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| | | | The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 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 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: 1:42 P.M.
Individuals present:
Kim Montgomery, Mayor's Office
Sue Lappen, Asst City Attorney
Ald. Davis, Donovan, Bohl, Witkowski and Hamilton
Motion by Ald. Witkowski that the Judiciary and Legislation Committee convene into open session.
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111471
| 0 | 1. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing settlement of the claims raised by plaintiff, Michael A. Ramos, in the lawsuit entitled Michael A. Ramos v. Roger T. Walker, Gregory A. Koestering and Pamela Holmes. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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111501
| 0 | 2. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Dan and Deb Pollesch.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Asst. City Atty - Jan Smokowicz
Seattle claim in the amount of $11,707.50 | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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111502
| 0 | 3. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Gerald and Karen Holton.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Asst. City Atty - Jan Smokowicz
Seattle in the amount $11,967.46 | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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111517
| 0 | 4. | Resolution | Substitute resolution urging Governor Scott Walker and Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen to use the foreclosure settlement funding for programs directly related to foreclosure issues. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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111455
| 0 | 5. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3019 W. Lincoln Ave, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Amelia Avila)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Lynne Steffen - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer's Office
Requester, Amelia Avila
Taxes due if paid in March $6,964.42
If paid by April 19, 2012 $7,052.92 | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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111454
| 0 | 6. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3601 W. Clarke St, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Peter Butzer, Agent)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Lynne Steffen - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer's Office
Peter Butzer, Agent
Taxes due if paid in March, $7,395.32
if paid by April 19, 2012 $7,482.75 | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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111453
| 0 | 7. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1738-1738A N 33rd St, in the 15 Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Peter Butzer, Agent )
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Lynne Steffen - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer's Office
Peter Butzer, Agent
Taxes due if paid in March $7,039.51
If paid by April 19, 2012 $ 7,123.00
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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111452
| 0 | 8. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2526 N. 19th st., in the 15 Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Andre Hopson)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Lynne Steffen - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer's Office
Mr. Andre Hopson, property owner
Taxes due if Paid in MArch, $8,932.20
If paid by April 19, 2012 $9,044.22 | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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111451
| 0 | 9. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3235 W. St. Paul Ave.,, in the 4th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Jesse Lee, Agent for the Freewill Church of God in Christ)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Lynne Steffen - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer's Office
Jacqueline Westmoreland on behalf of Rev. Jesse Lee
Taxes due if paid in March, $11,693.59
If paid by April 19, 2012 $11,833.32
Also interest in the following locations:
9220 W Silver Spring Dr.
$6,323.11for delinquent 2011taxes
5625 N 92nd St
$2,138.61delinquent 2011 taxes
Ms. Westmoreland stated that they have applied for an exemption for the properties located on Silver Spring Dr and N 92nd St.
Mr. Schmidt said that the property on Silver Spring Dr. is listed in mechantile category.
By March 19, 2012 by noon, applicant must communicate to city clerk office that a payment plan has been set up for properties listed above with delinquent taxes and/or ractify situation with the location in question.
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111450
| 0 | 10. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 116-116A W. Keefe Ave., in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Cheryl Pope)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Lynne Steffen - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer's Office
Ms. Cheryl Pope
Taxes due if paid in March, $9,664.96
If paid by April 19, 2012 $9,782.02
Ms. Pope stated that she was a victim of mortgage fraud in 2009-2010 she thought her mortgage payment were being applies toward her escrow account. She is currently working with a non-profit organization, Select Milwaukee to help her refinance her home. Ms. Pope asked if there is a way she can have more time to afford the payment she needs to get her property back.
Ald. Hamilton said that the committee has to abide by the time lines dictated by State Status, but he asked City Treasurer’s if they have worked with Select Milwaukee or other organization in the past with similar situations. Mr. Schmidt said that they have not.
Ald. Bohl moved to hold this item to call of the chair until a clear understanding of Ms. Pope situation can be reached.
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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111449
| 0 | 11. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3870 N. 24th St., in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Funta Watson)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Lynne Steffen - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer's Office
Mr. Funta Watson
Taxes due if paid in March, $11,616.91
If paid by April 19, 2012 $11,752.11
Also Mr. Watson has ownership interest on:
5414 N 52nd St
Delinquent 2011 taxes $2,063.82
Mr. Watson agreed to set up payment plan for this property by March 19, 2012 no later than noon.
Mr. Watson also has interest on 2713-15 N 39th St for the years of 2008-2011 in the amount of $16,265.53 however, this property is cover under chapter 128 Amortization. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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111517
| 1 | 4. | Resolution | Substitute resolution urging Governor Scott Walker and Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen to use the foreclosure settlement funding for programs directly related to foreclosure issues.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Jennifer Gonda, IRD
Ald. Coggs
Ald. Witkowski and Davis request to be added to this legislation.
Ald. Davis moved to accept a City of Milwaukee Bank Owned and In Rem Foreclosed Properties by Aldermanic District chart submitted by Ald.Coggs (data reflects City Assessors Records as of February 2, 2012). There were no objections.
| RECONSIDERED | Pass | 5:0 |
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111517
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution urging Governor Scott Walker and Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen to use the foreclosure settlement funding for programs directly related to foreclosure issues. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111427
| 0 | 12. | Resolution | Substitute Resolution relating to an appeal from Viletta Redmond for personal injuries. (5th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Individuals present
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty.
Claimant - Ms. Viletta Redmond
Ald.Bohl moved to grant claim in the amount of $131.28
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111122
| 0 | 13. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Mary Antoinette Robinson for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Individuals present
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty.
Claimant - Ms. Robinson
Chuck Schumacker - Fleet Operations Manager DPW
Ald.Bohl moved denial based on department's testimonies.
| RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 5:0 |
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110996
| 0 | 14. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Charles Kowalski for property damage.
Minutes note: Individuals present
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty.
Claimant - Mr. James Kowalski on behalf of Mr. Kowalski
| RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 5:0 |
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110033
| 0 | 15. | Communication-Report | Communication related to the 2011 annual report and activities of the Ethics Board.
Minutes note: Individual present
Jim Owczarski, Staff
Ald. Witkowski moved receive 2011 Annual report and place in file. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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110912
| 0 | 16. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Jennifer Gonda - IRD
Art Dahlberg - Commissioner of Neigborhood Services
Joe Mar Hooper - Deputy City Treasurer
--SB-482/ AB-617 Lodging establishments and restricting a local government's ability to prohibit or restrict an individual from renting his or her home.
Ald. Bohl moved to take a position to opposed SB 482/SB 617.
Prevailed 5-0
--SB-308/AB-510 Deposit placement programs of public depositories.
Ald. Bohl moved to take a position to support SB 308/AB 510
Prevailed 5-0
--SB-493/AB-618 Outdoor advertising signs that are relocated because of state highway projects.
Ald. Bohl moved to take position to opposed SB 493/AB 618
Prevailed 5-0 | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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110912
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 3:54 P.M.
Joanna Polanco
Staff Assistant
Minutes note: This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. | | | |
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