Meeting Details

Meeting Name: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD OF APPEALS Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/14/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall This meeting is also VIRTUAL
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     Meeting convened at 9:04 AM     Roll call Video Video
26076 01.APPEALAppeal of Scott Meka for snow and ice removal nuisance fees (2961 S Wentworth Ave.) (14th Aldermanic District).    Action details Not available
26070 02.APPEALAppeal of Rupesh Gupta, R&R Associates, LLC for tall grass and weeds nuisance fees (5950 N 70th St.) (2nd Aldermanic District).    Action details Not available
26061 03.APPEALAppeal of Lina Ramon Galva for snow and ice removal nuisance fees (1913 W Cherry St.) (15th Aldermanic District).    Action details Not available
26065 04.APPEALAppeal of Isaac Malone, Best Choice Holdings LLC for tall grass and weeds nuisance fees (2713 W Vliet St.) (4th Aldermanic District).    Action details Not available
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26033 05.APPEALAppeal of Jonathan Apo, POHAKUVENTURES LLC for vacant building registration fees (1315 W Finn Pl.) (6th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Based on non-appearance, member Yandell, seconded by member Hammer moved denial. There were no objections.
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26040 06.APPEALAppeal of Shirley Walker for vacant building registration fees (2712 N 53rd Street) (7th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: Shirley Walker DNS Lori Gallup If Ms. Walker agrees to avail City to inspect, DNS will be willing to waive the $254.00 resinpection fees.
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26071 07.APPEALAppeal of Calvin R. Ramsey, Sr. for vacant building registration fees (3222 N 23rd St.) (7th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Based on nonappearance, member Yandell, seconded by member Hammer moved denial. There were no objections.
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26073 08.APPEALAppeal of Josh Studinski, Agent for 1559 S 9th St LLC for garbage and litter nuisance fees (1559-1561 S 9th St.) (12th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Mr. Studinski had not seen Dept pictures provided in the file. Ms Gallup will be sending via email, the DNS packet provided onto the file. Member Hammer moved denial of this appeal, seconded by Mr. Yandell
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26074 09.APPEALAppeal of Josh Studinski, Agent for 342 N Palmer St LLC for vacant building registration fees (3042 N Palmer St.) (6th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing Josh Studinski DNS Lori Gallup Mr. Studinski stated that property was purchased on 11/20/2025; he stated that he was not unaware of any lingering charges prior to him owning/purchasing this property. Ms. Gallup will be emailing Mr. Studinski the department packet, including Vacant Building Program. Based on the testimony shared, it appears to be a discrepancy between the conveyance date on register of deeds records vs date of purchased stated by Mr. Studinski. Member Yandell grant appeal. ownership transfered of ownership, seconded by member Bruzan
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26077 010.APPEALAppeal of Gregory Dean for vacant building registration fees (5914 N Teutonia Ave.) (1st Aldermanic District)    Action details Video Video
26078 011.APPEALAppeal of Jenta Alexander for vacant building registration fees (3934 N 74th St.) (10th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Based on nonappearance, member Yandell, seconded by member Hammer moved denial. There were no objections.
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26079 012.APPEALAppeal of HUAD Real Estate Trust for vacant building registration fees (3439 N 10th St.) (7th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: DNS Lori Gallup Joel Brown & John Arrigan This appeal was in the amount of $508.00 $254.00 for remaining vacant for a period of 6-months and $508.00 for having a code violation at the time of the vacant building registration renewal. Based on testimony, department's recommendation, board moved to waive $254.00 given the appellants provide proof of Vacant Building Registration Certificate prior to the next meeting. Ohterwise, they will be responsible for the entire charge; member Yandell moved to hold to the call of the chair, seconded by member Hammer. There were no objections.
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26080 013.APPEALAppeal of Michael Chelminsui - TEAM ASSETS, LLC for vacant building registration fees (3457 N 46th St.) (7th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Based on non-appearance, member Yandell, seconded by member Hammer, moved denial. there were no objections.
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25187 014.APPEALAppeal of Ronald Mueller for reinspection fees (2947 N 30th St.) (7th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing Ronald Mueller DNS Peter Laritson Father, Ronald Mueller - deceased who was the owner of the property; Son, Ronald Mueller owner of the business. According to DNS records, there are $5,080.00 in reinspection fees eligible for Appeal. This appeal was originally submitted on 12/18/2025. If occupancy permit is verified by DNS, the fees of $6,086.00 will be waived, otherwise he will responsible for the entire amount currently owed, seconded by members Bruzan. Mr. Mueller did provide at the table a copy of the CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY that, will be attached to the record.
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26058 015.APPEALAppeal of Steven R Wolf for reinspection fees (508 W Vienna Ave.) (6th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Based on non-appearance member Hammer, seconded by member Yandell, moved denial. There were no objections.
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26060 016.APPEALAppeal of Jesse Griffin, Jr. for reinspection fees (3134 N 42nd Pl.) (7th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Based on non-appearance member Hammer, seconded by member Yandell, moved denial. There were no objections.
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26067 017.APPEALAppeal of Rick Kouchich for reinspection fees (10835 W Mill Rd.) (5th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: Mr. Rick Kouchich Pete Laritson - DNS 4 orders have been issued 5 citations multiple contact with owner Mr. Kouchich stated that he has been undergoing serious medical issues, and is willing to cooperate to comply with the City. He is asking the board to reduce some of these fines. Department offers that Mr. Kouchich, to waive the $1,625.60 fees by August 31, 2026 if he complies. Motion by member Yandell, seconded by member Bruzan. There were no objections.
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25192 018.APPEALAppeal of Catherine Beck for denial of chicken keeping permit (2912 N Prospect Ave.) (3rd Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing; Catherine Beck DNS Lori Gallup DNS Decision to denied was made twice prior to this hearing based on testimony provided 10/14/2025 Ms. Beck stated that the opposed party is a landlord not a living neighbor, however, his tenants have no opposition in this matter, said Ms. Beck. Chair Bobot asked Mr. Gallup to provide the board with an audio/written transcripts of the 10/14/2025 DNS Commissioner hearing to review and make a decision at the next hearing. Member Yandell, seonded by member Bruzan moved to hold this item to the call of the chair not having enough information to make a lawful decision at this time on this appeal.
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26059 019.APPEALAppeal of Atty. Michael Pflughoeft, Jr. for nuisance property designation (4805 N Sherman Blvd.) (1st Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: At the request of Atty Michael Pflughoeft, Jr, representing 4805 N Sherman Blvd.
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26085 020.APPEALAppeal of Attorney Michael A. Pflughhoeft for nuisance call special charges (5716 W Hampton Ave.) (1st Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: At the request of Atty Michael Pflughoeft, Jr, representing 5716 W Hampton Ave.
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     The Administrative Review Board of Appeals may convene into closed session on Friday, August 14, 2026, in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved, and then may go into open session for the regular agenda.    Not available
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     Meeting adjourned at 12:02 Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant     Not available
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