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| | | | The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, January 9th, 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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111236
| 0 | 1. | Appointment | Appointment of Jessie Spraggins to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Individual present:
Mrs. Jessie Spraggins secretary of AACP | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111221
| 0 | 2. | Appointment | Appointment of Marvin Bynum to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (8th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Mr. Marvin Bynum | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111254
| 0 | 3. | Communication | Communication from the City Attorney relative to expenditures from the Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Barb Woldt - Asst. City Atty | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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101578
| 1 | 4. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s position on the Western Milwaukee County Electric Reliability Project.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Ald. Murphy
Jeff Polenske - DPW Infrastructure
Students from the Milwaukee Montessori School, surrounding neighbohood
Representatives/members from St. Theresa Parish
Ald. Murphy Proposed Sub A
Students from Milwaukee Montessori School:
Cathy Tegans
Shashy Shergo, 8th Grade
Rebeca Mesner, 8th Grade
John Klein, 8th Grade
Zellman, 8th Grade
Baker, 8th Grade
Morgan Hops, 8th Grade
Adrian Canastra, 8th Grade
Alex, 8th Grade
Soe Ashley, 7th Grade
Shavon Larson, 8th Grade
Madison Kalian, 6th Grade
Deliah Albino, 6th Grade
Jay Kelly,
Jordan Bernard, 8th Grade
Curis Wantosn, 8th Grade
Emeli Green, 6th Grade
Arianah Paraviano, 6th Grade
Arlisse, Kornell
Annie Becker, 6th Grade
Ana Martin, 6th Grade
Dr. Alexandra Juliano - Pastor at St Therese Parish.
Atty. Donald P. Gallo - Reinhart Attorneys at Law on behalf of the Milwaukee Montessori School in support of this resolution
Ald. Donovan, Davis, Bohl, Hamilton, Witkowski to be added as co sponsor for this item. There were no objections.
| SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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101578
| 2 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s position on the Western Milwaukee County Electric Reliability Project. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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111220
| 0 | 5. | Resolution | Substitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 110204 relating to implementation of state voter registration and voter identification requirements and election costs.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Ald. Coggs
Richard Withers - LRB
Richard Sachs, AACP Rep
Ald.Coggs and Witkowksi submitted amending portion of this resolution.
Ald. Witkowski added as co soponsor. There were no objections.
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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111151
| 0 | 6. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Michael Paynter.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Jan Smokowicz - Asst. City Atty.
Settlement of this claim in the amount of $10,707.04 | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 3:1 |
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111133
| 0 | 7. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Cathedral Place, LLC.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Jan Smokowicz - Asst. City Atty.
Settlement in the amount of $12,488.93 for this claim.
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111160
| 0 | 8. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute an amendment to the contract between the City and Harris & Harris for the collection of overdue Municipal Court judgments.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Linda Burke - Deputy City Atty
Christine Henrichs - Muni Court Administrator
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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110971
| 0 | 9. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Gerald Jones for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty
Patricia Roundy - Tow Lot Supervisor
This item was held to the call of the chair; claimant, Mr. Jones was directed to contact Ald. Bohl's office.
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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111062
| 0 | 10. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Loretta Hays-Powell for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty
Paul Notvony - DPW Infrastructure
Ms. Hays-Powell - Claimant
Ald. Davis moved denial of this claim based on city departments testimonies. Failed 2-2 (Ald. Bohl and Witkowski voted no; Donovan excused)
| RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Fail | 2:2 |
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111062
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Loretta Hays-Powell for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Ald. Bohl moved setlement of this claim in the amount of $600.00. Prevailed 3-1 Ald. Donovan excused, Davis voted no | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 3:1 |
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111062
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Loretta Hays-Powell for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District) | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 3:1 |
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111104
| 0 | 11. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the claim of Atty. Mark Schoenfeldt on behalf of Matt Sisson for personal injuries.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty
Mark Schoenfeldt - Claimant
Toni Benitez - Witness who took pictures
| RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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111103
| 0 | 12. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the claim of Ken Wolf for personal injuries. (6th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Individual present:
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty
Mr. Ken Wolf - Claimant | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 3:0 |
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111066
| 0 | 13. | Resolution | Resolution relating to an appeal from Loretta Bailey for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Individual present:
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty
Non appearance | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 3:0 |
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111193
| 0 | 14. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2959-2959 N 22nd Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Rodney Manns)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynn Steffen - DNS
Karen Taylor - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer Office
Mr. Manns contacted Staff Assistant prior to the meeting stating that he will not be able to be present for the hearing. Mr. Manns was informed that this file will be held until January 30, 2012 for the next Jud Leg meeting.
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 3:0 |
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111192
| 0 | 15. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5061- 5061 N 31st Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Darrell Hubbard)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynn Steffen - DNS
Karen Taylor - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer Office
Taxes due if paid in January $6,308.96
If paid Feb 17, 2012 $8,053.86
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111218
| 0 | 16. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1908-A S 12th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Rebecca Mitich on behalf of Adalberto Lozano)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynn Steffen - DNS
Karen Taylor - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer Office
Rebecca Mitich
Taxes due if paid in January $3,625.15
if paid in February 17th $4,630.66
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111217
| 0 | 17. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3026 W Mitchell Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Christine Heming for the Estate of George Rekowski, Jr.)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynn Steffen - DNS
Karen Taylor - DCD
Taxes due if paid in January $6,862.25
if paid by Febraury 17 $8,729.54
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111216
| 0 | 18. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3929-3933 W North Ave, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Jeffrey Simms, agent for MAJAS LLC)
Minutes note: Appplicant contacted City Clerk office for this file to be held until next Judiciary and Legislation Committee, January 30th, 2012.
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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111215
| 0 | 19. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4668 N Parkway Ave, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Micah Investments LLC)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynn Steffen - DNS
Karen Taylor - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer Office
Rep Micah Investments, LLC
Taxes due if paid in January $9,122.60
if paid by February 17 $11,428.24
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111214
| 0 | 20. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1936 S Muskego Ave, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Gabirela Olaiz (Lazaro Perez)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynn Steffen - DNS
Karen Taylor - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer Office
Mr. Perez
Taxes due if paid January $8,353.51
if paid by February 17th $10,464.91
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111145
| 0 | 21. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2330 N 19th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Annie Nixon)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynn Steffen - DNS
Karen Taylor - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer Office
Atty. Howard Tolkan
Taxes due if paid in January $5,478.23
If paid by February 17 $6,353.60 | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111144
| 0 | 22. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1917 N 55th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Patrick Brohm)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynn Steffen - DNS
Karen Taylor - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer Office
Mr. Brohm
Taxes due if paid in January $ 14,379.26
If paid by February 17th $ 17,914.20 | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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110995
| 1 | 23. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3002 W Juneau Ave, in the 4th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Deidre Cox)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynn Steffen - DNS
Karen Taylor - DCD
Rich Schmidt - Treasurer Office
Mr. Michael Arnold Cox, Mrs. Deidre Cox's son
Department of Neighborhood Services does not object to the return of this property provide applicant pays $900.00 inpending recording enforcement fees.
DNS Fees due by noon January 17th.
Taxes due if paid in January $9,799.85
if paid by February 17th $12,001.08
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111171
| 0 | 24. | Resolution | Resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners and appropriating funds for this purpose with the City cost to be $2,260.89 with a six-year total of the deferred properties being $11,313.77.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Mary Dziwiontkoski - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111219
| 0 | 25. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to lobby the United States Attorney General to issue new regulations relating to the safe disposal of pharmaceutical controlled substances.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Ald. Bohl
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111233
| 0 | 26. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to revisions of various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Richard Pfaff - LRB | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 4:0 |
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110458
| 0 | 27. | Resolution | Resolution relating to legislative bills.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Paul Vornholt - IRD
Update to the committee on the status of a listing of bills that the department is working on since 2011-2012 and the positions committee has taken on them.
| RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 4:23 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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