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Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/7/2013 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
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     Meeting called to order at 1:37 P.M.    Roll call Not available
     The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, October 7, 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: At 1:39 P.M. Ald. Witkowski moved the Judiciary and legislation committee cnovene into closed session pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of 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. Present: Ald. Donovan, Davis, Hamilton, Witkowski and Puente Rudolph Konrad - Deputy City Atty Stuart Mukamal - Asst City Atty Richard Withers - LRB Clifton Crump - Mayor's Office Patricia Fricker - Asst City Atty Sue Lappen - Asst City Atty At 2:30 p.m. Ald. Davis moved the Judiciary and Legislation committee reconvened into open session.
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130536 01.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the claims raised by plaintiffs, Harvest Covenant Church and Pastor Darnell D. Robinson, in the lawsuit entitled Harvest Covenant Church, et al. v. City of Milwaukee.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
130682 02.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of John Hefley, in the amount of $60,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
130692 03.CommunicationCommunication from the City Attorney relative to expenditures from the 2013 Outside Counsel/Expert Witness SPA.

Minutes note: Appearing: Deputy city Atty - Rudy Konrad
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
130472 04.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to amending the U.S. Constitution to permit the U.S. Congress and state and local legislatures to limit corporate influence and expenditures in public elections, and urging the Wisconsin Legislature and Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to submit the question to voters.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
130201 05.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from Randy Parlee, agent for Great West Casualty Company, for property damage.

Minutes note: Claimant withdrew this appeal. Ald. Donovan moved to placed on file.
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
130658 06.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3774 S 27th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Eleonore L. Klug)

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn STeffen - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Ms. Eleonore Klug 2009-2012 taxes if paid in October $317,623.14 if paid by November 14, 2013 $321,029.01
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
130660 07.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2213 N Martin L. King Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (2213 Properties Inc.)

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn STeffen - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Mr. Greenberg - Law Office of Atty. Martin Greenberg, LLC 2009-2012 taxes if paid in October $83,065.07 if paid by November 14, 2013 $83,999.96
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
130758 08.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1706-1708 N 32nd street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Long Xiong)

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn STeffen - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Mr. Long Xiong 210-2012 taxes if paid in October $5,303.77 if paid by November 14, 2013 $5,364.36
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
130759 09.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2558 N 34th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Zena Emerson C/o Habitat for Humanity)

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn STeffen - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Quarles & Brady - Atty. Patrick Schoen on behalf of Habitat for Humanity 2010-2012 taxes if paid in October $2,471.42 if paid by November 14, 2013 $2,500.88
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
130760 010.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2476 W Garfield Avenue in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Zofa Smith C/o Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Inc., mortgagee)

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn STeffen - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Quarles & Brady - Atty. Patrick Schoen on behalf of Habitat for Humanity 2010-2012 taxes if paid in October $1,706.94 if paid by November 14, 2013 $1,723.57
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
130111 011.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from Atty. Julius Andriusis on behalf of Jorge Martinez and Cristina Vera-Queveda for property damage. (12th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: Asst City Atty, Pat Fricker Atty. Julius Andriusis Claimant, Cristina Vera-Queveda Jason Blasiola - Fleet Services Based on testimony of City department, Ald. Donvan moved denial.
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Video Video
130457 012.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Tina Polk for personal injuries. (15th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: Asst City Atty. Pat Fricker DPW INfrastructure - Jeff Delleman Ms. Tina Polk - Claimant Based on city department testimony, Ald. Davis moved denial
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Video Video
130532 013.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Joshua Meisenhelder for personal injuries. (11th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Asst City Attorney, Pat Fricker informed the committee that Mr. Meisenhelder had withdrew his claim, therefore Ald. Puente moved to be placed on file
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
130508 014.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Howard Halliburton for personal injuries.

Minutes note: Based on non appearance Ald. Donovan moved denial
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Video Video
130482 015.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Kristine and Larry Thimmesch for personal injuries.

Minutes note: Based on non appearance, Ald. Puente moved denial
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Video Video
130473 016.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Atty. Jeffrey Zarzynski on behalf of Phyllis Graves for personal injuries and damages. (1st Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Based on non appearance, Ald. Puente moved denial
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
130486 017.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Stephen Dye for property damage. (8th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: Asst City Atty - Pat Fricker DPW Infrastructure - Jeff Delleman Appelant - Mr. Stephen Dye Based on the city department testimony, Ald. Puente moved denial
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass3:1 Action details Video Video
130744 018.AppointmentReappointment of Robert Spindell, Jr. to the Board of Election Commissioners by the Mayor (4th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
130761 019.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.

Minutes note: Appearing: Jennifer Gonda - Director IRD Ald. Coggs - 6th Aldermanic District Richard Cohn - Retired MPS Principal Sanderal McKinney - MPS Foster Parent David Wineguard - MPS Teacher Association Robert Beker - Young Voters Stephanie Findley Milton Vaungh Ms. NSRose 318 - Authorizing the City of Milwaukee to sell eligible school facilities to eligible purchasers. Ald. Witkowski moved to hold a position to opposed Bill 318 Prevailed 5-0 SB - 261 Witness address required for valid absentee ballot. Ald. Davis moved to take a position to opposed SB 261 Prevailed 5-0 Appeared: Brand Wood - CC CC Jennifer Gonda - Director IRD Neil Albrecht - Election Commission SB 297/AB 396 Absentee voting at residential care facilities Ald. Puente moved to take a position to opposed SB 297/AB 296 Prevailed 5-0 Appearing: Kim Montgomery - IRD SB 230/SB 191 Animal believed to have been involved in fighting or being held as evidence. Ald. Puente moved to take a posiiton to support AB 230/SB 191 Prevailed 5-0 SB 252/AB 289 Authorizing a city or village to require the Department of Revenue to redetermine the value of the tax incremental base on certain tax incremental districts. Ald. Witkowski moved to take a position to watch and report Prevailed 5-0
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
130761 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
     Meeting adjourned at 4:28 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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