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Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/28/2013 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall
AMENDED 1/23/13 Item #16, file # 111408 has been added
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     Meeting called to order at 1:39 p.m.    Roll call Video Video
     The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, January 28, 2013 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 will go into open session for the regular agenda.

Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski moved the Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session, 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 will go into open session for the regular agenda. Roll call Ald. Donvan, Puente, Davis, Witkowksi, Hamilton Also present: Deputy City Attorney - Rudolph Konrad Asst. City Atty - Maurita Houren Adam stephens - Asst City Atty Clifton Crump - Mayor's Office Ald. Witkowski moved open session. There were no obejctions
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121344 01.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to approve settlement in the matter of John G. Tranetzki v. City of Milwaukee, Equal Rights Division of the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
121177 02.ResolutionSubstitute resolution urging Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and the Legislature to eliminate minimum production requirements to qualify for a biodiesel fuel production credit, and to pursue incentives for development of renewable and sustainable biodiesel energy alternatives.

Minutes note: Appearing: Ald. Zielinski - Sponsor of resolution Eric DeBrun - FUSION renewables - 1626 S Harbor Dr Milwakee WI 53207
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121311 03.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4142 N 24th St, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Rachel Garcia)

Minutes note: Individuals present: Karen Taylor, DCD Lynne Steffen, DNS Carrie Urban, City Treasurer's Office Rachel Garcia - Property owner Taxes due for 2007 - 2009 & 2012 if paid in Feb $13,690.11 if paid by March 7, 2013 $13,815.37
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121283 04.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1801 W Keefe Ave, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Cache Investments LLC, Caston Love)

Minutes note: Individuals present: Karen Taylor, DCD Lynne Steffen, DNS Carrie Urban, City Treasurer's Office Cache Investments LLC., Caston Love - Property owner 2009 - 2012 Taxes due if paid in Feb $19,791.71 if paid by March 7, 2013 $20,024.99 Applicant also lists ownership interest in the following properties: 2450-2452 W Burleigh St - 2011 & 2012 taxes totaling $5,267.64. The 2011 taxes will be sent to the Kohn Law Firm in April for collection. Committee directed Mr. Love to set up payment plan by 1-31-13 by noon 3075-3077 N 14th St - See Resolution 121284 Pending Litter Nuisance charge of $25.00 that need to be paid by 1-31-13 noon or item will be sent back to committee. Litter nuisance charges paid on Januray 29, 2013, per email from Lynn Steffen (included in the file).
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121284 05.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3075-3077 N 14Th St, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Cache Investments LLC, Caston Love)

Minutes note: Individuals present: Karen Taylor, DCD Lynne Steffen, DNS Carrie Urban, City Treasurer's Office Cache Investments LLC., Caston Love - Property owner 2009 -2012 Taxes Due if paid in Feb $17,363.16 if paid by March 7, 2013 $17,564.72 Applicant also lists ownership interest int he following properites: 2450-2452 W Burleigh St - 2011 & 2012 taxes totaling $5,267.64 The 2011 will be sent to the Kohn Law Firm in April 1801 W Keefe Ave - see resolution 121283
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121315 06.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2539 N 4th St, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (New Bethel Temple of Praise, Orlando P. Butler)

Minutes note: Individuals present: Karen Taylor, DCD Lynne Steffen, DNS Carrie Urban, City Treasurer's Office New Bethel Temple of Praise, Orlando P. Butler - Property owner 2009, 2010 & 2012 taxes due if paid in Feb $25,063.82 If paid by March 7, 2013 $25,315.71
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121313 07.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3248-3250 N 35th St, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Letreya Powell)

Minutes note: Individuals present: Karen Taylor, DCD Lynne Steffen, DNS Carrie Urban, City Treasurer's Office Letreya Powell - Property owner 2009 -2012 Taxes due if paid in Feb $13,390.13 If paid by March 7, 2013 $13,544.07
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121280 08.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3412-3414 N 56th St, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (CSH Fund III LLC, Sylvia R. Banks)

Minutes note: Individuals present: Karen Taylor, DCD objected for the return of this property Lynne Steffen, DNS Carrie Urban, City Treasurer's Office CSH FUND III LLC, Sylvia Banks - Property owner (not present) Atty. present = 2009 - 2012 taxes due if paid by Feb $37,322.94 if paid by March 7, 2013 $37,762.45 Pending Litter Nuisance charges of $200.87 Ald. Davis moved to place this item on file based on Department of City Development's objection.
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121307 09.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2128 W Lloyd St, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Jeffrey Rideout)

Minutes note: Individuals present: Karen Taylor, DCD Lynne Steffen, DNS Carrie Urban, City Treasurer's Office Jeffrey Rideout - Property owner Property at 1942 N 23rd has outstanding code violation and pending reinspection fee of $50.00 This fee need to be paid by 1-31-13 by noon or item will be sent back to committee. 2009-2012 taxes due if paid in Feb $18,080.45 if paid by March 7, 2013 $18,293.43 Applicant also list ownership interest in the following property: 1942 - 1944 N 23rd St - with 2011-2012 taxes totaling $7,750.93 The 2011 taxes will be sent to the Kohn Law Firm in April for collection Need to have payment arragement by 1-31-13 by noon or item will be sent back to committee
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121308 010.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2623 N 34th St, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Anna Juarez)

Minutes note: Individuals present: Karen Taylor, DCD Lynne Steffen, DNS Carrie Urban, City Treasurer's Office Anna Juarez - Property owner 2010-2012 taxes due by Feb $3,799.21 If paid by March 7, 2013 $3,846.21 Applicant also lists ownership interest in the following property: 2627 N 34th St - taxes paid in full Individual not present
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121309 011.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2858 N 29th St, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Janet Triggs)

Minutes note: Individuals present: Karen Taylor, DCD Lynne Steffen, DNS Carrie Urban, City Treasurer's Office Janet Triggs - Property owner 2009 -2012 taxes due if paid by Feb $7,131.75 If paid by March 7, 2013 $7,212.69
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121310 012.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2777 N 38th St, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Carlon Crosby)

Minutes note: Individuals present: Karen Taylor, DCD Lynne Steffen, DNS Carrie Urban, City Treasurer's Office Carlon Crosby - Property owner 2009-2011 taxes due if paid in Feb $9,324.34 If paid by March 7, 2013 $9,426.69 City Assessor's records lists ownership interest of Carlon Demetria Crosby in the following property: 2446 W Fond du Lac AVe - Delinquent 2009-2011 taxes totaling $9,744.54 and the current 2012 tax roll of $1,486.31 This property is scheduled for foreclosure action (in rem 2013-1) Ms Crosby stated she completed a process with mortgage Company in July 2012
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121300 013.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Michele Battle for personal injuries. (3rd Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: Claimant, Michelle Battle Represented by Atty. Jacob Miota Asst. City Attorney - Ed Ehrlich Claim denied $45,876 based on city attornye's testimony
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121301 014.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Kimberly Virojana for personal injuries. (13th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: Claimant, Kimberly Virojana Asst. City Attorney - Ed Ehrlich Jeff Delleman - Infrastructure Claim $385,000.00 denied based on city attorney's testimony
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121298 015.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Malcolm Martin for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: Claimant, Malcolm Martin Asst. City Attorney - Ed Ehrlich Jeff Delleman - DPW - Infrastructure Claim $170,235.56 denied based on city attorney's testimony
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111408 016.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.

Minutes note: Appearing: Adam Stephens - CA Brenda Woods - CC CC Jennifer Gonda - IRD Director Ald. Davis moved the committee takes a position to support the amendment of the 2013- 2014 State Legislative Package (CC File #121009) to include a proposal to Amend Wis. Stat. 125.12 (2) (d) regarding alcohol beverage licensing appeals to circuit court.
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111408 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
     The Following files may be placed on file as no longer needed:    Not available
100906 017.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Starmoneeka Evans for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
111346 018.ResolutionResolution relating to the claims of Seamus Creighton and the United Parcel Service for personal injuries. (13th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
120937 019.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Lori Grabias, adjuster for Transinternational Systems, Inc. on behalf of Keith Elliot for property damage.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
     Meeting adjourned at 2:46 P.M. Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant    Not available