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| | | | Also present:
Minutes note: William Christianson, City Comptroller
Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
Kathy Brengosz, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist | | | |
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250574
| 1 | 1. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the transition of the City of Milwaukee’s retiree health coverage from traditional Medicare (Parts A and B) to a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (Part C) Plan.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Molly King, DER Benefits Director
Kerry Leist, National Benefits Consultants, Inc.
Scott Schultz, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Courtney Paul, UnitedHealthcare
A presentation was given.
Testimony in support:
Mike Brady, retiree
Testimony with input:
Irmine Reitl, retiree
There was discussion on communicatiion and outreach to retirees on plan changes, stance from the Milwaukee Retirement Association on the plan change, concerns regarding denied claims, coverage for various services (rehab facility, skilled nursing facility, pharmacy/prescriptions), and option to revert to self-insured plan or other plans in the future.
Ald. Moore added as a cosponsor.
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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250489
| 0 | 2. | Resolution | Substitute resolution creating an MKE Community Impact Committee.
Minutes note: Ald. Coggs commented on the purpose of the file.
Appearing:
Chris Hillard, LRB
There was discussion on the composition of the committee, selection of committee members, final recommendation process, and Common Council review.
Ald. Coggs was open to amend the file to include Common Council review and approval.
File was held with the intention to take the file from committee and consider it at the next Common Council meeting with an amendment. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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250560
| 0 | 3. | Resolution | Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue (Department of City Development).
Minutes note: Appearing:
David Piedt, DCD
Benjamin Sanchez, NIDC
Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist.
Teig Whaley-Smith, Community Development Alliance
Larry Kilmer, DCD
Marisa Calderon, Community Development Fund
This resolution authorizes the TID housing revenue from TID No. 37 (Grand Avenue) to be used for the Milwaukee Home Down Payment Assistance and the STRONG Homes loan programs.
There was discussion on 2025 funding levels, resources, impact, allocation determination, and input from the local alderperson for the Milwaukee Home Down Payment Assistance and STRONG Homes loan programs. There was further discussion on TID budgeting, amendment, and extension process.
Ald. Chambers, Jr. requested further information on TID amendment and extension process.
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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250562
| 0 | 4. | Communication | Communication from the Fire Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add additional positions of Youth Fleet Apprentices.
Minutes note: Appearing:
A/C Darin Peterburs, Fire Dept.
Ald. Moore added as sponsor.
| RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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250537
| 1 | 5. | Resolution | Substitute resolution increasing 2025 capital grantor share appropriation authority.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Mason Lavey, Budget Office | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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250432
| 1 | 6. | Resolution | Substitute resolution to approve selection and engagement with a consultant in compliance with the Collins Settlement Agreement and appropriating funds for this purpose.
Minutes note: This file was not before the committee as it was not referred, and the committee did not take action. | | | |
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250559
| 0 | 7. | Resolution | Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a U.S. Department of Labor Growth Opportunities Program - Employ Milwaukee Growth Opportunities Milwaukee subrecipient grant.
Minutes note: This file was not before the committee as it was not referred, and the committee did not take action. | | | |
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250553
| 0 | 8. | Communication to Finance | Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.
Minutes note: The vacancy agenda was read.
Appearing:
Preston Cole, DOA Director
Lisa Gilmore, City Attorney's Office
Evan Goyke, City Attorney
Vanessa Armstrong, DCD
Dana Zelazny, Deputy City Clerk
Mary Bird, Library
Sha'Nese Burnell-Jones, DNS
Jezamil Arroyo-Vega, DNS Commissioner
Meryl Simmons, Police Dept.
Chuck Schumacher, DPW
There was discussion on the the vacancy requests for the positions of Community Wellness and Safety Director, Assistant City Attorney V, Long Range Planning Manager, Executive Administrative Assistant I (Common Council - City Clerk), Library Reference Assistant, Permit & Development Center Manager, and Community Relations, Engagement and Recruitment Director, and Urban Forestry District (Crew Leader, District Manager, Manager).
Mr. Rynders recommended to hold the vacancy requests for the positions of Assistant City Attorney V, Library Reference Assistant, and Office Assistant III-PD and Custodial Worker 1 (Police Department).
Ald. Moore moved separate action and to approve the vacancy agenda request for the two positions of Assistant City Attorney V. (Prevailed 4-1) No - Spiker
A motion to approve the remainder of the vacancy agenda, as present, was taken. | APPROVED | Pass | 5:0 |
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250554
| 0 | 9. | Communication to Finance | Communication from the Department of Administration informing the Finance and Personnel Committee of waivers granted for certain single or sole source contracts or contract amendments.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Delisha Moore, DOA - City Purchasing
Dana Zelazny, Deputy City Clerk | PLACED ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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250445
| 0 | 10. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Minutes note: Items 10, 11, and 12 (CCFNs 250445, 250555, and 250556) were taken together.
Appearing:
Sarah Sinsky, DER
There was discussion on the report for the Department of Emergency Communications. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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250555
| 0 | 11. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Minutes note: Items 10, 11, and 12 (CCFNs 250445, 250555, and 250556) were taken together.
Appearing:
Sarah Sinsky, DER
There was discussion on the reports for the Assessor's Office. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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250556
| 0 | 12. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
Minutes note: Items 10, 11, and 12 (CCFNs 250445, 250555, and 250556) were taken together.
Appearing:
Sarah Sinsky, DER | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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250448
| 1 | 13. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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250557
| 1 | 14. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 4:0 |
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250558
| 1 | 15. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 offices and positions in the City Service. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 4:0 |
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250595
| 0 | 16. | Appointment | Nomination of Jackie Q. Carter to be the Director of the Department of Employee Relations by the Mayor.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Amber Danyus, Mayor's Office
Jackie Carter
Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist. | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 4:0 |
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241273
| 0 | 17. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to labor negotiations.
Minutes note: Ald. Burgelis moved that the Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conducting specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.
Ayes - Moore, Spiker, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic
Excused - Coggs
The committee convened into closed session at 12:28 p.m.
Present - Moore, Spiker, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic, Coggs
Also present:
William Christianson, City Comptroller
Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
Kathy Brengosz, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist.
Ald. Lamont Westmoreland, 5th Ald. Dist.
Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist.
Ald. DiAndre Jackson, 7th Ald. Dist.
Appearing:
Nicole Fleck, DER
Ben Roovers, City Attorney's Office
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 1:13 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office | | | |
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