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| | | | The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, February 20th, 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.
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111416
| 0 | 1. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing settlement of the claims raised by plaintiff, Frank L. Jude, Jr., in the lawsuit entitled Frank L. Jude, Jr., et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED | Pass | 5:0 |
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111415
| 0 | 2. | Resolution | Resolution to authorize up to $2 million dollars of contingent borrowing to fund settlement of the claims raised by the plaintiff, Frank L. Jude, Jr., in the lawsuit entitled, Frank L. Jude, Jr., et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED | Pass | 5:0 |
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111420
| 0 | 3. | Resolution | Resolution affirming the Common Council’s opposition to restrictive voting laws and calls on state election officials to educate the public about the effect of the new restrictive voting laws.
Minutes note: Ald. Davis Co- Sponsor spoke on behalf of this resolution.
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:1 |
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111290
| 0 | 4. | Resolution | Resolution approving the revised Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule.
Minutes note: Individuals present
Jane Tabaska - Network Manager Milwaukee Muni Court
Richard Withers - Legislative Reference Bureau | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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111390
| 0 | 5. | Communication | Communication from the City Attorney relative to expenditures from the Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Barbara Woldt - Special Assistant to the City Attorney | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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111353
| 0 | 6. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4843 N. 71st Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Steven DeVouges, agent for Corelogic Tax Services)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynne Steffen - DNS
Karen Taylor - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer's Office
Richard Fidler - Agent
Taxes due if paid in February $16,641.92
if paid by March 29 $16,819.64 | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111379
| 1 | 7. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3046 N. 22nd Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Dawn Marie Winters)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Lynne Steffen - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer's Office
Mr. Dewayne Webster - Spouse of Mrs. Winters
The Department of Neighborhood Services does not object to the return of this property provided the applicant pays $1,400.00 in pending reinspection fees. The Department also request that, upon the return of the property, the former owner works to correct the outstanding code violation in a timely manner.
these charges need to paid February 27 by noon.
Taxes due if paid in February $15,022.23
if paid by March 29, 2012 $15,200.51 | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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110990
| 0 | 8. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to the claims of Brian and Suzanne Kreuziger for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: individuals present:
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Attorney
Mr. Brian Kreuziger - Claimant
Mr. Jason Sanders - Sewer Maintenance Fund - DPW
Motion by Ald. Bohl to deny based on department testimonies. Failed 2-2-1 (Ald. Witkwoski, Hamilton voted no) 1 abstention (Ald. Donovan)
Motion by Ald. Witkowski to approve claim in the amount of $6,193.12. Failed 2-2-1 (Ald. Davis Bohl voted no)1 abstention (Ald. Donovan).
| SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 3:2 |
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110990
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to the claims of Brian and Suzanne Kreuziger for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Ald. Donovan moved to sette this claim in the amount of $4000.00
Prevailed 3-2 Ald. (Ald. Bohl and Davis voted no)
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 3:2 |
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111123
| 0 | 9. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Clint Bryant for property damage.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty
Jeff Delleman - Infrastructure
Mr. Bryant - Claimant
Ald. Davis moved settlement of this claim in the amount of $427.58 Prevailed 4-1 Ald. Bohl voted no | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 4:1 |
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111123
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Clint Bryant for property damage. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:1 |
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111159
| 0 | 10. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Janis Cottrell for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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111121
| 0 | 11. | Resolution | Resolution relating to an appeal from Craig Muri and Chad Konow for personal Injuries. (4th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Moved denial based on nonappearance by Ald. Witkowski. 5-0 | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 5:0 |
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110996
| 0 | 12. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Charles Kowalski for property damage. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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111277
| 1 | 13. | Resolution | Substitute resolution approving the extension of a contract between the City and Personal Property Consultants of WI, LLC, for the provision of specialized valuation services.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Mary Reavey - Assessors Commissioner
David Fortney - Assessor's Office
Rhonda Kelsey - Purchasing Director
Kathy Block - Asst City Atty.
Jim Owczarski - Deputy City Clerk
Motion by Ald. Bohl accept proposed Sub A for items 111277 and 111278. Prevailed 5-0
| SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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111277
| 2 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution approving the extension of a contract between the City and Personal Property Consultants of WI, LLC, for the provision of specialized valuation services.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Mary Reavey - Assessors Commissioner
David Fortney - Assessor's Office
Rhonda Kelsey - Purchasing Director
Kathy Block - Asst City Atty.
Jim Owczarski - Deputy City Clerk
Motion by Ald. Witkowski to be referred to Finance and Personnel Committee without recommendation. Prevailed 4-1 Ald. Davis voted no | REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TO | Pass | 4:1 |
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111278
| 1 | 14. | Resolution | Substitute resolution approving the extension of a contract between the City and Valuation Solutions, LLC, for the provision of specialized assessment services despite the provisions of s. 310-12 limiting the ability of departments to contract with retirees.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Mary Reavey - Assessors Commissioner
David Fortney - Assessor's Office
Rhonda Kelsey - Purchasing Director
Kathy Block - Asst City Atty.
Jim Owczarski - Deputy City Clerk
Motion by Ald. Bohl accept proposed Sub A for items 111277 and 111278. Prevailed 5-0
| SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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111278
| 2 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution approving the extension of a contract between the City and Valuation Solutions, LLC, for the provision of specialized assessment services despite the provisions of s. 310-12 limiting the ability of departments to contract with retirees.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Mary Reavey - Assessors Commissioner
David Fortney - Assessor's Office
Rhonda Kelsey - Purchasing Director
Kathy Block - Asst City Atty.
Jim Owczarski - Deputy City Clerk
Motion by Ald. Witkowski to be referred to Finance and Personnel Committee without recommendation. Prevailed 4-1 Ald. Davis voted n | REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TO | Pass | 4:1 |
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110033
| 0 | 15. | Communication-Report | Communication related to the 2011 annual report and activities of the Ethics Board. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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111349
| 1 | 16. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to revisions of various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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110857
| 0 | 17. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to legislative bills.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Jennifer Gonda - Intergovernmental Relations
Stuart Mukamal - Asst City Atty
Eric Gass - Health Department
Ald. Donovan moved for the committee to support Senate Bill:
---SB-300/AB-403 The length of time for which a variance applies, with the amendment that they include special use permits.
Pevailed 5-0
Ald. Davis moved for the committee to Oppose Sente Bill:
---SB-373 Changes to product liability law and the law governing remedies and Assembly Bill
---AB-538/ AB-544 against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of a product.
Prevailed 5-0
| SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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110857
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to legislative bills. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 3:28 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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