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Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/22/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
AMENDED 5/18/2023 Closed Session Language added for item #18, File Number 230148.
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     Meeting convened at 9:14 AM    Roll call Video Video
221819 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1641 N Franklin Place Unit 5, in the 3rd Aldermanic District to its former owner Michael J Whitcomb.

Minutes note: Appearing: Hannah Jahn - ACA Amy Turim - DNS Odalo Ohiku - Deputy City Atty Tanz Rome - DCD Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Mr. Whitcomb was NOT present when this item was called, Ald. Bauman moved denial for this itme was scheduled 3x.
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221753 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5403 N 35th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner SCH Prop MGMT LLC applicaation made by SCH Prop MGT Attn: Atty David Halbrooks.

Minutes note: The Following three items were taken together. DCD reported their opposition to the return of these items. City is owed rent monies from these. Appearing: Hannah Jahn Amy Turim Odalo Ohiku Tanz Rome Jim Klajbor Attys: David Halbrooks & Michael Maistelman Deputy Ohiku stated that there is an outstanding amount of $2,080.00 pending in municipal fees among these three properties. Delinquent taxes owed on these properties: File 221753 - $16,054.37 File 221751 - $11,915.73 File 221752 - $22,920.44 Ownership interest on 18 other properties with outstanding taxes close to $150,000.00 Deputy Ohiku stated that there is an outstanding amount of $2,080.00 pending in municipal fees among these three properties. Per City Atty, Jahn if committee were to recommend approval to return of these properties, ALL amount owed for ALL properties would have to be paid before return to prior owner. Based on Department's testimony and recommendations, Ald. Bauman moved denied of these three files.
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221751 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3411 N 9th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Arlington Heights Management LLC, application made by SCH Prop MGT Attn: Atty. David Halbrooks.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass3:1 Action details Not available
221752 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3720 W Keefe Avenue, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner S.C.H. Property Management LLC, application made by SCH Prop MGT Attn: Atty David Halbrooks.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass3:1 Action details Not available
221767 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2842 N 12th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Eddie Jones-Smith.

Minutes note: Appearing: Mr. Eddie Jones Amy Turim DCD not able to inspect the property odalo Ohiku Deputy City Atty Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Third time this file has been before Committee. $2000.00 owed in building code violation - Object no outstanding orders since the City took ownership. Applicant has ownership interest on another property owing back taxes of $10,092.02.
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221860 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1633-35 N 18th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Cassandra J Roberson.

Minutes note: Appearing: Hannah Jahn Odalo Ohiku AMy Turim Rome Tanz JimKlajbor Ms. Cassandra Roberson & Daughter Law, Princess Halloway DCD was helping Ms. Roberson to receive financial assistance that, was not approve since the last time committee heard this item. ACTS Housing is working diligently to move forward with the process for Ms. Roberson.
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230065 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Rhythm, LLC v. City of Milwaukee

Minutes note: Appearing: Hannah Jahn - CA
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230080 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Wisconsin Lutheran High School Conference v. City of Milwaukee

Minutes note: Appearing: Hannah Jahn
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221729 09.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Vanessa Sanders.

Minutes note: Appearing: ACA Clint Muche Forestry - Jeff Laufenberg Ms. Vanessa Sanders Notwithstanding the City Attorney's recommendation and City Department's testimony, Ald. Taylor moved to settled this claim in the amount of $1,000.00 to reimburse Ms. Sanders for her deductible.
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221729 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Vanessa Sanders.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass2:1 Action details Not available
220977 010.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Alonzo and Dawn Chapman.

Minutes note: Appearing: Mr & Ms. Alonzon and Dawn Chapman Lori Sheely - MWW Clint Muche - ACA City Atty's position is that there was no negligence from the City, therefore he recommends denial; However, Ald. Bauman moved to settle this claim in the amount of $2,000.00. The Chapmans's did not accept this offer. Ald. Bauman moved to rescind this motion, he moved denial.
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220740 011.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Manessa Sims for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: MPD Heather Hough Clint Muche Manessa Sims Based on the City Attorney's recommendations and MPD testimony, Ald. Murphy moved denial. There were no objections.
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221032 012.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of David and Christie Melby-Gibbons for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: Mr & Ms. David & Christie Melby-Gibbons Heather Hough - MPD Clint Muche - ACA After City attorney's recommendation and ACA Jennifer Williams made recommendations to pursue restitution, to the Melby-Gibbons, ald. Murphy moved to settled the claim in the amount of $800.00; Ald.Bauman opposed for committee not to set a precedent. Ald. Murphy withdrew his motion to settle and Bauman moved denial.
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221223 013.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Mario and Natasha Hardwick.

Minutes note: Appearing: Clint Muche MFD Asst Chief Sharon Purify & Batalliion chief, Aaron Ms. Natasha & Mario Hardwick City Atty's recommendation recommend denial based on supporting documentation received. Based on claimant testimony and pictures presented to committee, Ald. Bauman moved to pay this claim in the amount of $4,560.00. Ald. Murphy objects.
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221223 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Mario and Natasha Hardwick.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:1 Action details Not available
221553 014.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Trevonn Smith.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Video Video
212045 115.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing payment for legal services from Crivello Carlson, S.C., for legal services in the matter of Peden v. City of Milwaukee.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
     Committee reconvened at 4:41 P.M.     Roll call Not available
230105 016.CommunicationCommunication from the City Inspector General relating to the Report of Investigation Assessor’s Exemption of Property Taxes Processes Religious Organizations §70.11

Minutes note: Appearing: Ronda Kohlheim Nicole Larsen Bill Bowers Amy Turim Jim Klajbor At 11:30 AM this item was held in committee for a later time in the hearing.
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230066 017.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment for legal services from Foley & Lardner LLP, for legal services in the matter of United States ex rel. Dieter v. City of Milwaukee.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
     11:30 a.m.    Not available
230148 018.ResolutionResolution establishing the City of Milwaukee's position relating to pending legislation affecting shared revenue, a local sales tax, and other matters.NOT ACTED ON   Action details Video Video
     The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, May 22nd, 2023 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
     Meeting adjourned at 5:16 P.M. Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant     Not available
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