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Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/20/2012 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     Meeting called to order at 1:39 P.M.    Roll call Not available
     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 01.ResolutionResolution 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 ASSIGNEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
111415 02.ResolutionResolution 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 ASSIGNEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
111420 03.ResolutionResolution 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 ADOPTIONPass4:1 Action details Not available
111290 04.ResolutionResolution 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 ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
111390 05.CommunicationCommunication 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 FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
111353 06.ResolutionSubstitute 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 ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
111379 17.ResolutionSubstitute 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 ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
110990 08.ResolutionSubstitute 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).
SUBSTITUTEDPass3:2 Action details Not available
110990 1 ResolutionSubstitute 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 ADOPTIONPass3:2 Action details Not available
111123 09.ResolutionSubstitute 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
SUBSTITUTEDPass4:1 Action details Not available
111123 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to an appeal from Clint Bryant for property damage.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:1 Action details Not available
111159 010.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to an appeal from Janis Cottrell for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District)HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
111121 011.ResolutionResolution 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. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Not available
110996 012.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to an appeal from Charles Kowalski for property damage.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
111277 113.ResolutionSubstitute 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
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
111277 2 ResolutionSubstitute 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 TOPass4:1 Action details Not available
111278 114.ResolutionSubstitute 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
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
111278 2 ResolutionSubstitute 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 TOPass4:1 Action details Not available
110033 015.Communication-ReportCommunication related to the 2011 annual report and activities of the Ethics Board.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
111349 116.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to revisions of various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Not available
110857 017.ResolutionSubstitute 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
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110857 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to legislative bills.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
     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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