
Upon conclusion of the closed session at 6:29 p.m., the License and Health Committee
reconvened in open session.
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2020-0482 Summons and Complaint in the matter of the complaint against Steffek
LLC, Neal A. Steffek, Agent, for the premises located at 1902 S. 68 St.,
d/b/a The Drunk Uncle (2019-2020 Combination Class B Tavern License
No. 2080)
Attachments: Steffek LLC Summons and Complaint.final
Affidavit of Service
License and Health hearing guide Steffek 9-14-20
The License & Health Committee Recommended Approval of the 2020-2021 Class B
Tavern License application and with the stipulation of a seven (7) day closure to be
completed by December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Grisham, seconded by Stefanski, that this matter was
Recommended to be Placed on File with the Approval of the Class B Tavern
License and the stipulation of a seven (7) day closure to be completed by
December 31, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Vitale, Grisham, Reinke, Roadt, and Stefanski
No: 0
D NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
2020-0642 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of
Nicole J. Nowak
Nonappearance of Nicole J. Nowak. Ms. Nowak responded to the letter mailed to her to
allow her an appearance before the License & Health Committee. Ms. Nowak did not
appear or contact the Clerk's Office regarding her absence to appeal the Committee's
recommendation for denial on September 8, 2020 based on the applicant’s record having
violations that are substantially related to the licensed activity.
A motion was made by Grisham, seconded by Reinke, that this matter be
Recommended for Denial. The motion carried unanimously.
2020-0639 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of
Sheila M. Dahms
Nonappearance of Sheila M. Dahms. Ms. Dahms did not respond to the letter mailed to
her to allow her a second appearance before the License & Health Committee to appeal
the Committee's June 25, 2020 recommendation for denial based on the applicant's
record having violations that are substantially related to the licensed activity.
A motion was made by Grisham, seconded by Reinke, that this matter be
Recommended for Denial. The motion carried unanimously.
2020-0641 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Peter
D. Bergland
Appearance by Peter D. Bergland.
A motion was made by Roadt, seconded by Grisham, that this matter be
Recommended For Approval. The motion carried unanimously.
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2020-0640 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of
Jamie L. Bahr
Nonappearance of Jamie L. Bahr. Jamie Bahr did not respond to the letter mailed to allow
an appearance before the License & Health Committee to appeal the Committee's
August 4, 2020 recommendation for denial based on the applicant's record having
violations that are substantially related to the licensed activity.
This matter was Recommended for Denial on a Block Vote.
2020-0643 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of
Cassandra L. Piotrowski
Nonappearance of Cassandra L. Piotrowski. Ms. Piotrowski did not respond to the letter
mailed to allow an appearance before the License & Health Committee to appeal the
Committee's August 4, 2020 recommendation for denial based on the applicant's record
having violations that are substantially related to the licensed activity.
This matter was Recommended for Denial on a Block Vote.
2020-0644 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of
Sudeidy V. Roman
Nonappearance of Sudeidy V. Roman. Sudeidy V. Roman did not respond to the letter
mailed to allow an appearance before the License & Health Committee to appeal the
Committee's August 4, 2020 recommendation for denial based on the applicant's record
having violations that are substantially related to the licensed activity.
This matter was Recommended for Denial on a Block Vote.
Passed The Block Vote
A motion was madeby Stefanski, seconded by Grisham, to approve all the
actions on legistar file nos. 2020-0640, 2020-0643, and 2020-0644 on a Block Vote.
The motion carried unanimously.
2020-0614 Police Department Report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for
the month of August 2020
Attachments: August 2020 Tavern Report
A motion was made by Grisham, seconded by Stefanski, that this matter be
Recommended to be Placed on File. The motion carried unanimously.
2020-0646 Review of license applicant background checks for consideration of
possible approval or denial
License & Health Committee recommended approval of the following applicants for the
next Common Council meeting.
2020-2021 Used Vehicle Dealer license application:
Churchill, Kenneth D.
A motion was made by Grisham, seconded by Roadt, that this matter be
Recommended to be Placed on File. The motion carried unanimously.
F. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 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
License & Health Committee
Alderperson Vincent Vitale, Chair
Alderperson Suzzette Grisham, Vice-Chair
Alderpersons: Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt, and Tracy Stefanski
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 6:00 PM City Hall, Room 128
7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
REGULAR MEETING-HEARING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2020-0647 Minutes (draft) of the License & Health Committee special meetings of August 4, 2020,
September 1, 2020, September 8, 2020, and recess meetings of August 4, 2020,
September 1, 2020, September 15, 2020
C. HEARING
2020-0482 Summons and Complaint in the matter of the complaint against Steffek LLC, Neal A.
Steffek, Agent, for the premises located at 1902 S. 68 St., d/b/a The Drunk Uncle
(2019-2020 Combination Class B Tavern License No. 2080)
For agenda file number 2020-0482, the committee may convene in closed session pursuant to the
provisions of WI State Statutes Sections 19.85(1)(a) and (g) for the purpose of deliberating
concerning a case which was the subject of any quasi-judicial hearing and conferring with the
city attorney who will render oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted with
respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved. This committee may
reconvene in open session after completion of the closed session to consider the balance of the
agenda.
D NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
2020-0642 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Nicole J. Nowak
Recommendation: Applicant responded to the letter sent to allow them an opportunity to provide proof of
rehabilitation
2020-0639 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Sheila M. Dahms
Recommendation: Applicant did not respond to the second letter sent to allow them an opportunity to provide proof of
rehabilitation
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2020-0640 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Jamie L. Bahr
Recommendation: Applicant did not respond to the letter sent to allow them an opportunity to provide proof of
rehabilitation
2020-0641 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Peter D. Bergland
Recommendation: Applicant did not respond to the letter sent to allow them an opportunity to provide proof of
rehabilitation
2020-0643 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Cassandra L.
Piotrowski
Recommendation: Applicant did not respond to the letter sent to allow them an opportunity to provide proof of
rehabilitation
2020-0644 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Sudeidy V. Roman
Recommendation: Applicant did not respond to the letter sent to allow them an opportunity to provide proof of
rehabilitation
2020-0614 Police Department Report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for the month of
August 2020
2020-0646 Review of license applicant background checks for consideration of possible approval or
denial
2020-2021 Used Vehicle Dealer license application:
Churchill, Kenneth D.
F. ADJOURNMENT
City of West Allis Common Council members may attend the above License & Health Committee
meeting for information gathering purposes. Should a quorum of Common Council members
appear at this Committee meeting, a regular Common Council meeting may take place for the
purposes of gathering information on an item listed on the Committee agenda. Should such a
meeting occur, the date, time and location of the Common Council meeting will be that of the
License & Health Committee as listed on the License & Health Committee agenda.
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All meetings of the License & Health Committee 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 QUOROM
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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