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Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/5/2009 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
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     The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, October 5, 2009 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 is rendering advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the City with respect to Item #1... Resolution to authorize settlement of the lawsuit entitled Wisconsin Bell, Inc. d/b/a AT&T v. City of Milwaukee and then will go into open session for the regular agenda.

Minutes note: Ald. Bohl moves that 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 is rendering advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the City with respect to Item #1... Resolution to authorize settlement of the lawsuit entitled Wisconsin Bell, Inc. d/b/a AT&T v. City of Milwaukee and then will go into open session for the regular agenda. Roll call: Ayes - Ald. Bohl, Ald. Donovan and Ald. Hamilton - 3 Excused: Ald. Davis and Ald. Witkowski - 2 Individuals present: Jan Smokowicz, Susan Lappan and Rudy Konrad - City Attorney's Office
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090744 01.ResolutionResolution to authorize settlement of the lawsuit entitled Wisconsin Bell, Inc. d/b/a AT&T v. City of Milwaukee.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
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090685 02.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Harris v. Clark, et al.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
090739 03.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to domestic partnership registration.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:0 Action details Not available
090568 04.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Comptroller's Office relating to a report analyzing delinquent outstanding debt.

Minutes note: Held at the request of the department.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Not available
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090497 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3320 N. 11th St., in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Homecomings Financial)

Minutes note: Applicant must record the property prior to noon on October 12th .
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
090504 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1616-1618 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr., in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Maria de La Luz Hernandez)

Minutes note: Auda Mora Geller, broker for Shorewest, serving as translator. Must pay $300 in Dept. of Neighborhood Services recording charges on her other property prior to noon on October 12th. Balance of $7754 still due on her other property. - she is making payments of $700 per month on this debt. Held so she can sell her other property to pay the back taxes.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Not available
090507 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3015 N. 12th St., in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Wacheyne Evans)

Minutes note: Must pay $4,860.83 in delinquent taxes on his other property and pay $50 in reinspection fees on the other property and record the property by October 12th at noon. Held to give him more time to pay.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:1 Action details Not available
090580 18.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1680 S. Pearl St., in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Stacy Edekter, Agent for GMAC Mortgage, LLC)

Minutes note: Applicant must record the property prior to noon on October 12th.
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090619 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3730 N. Port Washington Ave., in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank)

Minutes note: Must pay $175 and $900 in DNS charges prior to noon on October 12th.
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090629 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1529 W. Orchard St., in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Israel Carrillo)

Minutes note: Must pay $900 in pending DNS charges and record the property by noon on October 12th.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
090631 111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1127-1129 W. Hadley St., in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (John McLain)

Minutes note: Applicant must record the property by noon on October 12th.
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090632 112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2619 S. 66th St, in the 11th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (US Bank)

Minutes note: Applicant not present.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Not available
090634 113.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2825 N. 6th St., in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (US Bank fka Firstar Bank)

Minutes note: Applicant must record the property by noon on October 12th.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
090646 114.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4830 N. 39th St., in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Gary Michels)

Minutes note: Applicant not present.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Not available
090647 115.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2432 N. 25th St., in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (CitiMortgage on behalf of Edgar Robertson)

Minutes note: Applicant must record the property by noon on October 12th.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
090648 116.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2532-2534 S. 5th Pl., in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Liz Jackman, Agent for First American Tax Service for Washington Mutual)

Minutes note: Applicant not present.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
090649 117.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3530 N. 20th St., in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Charles Fowlkes for the Fowlkes Estate)

Minutes note: Applicant must pay $273.61 in outstanding taxes on another property and pay $3,300 in reinspection fees and record the property by noon on October 12th.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
090650 118.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2479 S. 11th St., in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Antonio Mayfield)

Minutes note: Applicant not present.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
090651 119.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 738 W. Pierce St., in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (James O’Connor, Agent for Metro Area Properties)

Minutes note: Applicant must record the property by noon on October 12th.
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090652 120.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3241 N. 1st St., in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Clay Kendrick)

Minutes note: Applicant must record the property by noon on October 12th.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
090654 121.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1346 W. Hadley St., in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Wendy Thompson)

Minutes note: Applicant must record the property by noon on October 12th.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
090628 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2853 N. Booth St, in the 3rd Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Anthony and Maria Pullara)

Minutes note: Applicant owes $30,556.17 in delinquent taxes on other properties and there is an open raze order on the rear house on this property. There is also $50 in pending reinspection and $169 in raze charges. Applicant must pay $219 by noon on October 12th and the back taxes are due within 45 days of October 13th.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
090653 123.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 514 E. Lyon St., in the 3rd Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Anthony Pullara)

Minutes note: Applicant must pay back taxes owed on his other properties and $7,871.25 in raze fees within 45 days of Council action, but must pay $50 in pending reinspection fees by noon on October 12th.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
090630 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4965-4967 N. Teutonia Ave., in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Stephen Fells)

Minutes note: Applicant must record the property by noon on October 12th.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
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090745 025.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from Christine Schultz for property damage. (14th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Claimant not present.
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Not available
090683 026.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to an appeal from Sabrina Childs for property damage.

Minutes note: Ms. Child's grandson, Paul Spencer, present on behalf of Ms. Childs. Witness: Angeline Fry Held so that a measurement of the damage can be taken.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
090691 027.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Albert Douglas for overpayment of property taxes and a board-up charge. (7th Aldermanic District) City AttorneyRECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Not available
090637 028.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Odis Lovett for personal injuries. (4th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
090622 029.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Dora J. Wilkins/Thomas for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
090391 030.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a claim of Emma Nash for property damage.

Minutes note: Grant in the amount of $7,000.
SUBSTITUTEDPass3:2 Action details Not available
090391 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a claim of Emma Nash for property damage.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:2 Action details Not available
090611 031.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Makisha Cooper for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
090612 032.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Sandra Tomlinson for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass3:0 Action details Not available
090638 033.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Rhonda Clemons for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
090645 034.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Dakin Emerson for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
090635 035.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Atty. Daniel Stevens on behalf of Frank Fuchsberger for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Claimant not present.
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
090636 036.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Atty. Daniel Stevens on behalf of Stili Klikizos for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Claimant not present.
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Not available
090657 037.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of attorney Daniel W. Stevens on behalf of Oscar and Gloria Bond for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
090659 038.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of attorney Daniel W. Stevens on behalf of Wade Christopher for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Claimant not present.
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
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090729 139.ResolutionSubstitute resolution opposing the move of the Department of Health Services’ public assistance offices from the Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center at 1220 W. Vliet St. to 2151 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.

Minutes note: Individuals present: Ald. Coggs (sponsor of the file) Wisconsin Senator G. Spencer Coggs Supporters of the legislation: Lennie Mosely - 2038 N. 5th St. Timothy Pratt - 1851 N. 5th St. AJ Rubitsky - portfolio manager who owns the building next to the proposed new site Fletcher Crawford - 406 W. 4th St. - across from the proposed new site
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
090275 140.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the spending of federal economic recovery monies to maximize the creation of American jobs restoring economic growth.

Minutes note: Accept proposed substitute A
SUBSTITUTEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
090275 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the spending of federal economic recovery monies to maximize the creation of American jobs restoring economic growth.

Minutes note: Individuals present: Ald. Tony Zielinski (sponsor of the file) Kathryn Block - City Attorney's Office Megan McKeefree - Alliance for American Manufacturing
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
090707 041.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.

Minutes note: Individuals present: Jennifer Gonda - Intergovernmental Relations Ald. Witkowski moves for opposition to AB-404. Prevailed. 4-0 Brenda Wood - Intergov. Relations, Common Council/City Clerk's Office Ald. Bohl moves for opposition to SB-276. Prevailed. 4-0 Paul Vornholt - Intergovernmental Relations Ald. Witkowski moves for opposition to LRB 3150/3 and LRB 3133/2. Prevailed. 4-0
SUBSTITUTEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
090707 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
090718 042.AppointmentReappointment of Donald Fraker to the Administrative Review Appeals Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
090719 043.AppointmentReappointment of Jennifer Havas to the Administrative Review Appeals Board by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
090746 044.AppointmentReappointment of Robert Shelledy to the Ethics Board by the Mayor.RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
090371 045.AppointmentAppointment of Eric Von to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
090487 046.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from John Zanger for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available