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| | | | The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, May 14, 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.
Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski moved the Judiciary and Legislation Committee convene into closed session, 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.
Roll Call at 1:39 P.M.
Ald. Donovan, Puente, Davis, Witkowksi and Hamilton
Individuals present:
Grant Langley - City Attorney
Linda Burke - Deputy City Attorney
Rudy Konrad - Deputy City Attorney
Sue Lappen - Asst City Atty
Miriam Horwitz - Asst City Atty
Margaret Daun - Asst City Atty
Kathy Block - Asst City Atty
Kim Montgomery - Mayor's Office
Ossie Kendrix - Business Operation Division Emerging Business Enterprise Program Manager
Rhonda Kelsey - DOA Business Operation Division
Sharon Robinson - DOA Business Division
Ald. Witkowski moved the Judiciary and Legislation Committee reconvenned into open session.
Roll call at 2:37 P.M.
Ald. Donovan, Puente, Davis, Witkowksi and Hamilton | | | |
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111736
| 0 | 1. | Communication-Report | Communication from the City Attorney relating to semiannual reports as to the determination and disposition of all claims pending and closed and litigation matters closed through December 31, 2011.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Barbara Woldt - City Atty Office | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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111729
| 1 | 2. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the proper City officers to enter into a contract for the collection of overdue Municipal Court judgments.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Linda Burke - Deputy City Atty
Kristine Henrichs - Chief Court Administrator
Judge Derek Mosley - Muni Court
Ald. Bauman - in opposition of the award for services to Harris & Harris LTD
Mr. Arnold Harris - President and CEO of Harris & Harris LTD
Mr. Craig Johnson - Principal Professional Placement Services LLC
Ms. Irina Johnson - President Professional Placement Services LLC
Ms. Tomasina Brooks - Employee of Professional Placement Services LLC
Ms. Danielle Hardwell - Employee Professional Placement Services LLC
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 3:1 |
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| | | | Ald. Puente excused at 2:56 P.M. from this point forward. | | | |
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120077
| 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:
Barbara Woldt - City Atty Office
Per Ms. Woldt the unincumbered balance $367,797.00 updated after submitted report.
appropiation balance of $430,000.00 | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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111653
| 0 | 4. | Communication | Communication relating to the equitable assessment of all properties in the City of Milwaukee.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Mary Reavey - Assessment Commissioner
Peter Weissenfluh - Chief Assessor
Steve Fendt - Southside Organizing Committee
Ms. Vanessa Gomez - representing owner of rental properties
Mr. Angel Sanchez -
Atty. Heiner Geise - lobbyist for the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin
| RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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111747
| 0 | 5. | Appointment | Appointment of Carrie Davis to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Appointeee not present. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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111429
| 0 | 6. | Resolution | Resolution relating to an appeal from Elena Kontorova for property damage. (4th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on non appearance.
| RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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110294
| 0 | 7. | Resolution | Resolution relating to an appeal from Francisco Guerrido for property damage. (8th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on non appearance. | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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111354
| 0 | 8. | Resolution | Resolution relating to an appeal from Clarence Kailin, Jr. for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on non appearance. | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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111364
| 0 | 9. | Resolution | Resolution relating to an appeal from Darnisha Davenport for property damage.
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty
Srgt Michelle Pagan - Police Department
Ms. Davenport - Claimant
Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on police department and city attorney's testimony. | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 3:0 |
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111239
| 0 | 10. | Resolution | Resolution relating to an appeal from Jeff Wilhelm for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Ald. Davis moved to hold to the call of the chair.
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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111253
| 0 | 11. | Resolution | Resolution relating to an appeal from Tamara Pacada for property damage.
Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on non appearance. | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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111345
| 0 | 12. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the claim of MaryAnn Brannon for personal injuries.
Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on non appearance. | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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111238
| 0 | 13. | Resolution | Resolution relating to an appeal from Barbara Orban for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on non appearance. | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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111548
| 0 | 14. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the claim of Cherisse Bozovic for personal injurires. (14th Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on non appearance. | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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111670
| 0 | 15. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2235 W. Middlemass Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Jeffrey Doepke)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Karen Taylor DCD
Rich Schmidt Treasurer’s Office
Taxes due if paid in May $19,359.58
If paid by June 21, 2012 $19,577.66
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111671
| 0 | 16. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2126 W Forest Home Ave, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Jeffrey Doepke)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynn Steffen DNS
Karen Taylor DCD
Rich Schmidt Treasurer’s Office
Taxes due if paid in May $21,781.08
If paid by June 21, 2012 $22,019.64
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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111672
| 0 | 17. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4102 N 7th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Strouse Law Office on behalf of Kevin Baublit and Shelley Baublit Kindred)
Minutes note: Individuals present:
Lynne Steffen DNS
Karen Taylor DCD
Rich Schmidt Treasurer’s Office
Atty. Bob Strouse on behalf of former former property owner Kevin Baublit & Shelley Baublit Kindred
Taxes due if Paid in May $38,425.44
If paid by June 21, 2012 $38,815.43 | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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110995
| 1 | 18. | 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) | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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111450
| 1 | 19. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 116-116A W. Keefe Ave., in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Cheryl Pope)
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| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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111678
| 0 | 20. | Ordinance | An ordinance relating to revision of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions.
Minutes note: Individual present:
Jeff Osteman - LRB | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 4:0 |
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111734
| 0 | 21. | Resolution | Resolution urging the U.S. Congress to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the requirement for use of reformulated gasoline in 6 counties in southeastern Wisconsin. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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111271
| 0 | 22. | Resolution | Resolution relating to legislative bills. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 5:00 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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