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Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/22/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
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231590 01.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Ashley Smith for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: Counsel Georges on behalf of Ms. Ashley Atty Muche DPW Rep Based on the City Attorney's testimony and recommendation, Ald. Bauman moved denial.
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231730 02.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Jennifer Anderson for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: Atty. Muche DPW Rep Brian Peksa Ms. Anderson Based on the City Attorney's testimony and recommendation, Ald. Perez moved denial.
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231420 03.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of John Jones for property damage.

Minutes note: Atty Muche DPW - Brian Peksa Mr. Jones Based on additional details need to be confirm or clarify, Ald. Perez moved to hold to the call of the chair.
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240143 04.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Daniel McClain for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: Daniel McClain Jennifer Williams who reported contacting an eyewitness that saw a yellow truck. However, the city attorney was unable to proof that the "yellow" truck was a City truck. Based on these facts, the recommendation of the city attorney to denied this claim; Ald. Perez moved denial.
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230823 05.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Dejuan Mason and Jeronica Brister for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: Dejuan Mason & Jeronica Brister Atty. Muche Feet Division - Tom Poskocil Notwithstanding the City Department's testimony, City Attorney's testimony and recommendations, Ald.Bauman moved to settle this claim in the amount of $800.00. there were no objections.
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230823 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Dejuan Mason and Jeronica Brister for property damage.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
231591 06.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of John Schankey for property damage.

Minutes note: Atty Muche Anthony Sanders - Sewers Mr. Schankey Ald Bauman moved denial based on that City was not negligent
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231621 07.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Scrap America LLC for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: Atty Jennifer Williams Lori Sheeley MWW Ms. Emmer Based on the City Attorney's testimony and recommendation, Ald. Bauman moved denial.
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231421 08.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Christine Mlot for property damage.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
240396 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing expenditure of $15,000 from the City Attorney’s Office Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Special Purpose Account for expert witness services in the matter of Saint John’s Communities, Inc. v. City of Milwaukee. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
240398 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Nelly Hernandez et al. v. City of Milwaukee et al., Case No. 23-CV-3779.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
240409 011.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of David Letteer and Selena Letteer, in the amount of $22,750.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
240410 012.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Christopher Benitez, in the amount of $25,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
     Following files are being placed on file as they are no longer needed:    Not available
180620 013.CommunicationCommunication from the Community Collaborative Committee relating to its 2018 activities.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
191922 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Attorney to investigate, report on, and participate in litigation options to address to problems conducting the 2020 spring election related to COVID-19.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
200021 015.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to requiring retail sellers to accept cash during face-to-face sales with customers unless prohibited by law and providing a penalty.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
210552 016.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Common Council - City Clerk relating to the 2021 redistricting process.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
210814 017.CommunicationCommunication from the Equal Rights Commission regarding their annual report.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
211847 018.CommunicationCommunication from the City Attorney’s Office relating to the Collins Settlement.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
     The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, July 22, 2024, 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 12:43 noon Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant     Not available
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